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Product Review: 100% Natural Nail Polish Remover

When removing nail polish, I typically use non-acetone nail polish remover for regular polish and remover with acetone when I have a coat or two of glitter on my nails (so pretty but so hard to take off). Although they both do the trick, my nails and fingertips are always left really dry with that white ashy look to them afterwards. When I recently got the opportunity to try an all natural nail polish remover, I was shocked because 1) I’d never seen such a thing, 2) I was interested to try something that was “all natural”, and 3) I was skeptical that something “all natural” could really remove my nail polish effectively. The perk was that I was able to buy this natural nail polish remover at a discounted price so that I could test it out and provide an honest review!

Pure Body Naturals Natural Nail Polish Remover Product Review - sassycritic.com
Pure Body Naturals 100% Natural Nail Polish Remover

In my last post, I reviewed a nail polish holder ring that I used while doing my last manicure. A few days later I removed my polish using this 100% Nail Polish Remover by Pure Body Naturals. I purchased it on Amazon and thanks to Prime shipping, I got it in just a couple of days. This polish remover comes in a brown 4 oz glass bottle with a dropper attached to the top.

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HOW DO WE KNOW IT’S 100% NATURAL?

I’m a bit of a skeptic when it comes to these things so I always check labels. The label on the bottle states that it is made in the USA, is USDA Certified BioPreffered, and it has a U.S. EPA seal on it. It also says that it’s non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, non-flammable, biodegradable, and does not contain acetone, acetate, or ethyl lactate. All great qualities!

The ingredients listed are: methyl oleate (a fatty ester from natural oils), palmitate (a salt of palmitic acid that comes from palm or coconut oil; an antioxidant and source of Vitamin A), linoleate (an omega-6 fatty acid), stearate (natural acid found in animal and vegetable fats), and other “proprietary” botanical mixtures. I added short descriptions of each ingredient listed so that you (and I) know exactly what we’re dealing with here. Based on that list, it does seem to be made of natural ingredients so that’s another good thing.

THE PROCESS

The instructions say to put a small amount on each nail and leave it on for 2 to 5 minutes so it can soften the nail polish. Then, rub the nails with cotton to remove the polish and repeat the steps as necessary. I followed the instructions by putting two to four drops of the remover on each nail and let it marinate to put the magic in motion. I missed the 2 minute mark because I got caught up in a TV show I was watching 😕 so this was the result after wiping off a nail after waiting 5 minutes:

Pure Body Naturals Natural Nail Polish Remover product review - sassycritic.com
As you can see, very little polish came off and the cotton was stuck to it.

Glitter polish is pretty but it’s tough to take off so I expected the nails with glitter to take longer, so that must be taken into consideration here. These nails needed additional remover.

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More time and product is needed to remove glitter polish.

However, nails without glitter just didn’t wipe off completely to my satisfaction so I added more polish remover and waited around 8 minutes. At that point, wiping the polish off was a breeze! I also noticed that placing the nail polish remover directly onto the cotton and then wiping the polish off was effective too. No waiting!

PROS OF NATURAL NAIL POLISH REMOVER

  • The scent is light and pleasant…smells a bit floral
  • It is a thin oil
  • My nails and skin around the nails had a nice sheen to them from the moisturizing effect of the remover
  • It also moisturizes the cuticles
  • I think having a dropper to dispense the polish remover is beneficial to control the amount used so you don’t use too much

CONS OF NATURAL NAIL POLISH REMOVER

  • I don’t think waiting 2 to 5 minutes is long enough for it to be really effective without having to reapply it to get the rest off
  • I wish they would have revealed what the other “proprietary” botanical mixtures are in the ingredients just to be more transparent (my personal preference but probably not a big deal to others)

THE VERDICT

This natural nail polish remover worked well but not per the directions. I think they should change the instructions to say wait 8 to 10 minutes or apply directly to cotton ball and then wipe off the polish. I think it’s frustrating to wait the stated 2 to 5 minutes only to have to keep reapplying the remover until you get all the polish off. However, I am more likely to reach for it based on the fact that it contains natural non-carcinogenic ingredients and is safer for the environment and my health as compared to regular nail polish removers. I loved that it provided a good amount of moisture to my nails and cuticles too so it’s like double duty!

I would recommend this all natural nail polish to anyone who is looking for a natural alternative and/or experiences irritation from the fumes or skin contact of traditional nail polish removers. It should be noted though, that everyone is different so some natural products can still cause irritation.

Price wise, it’s reasonable considering the natural ingredients. It costs just under $13 on Amazon and I would think that with weekly or bi-weekly use, it should last a few months, which is not bad for the price. To see more details or to purchase Pure Body Naturals 100% Nail Polish Remover click here.

