By Julie Fidler
Nail polishes have been linked to birth defects, thyroid problems, obesity, cancer, and allergic reactions. That’s why many people specifically shop for polishes labeled “non-toxic.” But as past research shows, even nail polishes marketed as non-toxic may contain chemicals that are harmful to your health. [1]
Study co-author Anna Young, a doctoral student at Harvard University, said: [2]
“It’s sort of like playing a game of chemical Whac-A-Mole, where 1 toxic chemical is removed and you end up chasing down the next potentially harmful chemical substituted in.”
It’s not just the nail polish industry that does this; it’s also commonplace in the pesticide …read more
Source: naturalsociety.com
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