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| No Harsh Toxins Removed from every ECHí formula | No Irritants Removed from every ECHí formula |
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Formaldehyde
A known human carcinogen that causes nail brittleness, allergic reactions, and respiratory irritation with repeated exposure.
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Ammonia
A corrosive irritant that damages the nail plate, causes skin burns, and irritates the airways even at low concentrations.
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Formaldehyde Resin
A derivative of formaldehyde that frequently causes allergic contact dermatitis and sensitisation of the skin surrounding the nail.
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Xylene
A solvent linked to headaches, dizziness, and nervous system damage with regular inhalation during nail application.
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Toluene
A powerful neurotoxic solvent responsible for that sharp chemical smell; causes headaches, dizziness, and can harm foetal development in pregnancy.
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Phenoxyethanol
A preservative that can irritate sensitive skin, cause allergic reactions, and is particularly concerning for use around infants and during pregnancy.
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Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)
An endocrine-disrupting plasticiser linked to hormonal imbalance, reproductive harm, and foetal developmental issues in pregnant women.
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Phthalates
A class of hormone-disrupting chemicals that can impair reproductive health and have been detected in blood and urine after nail polish use.
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Camphor
Can cause nail discolouration and yellowing, and in large doses triggers nausea, dizziness, and seizures through skin absorption.
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Triclosan
An antimicrobial chemical linked to antibiotic resistance, endocrine disruption, and environmental contamination; banned in several countries.
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Ethyl Tosylamide
Banned in EU cosmetics due to its antibiotic properties, which contribute to antimicrobial resistance — a serious global health concern.
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Resorcinol
A toxic chemical that disrupts thyroid function, irritates skin and eyes, and is readily absorbed through the nail into the bloodstream.
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Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP)
An endocrine disruptor that absorbs through the nail into the bloodstream, detected in urine within hours of nail polish application.
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Mercury & Mercury Compounds
Highly toxic heavy metals that accumulate in the body, damage the nervous system, and are particularly harmful to developing brains in children and foetuses.
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Parabens
Preservatives that mimic oestrogen and have been detected in breast tissue; linked to hormonal disruption and potential cancer risk with long-term exposure.
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Alkylphenols
Powerful endocrine-disrupting chemicals that mimic oestrogen, persist in the environment, and have been linked to reproductive and developmental harm.
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Butylphenyl Methylpropional
A synthetic fragrance chemical restricted in the EU due to its role as a known skin sensitiser and potential endocrine disruptor.
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Synthetic Alcohols
Harsh drying agents used as solvents that strip the nail plate of natural moisture, cause brittleness, and irritate the surrounding skin with repeated use.
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Tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide
A harsh oxidising agent that causes nail brittleness, skin irritation, and is classified as a potential mutagen with repeated exposure.
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
A chemical UV absorber that disrupts thyroid hormones, penetrates the bloodstream, and has been detected in human breast milk.
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Oxybenzone
A UV filter and potent endocrine disruptor that penetrates deep into skin, disrupts oestrogen levels, and is linked to allergic reactions.
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Harsh Synthetic Fragrances
Proprietary chemical blends that frequently contain hidden allergens, neurotoxins, and endocrine disruptors not disclosed on ingredient labels.
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