According to EcoWatch.com, an environmental news website, the majority of cute, colorful little bottles of nail polish lined up on retail and salon shelves are filled to the brim with hazardous chemicals. Some nail polish brands contain as many as 30 harsh ingredients that are not only be bad for the environment but also bad for the body, as they release harsh fumes and cause nails to become brittle.

Although no nail polish is completely natural, the most important thing to look for on a bottle label is “3-free”. This means that the polish doesn’t use toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) or formaldehyde, which are all known carcinogens. Some brands may describe themselves as "5-free" because they contain neither resin nor camphor, as well.

Naples Natural Nail Care Clinic, located at 12820 Tamiami Tr. N., Ste. 4, in Naples, specializes in the health and care of natural nails. The clinic uses a 5-free polish. To make an appointment, call 239-254-8788. For information, visit Naplesnncc.com.