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We vetted nail polish removers against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
On Welpr, terms like "non-toxic," "safer," "cleaner," "healthier," and "vetted" are editorial labels based on our own standard for product assessment. They are not guarantees, certifications, or medical claims. Learn more.
Karma Organic
Meets the Welpr Standard
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The 80/20 guide to going non-toxic the easy way.
Cutex
Meets the Welpr Standard
on Amazon
Dr.'s Remedy
Meets the Welpr Standard
on Amazon
Cote
Meets the Welpr Standard
on Amazon
Sienna Byron Bay
Meets the Welpr Standard
on Amazon
Deborah Lippmann
Meets the Welpr Standard
on Amazon
Here's how to swap to non-toxic nail polish removers:
Nail polish remover is a solvent-based product, and the type of solvent matters. Many removers contain harsh chemicals like toluene, formaldehyde, or synthetic fragrances that can be absorbed through the nail bed and surrounding skin. Because remover is used in close proximity to your face and on bare nails, the formulation deserves attention.
Flip your nail polish remover bottle over and look at the ingredient list. Since this is a personal care product, you can use the Welpr Personal Care and Cosmetic Scanner to snap a photo of the label and see what gets flagged.
If you're not ready to replace your remover right away, small changes in how you use it can make a difference. Solvents evaporate quickly, so ventilation and contact time are the two biggest things you can control.
Look for removers with simple, fully disclosed ingredient lists. The best options skip toluene, formaldehyde, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, and benzophenones entirely. Fragrance-free formulas with plant-based or soy-based solvents tend to be gentler choices.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...
