My search for a natural nail polish remover has a simple explanation - the desire to avoid the smell of acetone, which made me feel sick.

I can’t say that I’m an absolute lover of everything natural, so if the product is organic and works for me, it’s just great, but if it’s not organic, I’ll still use it, but here the issue was precisely the smell.

The Organic Shop offered me Sante remedy. Price- about 400 (I bit, but I didn’t find any other options)

Compound- alcohol denat (from especially pure raw materials), ethyl lactate, castor oil, water, orange oil, limonene, linalool. I read about the ingredients - the composition is really good.

By consistency- yellowish oily liquid. An oily layer remains on your fingers and nails after removing the polish. Action- removes varnish. Ideally, regular varnish applied in 2 layers. Bad - varnish with glitter and similar coatings. It takes a little longer than with acetone products, but not critical.

Very convenient tube with dispenser. Volume - 100 ml.

However, why took off a star))) The smell of this product is no less unpleasant to me than acetone. Yes, it’s not that chemical, and you can even smell the aroma of oils in it, but for the life of me, I wash my nails under the hood))))

Bottom line- I definitely recommend it to lovers of everything natural! For the rest - clearly not a must have

Be beautiful!

8 eco-friendly, vegan and cruelty-free products

It seems like such a small thing, this nail polish remover, and it seems that you can grab any bottle from the shelf in the supermarket, but this bottle can become a real enemy for us and our Planet. So I was puzzled by searching for the best brands. The result is a new selection, meet the safest and coolest nail polish removers. I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited to look for the best all the time!

*sold in Russia

Priti NY *
100% biodegradable, soybean extract-based nail polish remover contains essential oils and is a completely eco-friendly, vegan beauty product. Excellent for removing nail polish. Does not contain acetone, carcinogens, toxins.

Zoya*
Zoya non-toxic nail products have long been known by fans of an eco-friendly lifestyle for their extensive line of 5-free polishes (without the 5 most harmful ingredients) and excellent quality. Nail polish remover comes in a variety of packages, including a bottle with a pump for your convenience.

The Body Shop*
A gentle but effective product with sugar cane extract, natural sweet almond and soybean oils quickly dissolves polish and cares for nails.
Does not contain parabens.

Karma organic
Non-toxic, organic nail polish remover based on soy extract. Choose from a liquid with lavender, tea tree essential oil or an unscented product.

Scotch
100% vegan nail polish remover from a brand that makes all-natural nail polishes in fantastically beautiful colors. It is worth noting that the liquid is not sold in some states of America because it contains natural soy alcohol, the only alternative to harmful acetone (which is not prohibited).

Josie Maran
The brand, founded by supermodel Josie Maran, has become very popular around the world for its eco-friendly philosophy, pure argan oil in almost all products, and accessibility. All cosmetics, including nail polish remover wipes, are available at Sephora stores worldwide. The products are not tested on animals and are friendly to the planet.

Spa Rituals
Vegan brand of comprehensive SPA care for body and nails. The line for manicure and pedicure includes eco-friendly nail polish remover, a series of coatings and various creams.

RGB
The luxury eco nail brand offers nail polish remover in convenient disposable packaging. According to the manufacturer's promise, one is enough to remove polish applied in 2 layers from 10 nails. The liquid itself, like all products of this brand, is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, which means it contains only products of plant origin and is not tested on animals. It contains soy alcohol, which makes the liquid non-flammable and environmentally friendly for nature and humans.

Are you looking for the perfect product that effectively removes coating without damaging your nails? We will tell you how to choose the right liquids for removing gel polish and polish and how to care for your nails so as not to harm their beauty.

Types of nail polish and gel polish removers

The products are available in the form of liquids, gels and milks, and come with or without acetone.

Gels They have a thicker consistency, they are more convenient to apply to the surface of the nails, they do not spread over the surface.

Liquids with acetone. It must be remembered that acetone is an active chemical component that dissolves the structure of gel polishes and varnishes. Therefore, if you need to remove a particularly stubborn coating, you will need an active liquid with acetone.

Liquids without acetone. Products without this component are not as effective at removing gel polish coatings. They are effective mainly for regular varnish. But they have their own advantage - they are gentler on nails. Many masters prefer products without acetone in order to maintain the natural moisture balance in the nail plates.

How not to harm your nails?

The main thing is to pay close attention to moisturizing and nourishing your nails after removing the coating and always follow the rules for removing polishes and gel polishes. And then your nails will remain healthy and smooth.

