Benecos Nail Polish – Licorice – 5g

Description

What makes Benecos nail polishes so special
Apart from the rich vibrant colours and quick drying time they have a larger brush for easy application they are free from many common irritants and are even water and air permeable The formula is up to 90 natural and contains avocado and biotin biotin is known as Vitamin H or more commonly by its nickname Vitamin H coming from the German words Haar and Haut hair and skin
Biotin is known to maintain the health of nails and to strengthen brittle nails whilst avocado boosts keratin content and Vitamin E found in avocado helps to encourage healthy growth

Benecos nail polishes are FREE FROM:
-Formaldehyde a known carcinogen which is generally used as a nail hardener
-Silicone used to improve scratch and chip resistance Silicone is not biodegradable and can leave a layer on the skin which may even cause irritation
-Camphor extracted from the bark and wood of camphor trees this strongly scented oil is used in nail polish to give them their glossy shiny appearance It may cause skin irritation and allergic reactions when applied topically and nausea dizziness and headaches when inhaled
-Colophony is also known as rosin and is obtained by distilling the sap of pine and spruce trees It is known to cause skin irritation and is the third highest cause of occupational asthma
-Phthalates used to increase the flexibility of products phthalates are known endocrine disruptors and have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer early breast development in girls and reproductive birth defects in males and females
-Toluene its main use is in gasoline and as a solvent It is used in nail varnish to create a smooth finish across the nail and keeps the nail polish from separating in the bottle it can affect the respiratory system and is thought to damage the central nervous system
-Parabens generally used as preservatives to prevent the growth of bacteria mould and yeast in cosmetic products They can mimic oestrogen and are associated with an increased risk in breast cancer
-Haloorganic Compounds - can be toxic and corrosive and may be carcinogenic They are usually absorbed through the respiratory tract and skin and can cause allergies irritation headaches and nervous disorders
-THPH triphenyl phosphate a study by Duke University in North Carolina claimed that traces of THPH were found in the bodies of women who painted their nails Previous studies have found connections between THPH and developmental and reproductive problems
prompting it to be classed as a suspected endocrine disruptor THPH is generally used as a plasticiser to make nail polish
flexible THPH is banned from use in the EU