Water-Based Nail Polish Formula

Water-based nail polish typically consists of a few key components:

• Water: The primary solvent.
• Film Former: This is the ingredient that creates the solid film on the nail as the water evaporates. Common film formers in water-based systems are acrylate copolymers, such as Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer and Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer.
• Preservative: To prevent microbial growth. Phenoxyethanol is a common preservative used in these formulations.
• Pigments: Provide color. Various CI (Color Index) pigments are used depending on the desired shade.

The "Water-Based Nail Polish, Peelable" products available contain these main ingredients: Water, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, and Phenoxyethanol, along with different pigments for color.

These products are designed to be gentle, free of acetone and alcohol, and peelable. They dry quickly and offer good color intensity and shine.

To create a water-based nail polish, you would typically combine these components, ensuring the film former and pigments are properly dispersed in the water phase and preserved appropriately.