Focus on the terms specific to our varnish formulas
At Manucurist We sometimes use a bit opaque professional terms: we talk about INCI-lists, What is the difference between a vegan product and cruelty-free? And 12-free, what does that mean? If you sometimes feel like you're a little lost, don't panic: we explain everything in this article!
A list of INCI, what is it?
Since its creation, Manucurist This is why you are helped to decipher the INCI lists of our varnishes (see our page Philosophy for more information). When we talk about the INCI list, it's an abuse of language: we should talk about the list of ingredients in the INCI nomenclature.
The termInternational Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients, in French). There are several cosmetic nomenclatures but in Europe the INCI nomenclature is used: it is even required for cosmetics since 1998. This means that all cosmetics sold on the European market must give a complete list of ingredients on their packaging in descending order of quantity.
Manucurist is 12-free and without endocrine disruptors
We often tell you that our Green formulas are 9-free or that the Green Flash is 12-free. This means that they do not contain any of the controversial molecules what are the monomer d-acrylate, toluene, camphor, DBP, xylene, formaldehyde, hydroquinone, ethyl tosylamide, triphenylphosphate, benzophenone, styrene, phenoxyethaneol.
Our formulas are also free of endocrine disruptors : l-ANSES defined as substances that deregulated the hormonal functioning of living organisms and can thus cause harmful effects on health (growth, reproduction, nervous system, etc.) and the environment. These include bisphenol A or BPA, which is a proven endocrine disruptor that has been banned in bottles and other food containers since 2015.
Green Flash : the semi-permanent reinvented
You wonder why we are so proud of our formula of semi-permanent varnishes Green Flash without monomer sensitizing or hydroquinone... To learn more about these molecules, you can read our detailed article on the subject: Green flash What more is he than the others? You will discover their usefulness in traditional semi-permanents, their harmful effects on health and the alternatives we have preferred to use in the formulation of the Green Flash .
Green varnishes that respect the planet
Hard to grasp the shade between vegan and cruelty-free These two terms are not synonymous. In Europe, a law dating from 2013 prohibits cosmetic testing on animals, which means that cosmetics 的made in Europe
In addition, varnishes Manucurist have received certification from the Vegan Society, which guarantees the absence of ingredients of animal origin in the product and its packaging.
In order to reduce our ecological footprint, we choose to use bio-sourced ingredients As soon as possible. That is to say, a significant part of our formulas come from vegetable material Unlike many other conventional varnishes, which are produced from petrochemicals. These commitments are reflected in our green nail polish.
If you want to know more about bio-sourced and the difference with the natural origin Bio-based, what is it?
We hope that everything is clearer for you. Any questions, any clarifications? Feel free to share your requests with us in a private message on our Instagram @manucurist.
