From Shellac to a good old-fashioned French manicure, many of us would never leave the house without a slick of nail polish. And we increasingly visit nail salons to have our nails painted perfectly. But one scientist has warned the chemicals in nail care products contain toxic chemicals that can cause serious affect our health.
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Thu Quach, of Stanford University and the Cancer Prevention Institute of California, says exposure to these chemicals can lead to issues ranging from cancer to fertility problems. Nail care products contain, in varying amounts, many toxic and potentially hazardous ingredients. Chemical ingredients in them range from cancer-causing compounds such as formaldehyde to others that disrupt hormones.
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