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I was browsing through social media last night and, somehow, I ended up watching a bunch of nail-related videos. I was shocked by how many times I saw product touching (or liberally being applied on) skin. And I am talking about products that should not be touching the skin at all, like UV gel, monomer liquid, etc. So today we are going to talk about overexposure and skin protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Overexposure? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Overexposure is prolonged (lingering) and\/or repeated skin contact with such ingredients. Typically, products used in the nail salon are designed for application to the nail plate only. Nail professionals should understand and follow manufacturer\u2019s guidelines to help avoid overexposing their skin and the skin of their clients. Some examples of nail products that may be potentially irritating include nail hardeners, adhesives, nail treatments, polishes, primers, as well as all types of UV gels, l&p, and resins. These are all designed to be applied to the natural nail ONLY. Skin contact should be avoided, since it may potentially cause skin irritation or allergy. That means that the skin may become red, swollen, dry, itchy, cracked, or even develop tiny water blisters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, we can see reactions from overexposure to things that we don\u2019t even think about. For example, latex gloves can cause skin allergies. Overexposure (prolonged and repeated contact) to latex gloves for several months, or even years, can cause previously unaffected people to develop a persistent rash on the hands and wrists. In this case, sensitization is caused by naturally occurring proteins found in latex rubber that are acting as allergens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skin Protection is Important <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The most important way to avoid overexposure is hand washing. Both the nail pro and the client should be washing their hands before and after each service. Properly wash hands by scrubbing for at least 20 seconds with a soft bristle scrub brush and mild liquid soap, thoroughly rinsing with warm water, then drying hands thoroughly. Allowing dust, sticky substances, etc. to remain on the skin for prolonged periods can increase the risk of developing skin irritation or allergy. If any product is spilled on clothing, then you should remove the clothing immediately, in order to avoid prolonged contact with the underlying skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proper glove is another important way to protect the skin. I have already mentioned that many people develop allergies to latex. Additionally, latex and vinyl gloves are more permeable to many of the ingredients used in nail products. I believe that disposable nitrile gloves are the best choice for nail pros. And if someone is allergic to cornstarch, they should avoid powdered gloves. It is interesting to know that the FDA (the US Food and Drug Administration) actually banned powdered gloves since January 2017!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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