3 sustainable, non-toxic nail polish brands from Japan

Many people enjoy doing nails for fashion. Nail polish is an easy way to jazz up your style, depending on your outfit and mood. In reality, the majority of nail polishes contain toxic substances that can harm your health and the environment. Recently, sustainable nail polish has become on-trend in Japan with the release of biodegradable ethical nail tips in 2020. Here are some ethical cruelty-free nail polish brands from Japan!

ANDIZUMO features sustainable natural ingredients

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ANDIZUMO is inspired by mother nature and the traditions of Izumo city in Shimane Prefecture. It values sustainability and local ingredients. As it also features ingredients safe for users, the main ingredient is water and contains no solvent. The brand promotes vegan nail polish that does not use animal-derived products.

You can remove the nail polish with warm water by soaking the nails for a few minutes and peeling them off. ANDIZUMO mainly offers neutral color polishes, which are appropriate for the office environment.

Osaji gently paints and cares for your nails

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Osaji is well known for its gentle skincare products. The founder has researched the biology of human skin and carefully selected ingredients that are safe and gentle on the skin. Moreover, Osaji commits to designing the original containers that reflect tradition but are easy to use, based on its philosophy that skin condition is closely related to mental state.

Their nail polish is also highly rated for its ease of use. Classic nail polish can cause pain or pressure on your nails, but Osaji’s products do not. Its nail polishes contain dill oil, which enhances the moisturizing function of nails and keeps them from drying out. Osaji has over 40 color options focusing on traditional Japanese hues. Therefore, you are most likely to find your favorites in the selection.

UEBA ESOU, Japan’s one-of-a-kind cosmetic brand

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UEBA ESOU started as a paint shop over 260 years ago in Japan. It got its idea from a traditional white Japanese painting pigment made from scallop shells and eventually launched a cosmetic brand.

The company started producing non-toxic nail polish with scallop shell fine powder. The nail polish, Gofun, contains no organic solvent, which means it is gentle on the skin and there are no pungent smells that most classic nail polishes have. It dries in only a few minutes and can be easily removed with rubbing alcohol. The greatest feature is its colors. Gofun nail polish offers traditional Japanese tones and keeps releasing new colors which suit the nails. If you are looking to enjoy different nail colors matching your outfits every day, Gofun nail is the best option.

Sustainable beauty products such as these are a great way to step forward in sustainability for those who enjoy fashion and practice ethical consumption. Our consumption is closely related to production. Even if this looks like a small change, it can hugely affect businesses by showing our care for the environment with what we choose. Go green movements in the beauty field are still developing, but your support can help them grow.