Nail Polish Ingredients To Avoid At All Costs

1. Formaldehyde

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2. Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)

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3. Toluene

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4. Camphor

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5. Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP)

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6. Ethyl Tosylamide

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7. Xylene

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8. Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)

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9. Parabens

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