Karma Organics Nail Polish

Do you ever get a headache when you apply nail polish?  Or when you're getting a manicure?  I don't need to tell you that nail polish is extremely toxic - just the smell alone proves it!  Fortunately, there are some healthy alternatives out there that you can use at home and even take to the salon with you (I do).

Over the past few years, there has been a push to remove the top three toxic ingredients in nail polish - formaldehyde, toluene and DBP.  Although it's great that companies are removing these three major offenders, many nail polishes still have loads of chemicals in them, and I personally don't feel like they go far enough to be truly labeled safe.  Thankfully there are a few polishes that I've tried that work well and have a host of colors to choose from, including Karma Organics Nail Polishes, which are safe even for pregnant women and kids.

Karma Organics' Nail Polish is a chip-resistant and durable, long-lasting polish.  There are over 80 shades to choose from, so you can always find the right shade for you.  The formula is non-yellowing, too.  The one thing I did find was that the consistency is a tiny bit thinner than traditional formulas, so you may need to apply a third coat, depending on the color (I found this to be true for the darker shades and the creamy pink/beige shades).  And the best part - this polish has no harsh odors!

The shades I like the best include: Bride to Be (light creamy pink), Two Dozen Roses (rich creamy red) and Venom (super dark plum cream, similar to Essie's Wicked).

I found Karma Organics Nail Polishes at Whole Foods but you can also purchase them at karmaorganicspa.com for approximately $10.