Nail Care Product Safety from the FDA

Manicures and pedicures can be pretty. The cosmetic products used, like nail polish and nail polish removers, also must be safe—and are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm563407.htm

The FDA also regulates the devices used to dry (or “cure”) artificial nails or gel nail polish as electronic products because they emit radiation.

Watch the video for 5 quick tips on nail drying lamps. Then read the Consumer Update for more on how to avoid injury or bad reactions to these cosmetics and lamps—and stay safe.