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About My Skin: Bruised, dry, and vein-y
I've always admired people who remain dedicated to their tanning routines because for me, tanning has always been inconsistent and quite frankly, a chore. For one, there's that notoriously chemical-y self-tanner spray that I loathe, then there's the stickiness that I have to endure for 24 hours before rinsing the product off. I also have severely dry legs, so finding something that's as equally hydrating as it is glow-inducing has been a challenge. I naturally bruise easily, have apparent veining, and scale-like dryness on my legs (I'm really winning here, guys). Needless to say, I'm always on the hunt for a product that can offer full-coverage, skin-evening benefits.
Sally Hansen Good. Kind. Pure. Nail Polish Line
All hope is not lost in Sally Hansen. If you have enjoyed their products up until hearing of all these health hazards, then you’ll be ecstatic to know that Sally Hansen has developed a new line that is free from toxic substances. This is their Good. Kind. Pure. Line. A nail polish that is perfect for vegans as it’s free from animal testing and has complete plant-based ingredients. They come in the form of nail colors and topcoats. If you’re looking for a nail polish that doesn’t have substances like Formaldehyde, this is the nail polish for you.
In fact, it is a Sixteen Free nail polish which means it does not include sixteen toxic ingredients that are usually found in nail polish. Some of these toxins that Sally Hansen advises that this brand of polish is free of are:
Toluene
Toluene is a colorless liquid that turns to vapor when it is exposed to air. The substance is what gives nail polish its silkiness. The very familiar nail polish scent you pick up when you walk into a nail salon comes from Toluene. If nail polish containing Toluene is not used in a space that is properly ventilated, you are putting yourself at risks of experiencing relatively mild reactions such as irritated eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, and confusion to major long-term issues such as pregnancy loss, damage to female reproductive system and numbness in the hands and feet.
Camphor
Xylene
Xylene, like Camphor being exposed to even a small amount of the substance, can cause headaches and dizziness. If used repeatedly, it can affect the proper functioning of your respiratory system as well as your kidneys.
Ethyl Tosylamide
Conclusion
While I think it’s great news that major toxins like formaldehyde and toluene are being excluded from nail polish brands, I think brands like Sally Hansen stretch to include other low-risk toxins so that they can appear to be a more health-conscious brand, all while still having major toxic products like Parabens in their regular line. For this reason, I would have to say that until Sally Hansen removes high-risk products like Benzophenones from their major lines, the entire brand may still be seen as toxic.
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16-Free
What is 16-free? 16-free indicates that the nail polish is formulated without the following ingredients:
- Formaldehyde
- Formaldehyde Resin
- Toluene
- Xylene
- Acetone
- Phthalates (including DBP)
- Camphor
- Parabens
- Ethyl Tosylamide
- Triphenyl Phosphate (TPP)
- Animal-derived ingredients
- Styrene
- Bisphenol A
- Glycol Ether of Series E (Glycol ethers derived from ethylene oxide)
- Nonylphenol ethoxylate
- Sulfate-free
Plus, the applicator brush is made from 100% natural, plant-based brush bristles.
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Wow, I am impressed! That’s a long list of not-so-great ingredients. Although you can’t help but wonder, what are you giving up for the removal of ingredients to make it a cleaner nail polish? Certainly not a beautiful selection of colors.
How to Use the Sally Hansen Airbrush Tanning Water
One of the advantages of a tanning water or mist is that application tends to be quicker and easier than traditional lotions or mousses. The Sally Hansen version lives up to this reputation with a fast and simple process:
- Exfoliate skin thoroughly before application to prevent unevenness from dry patches or dead skin cells. Sally Hansen makes their own body scrub that works well for prep.
- Protect palms by wearing the included glove or rubbing a bit of petroleum jelly to prevent over-coloring hands.
- Shake the bottle well. Hold 8-10 inches from skin and spray directly onto areas you want to tan, using long, sweeping motions for even coverage. Rub in gently with palms.
- Layer for deeper color if desired, waiting 5 minutes between coats. Be careful not to overdo it initially – you can always add more.
- Rinse palms after and wait 5 minutes before dressing to allow the self-tanning ingredients to fully develop. Color will continue to darken over the next 24 hours as the DHA reacts.
So simple, right? No messy gloves, mitts or applicators to deal with. This ease-of-use is one of the things I love most about tanning waters. Now let‘s get into the results…
