Little girls enjoy nail polish as much as the big girls do, but the chemicals inside that flashy bottle can make your head spin. Whichever color you choose, you should always choose a nail polish color that is on the natural side of the nail polish spectrum.
Nail polishes, lacquers and tints are full to the brim with all sorts of toxins and chemicals. One quick whiff of an open nail polish bottle and you know there are some serious chemicals involved. These toxins should rarely, if ever, be applied to kid’s fingers. The chemicals can leach into your child’s nail bed and potentially cause health probelms. Not a nice thought after you just spent quality time painting your princess's little fingers. Luckily there are natural alternatives to these chemical infused brands.
Ginny Cardenas, founder of Hopscotch Kids, was annoyed with the amount of toxins found in cosmetics marketed specifically for children. She didn’t want to expose her kids to all those substances, no matter how cute the color. In 2009 Ginny created Hopscotch as a safer alternative to the chemical ridden cosmetic lines. Hopscotch is non toxic, eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, fragrance- free and biodegradable. Ginny created Hopscotch with a whimsical and playful aura that not only appeals to kids, but to parents as well.
Hopscotch Kids Water Colors is the premier non-toxic, kid-friendly alternative to solvent-based nail polish. This is a water-based formula that is free of the smelly and harsh chemicals that are prevalent in most polishes. These nail polish colors actually act as a nail conditioner, which is different from conventional brands. All those miss-pronounced chemical ingredients like dibutyl phthalate, nitrocellulose, butyl and ethyl acetates are nonexistent in this polish.
Hopscotch comes in eleven intense and dazzling nail polish colors that are sure to brighten your day. It may take you a few applications to get salon quality results but it is worth the extra time. All the nail polish colors stay bright and clear. We tested them on the ultimate critic, an energetic 6 year old who wanted each one of her fingers and toes painted in a different color pattern. She loved them!
The nail polish colors we tried were Eenie Meenie Miney Moe (turquoise green); Bubble Gum Bubble Gum in a Dish (Hot Pink) and Three Sailors went to Sea, Sea, Sea (Sea Blue). All unique and happy-go-lucky nail polish colors with equally unique names.
A few of our Naturally Savvy team members couldn’t resist painting their own nails too (and some of us are a lot older than 6)! Hopscotch had barely any kind of smell and dries in a hard, durable finish. Hopscotch's nail polish colors are bright and vibrant — perfect for kids. If you’re looking for more ‘adult’ nail polish colors, Ginny also has a line of polishes called “Scotch” which are premier, non toxic polishes geared more towards adults. Think plums and tan colors.
Hopscotch is fun, innovative and best of all, kids love it. We love that it’s non-toxic, eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, fragrance free and biodegradable. Clearly, Hopscotch deserves the Naturally Savvy Seal of Approval.
To pick out your own nail polish color or to buy Hopscotch nail polish, visit their website at www.hopscotchkids.com.
