Gel Polish Ingredient Linked To Infertility: What To Know About Safety

Why did the EU ban gel nail polish? 3 things to know

Many people love gel nail polish for its durability and shiny gloss, but a new ban in Europe may have left mani-pedi devotees with some not-so-pretty concerns.

Gel Nail Polish Banned in Europe Over Concerns It May Cause Infertility—What You Need to Know

Health experts weigh in on whether the threat is real and what it means for folks who love getting their nails done.Parents/Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez via GettyKey PointsEurope banned a common gel polish ingredient because of health concerns seen in animal studies.Experts say the risks for consumers are still unclear, but repeated exposure could be more harmful for salon workers.Parents can lower exposure by spacing out gel manicures, asking for…

Why The EU Is Banning TPO In Gel Polish & What U.S. Consumers Should Know

JohnnyGreig/E+/Getty ImagesYou've probably seen the headlines, glanced down at the gel manicure you got last week, and wondered if you need to go get them taken off for good. In May, the European Union banned TPO, an ingredient in most gel nail polish formulas. The ban took effect on Sept. 1, meaning nail artists there can no longer use gels containing the banned compound, and manufacturers can't sell it. So what is TPO, and is it safe to still …

Gel Polish Ingredient Linked To Infertility: What To Know About Safety

After the European Union banned an ingredient that gives gel nails high gloss and durability, will the United States do the same?

EU Prohibits Harmful Chemical in Gel Manicures Amid Reproductive Health Fears - TV360 Nigeria

The European Union has banned trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO), a chemical commonly used in gel nail polishes and other cosmetics, after regulators classified it as a “reproductive toxicant.” The restriction, which took effect this week, applies to all cosmetic products containing TPO, particularly gel polishes that harden under UV lamps. TPO acts as a photoinitiator, a substance that triggers the chemical reaction allowing gel pol…