Applying nail polish is one way to relieve stress and feel confident. The vibrant and subtle colors of sustainable nail polishes give a different look and feel to those who wear it. However, nail polish isn’t as relaxing once the bottle is opened and the smell is released. For a product that is so small, nail polish is known to have strong and toxic scents which are not too pleasing for the senses. 

Luckily, the developments in the beauty industry addressed this matter, so we can now enjoy the beauty of nail polish in a non-toxic way. Initially, a nail polish bottle consists of formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate, which are considered toxic elements. Non-toxic counterparts that do not consist of those ingredients are called 3-free. Not just that, other brands also have 4-free up t0 14-free. To know more about it, here is a list of the non-toxic nail polish brands available here in the US. 

 

Zoya

Zoya is the first brand to offer non-toxic nail polish. The brand prides itself on using natural oils that mimic the sebum found in our nails. This formulation will keep the nails healthy until the next change. From its 3-free formula, Zoya went to 5-free and is now a 10-free nail polish brand. 

Any nail polish will chip off depending on the tasks that you usually do with your hands. Zoya can still look good after a week if given proper care. When it comes to bold colors, Zoya has around 400 shades to choose from. 

 

Smith & Cult

Smith & Cult is a vegan and gluten-free brand that uses an 8-free formula. This brand has all the basic shades from nude, to neutral, to bright colors. The colors can leave a shiny finish on nails. For an opaque finish, add another layer of your chosen shade. 

Smith & Cult is known for its premium-looking bottles, but it can also be a disadvantage when applying nail polish because it can be too small on the hand, and the brush is a bit thinner than usual.

 

Aila

Aila is indeed an expert-approved brand because it was developed by a registered podiatric surgeon, Dr. Cary Gannon. The brand’s comprehensive approach to nail care boasts of its vegan, cruelty, and gluten-free formula. The 14-free nail polish brand aims to provide beautifully curated nails without compromising the nails’ health. Aila has a wide range of aesthetic and calming shades, from translucent to dark.

 

Ella + Milla

Being pregnant is not an excuse to have beautiful nails. Ella + Milla can prove that because this brand offers the cleanest nail polish among others. The 17-free product does not contain acetone and is vegan and cruelty-free. On top of that, it is PETA-certified and was proudly produced in the USA. 

Ella + Milla leaves a shiny finish, chip-resistant, and quick-dry. Choose from its collection of almost 200 shades of playful colors. 

JINsoon

JINsoon brand was established by the nail guru Jin Soon Choi who believes that nail polish should be eco-friendly yet enduring. The brand is made for busy women, so it is formulated with high-tech polymer and resins to ensure it is chip-proof, quick-dry, and long-lasting. JINsoon uses a 10-free formula and is available in light and bold colors and with a pinch of glitters.

Aside from makeup brands promoting cruelty-free and natural products, it is delightful to see nail polish brands doing the same. You can now color your nails with fun and beautiful colors without feeling the guilt of hurting your health and environment.