Cells from humans and mice were exposed to different irradiance to evaluate the DNA damage and mutagenic effects of ultraviolet radiation emitted by the nail lamp. UVA has a longer wavelength and makes up about 90% of the UV radiation that reaches us on Earth. Protecting your hands and nailsWhile UV lamps used to be the norm, there has been a shift towards using LED lamps in recent years. As stated by the Skin Cancer Foundation, some nail lamps are called UV lamps, and some are called LED lamps, but both emit UV radiation. “When you get your gel polish under a UV lamp, you would have had to go under for two minutes.

Source: Irish Examiner July 07, 2023 09:34 UTC