Gel nails are one of the most effective and long-lasting options with which to perform your manicure this fall. This is achieved thanks to the use of a special enamel that is thicker than conventional enamel and ultraviolet light that hardens it and makes it more resistant. This manicure can be interesting for people with long nails, since, unlike artificial nails, the gel reaches as far as the natural nail reaches.
However, what may initially be an advantage also carries a series of risks due to the direct contact between the polish and the roots of your nails. The chemicals contained in this type of polish can cause allergic reactions in the nail and finger area. Below, we explain the most common symptoms.
Permanent enamels contain acrylates, which serve to fix the enamel, but, at the same time, they are very allergic components. When you use them, you must remain alert for the appearance of these signs:
In some cases, it may be the products you use to maintain your gel nails that can trigger an allergic reaction, such as cuticle removers. Abuse of this type of liquid or cream could cause irritating contact dermatitis around the cuticle due to its composition based on abrasive chemicals.
Allergies usually disappear when the product that causes them is removed. It is recommended, in any case, to consult your doctor or dermatologist if you suspect that you have experienced an allergic reaction. Specialists can help you find an alternative cosmetic product or prescribe corticosteroid medications to stop the reaction, if necessary.
Sometimes, it may not be the nail polish that is damaging your skin so much as its misuse or abuse. Experts recommend not filing nails excessively to counteract the action of acrylates and review the chemical composition and possible adverse effects of each product. Overexposure to these polishes or the use of products that do not meet the minimum quality guarantees are factors that increase the risk of suffering from allergic or irritative reactions on the skin.
