ABOUT OUR FORMULATION
A nail polish formulation that is free from 21 chemicals that may have the potential to be harmful and are banned in some countries for cosmetic use.
Not all chemicals are bad. However, some can be irritants, impact allergies, or even stain your nails. According to Harvard Health Publishing, studies have shown that chemicals in nail polish can be absorbed into the body, there is not strong research data as to the exact health effects from concentration levels present in traditional nail polish.
We are mindful about the ingredients we use and want to provide a formula that is inclusive, especially for those prone to skin allergies.
WHAT IS 21-FREE?
Below are a list of ingredients found in the base of our Nail Polish formulas.
Exact ingredients including pigments, glitter, and shimmer additives can be found on each product page.
Ethyl Acetate
Butyl Acetate
Nitrocellulose
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl
N-butyl Alcohol
Benzophenone-3
Violet #2
Glycol/Trimellitic
Isopropyl Alcohol
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Silica
Below are a list of ingredients not found in our Nail Polish formulas.
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates
Tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide
Chromium Oxide Greens
Bismuth Oxychloride
Carcinogenic Mutagenic Reprotoxic (CMR) Substances
Ethyl Tosylamide
Synthetic Fragrances
Animal derivatives
Toluene
Benzene
Xylene
Formaldehyde Releaser
Formaldehyde Resin
Phthalates
Cyclic Silicones
Camphor
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Glycol Ethers of Series E
Hydroquinone (HQ)
4-Methoxyphenol (MEHQ)
Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP)
Below are a list of ingredients found in the base of our Quick Dry Top Coat formulas.
Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Acrylates Copolymer
Benzophenone-1
Ethyl Acetate
Butyl Acetate
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Isopropyl Alcohol
Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
Trimethylpentanediyl Dibenzoate
N-Butyl Alcohol
Violet #2
Fragrance Oil (up to 3%) - *Scented Quick Dry Top Coats only
Please refer to individual nail polish listings for exact ingredients per formula including pigments.
Not all GID pigments glow with the same intensity & for the same length of time.
The intensity is based on the wavelength the color gives off.Yellow, green, white, aqua: glow the brightest and longest
Red, orange, pink, blue, violet, purple: less bright and shorter glow time as they are on the ends of the visible color spectrum
Particle size of the pigment can also impact the glow. A finer pigment will result in a less grainy glow; however it may not glow as bright compared to a larger particle size. Would you rather have a smoother glow or a brighter glow? Use of other pigments in tandem, such as shimmers and glitters, can also make the glow look more grainy or speckled.
Light source used to “charge” GID pigments glow also impacts strength. Using UV/LED light will result in a stronger glow than incandescent lighting and sunlight, especially for colors on the end of the color spectrum.
