Cutex Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover

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Dear Sundays soy-based nail polish remover gently removes your polish while nourishing your nails with vitamins A, C, and E as well as natural grapefruit essential oils.

The soy polish remover is kind to nails and easy to use, but will take an ounce of patience—you’ll want to let a remover-soaked cotton ball sit on each nail for about 30-seconds for an easy wipe clean. While it is effective at wiping away any trace of paint polish, it’s important to know that soy polish removers won't remove gel polish and acrylics. Look for nail polish remover formulas that are spiked with hydrating ingredients, like vitamin E or aloe vera seen in pretty much all of the formulas mentioned above. Their conditioning ingredients provide nails with a blanket of hydrating benefits that keep them from drying out during the removal process. Among the experts we polled, soy nail polish removers tended to be the favorite. They work in similar ways to acetone, containing mixtures of light, non-greasy oils that act as a solvent to dissolve color from your nails. They don’t work as fast (you sometimes have to let the oils sit for a minute or so before rubbing), but because they’re oil-based, they offer more hydration. Jane MacColla, founder of Lower East Side non-toxic nail salon Hortus Nailworks, recommends this one. “We love it because it’s non-drying, super effective in removing polish, and biodegradable.” She does advise that people wash their hands and nails thoroughly to remove all oils and residue before applying polish, and adds that soy-based removers cannot remove gel polish.Similarly for gel manicures, Lippmann says the best way to start is by buffing the top layer of the manicure and then soaking your nails in an acetone-based or standard nail polish remover. “This will help loosen the polish on your nails and anything remaining can be buffed off,” she says. The truth is, acetone is not toxic, but it is very drying for your nails, cuticles, and surrounding skin. So it’s no wonder that people are seeking acetone-free alternatives to remove their acrylic, shellac, dip powder, and gel nails. Cote’s Wild Sea Rose acetone-free nail polish remover is as soothing and herbaceous as it sounds. We love the uplifting sea rose scent and the fact that it doesn’t leave any oily residue or chalky dryness in its wake. It seems like acetone has become public enemy number one when it comes to nails. In this day and age where people are becoming more health-conscious, they want to know what’s in the things that they’re putting in and on their bodies… and on their nails!

All good things must come to an end — including your manicure. But removing nail polish can be a pain, regardless of the polish you use. Plus, if you use acetone-based nail polish remover, it can be rough on your nails, leaving your nail beds and cuticles dry and dull. The good news is that there are a number of acetone-free formulas on the market, many of which are infused with nourishing plant-based extracts and vitamins that moisturize nails and help maintain nail health. And as a bonus, they don't have the overpowering smell of acetone-based polish removers. This product is a little pricy for the volume that you get in each bottle, but a little of this remover goes a long way. For best results, use on clean, dry polish. Then, wash your hands afterward as normal. Acetone molecules have a stronger pull on the nail polish polymers, causing them to break down at a rapid rate. It’s the chemical reaction that occurs that reverts the hardened polish to its liquid form, making it easy to wipe away and fully remove.As a true earth-friendly product, it’s also readily biodegradable. And yet: it can even remove gel nail polish! Though acetone works effectively to remove all the traces of your nail color in a single swipe, there might be some unpleasant consequences at times, too. For example, it causes your nails to become excessively dry and break off easily. It might also turn your shade yellowish. On the other hand, the acetone-free removers not only remove your nail color completely but are also beneficial for healthier nails. They will give your next nail polish a long-lasting stay and nourish your nails while removing the existing traces of your old nail polish.