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Nail Science

Here are some links to further information on some of the topics I mentioned in my talk at Aussie Indie Con!

Safety of Nail Product Chemicals

  • Chemical vs Natural
  • 3-free, 4-free, 7-free etc…
  • Toluene
  • Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
  • Formaldehyde
  • Triphenyl phosphate (TPHP)
  • Parabens (or the short version)

Stronger Nails

  • Nail Blogger Secrets for Pretty Nails: Prep That Base (overview of improving your nail condition)
  • Biotin
  • IBX
  • DIY Hydrating Nail Polish Remover
  • DIY Cuticle Balm

Miscellaneous

  • What to do with your extra glycerin
  • How to pronounce nail terms
  • Solvent-free nail polish remover
  • Can you remove nail polish with lemon juice and vinegar?
  • How to make Lush Lemony Flutter smooth again

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Hi! I'm Michelle, chemistry PhD, science educator and cosmetic chemist, and I'm here to help you figure out which beauty products are and aren't worth buying, using science.

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