Cinco Vidas

Ladies, now that you’re going through chemotherapy, you may be working extra hard on your appearance…especially if your hair has fallen out. Having pretty nails is a great way to look put together, but how many of us like the smelly fumes and toxic chemicals in the polish?

That sharp odor comes from a mix of alcohol, solvents and resins that gives polish its ability to adhere to the nail, deliver the pigment, and resist chipping and peeling. Unfortunately, with repeated exposure, several of these ingredients are highly toxic as well as pungent, especially to sensitive and compromised nails. But since treatment may be leaving your nails brittle and discolored, you’ll probably want to cover up with nail polish. Is there an alternative?
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