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The beauty business is centered around chemicals. For example, nail polish, nail polish removers, binders, acrylics resins, gels, hair colorants, hair bleaches and peroxides, facial products, massage oils and dust from nail filing all fill the air with harmful toxins. Typical toxins released into the air by these procedures are acetone, Ethyl/butyl acetate, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, acrylic resin, methacrylic acid, and cyanoacrylate. Dust from filing and grinding enters the air as well.
Cosmetologists and clients breathe in these toxins and dust and risk health issues. It is well documented that women trying to conceive and "with child" are subject to adverse health effects when exposed to these toxins. (Reference: Connecticut Pregnancy Exposure Information Service (CPEIS) toll-free at 1-800-325-5391).
PS, the paper masks you see some technicians and clients wears is for dust only. To remove chemicals the air must pass through activated charcoal and/or zeolite, NOT paper.
Make the fresh air test. Next time you visit your nail salon... Pause for a moment before you open the door then open the door and take a big breath. Can you smell any toxic fumes? If so walk up to the counter and tell them you left the water boiling and have to rush home. When you get home call around to salons and friends see if you can find one that ventilates and has fresh air.
Protect yourself and your unborn child PLEASE!
posted by : paulvhhill on 2/14/2008 at 8:22 PM Flag For Abuse
