What's the best choice in nail polish
removers? Actually, it’s a trade-off. Acetone versions remove every last trace of
pigment, but they can dry out nails and cuticles, eventually causing them to crack, peel,
or split. Nonacetone removers are gentler, but they sometimes leave behind a hint of
color.
However, unless you use either type more than once a week, you shouldn’t have a
problem, says Marianne O’Donoghue, associate professor of dermatology at
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago.
Still concerned? Look for some of the newer products like Hardware Odorless Nail Color
Remover Gel or Once Removed. Both wipe away any trace of polish with a particularly
soothing oily solvent.
Whichever you choose, O’Donoghue advises letting your nails go bare for at least
24 hours between manicures. Use the time to massage a rich hand lotion or, better yet,
petroleum jelly into nails and cuticles to keep them soft and hydrated.
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