Scotch Naturals for Maarte Pregnant Mommies

Scotch Naturals in Flying Scotsman 

To be honest, it wasn't until I got pregnant with Xavi that I realized how much I like putting on polish. I mean, yeah, I do collect Chanel polishes and I really do watch out for new colors to add to my collection each season, but when I was pregnant with Berry, going to the salon was the last thing on my mind. Salon services are so expensive abroad, I accepted the fact that it was an indulgence I could do without.

Not here in Manila.

I could get a manicure with polish for Php220, even if it meant bringing my own polish. Which I don't mind. Because I do have my own color and brand preferences. Especially now that I need something safe for pregnancy. I started off using Berry's Hopscotch Kids, but then I realized I wanted sophisticated, more "adult" colors.

Enter the grown-up counterpart of Hopscotch Kids: Scotch Naturals

Scotch Naturals in Troya 

Like Hopscotch Kids, the line is water-based. It is in fact "the premier non-toxic, eco-friendly alternative to conventional solvent-based nail polish. Their revolutionary water-based formula conditions nails and delivers long-lasting, salon-quality color." 

It contains no toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, acetone, or heavy metals. But since it is water-based, it kind of chips easily, especially if you have "working hands". Surprisingly, I find that the polish lasts longer on my feet. With barely a chip towards the third week.

WEEK 1: Bright, shiny lacquered and cheery (paired with sandals from See by Chloe)

WEEK 2: Still looking good! (paired with Saltwater sandals)

WEEK 3: A bit dull, but still barely chipped! (paired with Anthology's Hudsons)

In fact, when I took off the polish after several weeks, using the accompanying Soy Polish Remover from Scotch Naturals, it was a bit of a struggle taking it out. The polish really is strong and lasts long! And what's best, my toe nails still looked pinkish and healthy, when it would have turned yellow with the standard nail polish brands in the market.

Whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or you just prefer using water-based, harsh-chemicals free polish as a lifestyle choice, Scotch Naturals is your best bet. I swear by it! And best of all, it's available in the Philippines. From the prettiest pastel shades, to classic neutrals like gray, olive green, and beige as well as bright juicy colors like orange and red.

Check out the full line composed of the base coat, top coat, polish remover and yummy colors available online via www.Ava.ph! When you do get the polish, I suggest you get the base coat and top coat as well. The base coat protects your nails, while the top coat strengthens the polish like no other. 

My Shoptalk Interview

Thanks Neva of Manila Mommy for spotting this!

Dear readers, here I am talking about the baby-safe, baby friendly products we brought in. Now you know how I talk, heehee!

Hopscotch Kids Now in The Philippines!

If the little girl in your life is like Berry, she will enjoy this new product we brought in! 

You see, for a time whenever I put polish on my toes (this is Khaki Vert from Chanel and not Hopscotch ha!)

Berry would also want some on hers (she applied this herself when I said she couldn't put color on her toes).

The problem is, I am worried about chemicals seeping into her still delicate nails. She also has a habit of putting her finger in her mouth, and I get visions of polish on her nails being ingested. But she was so insistent before that I had no recourse but to give in.

Thankfully, I discovered Hopscotch Kids, the "premier non-toxic, eco-friendly alternative to solvent-based nail polish!" Here is Berry wearing Red Rover, Red Rover:

Oh, and did I mention it is water based? Berry playfully painted my Celine Luggage Tote as well:

And thankfully, it was easy to take out! Whew!

Hopscotch Kids does not have harsh smelly chemicals. It is free of toluene, dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde, acetone, FD&C, coal tar and lake colors – so it’s good for kids, and good for the Earth too.

I usually just put one coating on Berry, and just re-touch every few days. If we need to remove it or apply a new color, we use the Hopscotch Kids Polish Remover, which is a soapy polish remover, there's no acetone in there! When you use it to take off polish, it will get a bit sudsy and soapy. FYI!

Hopscotch Kids in the Philippines comes in 10 fun and happy colors (see topmost photo) and are proven kid safe and pregnancy friendly as well! So preggy ladies, if you want to put on polish but are worried about  harmful fumes & chemicals, this is your answer to prettifying your nails.

Hopscotch Kids is currently available:

- online at Shopspot
- Sesou Nature Source at the Ground Floor of Alabang Town Center
- and soon at Chicify

If you own an eco-friendly/baby/maternity store or a beauty/nail salon, and would want to carry this polish as well, email me at manilafashionobserver@gmail.com!

Thurston Hatchett, Inc. is the exclusive distributor of Hopscotch Kids in the Philippines.