Over-using polish or acetone removers could lead to dryness, weakness and discoloration. "What can happen is a condition called pseudoleukonychia, or white patches that appear on the nails after ...

Buffing is, far and away, the number one way to get glossy nails without nail polish. However, it should be done sparingly. Maria Jones, beauty expert at CoverClap, says to buffer no more than once ...

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As Europe's ban on a common chemical in gel nail polish goes into effect, should you start skipping the salon? In May, the European Union instituted a ban on trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide ...

In early September 2025, social media posts claimed that European regulators were going after gel nail polish. Some posts, such as this one on Instagram (archived), claimed they were banning a "key ...

The EU has banned a key gel nail ingredient over health risks. Dermatologist Dr. Bandhavi Sane explains the dangers and safer nail alternatives. Beautifully manicured nails are a staple of self-care ...

Beginning Sept. 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails a super glossy sheen ...

The European Union has banned a chemical commonly found in gel nail polishes — TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide). Gel nail polish is preferred over regular polish by some since it has a ...

Europe 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 ...