Nail Polish | Ingredients With George Zaidan (Episode 4)

Nail polish has a LOT of ingredients. Here's why.
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Join MIT-trained chemist and science educator George Zaidan as he tries to recreate everyday household products like toothpaste, lipstick, or shaving cream using only natural ingredients… and no recipe! He’ll have to decode long lists of intimidating chemical names, figure out what they all do, try and find natural substitutes, and then cook up the do-it-yourself versions in his chemistry lab (kitchen). While George may or may not succeed, we'll all learn something new and surprising about the products we take for granted every day.
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Nail Polish | Ingredients With George Zaidan (Episode 4)
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[@jackielinde7568]

It's nice to see a video that's a fail, and that they're honest about it. I don't expect every attempt to be successful the first time out of the gate. It also means they're not cherry picking stories for the ones he can replicate.

[@tylerpistachio6927]

Just found this series . oh my god. This is everything I ever wanted..thaaaank youuuuu

[@georgezaidan]

Thank YOU!! Tell your friends about it :)

[@DrakeMagnum]

Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, tell Ricky Gonzales!

[@Mysticfox-wk2be]

Nitrocellulose (also known as cellulose nitrate, flash paper, flash cotton, guncotton, and flash string) is a highly flammable compound formed by nitrating cellulose through exposure to nitric acid or another powerful nitrating agent. When used as a propellant or low-order explosive, it was originally known as guncotton.

[@beckcomm]

I love this series! One thing that people who have shellfish allergies should be aware of: some nail polishes (not just the "peary" ones) contain shellfish proteins. I found this out the hard way after a trip to the emergency room.

[@shelbymoore6956]

"We'll figure something out." Says a man who has never needed to take a shit after painting his nails.

[@tiffles4492]

Having a chemistry degree, this is absolutely my favourite series ever! Also, great and smart eye candy. So I come back for both!

[@tiffles4492]

When he started blow drying his nail, my cat attacked the screen. I guess she was trying to save him. ^_^

[@deepshankhitudu4414]

@@tiffles4492 can you please help me with chemical free nail polish

[@deepshankhitudu4414]

@@tiffles4492 i like the smell of nail polish...nd want to huff for 1-2 min

[@susannahayres-thomas7185]

I'd like to see episodes about: soap (like hand soap); dish detergent; laundry detergent; and hair conditioner (like what you use after shampooing your hair).

[@georgezaidan]

Hair conditioner is coming this season; soap & detergents are on the list for future seasons!

[@bharatdev6309]

Nice sir, it is based on my syllabus about chemical component in nail paint

[@deepshankhitudu4414]

@@bharatdev6309 sir please help me is there any chemical free nail polish available in the Market? I like the smell of nail polish .so before buying i see dbp formaldehyde DBP camphor and resin toulene acetone free nail polish

[@anxylum]

@@deepshankhitudu4414 do you mean you don’t like the smell? You could try a water based nail polish, there are several brands. I can’t tolerate the smell of regular nail polish, so it’s perfect for me, there is almost no smell. It doesn’t bother me at all. 😊

[@WilliamHostman]

You left out a requirement: Non-toxic. Otherwise, Shellac starts to look good. Alcohol as a solvent is a reasonable choice.

[@anitapaulsen3282]

I'm pretty sure natural shellac is non-toxic as it is made from the lac bug and the flakes are mixed with ethyl alcohol. Looking it up I discovered that some places are making shellac nail polish!

[@WilliamHostman]

It's a skin irritant, eye irritant, and toxic if taken internally... cnd.com/sites/default/files/images/MSDS-Download-shellac-color-coat.pdf

[@anitapaulsen3282]

I get what you're saying now. Yeah, and regular nail polish is the same.

[@anxylum]

I wonder what would have happened if you let it dry longer? I use water based nail polish, and it will dissolve like that if you get it wet right away, but if you wait several hours (preferably overnight) it stays like a regular nail polish.

[@moss8448]

Hope you keep doing these 'break-downs' it's interesting and informative to find out what stuff is in stuff.

