Non-noxious nails, please.

Having well-manicured hands no longer has to mean nasty chemical smell headaches and worries about just how toxic and cancerous are these fumes. I first started a search for healthier nail colors when I got pregnant with Amira. At the time, I found Acquarella. I wasn't encouraged. I felt like the polish chipped or peeled off too easily. Recently, I thought I would try again. I used EWG's Skin Deep database to check out some of the least toxic options.

The brand with the lowest toxicity in their database is HoneyBee Gardens. We have to remember that, at least as of right now, there isn't a nail polish out there that doesn't have some ingredients that aren't of health concern. But, some are definitely much lower than others, and HoneyBee is one of them. HoneyBee Garden's Non-Peel Off WaterColors Nail Enamel contain no toluene, xylene, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (which are some of the worst offenders). The cherry on top is that this nail polish doesn't require toxic nail polish remover - simply use isopropyl rubbing alcohol. I tried their Vintage Merlot color and have been enjoying it. You can check out their nail polishes here. They are $6.99 a bottle. They are also selling their polish under the name Naturella (in sets).

Other lower toxic brands include Peacekeeper Nail Paint, Refreshingly Free Nontoxic Nail Polish, and Peelable Toe Shades. There are more brands out there, simply do a Google search on non-toxic nail polish and you can research your options.

Oh, the most toxic brands? The worst is OPI with Cover Girl and Urban Decay not far behind.