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Gel manicures are a staple in many women’s maintenance routines.
Scientists have been studying the potential link between UV nail polish dryers and cancer risk for years.
And lamps that claim to use LED light instead of UV light are unfortunately misleading.
“Gels, by definition, need a UVA exposure to polymerize.
Still, the study does not show a direct link between UV nail polish dryers and cancer.
Whitney Boweto discuss the potential ramifications of a routine gel manicure.
Dr. Bowe admits that she has long since sworn them off.
She admits that gel manicures can be hard to pass up.
“They’re shiny, and they’re glossy, and they last for a long time.
Especially if somebody does this regularly.”
Dermatologists now advise slathering the strongestsunscreen you have on your handsbefore exposure.
