Developed by a Australian Naturopath Hannah Jones in 2016, Hanami is raising the bar on non-toxic colour. Unhappy with the availability of safe and environmentally conscious beauty, Hannah took matters into her own hands. Creating a range of non-toxic nail polish using environmentally friendly practices and the safest ten-free formulas. Expanding to BB cream, lipsticks, mascaras and more, Hanami is today colouring the beauty world in ways that are safe for your health, and for the environment.
The Standards:
- Non toxic, breathable and water permeable nail polishes
- Cosmetics made with natural plant based ingredients
- certified vegan and cruelty free
- 100% Australian made and independently owned.
Give Back:
Hanami supports Human Research Australia (HRA), a non-profit organisation that challenges the use of animals in experiments and promotes the use of more humane and scientifically valid non-animal methods of research.
Ten- Free Formula
Nail Polish Free From:
Formaldehyde & Formaldehyde Resin: hardens and preserves nail polish. A known carcinogen, contributes to asthma, convulsions, skin reactions, abnormal fetal development and miscarriage.
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP): makes nail polish more flexible and less prone to cracks and chips. Linked to reproductive issues, banned from use in cosmetics in Europe.
Toluene: keeps nail polish smooth and even when applied. Linked to nervous system disorders and birth defects/ developmental problems in children of mothers exposed during pregnancy.
Camphor: keeps polish looking glassy. Inhalation can lead to skin irritations, nausea, headaches and dizziness
Ethyl Tosylamide: used in nail polish as a plasticizer and film former. Can cause severe allergic reactions and in extreme cases liver damage. Banned from use in European cosmetics.
Xylene: prevents lumps in nail polish. Xylene vapors can cause eye and skin irritation, headaches, dizziness and nausea.
Benzophenone-1: prevents UV light from damaging colours. Linked to breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer and has been found in human placental tissue. Many 5-free/ 7-free and 10-free nail polish brands still use this ingredient in their formula!
Phthalates: a solvent used to soften PVC plastics. These industrial chemicals can damage the liver, kidneys, lungs and reproductive system.
Parabens: preservative used in many cosmetics. Concerns that they act as endocrine disruptors with potential to mimic estrogen hormone and lead to reproductive problems.
