Experts weigh in on the banned ingredient used in some polishes and what to consider if you regularly get gel manicures.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The safety of nail polish is being questioned by some medical researchers. The average woman paints her nails once a week. Nail polish contains several chemicals, and new ...

The European Union banned a key chemical in gel nail products in September 2025. According to the posts, there was no "grace period" for the ban — nail salons would ...

A chemical present in gel nail polish has been banned in the European Union, but is still allowed in the U.S. The chemical is trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and as of Sept. 1, it is ...

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 ...

Beauty enthusiasts love gel nail paints as a major part of their manicure routine. Gel nail paints are most popular across the world as compared to other common nail enamels as it is long-lasting and ...