VBC.Life

de, cruelty free and vegan friendly! All products try to be as organic as possible! Products can be bespoke so message me for any colours you desire. The polishes created by the business are non-toxic (which also has another name of 5-free)
5-free means that the products do not contain the 5 most harmful chemicals that many polishes can included. The 5 chemicals found in nail polishes are; Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin and Camphor. Toluene is classified in the EU as a category 2 toxin that is suspected of damaging the unborn child. Inhalation of Toluene can include irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and respiratory tract. Can cause effects such as hallucinations, dizziness, drowsiness, respiratory depression, cardiac effects and much more. Public Health England www.gov.uk

Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) Based on the changes of the EU Cosmetics Directive, cosmetics containing DBP, including nail polish, cannot be sold to the general public. DBP is potentially carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproductive toxicant (CMR) from being used in cosmetic applications. www.plasticisers.org

Formaldehyde can cause a list of things; irritation and burning of the skin, nose, mouth and upper respiratory tract. This can cause weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting, pneumonia and much more. Formaldehyde is a human carcinogen. Health Protection Agency www.gov.uk

Formaldehyde Resin is also known as Tosylamide. Nail products containing over 12% of Formaldehyde Resin can essentially cause skin irritation. Reports of nail polish dermatitis have been attributed to this toxin. www.cosmeticsinfo.org

Camphor is unsafe when ingested and if in contact with the skin this toxin is linked to potential liver damage. There is a risk that using camphor could make liver disease worse.