Gel Manicure UV lamps pose Skin Cancer Risk

Over the last few days it has been reported that the gel manicures which utilize UV lights pose a risk of skin cancer. 

The findings came from a study by The Skin Cancer Foundation in the US. "Although studies have shown that the skin cancer risk associated with UVR-emitting nail lamps for gel manicures is very low, it is not insignificant," says Elizabeth K. Hale, M.D., vice president of the Skin Cancer Foundation. 

With the use of UV lights the possibility of contracting skin cancer is always there and no matter how insignificant the risk it is still a risk which you should seek to avoid. 


You can find more information on this topic at the links below:

• http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2013/03/are-salon-uv-nail-lamps-safe.html
• http://www.refinery29.com/2013/03/44039/gel-manicure-lights-cause-cancer