In recent years, many women like "Gel nails", and they can draw different patterns on them at will. However, the Consumer Council reminds that Gel nails may cause damage to nails for a long time.
According to the Consumer Council, Gel nails need to be irradiated by UV lamps to dry. However, exposure to UV lamps at close range may cause pigmentation on the skin near the nails. cancer risk.
The Consumer Council advises the public to apply sunscreen on their hands before manicures.
The Consumer Council also reminded the public to choose nail salons with good reputation, such as high hygiene standards and high-quality nail products, so as to reduce the damage to nail health.
Consumers can also consider purchasing a set of nail products and bringing them to nail salons, which can greatly reduce the risk of nail fungus and onychomycosis caused by sharing tools during manicures.
The latest issue of "Choice" monthly magazine combined the results of overseas research and dermatology specialist Chen Houyi said that when irradiated with UV light, the gel on the nail surface may shrink and dry hard, making fingers feel hot and painful, and may even burn skin.
Gel nails are exposed to UV light or burn the skin, cut the dead skin on the nail edge, and are easy to stain gray nails
In addition to damaging the skin surface, UV light will also make nails brittle after excessive exposure to the sun. Consumers are not advised to use Gel nails frequently.
In addition, consumers are advised to apply sunscreen products on their hands before performing manicures. In addition, they should also strengthen the moisturizing and moisturization of the skin of the hands after exposure to the lamp.
In addition, when doing manicures, many women will cut off the dead skin around the nails, but in fact, the grooves of the nails can protect the fingers and reduce the chance of bacterial infection of the fingers.
Excessive trimming of the dead skin surrounding the nails will not only greatly increase the chance of fungal growth, but may even cause the risk of onychomycosis, onychomycosis or paronychia.
The Consumer Council recommends that citizens should enhance indoor air circulation when performing manicures to reduce the risk of inhaling volatile and harmful substances such as formaldehyde.
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As for the completion of Gel nails, the Consumer Council pointed out that because Gel nails cover nails for a long time, some people still have sequelae after removing Gel nails.
A large-scale overseas research report pointed out that more than 75% of people found changes in the nail surface after removing Gel nails, such as white spots on the nail surface, and even the nails became fragile and cracked.
Pregnant women have little risk of Gel nails but pay attention to the chemical composition of nail polish
Many people are worried about whether pregnant women are suitable for manicure. There are overseas studies that nail polish specially designed for gel nails is not very risky to pregnant women. , have the opportunity to increase the risk of miscarriage, or have an impact on fetal development.
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Gray nail patients may find it difficult to recover from Gel nail
The Consumer Council reminds the public to pay attention to the health of their nails.
If the nails are infected, such as onychomycosis, and you still insist on Gel nails, the bacteria may be trapped, resulting in a vicious circle, making it difficult to recover from onychomycosis. In addition, when performing "hard gel" (also known as acrylic gel), the nail surface needs to be polished , If the nails are too brittle or too thin, it is not suitable for it.
As for the chemicals and dust left on hands after gel manicure, the Consumer Council recommends that hands should be washed immediately to reduce the risk of skin inhalation of these harmful substances.
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