As of September 1, the European Union has officially banned a widely used ingredient in nail polishes, sparking reactions in the beauty area. The forbidden ingredient is the “TPO” (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide), a substance that gives the nails to the nails over-the-top finish and a quick drying when exposed to UV or LED light. However, its use was considered toxic by European authorities, as studies have shown that it may cause fertility problems and effects on the reproductive system. The manicure gel, which has been gaining more popularity since the 2000s, offers a durable, glamorous effect that lasts weeks without peeling. Although not all gel varnishes contain the forbidden -extra -component TPO, many of the popular products include this substance. The EU, which has already banned other chemical ingredients that are still legal in the US, has described the TPO as “carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic to reproduction”, as the New York Post reports. In the United States, […]
Source: News Beast
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