Natural and Homemade Nail Polish Remover
Conventional
nail polish removers made with acetone and other dangerous chemicals
make the simple task of washing away those bright reds, soft peaches,
and radiant pinks a rather toxic affair. Inhalation especially can be
dangerous. Are there natural ways to get rid of nail polish?
Nail Polish from Your Nails
Recipe 1: Nail polish
One way to remove old nail polish is to apply a new coat of polish. Buy clear polish and put a thick coat on each nail one at a time. After applying the coat, wipe immediately. Do not let it dry. This should remove the old nail polish off the nail as well. It's quick, easy and cheap, since a bottle of clear nail polish costs around 99 cents. Additionally, you are not putting anything foreign on your nails.
Recipe 2: Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing
alcohol is a natural substance. It is a denatured alcohol solution,
which is composed of 97.5 to 100 percent ethanol or ethyl alcohol.
Rubbing alcohol should only be used topically. Women use it frequently
to swab their piercings to keep from collecting bacteria and causing
infection. It can also be used to remove nail polish. Simply buy a cheap
bottle of rubbing alcohol. You can buy a miniature bottle for under $1.
Put rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and rub away at each nail. It may
take longer to remove all the polish than normal remover, but it works
just as well.
Recipe 3: Hot Water
A great way to remove polish is to soften it. Even though we take a hot
shower, for example, the polish doesn't become soft. That's because we
have to immerse our nails in hot water. Simply heat water on the stove
or in a microwave. Test the temperature. You have to be able to tolerate
the heat. Then immerse your hands in the bowl of hot water for 15
minutes. After the polish softens, gently scrape off.
Recipe 4: Vinegar and Citric Fruits
Vinegar
is a natural substance. Putting this acidic substance on polish will
break it down and make it possible to wipe off. Simply put a small
amount of vinegar in a bowl. Add citric fruit such as lemon, lime or an
orange, and mix in with the vinegar. Put a cotton ball in the mixture
and wipe on your fingernails. It may take a bit longer to remove the
polish fully, since it will take a little while to break down. Also, you
may have to gently scrape your nails to fully remove.
Insect
repellent is sometimes recommended as an alternative nail polish
remover. Because of the harsh chemicals found in insect repellent, this
is not suggested.
Now that you've learned natural ways to get rid of nail polish, go paint your nails and try it for yourself.
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