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| Liz
IP: 71.100.237.219 2/14/2006 12:08:09 |
 Subject: Non-acetone? + nail hardenersMessage: So, Non-acetone nailpolish removers contain ethyl acetate instead of acetone. How do they differ? My mother, who was a highschool chemistry teacher, laughed when she read the ingredients for a non-acetone nailpolish remover and said that the two ingredients are very similiar. I am asking from a natural-nail perspective (not artificial/acrylic nails here). Also, I have OPI natural nail strengthener. I know my nails are harder when it is on them, but is it really doing anything to strengthen them in the long run, as in, after I remove it will they be harder? |
| Barbara Wheeler IP: 69.19.14.21 2/14/2006 15:45:20 |  RE: Non-acetone? + nail hardenersMessage: Liz, Hi! I will wait on Melissa to address the dueling removers question. As for OPI strengthening the nails the short, simple answer is absolutely NO! The only strength is in the polish itself. It is not stimulating growth or promoting strength. You would do just as well to buy a bottle of $.99 clear coat. It will give the same results. In other words, these polishes and lacquers bond to the surface of the nails and the actual bonding in and of itself is dehydrating. Though there is a safe alternative to most of the polish on the market. It is a water based polish that is not going to suck the moisture right out of those nails. It is from Honeybee Gardens. The young woman that created this product, Melissa, stops by here and will share her information and insight with our visitors and friends. Hopefully she will stop in shortly to advise you on the remover topic. She can elaborate further with regards to her polishes and remover. As to the issue of promoting growth and strengthening the nails, the Natural Nails Growth Formula is the answer. |
| Queen Bee IP: 71.225.209.224 2/14/2006 16:14:22 | RE: Non-acetone? + nail hardeners Message: Good answer Barbara. Nail "strengtheners" do very little to strengthen a nail - the fact that a coating is on your nail is what is protecting it from breaking. And as Barbara said, some of the ingredients in nail products can dry out nails, making them more susceptible to breakage over time. I highly recommend the Nail Growth Formula. It will make your nails healthy, and a healthy nail is a strong nail. If you want to protect your nails further, you can try our water-based polish. Again, it will coat the nail, but without the drying ingredients of a traditional polish. Regarding remover: Your mother is partially right. Both ethyl acetate and acetone are solvents. But ethyl acetate is an ester (organic compound) while acetone is a simple ketone (has a double-bond of the carbonyl group). Without getting too technical, they both work to break down the nitrocellulose bond formed by traditional polish. I personally don’t believe one is more toxic than the other. Both are very flammable. You should always wash your hands after using any polish remover, and follow up with a moisturizer, especially if you have dry skin. |
| Barbara Wheeler IP: 66.82.9.87 2/14/2006 16:39:20 | RE: Non-acetone? + nail hardeners Message: Liz, All of that said, you can find Melissas' products at http:..www.honeybeegardens.com I think you will be well pleased with any of the products you will find there. They are a healthy alternative to the harsh products on the market that are possibly harmful. So with this information you can ask you Mum to help you investigate further and find that this information is extremely useful. |
| Liz IP: 71.100.237.219 2/14/2006 17:42:05 | RE: Non-acetone? + nail hardeners Message: Thanks for the quick replies. So acetone and non-acetone are equally evil when it comes to damaging nails? Is it nailpolish or the use of remover that yellows nails? Or both... What about "nail buffers", those things that are basically like fine nail files that come in like 4 roughness levels or whatever... I use them lately to remove ridges from my nails. Is there a better way to do this? Like, do any "ridge filler" products actually fill in ridges? I imagine it weakens the nail to wear down the surface... |
| Liz IP: 71.100.237.219 2/14/2006 17:50:33 | RE: Non-acetone? + nail hardeners Message: Also, I haven't looked much at the homepage for this forum, I just googled "fingernail forum". And I don't wear colored nailpolish (I like a completely natural look, and I used to have relatively long, nice nails, until I was in a program away from nailcare items for a while, and then got a job scrubbing down saltwater fish tanks for hours on end), so would there be any advantage for me to purchase this honeybee gardens nail polish? i.e. will it strengthen the nail with its presence? |
| Barbara Wheeler IP: 69.19.14.25 2/14/2006 18:29:46 | RE: Non-acetone? + nail hardeners Message: Liz, At this point, I would suggest that you read the information contained within this website. That will give you information about the Natural Nails Growth Formula, Buffing Cream, buffer and file. If you will scan the information compiled on the forum discussion, you will also be enlightened with regards to Q&A's regarding the products here, and natural nail care in general.... Click on the link at the bottom of the page "Return To Our Home Page" and you're on your way. So do just a bit of research, the answers to your questions are in fact found within this site and Honeybee Gardens. |
| Lynnie IP: 69.207.171.31 2/14/2006 22:03:21 | RE: Non-acetone? + nail hardeners Message: Liz! Gee, as long as you like the natural nail look and you are looking to strenthening your nails from the salt water abuse, you should consider trying the Natural Nail Growth product that has worked for us here. It creates a natural, moist barrier which would be ideal for you as our hands are in water so much. Then, after a few weeks of that and when you've restored your nails somewhat, you could introduce the Honeybee Polish in a sheer or clear. That's probably the approach I would take. You can also buff while using the Nail Growth formula to create a nice shine. |
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