“Risks of UV Nail Lamps for Semi-Permanent Polish: What You Need to Know”

2023-05-04 14:45:11

However, these relatively new uses are not without risk. Thus, the increased use of heat lamps, used for the application of semi-permanent nail polish, increases the possibility of contracting skin cancers. This form of manicure, which lasts two to three weeks without flaking, compared to only a few days for the classic varnish, is, most of the time, applied in specialized care institutes.. “However, its application requires the use of a lamp combining UV (at least 48 watts) and light-emitting diode (LED) to dry and fix” the four coats of varnish applied, notes the Academy of Medicine. “However, these lamps emit type A UV rays (UVA) which penetrate deep into the skin and are known to promote aging, but above all the development of skin cancer”she warns.

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