Nail polish is a fashion statement these days, and for most it has become a necessary part of their outfit. And with creativity of the nail arts it is gaining it popularity more and more.
Global Nail Polish market size will increase to 17600 Million US$ by 2025, from 9190 Million US$ in 2018, which is ~ 1760 Million bottles per year. An average user keeps at least 8-10 shades and lovers probably do 2-3 times in a week, which means additional usage of Nail Polish Remover also.
Have you ever thought of how these nail polish are made and in the process how it is impacting the environment. Starting from the glass bottles; where sand is converted to glass releasing tonnes of Carbon-di-Oxide and then printing the labels using liquid carbon link by machine stamping process a lot of nitrogen gases are released.
Cap and brush is not a surprise yes they are made of polyethylene. Brush bristles are actually made from nylon, taklon and/or filament and the process of making these involves releasing many green house gases.
The Liquid is actually with some variety and options to choose in addition to the color and finish. Several nail polishes are like synthetic chemical cocktails, often petro-chemical based (crude oil), butyl acetate or ethyl acetate, tosylamide-formaldehyde (carcinogen) resin, Toulene (volatile organic compound) , benozophenone-1, Nitrocellulose etc. Some of the less expensive ones even use industrial grade of Nitrocellulose. Nitrocellulose (cellulose nitrate) cotton, is a flammable and explosive ingredient also used in making dynamite. Formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate – known as the “toxic trio” for their potential impact on human health.
Consider its impact on the environment, after removed from nails, these has to end up somewhere!!
Choice comes here with the Eco-friendly nail polishes and some with water based nail polishes also.
Each stage from raw material to process to final goods to retail needs its own packaging and transportation leading to additional emissions.
I personally prefer natural nails with no cover, with regular trimming as this is the simplest and greenest way to ensure nail health. Rubbing the nails to each other for 2-4 minutes adds shine to nails and also promotes hair growth. Rubbing vegetable oils helps to strengthen them, but to be true a healthy meal is sufficient enough for the nails.
Choose your Option, its your Choice !!!
Global Nail Polish market size will increase to 17600 Million US$ by 2025, from 9190 Million US$ in 2018, which is ~ 1760 Million bottles per year. An average user keeps at least 8-10 shades and lovers probably do 2-3 times in a week, which means additional usage of Nail Polish Remover also.
Have you ever thought of how these nail polish are made and in the process how it is impacting the environment. Starting from the glass bottles; where sand is converted to glass releasing tonnes of Carbon-di-Oxide and then printing the labels using liquid carbon link by machine stamping process a lot of nitrogen gases are released.
Cap and brush is not a surprise yes they are made of polyethylene. Brush bristles are actually made from nylon, taklon and/or filament and the process of making these involves releasing many green house gases.
The Liquid is actually with some variety and options to choose in addition to the color and finish. Several nail polishes are like synthetic chemical cocktails, often petro-chemical based (crude oil), butyl acetate or ethyl acetate, tosylamide-formaldehyde (carcinogen) resin, Toulene (volatile organic compound) , benozophenone-1, Nitrocellulose etc. Some of the less expensive ones even use industrial grade of Nitrocellulose. Nitrocellulose (cellulose nitrate) cotton, is a flammable and explosive ingredient also used in making dynamite. Formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate – known as the “toxic trio” for their potential impact on human health.
Consider its impact on the environment, after removed from nails, these has to end up somewhere!!
Choice comes here with the Eco-friendly nail polishes and some with water based nail polishes also.
Each stage from raw material to process to final goods to retail needs its own packaging and transportation leading to additional emissions.
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| Source : The European Organization for Packaging and The Environment |
I personally prefer natural nails with no cover, with regular trimming as this is the simplest and greenest way to ensure nail health. Rubbing the nails to each other for 2-4 minutes adds shine to nails and also promotes hair growth. Rubbing vegetable oils helps to strengthen them, but to be true a healthy meal is sufficient enough for the nails.
Choose your Option, its your Choice !!!
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