Acrylates in gel-like nail polishes?

Pregunta: Hi, I am a nail polish user and was watching the video for allergies-and-how-they-happen – could the acrylates present in the gel-like nail polishes such as Revlon Gel Envy and Sally Hansen Miracle Gel pose allergic reactions (I minimize the chance of getting the product onto my skin) but I also get dyshidrotic eczema on my hands. Am I better off using normal nail polish without any acrylates? Many thanks.

Respuesta: Normalmente, los esmaltes de uñas no contienen acrilatos, pero las personas pueden volverse sensibles a cualquier cosa. Algunos de los nuevos top coats del mercado tienen acrilatos de bajo nivel que se endurecen con el tiempo a la luz ambiente.
There are acrylates in nail polish but they are usually polymers, so not ‘reactive’.
Mi sugerencia sería probar la marca elegida en un dedo (evitando la piel) y ver qué pasa.

Sorry, I can’t be more helpful but everyone is an individual. If you are concerned, maybe get a dermatological patch test (mentioning acrylates). Then you will know exactly what you need to avoid.

If you’re experiencing discomfort or sensación de quemazón during your UV gel nail application, it’s important to understand whether this is normal or a sign of a problem.