[@blackg.a.bletstalkaboutit5658]

Great video, thank you! Which ingredient keeps the polish water and oil resistent? Nitrocellulose I'm assuming... Can you please do a follow up video? :)

[@CastOnCalamity]

Thank you for doing this stuff. Are you looking at just beauty/hygiene products in this series? Or can you add anti-bacterial ointment and insect repellent to your list?

[@peter4210]

You can use alcohol as a solvent to make it dry quicker and you want the color to be bounded to a non water soluble medium so you might to use tree resin or gum as the main ingredient. If from what I know about shoe polish, the wax is there to protect and give the finish. Unlike modern polish you probably need to buff the nail after.

[@rhearashad7143]

Well since you mentioned it...I'd like to see a video on Sunscreen and Sunblock (and if there is actually a difference :) ) Keep up the awesomeness!

[@georgezaidan]

Great idea! We had sunscreen on the list but great question - is there a difference between "screen" and "block"

[@pastelab]

This series... 😱😱😱💜💜💜 I LOVE IT!!!! Just found it and have been binging all the episode...

[@juanprojas1759]

I had seen it before, and then never saw it again. Will you ever make more, it`s awesome!

[@lialemus6835]

I love this series so much, please keep episodes coming!

[@ipsitamahajan08]

these experiments are soooo cool.... please keep making more..... watched and rewatched each episode.....

[@waillalhourani1570]

Thanks alot for this rich informations , I taught cosmetics in pharmacy college , and you have reapted all my lessons .

[@eliteakio]

Would you make a video about nail polish remover?

[@BuildingImagination]

how to make cuticle coloring!! new in the nail fashion!!

[@emilyjanet455]

This is genuinely so fascinating

[@mixdxperience1000]

I Love this Series so much!!!!!!!!!

[@robinpijnenburg945]

You guys are amazing.....

[@moises1871]

Ee og

[@georgezaidan]

Why thanks

[@robinpijnenburg945]

I think it's realy interesting to know what ingredients are used for products.....

[@patrickz6122]

My girlfriend is gonna think I'm so smart when I casually mention that benzophenone-1 is a UV blocker while she's painting her nails.

[@ivetebasso-photographer2080]

Good explanation! Thank you!!!!

[@SmellsLikeAniseed]

I love this series.

[@georgezaidan]

Thanks. I love aniseed.

[@SmellsLikeAniseed]

Hehe. Thanks.

[@alyaaalmery7939]

Thank you very much for this video its awesome👏

[@MedicFromTF2_REAL]

I know I'm incredibly late to the party but maybe evaporating the beet juice as much as possible might help a bit?

[@FravasTheBard]

This really is a great series.

[@georgezaidan]

Thanks!

[@Acroanidd]

This show is amazing!

[@ellaellayo97]

It's so sad that I can't use nail polish because I have an extreme weird allergy from it. When my skin comes into contact with any nail polish kind of thing, my skin starts to itch and within few minutes, small blisters start to appear. And if I don't treat it as soon as possible, the itching spreads to my whole body and eventually my hands turn into some kind of alien's hand full of blisters 😱😱

[@jodiebarletto3826]

A lot of polish has shellfish. Might be allergic to that.

[@ellaellayo97]

@@jodiebarletto3826 could be possible

[@kaktees]

What if you added a drying solvent, like pure acetone, to the recipe? I don't really know how to prevent the nail polish from being water/oilproof though. Sorry 😆

[@georgezaidan]

Good idea. Have to figure out how close acetone is to nature...

[@shelbymoore6956]

But how would that react to the polish itself? I know acetone is used as an intense nail polish remover, but I'm not sure how it works (Lit major, no science background sry). Maybe a better alternative could be found?

[@georgezaidan]

Shelby M. I'll look into it if we do a follow up to this episode!

[@shelbymoore6956]

George Zaidan I hope you do! I love these videos and while I'm happy you posted one that didn't exactly go as planned, I'd be even happier to see an update. Either way, good luck! I look forward to seeing more fantastic content!

[@kaktees]

Yeah! I like how he replies to our queries. It makes this whole thing very interactive and thought-provoking. Keep it up!

