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Nail painting is a funny little thing we do, isn't it? Although it seems odd when you take a minute to really think about it, this beauty practice has been going on for quite a long time in multiple cultures.
But there's something nasty about nail polish. It's filled with toxic chemicals. In fact, they're so strong that many people are actually offended by the smell of nail polish if you start beautifying your nails too closely to them. What's up with that?
Why don't we all just use some more responsible nail polish?
Peacekeeper, for instance, makes some great organic nail polish. It's cruelty free, social responsible, and vegan, too.
My advice? Think about what's on your nails. Think about what could be seeping into your pores when you decide to use the stuff. Think about what happens when you eventually toss chemicals like these out. There are consequences for all of our actions, so lets try to be smarter every time that we can, and that includes with nail painting.
