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| Conventional |
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| Provides Nail Coloring |
| Offensive odors |
Virtually Odor Free |
| Contains toxic chemicals |
Non-Toxic, Water Based |
| Inconvenient to repair |
Easier Repair/Application |
| Physically damages nail and tissue |
Hydrates Nail and Tissue |
| Flammable |
Non-Flammable |
| Stains Nail plate |
Cleans off surfaces |
| Requires Base/Top Coat |
Standalone Product |
| Slow Dry-To-Use Time (+30 min) |
Fast Dry-To-Use (+15 min) |
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| Conventional nail polish contains large amounts (typically around 70%) of chemical solvents such
as toluene, acetates and alcohol. When nail polish is applied to nails, these solvents evaporate
into the air, generating toxic chemical fumes; the well known and very offensive "chemical smell".
In Colaqua water-based nail polish, all the chemical solvents are replaced by water. So when
Colaqua water-based nail polish is being applied, it is only water that evaporates to the air, not
toxic chemical fumes. |
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| The chemical solvents in conventional nail polish, after repeated use, can discolor nails and make
them brittle and weak. This is not an issue with water-based nail polish. |
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| Since conventional nail polishes contain around 70% chemical solvents, they are highly flammable
and explosive. They are safety hazards for retail stores, salons and residential homes. They should
be kept away from heat, open flames such as burning candles, etc.
Water-based nail polish, on the other hand, is not considered dangerous goods, and is much safer
to both store and use. |
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| Many conventional nail polishes contain a deadly chemical, namely, phthalate. Phthalate, such as
dibutyl phthalate (DBP), has been proven by research studies to interfere with normal hormone
balance, can cause severe birth defects and other health problems. Phthalate is a very effective
and popular plasticizer that gives nail polish flexibility, and helps prevent polish from cracking.
Phthalate is also a very low volatile chemical (meaning will not evaporate quickly). So after the
polish is applied to nails, phthalate will stay on the nails with the polish, and can penetrate into
our system, causing health problems. |
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| Many regular nail polishes have formaldehyde-releasing ingredients, used in preserving the
formulation. Formaldehyde has been reported as a carcinogenic chemical. |
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