Review: Suncoat Gel Nail Polish Remover

Everyone knows that nail polish remover is full of chemicals. You know the minute you unscrew the lid and are hit with the acrid smell of acetone. Even brands that are labeled as being acetone free can contain ingredients such as toluene (a neurotoxin), phthalic anhydride, and petroleum byproducts. Inhalation of these fumes is bad for your health and can cause headaches, nausea, and throat or eye irritation. 


When I saw this product I was hesitant to try it because it wasn't clear if the product would remove all nail polish or only Suncoat brand. I'm happy to say that this product does remove all types of nail polish both natural and not. The packaging is mess-free, unlike many nail polish removers and the gel spreads easily on each nail. The product is corn and soy based and removes polish well, though on tough polish you may need to repeat the process. Best of all there is no chemical smell!

Ingredient of the Moment: Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is one of the top natural beauty ingredients. It is known for it’s anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, cooling, moisturizing, and soothing properties. Here are some uses for aloe vera that you might not have known about: 

-Use to sooth sunburns and aid in the healing of minor cuts and scrapes.

-Use to calm rashes and skin inflammation such as acne.

-Use as a gentle moisturizer for lips and skin.

-Keep an aloe vera plant in your kitchen and snap off a leaf for those untimely burns.

-Use as a more moisturising alternative to water when making homemade masks and scrubs.

-Try a bit overnight for under eye puffiness. 

-Use as a hair treatment; simply mix with ¼ cup lemon juice, apply to hair in the shower, let sit for 4min and then rinse well.

-Use a dab as eyebrow gel to keep stray hairs in place. 

Aloe Vera plants can be easily grown yourself, simply squeeze the gel from the plant's leaves, but it should also be commercially available from your local drugstore.