Like nail polish, nail polish remover does not pose any serious threats to the ozone. Instead, nail polish remover releases harmful chemicals into the air that are dangerous to humans. The main chemical in most nail polish removers is acetone, a quick dissolving compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. In addition, acetone nail polish remover contains petroleum-derived components. Petroleum is a non-sustainable resource that is damaging to the environment in extraction and production. During these processes, petroleum has been known to damage soil, surface and ground waters, local ecosystems, and contribute to global warming. Therefore, scientists recommend using a water-based or acetone-free nail polish remover, which is more eco-friendly. These nail polish removers use water and plant based ingredients instead of harmful chemicals that endanger the environment and pose health risks. In addition, companies that make natural nail polish removers are more likely to follow green business practices like recycled packaging and using renewable energy.
While the potential health risks of nail polish are also present in nail polish remover because of the many similar ingredients, nail polish remover also contains various other health risks. For example, breathing in the fumes from nail polish remover containing Acetone can cause headaches, lightheadedness, nausea, and vomiting. Although there are certain types of remover that are acetone free, but they contain other toxic chemicals that cause them to be no safer than regular remover. Ingredients found in removers such as Phthalic Anhydride, Ethyl Acetate, and Butyl Acetate can cause problems such as irritation, cancer, organ damage, membrane irritation, lung, heart, kidney, and liver damage, while other ingredients are also toxic to the human immune and respiratory system. Therefore, it is equally important to be careful when buying nail polish remover and read the ingredients beforehand, a task that can appear difficult but definitely worthwhile in the end. 
