UV lamps and the threat they pose to humans

How to use UV lamp

Nail salons are becoming immensely popular all over the world. Many are experimenting with gel and acrylic nails to make their hands look better. However studies have often hinted at the ultraviolet radiation at various nail salons. Almost all the nail salons use UV lamp and they pose a serious threat to our health. These UV lamps can be often found in several homes too. The UV rays can penetrate our skin and can also cause cancer. Many salons prefer using UV lamps to dry the nail polish on their client’s hand.

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Several studies have hinted at the harmful ultraviolet radiation which harms our skin. Therefore we should make it a point to let our polish dry naturally without the help UV lamp as eventually might take longer to dry our polish but we might save ourselves from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

It is not just drying but many salons use these lights to cure any kind of nail ailments. Exposure to the UV rays either through the lamp of through sun is dangerous. Research is still being carried out as whether the UV lamp is actually a threat to our well being. There are any who believe that these nail lamps are safe to b used on our nails and they neither burn or tan our skin. These lamps usually emit about sixty watts of power which is incapable of causing any harm to us.

Doctors have hinted that regular use of UV lamp at salons might cause harm to our body. However if one needs to visit a salon then it is advisable to use sunscreen and antioxidants before going for a manicure or a pedicure. Gel nails require these lamps for fixing on our fingers. The non light gel nails does not need the UV lamp but it is actually the lighter gel nails that require the lamp. A lot of salons now use these lamps to provided satisfaction to their clients in terms of their services. Many women are also keen to buy a UV lamp at their home so that they can use them for the nails.

However one need to keep to mind that it is important that buy these UV lamps from a reputed dealer that sells quality lamps. Cheap UV lamp are dangerous to use and they are hazardous to our health. Seek the advice of your nail salon before you decide to buy UV lamp as they are well informed about this product. Make sure to keep your eyes covered when you use the lamp.