Can You Poison Yourself By Biting Your Nails? Toxic Chemicals Abound In Most Brands Of Nail Polish

Xail polishes The Hidden Risks Nail polishes often contain the toxic chemicals: Formaldehyde Toluene Dibutyl phthalate Just how harmful are these chemicals? The truth is, exposure to the three toxic chemicals is more of a problem for nail technicians than it is for nail biters, but long-term exposure can carry consequences for both children and adults. Chronic exposure to formaldehyde can cause: 12% greater risk of extended allergy symptoms, such as itchy eyes and runny nose in adults 17% greater risk of asthma in children 68% greater risk of sinus cancer 117% greater risk of acute myeloid leukemia 300% greater risk of amylateral sclerosis Chronic exposure to toluene can cause: 101% greater risk of asthma in children aged 2 to 6 and 900% in adults 102% greater incidence of bladder cancer 580% increase in risk of death from bile duct cancer 2500% greater risk of developing cataracts before the age of 60 Chronic exposure to dibutyl phthalate can cause: 2% reduction in children's IQ 15% reduction in testosterone levels in men 110% greater risk of childhood autism 700% greater risk of childhood ADHD 710% greater risk of endometrosis SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE. SHARE THE INFOGRAPH. SteadyHealth.com ASK, SHARE, CONTRIBUTE. ONLINE HEALTH-RELATED COMMUNITY.