Why you should switch to natural based nail shades and the brands who can help you transition.
We all love a good mani-pedi, right? There’s just something about freshly painted nails that makes you feel put-together and polished (pun intended!). But have you ever stopped to think about what ingredients are in those nail shades?
Most conventional polishes are loaded with toxic chemicals like formaldehyde, toluene, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP)—ingredients known to be harsh on your nails and health over time. That’s where natural-based nail polishes come in as a game changer.
Natural-based nail shades are not only gentler on your nails, helping in the prevention of chemical based nail issues like peeling nails, chipping and breaking. They are also more eco-friendly for the environment, and don’t smell like heavy chemical based nail shades.
Here are six nail brands, we bet you didn’t know were natural:
Life Basics by Nourished Life Nails by Nourished Life in shade Flashdance RRP $10.10
This is a 7 Free nail polish which contains no Hydroquinones, Monomers or Toluene, and is a fuss-free alternative to regular gel systems.
Raww Kale’d It Nail Lacquer in shade Power Smoothie RRP $16.99
This is a breathable, non-toxic, bright candy pink nail polish with a kale protein infusion, and is free from formaldehyde, tosylamide formaldehyde resin and ethyl tosylamide, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, xylene, triphenyl phosphate, camphor, animal by-products and animal derived ingredients, benzophenones, and styrene acrylates.
Sienna Byron Bay in shade Gaia RRP $29
This non-toxic nail brand uses natural ingredients and organic timber on the bottles; making this nail polish as environmentally friendly as possible, whilst also treating your nails with the respect they deserve. The brand uses Sugarcane, Cassava, Cotton and Corn to create the formulation of the nail polish, making it very low toxic.
Scout Breathable Superfood Infused Nail Polish in shade Eternal Flame RRP $27.95
100 percent Australian made and owned, this nail brand protects your nail health while wearing the latest nail colour. Enriched with organic superfood ingredients, it’s non-toxic breathable nail polish helps to stimulate nail growth with a long-lasting smooth nail finish. 82% plant-based formula.
Mavala Pearl Color Natural Nail Polish in shade Denim Blue RRP $9.95
Mavala uses an ingredient called Nitrocellulose, which is a natural resin extracted from wood, which forms the base of the nail polish and helps it stay on the nail. Mavala are also 13-Free. Meaning, they don’t use 13 significant chemicals often found in nail shades, which includes: no Formaldehyde, Toluene, Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde Resin Tosylamide, Camphor, Xylene, Paraben, Rosin, Nickel, Triphenyl Phosphate, Acetone, Heptane or Ethyl Tosylamide.
Kester Black Breathable Natural Nail Polish in shade Suncatcher RRP $22
Kester uses a powerful antioxidant designed to help protect nails from free radicals and environmental damage, alongside Vitamin E which helps moisturise and promote a smooth and even nail surface while preventing nail splitting and peeling. The brand is cruelty-free, and uses other ingredients like organic marshmallow root extract, sugar cane and cassava for long wearing formulation.
