What is the difference between acetone and non acetone

By guest blogger Joan Yvonne Kahn. Many people are under the false impression that "acetone free" or "non-acetone" polish remover is somehow safer or better for your nails. This just isn't true! Acetone is an extremely safe and effective solvent when used properly.

It's just as safe as any other type of nail polish remover. Acetone is used safely in much MUCH! You will not become overexposed to acetone by using the small amounts needed for manicures. Don't huff it! Don't do shots!

Don't do your nails by romantic candlelight! Is it bad for your skin? Pros: Quickest, easiest, least expensive, and most effective way to remove nail polish and nail polish strips. Non-Acetone Polish Removers Non-acetone removers use milder solvents like ethyl acetate.

Natural nail polish removers usually add moisturizers to minimize the drying effect. You can also try soaking your nails a bit with a cotton ball or pad saturated with the remover. Pros: Gentler and less drying than removers with acetone.

No strong odor. Most have moisturizers added in. Can be used on nail polish strips but just like regular nail polish, requires more work. Which one is for you? Acetone is still the most efficient way to remove nail polish and nail polish strips like those made by Color Street. But it can be harsh and dry out skin and nails. Basically, there are two different kinds of nail polish removers: acetone and non-acetone.

Most brands carry both types--it's usually stated right on the front label. Both types contain a solvent like acetone that works by dissolving the hard film that's left on your nails by the ingredients in the polish.

Nail polishes contain ingredients like resins, plasticizers, film formers and color pigments. All these ingredients work to give you a nice even coat of polish that dries quickly and evenly.

The problem is, these ingredients aren't so easy to remove. Acetone Polish Removers Acetone is a very powerful solvent and it works the best at removing polish. But it's also very harsh because it removes a lot of natural oils from your skin. In fact, sometimes your skin will look really white if you've used too much acetone on it. That means you've dried your skin out. Cons: Harsh and very drying to nails, cuticles and skin. Women with nails that are dry or splitting should avoid using.