Gel Nail Polish Lamps Can Harm DNA And Increase Risk For Skin Cancer, According To New UC San Diego Study
The average woman uses a variety of skincare and makeup products that are endocrine disruptors, but it turns out that even the gel nail polish lamp you use at the salon to dry your nails could be linked to DNA damage and cancer-causing cell mutations, according to a new study from UC San Diego.
One of the most common things women do when they want to have a relaxing weekend is go to get their nails done. While we used to have to wait around for the normal nail polish to dry, the rise of gel nail polish allowed us to use a small drying lamp for a few minutes and then be on our merry way—without having to worry about our nails chipping when we take out our car keys. However, as popular as gel nail polish may be, a new study from UC San Diego suggests that those lamps could be linked to a number of health issues.