Getting Acetone Out of Your Zone
One of the main reasons behind the birth (pun intended) of Cha Cha Mamma was to educate women on specific environmental dangers that they may be unaware of, and that may be impacting their reproductive health and/or general health. The way-too-common toxin that we are going to tackle in this post is acetone. This not-so Cha Cha chemical is best to avoid during pregnancy and beyond.
We want to show everyone how easy and beneficial it is to reduce your exposure of toxic chemicals, especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There are numerous studies that link acetone as a potential endocrine and reproductive disruptor, and that is enough for us to want to stay away from it in our everyday lives too. Plus we don’t love the smell. Since many women use nail polish remover quite frequently, many don’t really question its safety.
We try to make sure that as many of the products we use are as clean and toxin-free as possible, especially the ones we use often. If you are pregnant, please feel have an open conversation with your doctor about products that contain acetone in them. It is likely, however, that your doctor will advise this anyway!
*Here are some key items that likely contain this common beauty toxin. Stay tuned for more posts to come on each of these items specifically, but first and foremost, scroll down to see the nail polish remover that we are loving right now!
Items That Often Include Acetone:
Nail polish remover
Nail polish
Hair dyes
Wipes
Cleaning products
Art supplies
*We found a truly amazing, all natural nail polish remover that is not only free of acetone, but is free of Acetate, Ethyl Lactate and Petroleum! It hydrates your nails, and leaves them feeling luxurious. The best part is that it is totally pregnancy safe and has NO SMELL. We want everyone in the world to know about Pure Vitality Beauty’s magical product. It gently removes your nail polish, without damaging your nails or drying them out. We love these kinds of products at Cha Cha Mamma because they are just as effective, and they are safe for your health, your baby’s health and the health of the environment. All of the ingredients are marked as a 0 or 1 on the Cosmetic Safety Review (amazing). If you choose to paint your nails, then you should definitely consider using this product, pregnant or not.
To use it, add a few drops of the product to each nail and let them soak for about 5 minutes. Then take a reusable cotton pad and gently wipe it off, to see your newly cleaned and hydrated nails. They end up looking beautiful and healthy, as opposed to completely dried out. Don’t forget to take a deep breath, because you can be rest assured that this product will not deposit harmful chemicals into your zone.
