In the study, researchers led by Dr. Lyndsay Shipp of the department of dermatology at Georgia Regents University, in Augusta, say that prior studies into the use of UV-emitting nail polish drying lamps have not had sufficient rigor to come to any reliable conclusions. In their study, Shipp...
Gel polishes surged in popularity around 2010, which is when people really started wondering about the safety of tiny-tanning-bed-looking-things. There are now quite a few studies measuring the wavelengths and doses of UV your hands get from a range of nail lamps (see bottom of article for...
Exposure to lots ofUV radiation is harmful, but UVexposure from nail drying lampsis low risk when properly used. LED lamps are a popular alternative that dry fast and don’t emit UV radiation. Look on your nail artist’s website or call ahead to confirm what type of lamp they use. If...
In between each layer of polish, your nail tech will cure your nails under an LED light (Yup, shellac nails need a UV light, just like gels). The result? A shiny, long-lasting finish that requires no dry time. This content is imported from youTube. You may be able to find the ...
Sunburns occur when there is too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun or sunlamps. The skin turns red, painful, hot to the touch, and may even peel away. It's hard to know how much time is safe in the sun, though, even with sunscreen protection. Repeated sunburns,...
For example, toothpaste can only contain 0.1 percent formaldehyde while nail polishes can have as much as 5 percent. Other cosmetic products, such as shampoos or straightening solutions, can hold up to 0.2%. These low levels are considered safe for formaldehyde use. ...