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Acrylates in gel-like nail polishes?

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Question: 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.

Answer: Usually, nail polish is OK for acrylates but individuals can become sensitive to anything. Some of the new top coats on the market do have low-level acrylates that harden over time in ambient light.
There are acrylates in nail polish but they are usually polymers, so not ‘reactive’.
My suggestion would be to try your chosen brand on one finger (avoiding the skin) and see what happens.

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 burning sensations during your UV gel nail application, it’s important to understand whether this is normal or a sign of a problem.

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A cosmetic product that coats the nails with a colour or clear film for strength and\/or an aesthetic quality. It is full of solvents that dry by evaporation.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_7832b6d0cbb314b3fc615320b0c14059":"

Acrylates<\/div>
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The reaction of the body to certain chemicals that it sees as a threat to health. It is a permanent condition.
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Describes an individual whose immune system has adversely reacted to a chemical of any kind.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_055b266ab1e48d4f25c57b5d254c804c":"

Polymers<\/div>
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In the context of nail products, polymers are long chains of joined up monomers\/oligomers which solidify (polymerise) to create durable artificial nail coverings. All plastics are polymers but there are also many different types of polymers both synthetic and naturally occurring.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_f94935a711b0f2d9c1ea8eb861281cd1":"

Polish<\/div>
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Polish, also known as nail polish or nail enamel, is a cosmetic product that is applied to the nails to add color and shine. It is typically made from a combination of nitrocellulose, a solvent, and pigments or dyes.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_71cdf3654c42b4e67b46e20938152d6d":"

Eczema<\/div>
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Eczema is the most common form of dermatitis - it's sometimes known as atopic dermatitis when it becomes a chronic skin condition.<\/p>\n
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It causes an inflammation of the skin possibly accompanied by redness, rash, or blisters. Long term eczema can also cause a thickening of the skin.<\/p>\n
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The most important (first aid) treatment for eczema is hydration of the skin, not with water but deep-penetrating creams.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_4eb428598c1d8f289e6897779124e77d":"

UV Gel<\/div>
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A nail product that cures (or polymerizes) under a UV lamp.
There are various types of UV gels, categorized by the way they can be removed, or by the way they can be used.

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