Girls this one is for you as you all agree on not using the nail polish too often, mainly because it will dry your nails turn them yellow. However, it turns out that this type of cosmetic can cause much more serious harm to our health.

We don’t dare to urge you to abandon nail polish altogether. Instead, we thought that enlightening you of the negative effects its ingredients may have on your body is our responsibility.

What is the main danger to your health?

The dangers of nail polish lie in its toxicity. Some modern nail care cosmetics contain the following components, capable of seriously damaging your health:

Scientists conducted a study with a group of 24 women. 6 hours after painting their nails, most of the participants were displaying elevated levels of diphenyl phosphate — a derivative of triphenyl phosphate which is formed in the process of metabolism. 10 hours after the beginning of the experiment, the levels of diphenyl phosphate in the bodies of all participants rose to 7 times above the norm. These results are truly alarming.

Before buying nail polish, first and foremost pay attention to the ingredients, and remember — your health is in your hands.

—brightside.me