What do you think? Is this something you would consider using? Let me know in the comments!

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35 thoughts on “Product Review: 100% Natural Nail Polish Remover

  1. Great review… Yes I know all about that white, ashy dryness from remover. It works quick tho and I am always in a rush. The thought of less dryness is tempting….might try this.😊

    1. I know what you mean Kimberly. The wait for the natural remover is not practical in a hurry but I guess if you have some extra time to pamper yourself it can work 🙂

    1. LOL Yuliya! It’s definitely not the best option when you’re in a rush. Thanks for stopping by!

    1. LOL I know that’s right Shantel! I do think it would be a good alternative for kids being that it’s a safer option. Plus, if it spills it won’t ruin fabrics or furniture. I know this now from experience lol! Thanks for reading!

    1. Awww practice makes perfect Heidi! If you try this remover, let me know how you like it! Thanks for reading!

    1. Lol thanks Kirstin! I really do think it’s worth a shot. If you place it on cotton and remove your polish just as you would regular nail polish remover, the process is much quicker. Thanks for reading!

    1. I would say it is a good alternative to that strong smell from traditional removers Stacie! Thanks for reading!

  2. I’ve wanted to be more mindful of the products I put on my body, so this is helpful to know about. I have never liked the smell of nail polish remover so I was curious as to how this one smells.

    1. Hey Laila! I do like that regular nail polish remover does the job quicker, but I don’t like the nail salon smell it leaves behind. This one has a very faint smell that is a bit floral. It’s very light. Thanks for reading!

  3. This is a great review. I love that it’s natural – but I totally agree that 2-5 minutes is too long. Usually I’m trying to remove my polish in a hurry so I don’t know how this would work for me.

    LiveLifeWell,
    Allison

    1. I agree this wouldn’t be a product to reach for when you’re in a hurry Allison. But, I did notice it’s better when you apply it directly to the cotton and then remove the polish, just like regular polish remover. No waiting there! Thanks for reading 🙂

    1. I understand Joanna. Waiting a few minutes is a con but I guess it’s the trade off for using a product that’s safer. Thanks for reading!

    1. Do you do gel polish from the salon DudeMom? I got that once and the removal process was horrible. Never again! Otherwise, regular polish is much easier to remove…unless there’s glitter. Then you have to let it soak for a bit. Thanks for reading!

  4. I’m definitely gonna give this a try. I’ve been looking for a natural remover because I can’t stand the smell of regular remover and feel like I’m rubbing toxins all over my fingers and toes. If the natural remover doesn’t work for me, I can use it solely on my daughter’s toes. I paint her toes every 1-2 weeks with 5-free polishes that she manages to chip off completely with her happy feet, lol. On days when I want to quickly switch up her color, the natural remover will come in handy.

    1. I think it’s a really good alternative for kids Sheena! It doesn’t have a strong odor at all! And knowing that the ingredients are safe, I’m sure you’d feel better about her using it on a weekly basis.

  5. I’m all for organic beauty products. But, that sounds like a little too much work. I would definitely give it a try though.

  6. This sounds like a good remover. I didn’t know there were natural removers on the market lol bad beauty blogger… I mean, I wasn’t looking for it.

    1. Lol no worries Kim, new things are coming out all the time! Glad I was able to introduce it to you 🙂

  7. I legitimately laughed when I read the title of this. Natural nail polish remover. As if that’s not contradicting. There are so many chemicals in nail polish as is, and they get absorbed by your nails, and get into your body. I figured “why bother..?” Little did I know, that there are quite a few brands of nail polish that are actually safer, and don’t have as many toxins in them… I wonder if they’re worth looking into? The only “nail polish” that ever stays on my nails are those strip-types, like Jamberry (is that what they’re called?). So congratulations, you’ve introduced me to two things today! On top of that, this is my first time visiting your blog, and you write really good reviews!
    (Also, thank you for including the ingredients list, its something I value a lot)

  8. I like the idea of the nail polish remover in theory but if I have 8-10 to spare just to get the nail polish off, I could spend an additional 15 and get my nails done professionally, lol. Too bad, this sounded promising and without all the chemicals.

    1. LOL I totally feel you She Joh! It’s great for when you really have some time to spare and don’t mind waiting.

  9. This nail remover is very inexpensive and works better than any high end removers I have tried. It totally strips off the colour in one swipe and leaves a nourishing and satin feel to your nails. When I use this I tend to get one cotton wool pad and dampen that with the product and that is it http://www.gadecosmetics.se

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