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warning: contains parabens
When this product arrived, I glanced at the ingredients and noticed it contains methylparaben and propylparaben. Both are known carcinogens that can be absorbed through the skin. It's beyond me that these substances have not been banned in consumer products, but they seem to be everywhere, including anitbacterial soaps and many lotions. So, I threw it away and experimented with some alternatives.
For a better, cheaper buffing cream, try one of the following homemade recipes.
* 1 teaspoon olive oil + 1/2 teaspoon powdered white clay (kaolin)
Mix together to make smooth paste. Massage into nails and cuticles, then buff as normal. You can find kaolin at health food stores or online.
* 1 tsp. toothpaste + 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
Mix together. Massage into nails and cuticles. Wipe off excess, then buff as noraml.
September 2008 · Unknown