Review of the best coating removers

“Severina” liquids for removing gel polish, varnish, biogel and acrylic

The Russian company “Severina” specializes in the production of nail polish removers, gel polish and biogel. She has a wide selection of products for all occasions: liquids and gels, bottles with minimal and large volumes. The company has acetone-free products with natural oils and with vitamin E, as well as products with pleasant aromas of rose, lemon and mint. They help maintain nails in their natural state and are not bothered by chemical odors. I would like to highlight remover with pump dispenser: they conveniently measure the right amount of product and allow you to use it sparingly.

InGarden Liquids

They are produced separately for removing regular polishes and for gel polishes. Choose a product depending on what type of coating you work with most often. Thanks to their gentle formula, InGarden liquids carefully remove the coating from nails without damaging them. If you are doing a manicure only for yourself, you can choose bottles with a minimum volume of 100 ml. And for professionals who often have to remove the coating, InGarden produces 1 liter canisters - this volume will last you for a long time even with a large flow of clients.

Napkins MILV

MILV has convenient . They are already impregnated with a special liquid, you just need to wipe your nails with them - and the coating will easily come off.

Don't forget to also stock up on lint-free wipes so you always have them on hand when you need to remove the coating.

Proper and careful removal of the coating is the most important rule for nail care. Make sure you always have the right tools in your arsenal.

We wish your nails health and beauty!

Best regards, imkosmetik online store

From the editor. The quality of some cosmetic products is difficult to determine empirically alone. But why not hand over every package, jar and tube to the laboratory? The Lady Mail.Ru project, together with Product-test.ru - the first Russian site for testing and expert evaluation of consumer goods - is launching a series of materials. We will tell you about the laboratory results of testing beauty and health products.

We tested nail polish removers in laboratory conditions

This time, the editors of Lady Mail.Ru decided to test nail polish removers in laboratory conditions and found out why you shouldn’t be afraid of acetone in the composition and what to look for when choosing a product.

Convenient packaging

The most convenient option from Maybelline NY is a sponge soaked in nail polish remover. It makes it very convenient to clean your nails without using cotton pads. “Laska”, Bourjois and Sally Hansen are equipped with conventional dispenser holes, but the bottle of Sally Hansen is the most inconvenient - the wide neck does not allow you to accurately measure the liquid. Eva Mosaic has very convenient packaging - the liquid is supplied when you press the dispenser button.

Compound

Many consumers increasingly prefer nail polish removers without acetone. The main reason is that acetone dries out the nail plate, moreover, it is a toxic compound that can cause disruption in the functioning of internal organs, including the reproductive system, and there is even a widespread belief that it causes cancer. Many manufacturers replace this component in compositions with softer and safer ones, such as MEK (methyl ethyl ketone - a close relative of acetone), acetyl tributyl citrate, isopropyl alcohol, butyl acetate and ethyl acetate. But do not delude yourself, all these compounds are solvents, and they dissolve not only the varnish, but also the fats contained in the nail and skin. Only acetone removes polish quickly and evaporates quickly, without having time to cause significant damage to the nail and skin. If you do not use nail polish remover very often (more than once or twice a week), then acetone will not be able to cause the harm that high-profile Internet articles warn about. The quantities used are simply not enough for this. The information that acetone causes cancer has never been confirmed by serious research; it is nothing more than a myth. What happens if you use nail polish remover without acetone? They contain other solvents. Yes, some of them are softer and gentler, but less effective, so you will have to apply a lot of liquid and rub the product in for a long time (and this further increases the harm from solvents), and soft solvents evaporate much longer and therefore in total you get the same the same effect as from a product with acetone: dry nails, irritated skin and nose.

There is a widespread belief that a properly selected composition (with natural nourishing oils and vitamins E, F) will help reduce the harm from nail polish removers. But it is also believed that even special additives cannot help maintain the health of the nail - there are too few of them in the composition to have a significant effect. Therefore, it is better to get products that will nourish and moisturize your nails after removing the polish and not use nail polish removers as often as the polish itself. It is better to take care of damaged nails and treat them. It is best to lubricate your nails with a thick cream before the procedure, and then wash your hands and apply a nail and cuticle care product (in extreme cases, you can use hand cream).

Only one sample presented contained acetone, which, as we wrote above, is supposedly more harmful than other solvents. But the issue is very controversial because it evaporates quickly (Sally Hansen), otherwise the compositions are very similar: it is a combination of solvents and additives to nourish the nails.

Composition of nail polish remover "Laska"

"Weasel"- removes varnish using ethyl acetate, isopropanol, butyl acetate. Manufacturers added a perfume composition to the composition so that the product had a more pleasant smell, but did without softening and moisturizing oils. When using this product, you cannot do without additional care.