[@cheezmuffintv1755]

I realize this video is almost 5 years old, but at 6:54, the non-dissolved stuff is probably egg which got cooked due to adding hot liquid to it. Tempering the whites or something might prevent that

[@deepshankhitudu4414]

Hi ..can I inhale chemical free nail polish like dbp , camphor , formaldehyde?

[@AspienGirl]

That's so interesting! 😀

[@tanieshaperyttypfxhc.cvvxb2141]

AspienGirl 23 see uuuyaefhngf. Hhfjns

[@angelangeleen7165]

Thank you I love this chanel

[@MemphiStig]

i'd like to see one on eye drops. are they bad for eyes? are there safe ones? can i make safe ones at home? nice series so far.

[@AshrafulHoqueBhuiyan]

a paint brush would have been more effective than a qtip

[@chorse946]

I'm subbing I love this channel

[@annieroy1795]

I would like to make a project out of theis...will u plz suggest me chem lab experiments to detect the presence of the contents of nailpolish..?

[@phoebe-rm1ue]

Simplynailogical is not impressed. But I am!

[@presleych08]

What are the most harmful ingredients in nail polish? There are lots of brands that are "7 or 3 free". is that just a marketing tactic or does it have some validity?

[@georgezaidan]

Good question. I'll look into it -- we might do a follow up on nail polish.

[@presleych08]

Cool. Thanks!

[@frhorizons]

This show is so cool

[@bruh.j4mes]

add more gum and less water, heat for longer though.

[@mennaosama7442]

how magnitic nail polish is made?

[@yasminbautista8367]

I love it 💕

[@deepshankhitudu4414]

Can I inhale nail polish daily m kinda addicted to inhale nail polish...i used to huff for half n hour daily...m afraid what will be the causes ..i try to sniff camphor formaldehyde DBP toulene acetone free nail polish

[@500sevinc]

I am in love with him, well his mind :)

[@georgezaidan]

His mind is in love with you too.

[@cassiawesley4139]

I think you should have put some Elmer's glue in it!

[@elizajane8]

A makeup brush would have worked nicely to brush it on!! lol nice job

[@bkbekka3039]

lol...George is definitely NOT a manicurist... hehehe!

[@HanadiH]

Does knowing Chemistry always come with a quirky sense of humour? Haha

[@MaryMuradova]

love ur manicure

[@moisesflores2706]

Why is the smell so strong? Does the homemade one have a distinct smell?

[@jackielinde7568]

The "smell" of nail polish are the esters he was talking about. They're used to help keep the solution "liquidy" until you apply it. Then it evaporates off the nail and into the air, allowing the nail polish to dry. (It's a solvent.) And those esters are why your nail polish smells like a spilled bottle of rubbing alcohol.

[@jackielinde7568]

***** I figured that Moises Flores probably was more familiar with rubbing alcohol than paint/varnish removers, so that's the reason I went with it. And for those who don't know, nail polish remover has acetone in it as well. (Wonder what it's affect on nails and nail beds are.)

[@jamieseaver176]

His deep voice is lost satisfying

[@pastelab]

Too much Beet juice I think XP add more gelatin

[@razan8293]

I’m scared of the giant reptile behind him!

[@zebakhan2720]

What is 9 free

[@antihorvath7964]

we want new BREAKOUT !!!!

[@ratumatu]

this is almost impossible for me to watch. i'm dutch and my english is quite good, but this guy talks very fast (and with an american accent but he can't help that) and the ingredients he sums up are all named up too quickly. i have no idea where he was talking about.

[@toticustv1556]

Watching in 2018 Am I the only one

[@volatile3]

THIS IS A BEET.

[@lilisz1433]

ethyl acetate and butyl acetate seem like a bunch of foot worshippers

[@crowley719]

You know I bnlo

[@hanagad2]

why are your nails painted

[@Savagetechdude]

You gave up too easily

[@robinpijnenburg945]

#First

[@Ntmoffi]

Why is a dude doing this? Why?

[@WordsPhrasesNumbers]

Because he is the host.

[@shradhey]

Why does it matter?