What should I do if nail polish remover accidentally splashes into my eyes? Is nail polish remover toxic?

Everyone should be familiar with nail polish remover. Nail polish remover is toxic to a certain extent, so it must not be drunk. The ingredient of inferior nail polish remover is acetone, which is carcinogenic and will cause certain harm to the body.

Nail polish remover is not severely acidic or alkaline. If it gets into your eyes, you should rinse them out immediately with plenty of clean water. After rinsing in time, the medication should be used in a standardized manner. If there is no uncomfortable pain or foreign body sensation, it means that the corneal injury is not serious. Just pay attention to follow-up observation.

Nail polish remover is toxic, especially inferior nail polish remover, which contains acetone, which is carcinogenic. Excessive use of nail polish remover will make nails lose their luster and have pits on the surface. Repeated use will cause nails to become dehydrated, brittle, or even broken. Acetone in nail polish remover is a carcinogen. Frequent use of nail polish and nail polish remover is not only harmful to the health of nails, but also affects women's fertility and causes breast cancer. Therefore, pregnant women and new mothers who are still breastfeeding should try to avoid using it. Nail polish contains highly volatile formaldehyde and acetone, which are highly corrosive organic solvents. Frequent use of nail polish remover will cause nails to become very brittle and hurt the nails. Most nail polish removers have a pungent smell, which is emitted by the volatilization of organic solvents. Especially for inferior nail polish removers, the pungent smell will be stronger, and you will feel dizzy and have a headache after smelling it for a long time. Nail polish remover contains a variety of harmful substances, and it is very volatile. When using nail polish remover, you will inhale these harmful substances. Over time, it will increase the risk of leukemia in the body.

Like all cosmetics, nail polish has a longer shelf life and longer use period if stored properly. First, keep nail polish away from light and in a cool place, as light and heat will dry it out. Do not leave the bottle open for long periods of time between uses. After use, tighten the cap before storing. Air entering the bottle will greatly shorten the life of the nail polish. You can use acetone to clean the bottle mouth to keep it clean. Rub the bottle body before each use (do not shake it up and down) to mix the nail polish thoroughly before use.

The shelf life of nail polish is generally one year. Well-preserved nail polish can last for 18 months. Unopened nail polish cannot be used again after 18 months. Expired nail polish is easy to evaporate and cause greater damage to the nail surface. It is recommended not to continue using it.