The use of acetone nail polish remover is very common but most women don’t bother to read the ingredients before purchasing. Some don’t even know the different types of nail polish removers. There are two types of nail polish remover: acetone and non-acetone remover.
Acetone is the organic compound with the formula (CH3)2 Co. it is a colorless, volatile and flammable solvent.
Uses
ü It is used to remove nail polish, and as polish thinner. (Not a good idea for both)
ü It is used by make-up artists to remove skin adhesive from the netting of wigs and moustaches.
ü It is used to make plastics, fibers, drugs and other chemicals.
ü It is used to dissolve other substances (cleaning and degreasing)
ü It is used for personal care products
Acetone dries your skin natural oil much faster than water, leaving your nails dry and weak
Non - Acetone
Non - acetone remover contains a less harsh solvent called Ethyl acetate. Ethyl acetate is a chemical compound of Ethanol derived from acid. The only disadvantage is that it takes time to remove your nail polish with this one. Ethyl acetate is the organic compound with the formula CH3. It is colorless but has a sweet smell unlike Acetone.
Uses
It is used in glue, nail polish removers
it is used for decaffeinating tea and coffee
Suggestions:
· If you must use acetone remover make sure it contains olive oil and vitamin E
· You can rub some olive oil or cuticle oil around your nails before removing your polish. The acetone will absorb that instead of your natural oil.
· Don’t use nail polish removers more than twice in a month especially if it is acetone.
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