3-Free, 10-Free: What Your Nail Polish Label Means
The "toxic trio" in nail polish, and what 3-free to 10-free labels really mean.
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3 free, 10 free. What does your polish label mean? The toxic trio is toluene, dibutyl phthalate and formaldehyde, once standard in polish. Labels like 10 free have no legal definition, so read the ingredients too. Our Nail Oil is a simple serum of plant oils and vitamin E. No toluene, no harsh solvents. Bare nails are beautiful too.
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Key points from the full guide
- The "toxic trio" refers to toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and formaldehyde, once standard in nail polish.
- Labels like "3 free" or "10 free" are marketing terms with no legal definition, so read the ingredient list too.
- Salon workers face far more exposure than occasional home users, and ventilation makes a real difference.
- Replacement ingredients, such as triphenyl phosphate (TPHP), have prompted their own questions.
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