The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday is awarding two local non-profit groups $100,000 to help nail salons go green -- or at least greener. Salons use polishes, solvents and chemicals to make acrylic nails, some of which contain ingredients that can cause a range of health ailments including cancer, mental confusion and birth defects. The fumes and skin contact can pose a risk to salon workers and customers alike. ( Seattle P-I)
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Nail Salons Get a Makeover
Category: Health
Posted on: June 28, 2007 11:31 AM, by EJGili
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