ella+mila

If you are looking for a great chemical free nail polish, I found one! ella+mila is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after nail polishes. This line of lacquer was born from the simple idea of creating an eco-friendly yet high-end product. With a passion for color and dedication to healthy beauty, the founders strive to provide fashion-forward beauty products without compromise. These polishes are chip-resistant, quick-dry and high-shine. ella+mila nail colors do not contain toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, triphenyl phosphate (TPHP), xylene and camphor making it a 7-free product. These polishes are also PETA-certified, cruelty-free and vegan.

I went directly on the ella+mila website and ordered five polishes. All About the Base (base coat), In a Rush (top coat), and three colors; Pinkterest+, From Rio XO, and I Pink I Love You.

I cannot believe how fast these polishes dry. It's unreal that your nails are completely dry in less than five minutes. They go on smooth, the colors are vibrant and the top coat definitely provides high-shine. I highly recommend this polish. You can purchase them directly on the ella+mila website and Target just picked up the line. My local Target says they will be available in store on March 26th. I can't wait to buy more colors!

If you missed this article in the New York Times, it's definitely worth the read. 

Do You Know What’s in Your Cosmetics?

Thousands of chemicals, in billions of dollars worth of products, are being governed by regulations that haven’t been updated in decades.

Read the full article here

According to the article, The American cosmetics industry is a $70 billion-a-year behemoth. The Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors has an annual budget of just $8 million and 27 staff members. The laws governing the office's authority run just two pages long and have not been updated since 1938, when they were first enacted. Such meager tools leave federal officials nearly powerless to regulate the makeup, lotions, toothpastes, deodorants and other elixirs that often are applied to the most intimate parts of the human body.

As I always say, you have to protect yourself. The cosmetics industry has not been regulated since 1938. Manufacturers are free to use any ingredients they want, without any warnings for you. Learn how to read labels or download the EWG app and scan your products for safety before you buy.