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My teenage girls want to use nail polish, but I have heard that many nail polishes contain formaldehyde and can cause cancer. Is it safe for my daughters to use it?
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Occasional use of good quality nail polish is alright.
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Over using can damage the nails, if it caused cancer, it would have been banned. Study shows that it does cause, but the percentage would be very very low. One should always use trusted brands.
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