The European Union just banned a common gel polish ingredient because animal studies suggest a possible link to infertility. Here’s what experts want you to know. The European Union announced a ban on ...

Gel manicures are out in most of Europe. The European Union this month banned a key chemical used in gel nail polish that makes manicures last longer. But why are such manicures and nail polish still ...

The EU deemed an ingredient commonly known as TPO as potentially toxic to humans Catherine Santino is a Style Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She began as a contributor for PEOPLE in 2022 and joined the ...

Many people love gel nail polish for its durability and shiny gloss, but a new ban in Europe may have left mani-pedi devotees with some not-so-pretty concerns. On Sept. 1, the European Union banned ...

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 ...

As Europe's ban on a common chemical in gel nail polish goes into effect, should you start skipping the salon? In May, the European Union instituted a ban on trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide ...

Gel nails are made by applying a gel-based polish that hardens under UV or LED light. They have a glossy, natural finish and are popular for their flexibility. Benefits of gel nails: Natural ...

The European Union is now prohibiting the use of a key chemical ingredient in some gel nail polishes and other cosmetic products. The ban, which went into effect this week, targets the use of ...

Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a ...

The European Union has banned a key ingredient in gel nail polish, raising concerns that products used in salons in the UK and elsewhere may not be safe. From 1 September 2025, Norway, Switzerland, ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? A common ingredient found in many gel nail polishes was just banned by the ...