Toluene, formaldehyde, and dibutyl phthalate — all chemicals considered dangerous for our bodies and the environment, and yet they are still found in many nail products. Sophie Uliano is the author of Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life ($15.25), where she discusses everything from choosing an earth-friendly lipstick to preparing eco-conscious treats.
Last year, Uliano appeared on Oprah with her friend Julia Roberts to celebrate Earth Day. And now, she has some tips for greening your manicure, along with specific product suggestions she shared with me. Uliano recommends mixing up a "gorgeously green" bag to take with you to your next manicure. Find out her suggestions when you read more.
- Non-toxic polish: Try No-Miss Nail Polish ($7), which can be found at Whole Foods. Uliano also recommends Spa Ritual Nail Lacquer ($12).
- Paraben-free lotion: Uliano likes SpaRitual products. Try Instinctual Moisturizing Lotion ($28) or Cuti-Quench Cuticle and Skin Conditioning Creme ($15).
- Soy-based polish remover: Uliano calls Priti's Soy Nail Polish Remover ($22.50) "awesome."
- Tea tree oil: For a foot and hand soak try Desert Essence Organic Tea Tree Oil ($9).
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Can most of these products be found at Whole Foods?
1Nice!
2CoronaLove,
Here are some more links on where to find the products:
SpaRitual: http://sparitual.com/nail_lacquers/ (under the find SpaRitual tab)
Desert Essence: http://www.desertessence.com/store-locator (most likely at your Whole Foods)
Priti Nail Products: http://www.pritiorganicspa.com/wheretobuy.htm
No-Miss Products: http://65.108.6.137/xcart/customer/home.php (Uliano says you can find at Whole Foods)
I hope this helps!
3I bought that book fairly recently, and I really like it--she has some great suggestions
4i get the tea tree oil at Trader Joe's
5Thanks Bella
6Love the "green beauty" movement! So much better for our health
7Places like eco medspas are really wonderful for getting eco-friendly skin treatments and massages - check out Epi Center MedSpa in San Francisco, and this article about their recent 11th anniversary celebration here.
It's always good to start with a good loofah scrub on your feet before doing that pedi work.
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