Episode 27 — Dirty Thirty Chemicals: The Nail Polish Ingredient That's Highly Toxic and Highly Flammable

Episode 27 — Dirty Thirty Chemicals: The Nail Polish Ingredient That's Highly Toxic and Highly FlammableWelcome to the Dirty Thirty at KeysPure.com. I'm Bob Root. Today we're talking about Toluene — an antioxidant and solvent used in nail polish and hair dye to improve adhesion and gloss.Toluene is a liver toxin. It is a probable developmental, nervous system, and respiratory toxin. It is a possible cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, renal, and sense organ toxin. It is a possible carcinogen and possible reproductive toxin. It is an irritant. And it is highly flammable.That is a long list of "possible" and "probable" for something that's being applied to millions of people's nails on a regular basis.Toluene exposure during pregnancy has been specifically associated with developmental effects in children — affecting brain development and growth. Nail salons where workers are exposed to Toluene daily represent a serious occupational health concern that is still not adequately addressed.At Keys, we believe beauty products should never require a toxicological risk assessment. Visit KeysPure.com to learn more about truly clean formulations.Dirty Thirty Episode Twenty-Seven — Toluene, the glossy ingredient with a very unglossy safety record.