"Who wants shiny, glossy nails in their favourite colour? Judging by socials, a lot of us! There are more than 50m Instagram posts and two million posts on TikTok using #gelnails. While there are many different ways to paint your nails, gel nails last the longest. One application can stay put for three weeks following a process where they are dried under ultraviolet (UV) light in a professional salon."
"What is TPO in gel nail polish? On 1 September, the EU banned a chemical called trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (or TPO). This substance gives gel nail polish its glossy look and enables it to set quicker under LED or UV lights. Scientific research into TPO has suggested it could be harmful to people, especially when it comes to fertility - although the research is in its early stages."
"Dr Dinani appeared on the BBC Sounds Sliced Bread podcast to discuss nail polish and gels in August. She explained further about the TPO ban: "TPO is being banned in the EU because scientists found it could be harmful if used in very high amounts over a long time. The actual risk from having your nails done is probably very low, but EU law says if a chemical is labelled as possibly harmful, it can't be used in cosmetics.""
Gel manicures are extremely popular on social media and typically last about three weeks after curing under LED or ultraviolet light. On 1 September the EU banned trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a chemical that gives gel polish a glossy finish and speeds curing under LED or UV. Early-stage research has suggested TPO could be harmful, with potential concerns around fertility. EU businesses selling TPO-containing gel products had to remove stock by 1 September, but products without TPO remain sellable. Salons can continue offering gel manicures using non-TPO formulations. UK rules are separate from the EU ban.
Read at BBC Bitesize
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