Cutex Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover

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If you value the health of your nails, do not attempt to remove dip powder nails with nail polish remover. If you want to remove your dip powder nails at home, you need acetone. Non-Drying FormulaThis non-acetone nail polish remover does an excellent job of prepping nails for a fresh coat of paint. Look for nail polish remover formulas that are spiked with hydrating ingredients, like vitamin E or aloe vera seen in pretty much all of the formulas mentioned above. Their conditioning ingredients provide nails with a blanket of hydrating benefits that keep them from drying out during the removal process.

From our standpoint, the biggest known toxin in nail polish remover is acetone, so when rounding up our favorite non-toxic removers, this was the key ingredient we steered clear of. It’s also often combined with added fragrance to help cover up the potent alcoholic odor, and is the reason your nails are left bone dry after use. We focused on non-acetone removers that swapped in more conditioning ingredients that effectively removed polish, and also nourished nails in the process.As I’ve been in prime research mode, let me share with you the best natural nail polish removers I’ve come across. Why Isn’t Regular Nail Polish Remover Natural? Regular nail polish remover is made from acetone and/or ethyl acetate. These chemicals are cheap to produce and do the job effectively.

If you’re vegan, you can find non-acetone nail polish remover that’s vegan-friendly. Some are also labeled as “cruelty-free,” which means no animals were used in the testing of the product. Acetone is a colorless solvent used in various manufacturing processes. But it’s perhaps best known as a key ingredient in nail polish remover. Acetone is used because it can break down the materials in nail polish without excessive harm to humans. Simplemost Media Similarly for gel manicures, Lippmann says the best way to start is by buffing the top layer of the manicure and then soaking your nails in an acetone-based or standard nail polish remover. “This will help loosen the polish on your nails and anything remaining can be buffed off,” she says. Nail polish remover, whether it contains acetone or is acetone-free , works perfectly well to remove regular nail polish, but does not have a high enough concentration of solvent to properly remove acrylics, dip powder, shellac and gel nails. For these types of manicures, you need acetone. As far as acetone-free nail polish removers go, Cote’s is one of the pricer options on the market (~20 for 4 oz, approximately twice the price tag of other natural nail polish removers on this list)– but you do get what you pay for. The application pump is very elegant, it travels well, and it’s made in the USA.Pair one of these natural nail polish removers with a bottle of Ella + Mila nail polish and a set of reusable cotton pads to make a perfect eco-friendly nail care gift. It’s better for you and the environment!