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10 Acetone-Free Nail Paint Removers

Which nail polish remover do you use? Check your nail paint remover to see whether it contains ‘acetone’. If yes then you should seriously consider changing the remover. It isn’t safe for your nails because it is stripping your nails of their natural shine with the paint it removes.

Here I’ll like to quote a celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce. She calls a traditional nail paint remover ‘drying and harsh’. And acetone is the real culprit.

What Is Acetone?

It is an organic solvent of industrial and chemical significance. It is used for removing nail paint because it can break down and dissolve other substances. Manufacturers use acetone as a prime ingredient in nail polish remover. While a very small amount of acetone is used in a traditional nail polish remover, it can still harm your nails.

In the words of Brittney Boyce, a traditional nail polish remover can be heavily damaging to your nails. She cautions her clients about using traditional paint removers. She recommends non-acetone removers that are gentler on nails.

How To Remove Nail Polish?

It seems an easy job if done with a traditional nail paint remover. Acetone does a good job. It can give quick results and for this reason, it is a hot favorite of fashion-conscious women. But every time it is applied to nails, it damages the nails.

Christine Koehler, the founder of a leading nail polish brand Flora 1761, suggests soaking nails in warm water before using a paint remover. Water will expand your nail bed and loosen the polish so it can be removed easily.

But Non-Acetone Polish Removers Need A Little More Time To Be Effective

A quick job can’t be an excuse to use a harmful nail polish remover. If you follow Koehler’s suggestion, you can easily clear your nails of faded and chipped paint.

Boyce Suggests Following Nail Paint Removing Options

Hand Sanitizer

Take a cotton ball and soak it in a hand sanitizer or alcohol. Place the alcohol-soaked cotton pieces on your nails and gently rub them back and forth for 10 seconds. You will see your nail paint coming off fairly quickly. Using a hand sanitizer is a good option if you don’t have alcohol. Boyce also recommends using alcohol-based perfume, if you don’t have alcohol or hand sanitizer.

Hairspray

Boyce suggests using aerosol hairspray for removing nail polish. It is advantageous because it can also be used to remove the spill. Cover your polished nails with cotton saturated with hairspray. Leave it for a couple of seconds and remove the polish from the nails by rubbing the cotton. A similar technique can be used to lift the polish out of fabric or carpet without discoloring it.

Lemon

Lemon juice can also act as a nail polish remover. Soak your polished nails with lemon juice or place lemon slices over your nails until the lime juice softens the polish. You can … Find more

Your Nail Paint Last Longer, If You Do The Following Things

Your nail paint could last longer, if you take some precautions with the paint. Painting nails is a great way to enhance look and feel of your fingers but nail paint starts chipping soon after applying. And it happens due to negligence on the part of user.

Follow these tips to make your nail paint durable

Always apply a topcoat….

Applying a topcoat over nail paint has dual benefits. First, it increases the glossy sheen of the paint and second, it seals the paint for a long time. For better results, you should apply the topcoat only when the nail paint is dried. Buy the topcoat that works well for all types of nail paints.

Apply a base coat….

Just like a topcoat, you can apply a base coat to prepare base for the paint to set over your nails. The base coat will prevent chipping in addition to improving the color and shine of the paint. It is good to use both top and base coats together.

Treat your hands with a moisturizing cream….

Use a hand moisturizing cream at least twice a day to pamper your hands and nails. The cream will moisturize your hands including cuticles so that they keep nourished and the nail paint stays for a long time. Most women face problems with nails due to dryness.

Paint nails up to their tips….

Take care while applying paint over your nails. The paint should be applied from the base to tip of nails. In this way, your nails won’t overgrow the paint and give long term results.

Wear rubber gloves….

You should always wear rubber gloves while doing household chores involving water and dishwasher. It is better to prevent your nails getting washed with fruits, vegetables and vessels instead of seeing your nail paint chipping of after doing household chores.

Disclaimer: Be careful with topcoat and basecoat liquids as they could trigger allergic reactions. Similarly, use a good moisturizer for hands.… Find more