A new study found that exposure to the UV light can kill cells and cause mutations that are typically seen in skin cancer Vanessa Etienne is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE on the Health team. She joined ...

The ultraviolet nail polish drying devices used to cure gel manicures may pose more of a public health concern than previously thought. Researchers at the University of California San Diego studied ...

Current evidence shows skin cancer risk from UV gel-drying lamps is low — but not zero. For those with repeated exposure, experts recommend using sunscreen. The gel nail polish ingredient ...

Gel manicures changed the game for long-lasting, super-shiny nails, but since their rise in popularity in the mid-2000s, they've also endured their fair share of controversy, partly due to the UV ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shiny, durable, chip-resistant and ideal for masking nail imperfections, gel manicures have become a regular part of many people’s ...

If you've ever opted for gel polish at the salon, you're probably used to drying your nails beneath a UV lamp. And perhaps you've found yourself waiting and wondering: How safe are these? Researchers ...

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is known to cause skin damage, including skin cancer. Now, new research has raised questions about the safety of nail dryers, which use UV light to dry and cure gel ...

Painting your nails is a popular form of self-expression all around the world. But whether you prefer a French tip, emo black or long acrylics with eye-catching designs, you might wonder this: Can ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. A January study published in the scientific academic journal, Nature Communications ...

Shiny, durable, chip-resistant and ideal for masking nail imperfections, gel manicures have become a regular part of many people’s beauty routines. But gel nail polish needs ultraviolet light to ...