The Ingredients of Nail Polish

Although each nail polish is different, they are all made up of the same basic ingredients. The main ingredient used in nail polish is Nitrocellulose. Nitrocellulose is formed from nitric acid and cellulose and is a highly explosive chemical. in the 18880s it was used as a film base for movies and X-rays but was soon replaced by a safer alternative after a number of fires had been caused by unstable nitrate films. Resins and plasticisers are also added to nail polish to make it resistant to soap and water so your nail polish won't come off when you wash your hands or have a shower. As I said, each nail polish is different and the more expensive brands like OPI, Essie and Sally Hansen are made of less harmful chemicals and will last longer and are better for your nails compared to the cheaper brands like Essence and LA colours.