Eco-Friendly, Cruelty-Free OPI “Pink Of Hearts” Supports Cancer Research
Written by Vegetarian Star on October 4th, 2010 in Charitable Causes And Campaigns, Cosmetics And Beauty Products, Environment-Eco-Green.
OPI "Pink of Hearts"
OPI, a nail lacquer company that does not test on animals, created a pink polish in 2007 to be promoted during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October every year. This year, according to App.com, the company made a $25,000 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Besides being cruelty-free, (with some OPI polishes rumored to be vegan), the company has taken steps to make its products greener over the years.
Beginning in 2006, OPI started to reformulate its Nail Lacquers, Nail Treatments, and Nail Hardeners to remove the DBP (dibutyl phthalate) and Toluene. According to Safecosmetics.org, these 2 chemicals have functional and aesthetic uses, but have been shown to be toxic to humans.
“Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) adds flexibility and a moisturizing sheen, and helps dissolve other cosmetic ingredients. DBP is a reproductive and developmental toxin that has been linked to feminizing effects in baby boys.”
“Toluene helps suspend the color and form a smooth finish across the nail. It also affects the central nervous system and can cause headaches, dizziness and fatigue. Toluene is a possible reproductive and developmental toxin.”
In addition, formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen found in some nail products, is not present in OPI lacquers or treatments. Unfortunately, OPI is not entirely off the hook in greenness, as it still contains formaldehyde in some of its nail hardeners. The company insists levels of formaldehyde are four times lower than what is established “safe” by the USDA and that it is continuing to look for alternatives.
On a lighter note, OPI is also the same company that created the limited edition Shrek nail polishes earlier this year.
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