As if the back to work to put all in a bad mood, for the nails addicted There is news that will not improve the situation and that seems destined to make manicures as we have known a distant memory so far.
From 1 September 2025in fact, the CLP regulation (classification, labeling and packaging ‘1272/2008) of the European Union will put to banning the cosmetic use of two potentially harmful ingredients, gel content and semi -permanent enamels: The TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHEnyLPHOSPHINE OXIDE (TPO) and DIMETHYLTOlyLine (DMPT).
The first substance is a photoiniator that helps the polymerization of enamels in UV light; While the second is a conditioning for nails that is used to facilitate the adhesion of primer, glazes and gel.
Both can no longer be used or sold In no country in the European Union, of course, Italy, because you consider CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenas or toxic to reproduction) of category 1b, or presumably dangerous for fertility, reproductive health and any development of the fetus.
In a week, therefore, all the products containing these ingredients will have to disappear from the market, and those already open must be disposed of. A directive that it applies to enamels and other products intended for professional salons but also for those in free saleusable for home manicures with UV lamps.
The rule represents a real revolution for the sector, called to adapt and replace most of the products on which the turnover of the manufacturers rests, with others called TPO Free.
Fortunately, the EU decision did not come to a clear sky but had been widely anticipated in recent months, and this has allowed suppliers to move in time by starting to create and market safe formulas for health but which however guarantee excellent performance in terms of immediate quality and duration.
The halls that wanted to align themselves therefore had the opportunity to do so, by purchasing solutions compliant with the law in time, also because Cosmetics Italy reported that he had informed his associates of the novelty with two circulars: one in January 2024 and one in May 2025.
No excuse for those who do not change their work, which in case of non -adaptation risks incurring heavy penalties, which vary according to the nation.
If you return from holidays, you want to refresh your manicure without risking, so what should be done?
How to understand if the products for gel and semi -permanent have prohibited ingredients
If the gel and semi -permanent are applied independently at home it is necessary Check the ingredients (inci) of those who own And if between them are identified names such as Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide, TPO or Diphenyl (2.4.6-TRIMETHYLBENZOYL) Phosphine Oxide, throw them and replace them that others that adhere to the legislation.
If, on the other hand, you turn to a salon, it is good make sure of the professionalism of the professions To which we rely and ask for information on what you are using before starting to undergo the manicure.
Giving up those fabulous nails so dreamed of during the summer and whose photo has been jealously guarded in the mobile gallery in view of the next appointment in the salon or with your Fornetti, it is therefore not necessary. Enough do some attention and be sure to proceed safely.
Source: Vanity Fair
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