Editorial opinion. Tested by fitness editor Lyudmila Vasilchenko:“I didn’t really like how the product copes with its main task - to remove regular nail polish from nails, I had to pour quite a lot of it onto a cotton pad. It's hard to imagine how it can cope with more durable coatings or glitter. Among the advantages of the product, I would note its pleasant and not at all harsh smell and gentle nature: after removing the polish, neither the nails nor the cuticles looked dry. Therefore, I think “Laska” is suitable for fragile nails.”

Composition of Eva Mosaic

Eva Mosaic- made on the basis of ethyl acetate, isopropyl alcohol and acetyltributyl citrate. To nourish the nails, vitamin E, panthenol and vegetable proteins were added to the composition. Panthenol, or otherwise vitamin B5, is very often used in cosmetology to moisturize the skin and heal wounds.

Editorial opinion. Tested by brand manager Alexandra Stepanova:“I was very pleased with the Eva Mosaic Beautiful Nails liquid because it does not contain acetone; on the contrary, the liquid takes care of the nails thanks to the presence of vitamin E and vegetable proteins. The product is colorless, but has a characteristic odor. It removes nail polish quite well, although probably not as quickly and effectively due to the lack of acetone. Does not leave streaks, plaque and does not dry out the cuticle and skin around the nail. But what I liked more was the design, namely the convenient dispenser with a pump. This design of the jar avoids direct contact with the liquid, and also allows you to use the product more economically.”

Composition of Maybelline NY liquid

Maybelline NY dissolves varnish thanks to ethyl acetate and ethanol. To protect nails, glycerin and avocado oil were added to the composition. Avocado oil, like other natural oils, softens the skin, plays the role of an antioxidant and is a source of essential fatty acids.

Editorial opinion. Tested by editor-in-chief Nadezhda Sokirskaya:“I found this nail polish remover incredibly easy to use. It does not have the disadvantages of a strong odor, and there is no need to bother with cotton pads. It removes nail polish quickly and efficiently, even with glitter. I can’t say anything about the effect on my nails, since I haven’t used it for long, but I hope it won’t harm them.”

Composition of Bourjois liquid

Bourjois clean nails with ethyl acetate, ethanol, isopropyl acetate and MEK. Castor oil was added as a restorative additive. Castor oil restores the water balance in the skin and softens it.

Editorial opinion. Tested by star editor Nino Takaishvili:“The liquid removes varnish well in both pastel shades and bright colors. It is used as usual, does not leave whitish stains on the nails, and after it the nails smell pleasantly of some flowers.”

Composition of Sally Hansen Remover

Sally Hansen- the only product among those presented with acetone. To compensate for the drying effect of the product, panthenol, vitamin E, hydrogenated wheat proteins and propylene glycol were added to it. Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant that protects the skin from the harmful effects of free radicals. Hydrogenated wheat proteins help retain moisture in the skin.

Editorial opinion. Tested by beauty editor Dasha Rozhko.“The liquid quickly removes persistent shades of varnish - red, burgundy, dark blue, etc. The smell of acetone, of course, is present, but it quickly disappears, leaving no unpleasant memories or sensations on the nails. I am also pleased with the large volume of the bottle; it will probably last me for six months! The liquid does not dry out the nails - thanks to the vitamin E in the composition. The only downside is the large neck - the liquid can spill, so be careful.”

It's no secret that painting your nails (as well as removing polish with liquid afterwards) is a rather harmful process. I have already bought myself more or less harmless varnishes like Zoya or Ninelle (without formaldehyde). But I still used regular remover liquid, store-bought. Even my strong nails were a little worn out after removing the polish. And then one day I bought such a terrible liquid at Ruble Boom (yes, it was my own fault) that I got mild poisoning just by removing the nail polish as usual:

This disgusting liquid “without acetone”

Despite the claims that the nail polish remover was acetone-free, it actually turned out to be toxic: it immediately irritated the nasal mucosa and even the eyes (I didn’t rub my eyes with my hands). I, of course, immediately threw it away, and then spent a week actively restoring my nails and I again developed unevenness on 2 nail plates.

After that, I decided to try to order something natural for nail polish remover from the online store of all organic products iHerb. But first, I’ll share some brief information about the composition of ordinary nail polish removers: you shouldn’t let your guard down when you see the inscription “No Acetone” on the bottle.

Solvents in the composition and their harm

So, nail polish remover is essentially a cosmetic composition of various substances to soften hardened polish and then remove it. Some kind of active substance, in other words, a solvent (often there are several of them at once), must be added to nail polish remover.

