The EU has banned gel nail polishes that contain TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) after it was reclassified based on animal data suggesting potential risks,” explains Ashley Magovern, MD ...

In addition to TPO being labeled carcinogenic, there is another potential risk when getting gel manicures: the UV nail dryers. They use the same type of light as tanning beds, which have been directly ...

Most gel nail polishes contain TPO, as it's the key ingredient to ensure a shiny finish after hardening following exposure to UV light.

People who get gel manicures are being warned about the potential health risks associated with the beauty treatment - including skin cancer. The warning comes after a recent study revealed that the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Nail dryers commonly used during gel manicures in nail salons can cause DNA damage and may lead to early-onset cancer, a new medical research study has found. The study, ...

Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and specializes in reporting on health, medicine, and genetics. Maddy has a degree in biochemistry from the University of York and ...

(WHTM) — We know that ultraviolet light from the sun or a tanning bed can increase skin cancer risk. But what about UV light from lamps used to dry your nails at the salon? A recent study found UV ...

MANY women love to get a manicure - and even consider it a treat. But the common - and often expensive - habit could be doing you more harm than good, as experts warn it could cause skin cancer. The ...

Before Karolina Jasko won the Miss Illinois contest in 2018, getting gel manicures had been part of her beauty routine all through high school. Not anymore. Jasko, a former Miss Illinois who competed ...

Would you ever think that your bi-monthly trip to get your nails professionally done would pose any risk to your well-being? Most of us would say no. However, a growing number of salon goers – and DIY ...