Even if you consider yourself organic-conscious, it is not until you’re pregnant that you develop a hyper awareness of all the toxins in our environment that could potentially give your baby a third eye or twelve toes.
All the run-of-the-mill stuff, like washing your hair or putting on deodorant, has to be rethought, and suddenly you are spending forty minutes in the beauty aisle studying every ingredient on the body wash.
But being preggers doesn’t mean relinquishing your right to be cute and fabulous. According to Women’s Wear Daily, nail polish is ahead of the beauty trends with sales up by 59% this year. Yahoo reports that both colored lacquer and top/base coat sales were up 50%, which implies ladies are giving themselves complete at-home manicures. The reasoning behind this? A new slap of color and twinkle on your nails is a great — and more importantly, cheap! — beauty treat for these trying financial times.
You can get on this beauty trend, too, by picking up some pregnancy-safe polishes of your own. The key ingredients we want to avoid are: dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene.
Here is a sampling of some brands you can trust:
Zoya offers more than 300 pregnancy-safe colors, like this one: Jana ($8).
The closest thing to a cocktail you'll have at your fingertips for awhile. Check out Nailtini's Amaretto Fizz ($13).
Acquarella makes water-based and toxin-free vegan polishes. Need a vibrant holiday red? Consider "Plasma" ($16).
Piggy Paints is a biodegradable polish that is safe for pregnant Moms and children. We like "Candy Coated" ($8.99).
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I didnt even know there was such a think as natural nail polish! I am definitely thinking of switching
thanks!
I’m glad you found this helpful, Meagan! Let us know if there are any brands you particularly like — there are such great colors available!