What are common liquids used as solvents:

Solvent	Impact on the body	Application in nail polish removers
Acetone– toxic substance derived from propylene (flammable gas)	Dries the nail plate and cuticle, which can lead to splitting and brittle nails. If it enters the body (even through breathing), it can cause minor poisoning (the probability and severity of poisoning varies from body to body, depending on metabolism); some sources also write about lung cancer, but this is doubtful.	Removes nail polish very quickly. Nowadays the inscription “No acetone” on the packaging is already standard. Everyone knows how bad and tough he is.
Isopropyl alcohol, isopropanol– technical alcohol.	Irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract, causing headaches with short exposure to high concentrations of vapors. May have a depressant effect on the central nervous system.	A very common component.
Glycols are a range of colorless liquids. One of the most common glycols in nail polish removers is propylene glycol. Propylene glycol is obtained from petroleum products by sublimation and purification methods, followed by testing for purity and compatibility with cells of animal origin.	It is considered low-hazard, harmless in small doses (though it is doubtful that we use it in small doses). Negatively affects the respiratory system and can cause allergies.	By the way, it is also used as a food additive under the code E1520 ().
Ethyl acetate– an ester, reminiscent of the smell of pears only with a sharp chemical undertone.	May cause irritation to the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose. When applied to the skin it causes dermatitis and eczema.	A cheap solvent, considered low-toxic and one of the most gentle for nails.

If you look at the composition of the same railway line I mentioned from Ruble Boom, we will see:

Here is such a hellish (and seemingly quite harmless) mixture of two solvents, fragrance, glycerin and water. Apparently, chasing the “No Acetone” fashion, manufacturers decided to “infuse” a triple dose of other solvents, which are considered more or less harmless... in small quantities. Thanks to them for pushing me to research and buy a normal product.

Suncoat Natural Nail Polish Remover Review

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Corn and soy based :)

A few words about the manufacturer

Suncoat was founded by female chemist Yingchun Liu. This lady was quietly studying organic and polymer chemistry when suddenly her seven-year-old daughter announced that she wanted to paint her nails with varnish. If we, ordinary people, having read articles about the dangers of toxic compounds in varnishes, sincerely and seriously think about it, then Yingchun Liu knew for sure that she would not allow this horror in her daughter’s life. Overall, it's a nice story :)

The company's official website states that they still make their products entirely in Canada and are proud of it.

A few words about the composition

The composition of this liquid is incredibly good:

Ethyl lactate (Ethyl lactate)– a transparent liquid of organic origin obtained from fermented corn starch. Safe and relatively inexpensive alternative to other solvents.

Methyl soyate (Methyl ester of soybean oil fatty acids) made by esterifying soybean oil. Soybean oil is heated and reacted with methanol in the presence of a catalyst. The reaction causes soybean oil to separate into methyl ester and glycerol. After separation, glycerin is immediately used in cosmetics. Methyl ether is filtered with water to remove impurities and dried using a vacuum drying system.

Both Ethyl Lactate and Methyl Ether are 100% biodegradable (hello, environmentalists), EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) approved solvents, non-ozone depleting, and non-carcinogenic. .

Vegetable glycerin- apparently obtained from the same soybean.

D-Limonene (D-limonene) from orange as a fragrance. Limonene can be obtained either chemically or from citrus peels. The manufacturer got confused and found organic limonene from the peels.

In general, all components are organic, biodegradable, non-toxic. Ethyl lactate, in theory, loses its solvent properties in water, so there is no water in the composition (and it is not needed here). I really don’t understand why they add water-based to the liquid itself...

My opinion on how the varnish wears off

I have already successfully removed 3 different varnishes, very complex ones: with grains of sand from Zoya (which is difficult to remove even with acetone), a dark burgundy varnish (it’s easy to guess how difficult it is to remove), and a regular light one.

How to shoot: polish really requires patience. To remove complex varnish, you will need about 3 discs and 15-20 minutes. I first simply press a cotton pad soaked in Suncoat liquid for a short time, then rub until it comes off.

What it smells like: It’s a bit harsh, but I’m no stranger to using nail polish remover.

Harm/benefit: my nails just “sing” after this liquid. It’s as if I really take care of them right away and soak them in oil.

before removal, complex Zoya varnish with grains of sand (feels like light sandpaper)

After removal

In general, I highly recommend switching to organic nail polish removers! Harmless nail polish remover Suncoat

Update August 2016

I recently decided to order this fluid again and discovered that Suncoat replaced this fluid with a similar one.

New non-toxic nail polish remover from Suncoat

Minor differences in composition in a positive direction:

• Dimethyl adipate is a low-toxic, biodegradable solvent without an unpleasant odor. Used instead of Methyl soyate.
• Lemon peel oil – as a fragrance instead of D-Limonene.
• Tocopherol – vitamin E.