Safe Nail Polish Brands For Pregnant Women
I'm pregnant, but I'd like to paint my toes a pretty color for the beach.
Easier said than done -- and not only because it's so hard to bend over!
I'm worried that unnecessary chemicals will be dangerous for the baby. Is it safe to paint your nails while pregnant?
Here's the safest nail polish I've found for pregnant mothers, along with tips for pregnancy pedicures...
Safe Nail Polishes
One thing is certain:
Painting your own fingers and toes is safer than sitting in a cheap nail salon.
A room full of solvent fumes can't be good!
Luckily, we no longer have to go to fancy organic markets to buy safer nail polish.
What to look for: Polishes free of formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP -- a petroleum product that has been proven to pass through breast milk. We also need to watch out for hardeners with added chemicals.
My Favorite Formaldehyde-Free Nail Polish
I picked up a bottle of pale pink Nicole by OPI at Walmart last week. Walmart! How easy is that? Cost: $6.53.
I liked the softer colors of OPI, but I was skeptical of the quality. What good would a DBP-free nail polish be if I have to apply it 3x as often?
The Nicole polish by OPI went on almost as smoothly as a typical nail polish. It took a little bit longer to dry, but lasted about a week before chipping around the edges. I was quite pleased!
Other Nail Polishes Safe For Pregnant Women
Nicole by OPI isn't the only safe nail polish you can find in drugstores.
Here are other brands which are reportedly free of formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP:
BellaSugar has a great article with more nail polishes free of "the big 3". At the rate my nails are growing (thanks, prenatal vitamins!), I could try another brand (or 3!) before delivery.
Still want to have your pedicure at a salon? Baby Fit gives you safety tips for pregnancy pedicures.
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