‘However, as all nail lamps are required to emit wavelengths of light from the UVA spectrum to cure the gel polish, they can contribute to ageing of the hand’s skin. ‘Because gel nail lamps only rose in popularity over the past decade, there are limited research studies for medical professionals to provide advice from.’ ‘The degree the UV light affects the skin is still up for debate,’ explains Candice Quinn of MANISAFE London. Now, they have manicures to contend with as well, with gel nail polish cured by a UV lamp to make it last as long as possible.
‘Extrinsic ageing is caused by environmental factors such as sun exposure, chemicals and smoking’, and will directly affect the epidermis and dermal layers leading to issues such as uneven pigmentation and premature ageing.’ ‘The skin on the hands, like skin elsewhere on the body, undergoes both intrinsic and extrinsic ageing,’ says plastic surgeon and skin cancer expert, Dr Paul Banwell. The degree the UV light affects the skin is still up for debate (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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