'Green' blending with pink, pumpkin at nail salons
WRAL.com
Samantha Critchell
April 8, 2008
NEW YORK —Within the rainbow of shades that line the walls of nail salons, an increasingly popular choice is "green." But more eco-friendly options may not be quite as green as you think.
Many nail-polish manufacturers are successfully removing chemicals from their products, and spas and salons have found natural elements that help strengthen nails and pamper the skin. And for those DIY manicures and pedicures, you'll find many moisturizers and cuticle creams infused with essential oils and other botanicals.
Still, it's not quite a perfect process, with industry insiders saying there is a trade off in some formulas between effectiveness and environmental friendliness.
Whole Foods Market does make "gentle exceptions" to its usual eco standards more often in beauty than other categories for things like artificial color and fragrance, says Jeremiah McElwee, senior global Whole Body coordinator.