A report released this week by California Environmental Protection Agency’s Department of Toxic Substances Control found that several nail polish products tested contained the three chemicals commonly referred to as the “toxic trio” – dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde.

Despite several of the products’ claims to be chemical free, in many cases even stating so on the label, they contained them nonetheless. While many lacquer brands were found guilty of blurring the line between ‘toxic’ and ‘non-toxic’, industry leader butter LONDON is proud to have been a pioneering force behind the creation of non-toxic nail lacquer in the United States and continues their dedication to the health and well-being of their customers. Please find a quote below from Leslie Freytag, President & CEO of butter LONDON:

“All of our products are formulated without the use of the harmful ingredients Formaldehyde, Toluene and DBP. We feel it is imperative to provide a range of 3 Free products that is not only fashion-forward and unique, but most importantly, safe.”

Link to DTSC report: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/upload/NailSalon_Final.pdf

www.butterlondon.com

What’s HOT in the world of nail polish these days is the British Butter London.

Butter London nail polish and LIPPY lip gloss. L to R: LIPPY Primrose Hill Picnic, SNOG, Trout Pout nail polish, LIPPY Trout Pout

Super rich pigments and runway material shades. The Butter London nail polish contain NO Formaldehyde, NO Toluene, NO DBP.

Their latest addition is LIPPY a lip gloss collection with a matching nail polish, if you’re into  matchy-matchy this is the one. BTW-I remember meeting their founder backstage at Betsy Johnson fashion show in NYC 2 years ago and glad to see the brand is coming along. It’s hot right now:)

Marta Walsh is Putting Butter London nail polish in Trout Pout to wrok:)

LIPPY $17 per lip gloss. BUTTER London nail polish $14.

WHERE TO BUY Butter London

Butter London products are available at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flagship store, www.butterlondon.cm and in fashion boutiques, specialty retailers, and beauty apothecaries around the globe.

I had the luxury to discover the butter London nail polish collection backstage at Betsey Johnson Spring 2009 Collection. I was in love with the funky shades, particularly the super sparkly butter London in Rosie Lee. What I also noticed that Rosie Lee was layered with other shades, such as: British Racing Green. The overall effect complimented Betsey Johnson’s super funky and playful collection. Other shades include: Minger. Scoundrel. Pearly Queen.

What else: butter LONDON stormed NYC Fashion Week this season (SS 2010), with the introduction of British Racing Green. Hand mixed by their Creative Director Nonie Creme for the Vena Cava show, this shade has already been noticed by Vogue, W Magazine, Lucky, Ladies Home Journal, and Redbook.

butter London is free of harsh chemicals nail collection.