Weekly mani-pedis are a beloved routine for so many women. That's probably why nail polish is the most requested addition to my Toxin-Free Shopping Guide. While I pretty much always have clear, untouched nails, my daughter loves a manicure. So you can thank her for her contribution to the shopping guides newest category: Nail Polish.  Unfortunately, a completely, 100% toxin-free nail polish does not exist and it probably never will. Why? Because nail polish is paint. And paint requires certain ingredients like structure inducing polymers to make them function properly. So while I’m never going to parade these products as 100% safe, what I can share with you are safer alternatives. Because here's the thing, I am never going to judge anyone for conscious consumption. If getting your nails done brings you joy, you should keep getting your nails done. But hopefully, by the end of this episode, you'll feel empowered to try some clean-er options. In this episode, I discuss: Why no nail polish is 100% toxin-freeSpecific ingredients to avoid The dangers of the UV lamps used in gel mani/pedis My recommendations for safer alternatives Products mentioned in episode:BKINDCote (a few shades do have Benzophenone-1, so read the label)Kapa NuiDry Dazzle (a cleaner gel salon option)Check out the full list of clean-er nail polish options here.If you enjoyed this weeks' episode, please: Leave a a positive review or rating wherever you listen Sign up for my weekly Toxin Free Tips & Sips Email Newsletter here Post a screenshot and what you loved and and tag me on instagram @wendykathryn_ . Want to ask me a question to get answered on the podcast? Leave me a voice message here.