Does regular manicure have any impact on the body?

Nail polish contains soluble and highly volatile benzene. Benzene can be absorbed by the human body through nails and nail grooves and dissolve in the blood. Benzene substances are harmful to the human body. Among them, toluene and xylene have been confirmed by the World Health Organization to be carcinogens.

In addition, nail polish may also contain peptide esters, which can be absorbed through nails, skin, respiratory tract, etc., affecting the liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system, and reproductive system. It is healthy and can penetrate the placental barrier and cause miscarriage and fetal malformations.

When doing manicure, you must also remove the glaze protective layer on the surface of the nail for painting and coloring. This will cause the nail to lose the protection of its natural barrier, making it easier for various viruses, bacteria and harmful substances to enter. human body.

A colleague posted this on WeChat Moments: When I get the goods, I want my fingers and toes to be manicured. Nail art has become an indispensable part of the life of beauty-loving women, with endless temptation. Especially in summer, girls will dress themselves up like elves before going out.

However, long-term manicure will bring a lot of harm to your body, mainly in the following aspects.

1. Long-term manicure will damage nails

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It is human nature to love beauty, and people who have long-term manicure will damage their nails once they remove the nail polish. It is no longer smooth, the surface is uneven, as if it has been sanded, the nails are easy to delaminate, and there are white spots inside. Even with the polishing treatment, the nails no longer have the natural luster they had before.

Many people who have done manicure for a long time will have problems such as nail deformation, nail detachment, and dryness. This is because the nail polish itself contains formaldehyde and other harmful substances that will corrode the nails. At the same time, if tools such as nail files are used improperly during the manicure process, , can also damage nails.

2. It is easy to be poisoned by using inferior products

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Many manicure products such as nail polish and water essence in many nail salons and stalls are not up to standard. Long-term use of nail polish containing excessive heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury on thinly filed nails will cause these harmful substances to be absorbed by the body through the nails. Not only will chronic poisoning occur, but it may also cause endocrine disorders in women and increase breast cancer. Probability of disease.

3. Crystal nails may produce mold flowers

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Crystal nails are very beautiful. They are to add another section to the original nails and use three-dimensional The way to inlay three-dimensional nails is with diamonds. The most important thing is to apply a layer of crystal powder on the nails, and the crystal powder with poor air permeability is used. If the technology is not in place, the bubbles and gaps formed on the nails will become a breeding ground for bacteria. After a period of time, the nails will become inflamed, ranging from itching to redness and swelling, and mold may grow on them.

4. Failure to disinfect nail art equipment can easily lead to cross-infection

I believe that girls who have been to a nail salon know that a nail salon only has a table, a chair, and a Just set up the manicure tools and you’re ready to go. However, nail art equipment such as towels, tweezers, and scissors cannot be disinfected for each customer and use. When doing manicures in such an environment, the hygiene is not up to standard and the utensils are not disinfected. It is easy to be infected with tinea manuum, onychomycosis, paronychia and other diseases. Especially in the process of removing dead skin, sharp tools can easily be infected. Destroy skin tissue. If not disinfected, cross infection is likely to occur.

5. There is a risk of cancer

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There is a chemical substance called phthalate in nail polish, and the content is very high. It mainly Play a softening role. This substance enters the body through the respiratory system and skin, and if used excessively, can increase the risk of breast cancer in women. The most prominent problem of unqualified nail polish is the use of banned pigments, which contain a large amount of fluorescent agents that may cause cancer. In addition, long-term use of nail polish containing excessive heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and benzene may cause chronic poisoning and even cause cancer.

6. Can cause miscarriage and fetal abnormalities

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Nail polish commonly contains a substance called phthalate ester. Phthalate ester is A colorless and odorless oily liquid with good volatility that can make nail polish more uniform and durable. It can enter the human body through the skin, respiratory tract and digestive tract, and accumulates in fatty tissue, making it difficult to excrete.

The high residual concentration of phthalate esters in the human body can harm the liver, kidneys, cardiovascular and reproductive systems, and affect the human endocrine function. Long-term use by pregnant women may affect the development of the baby.

7. Infection with paronychia

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Long-term manicure will cause the nail color to darken and turn gray. At this time, you have to go through the thick nails Oil to cover up. At the same time, the constant application of oil to cover up the deformed nails leads to a vicious cycle, and eventually the finger flesh around the nails becomes red, swollen and pus-filled. This is because if the nail cuticle is removed or pushed back, the nail matrix loses its protection, and the subcutaneous tissue can easily become red, swollen and painful. If the infection is severe, it will quickly suppurate and form paronychia. If it occurs repeatedly, it will eventually become chronic paronychia.

For girls who love beauty, long-term manicure will bring many potential harms to themselves. Common onychomycosis, paronychia, redness and swelling, etc. may also cause other deeper injuries. If you only get an occasional manicure once or twice a year, it will not cause this kind of damage. Therefore, girls are reminded that while they love beauty, they should also consider their own health.