Keep in mind that like many salon chemicals, prolonged or repeated contact can lead to irritation or an allergic reaction. While CIDESCO advises MMA should be avoided during manicures, “Ethyl Methacrylate (EMA) is safe for use on natural nails and far less likely to cause allergic reactions,” says Schooling.ĮMA is far less likely to cause allergic reactions
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“MMA products do not adhere well to the nail plate, causing thinning and weakening of the nail and MMA has a small molecular size and therefore can absorb into the skin risking severe allergic reactions”. MMA can absorb into the skin risking severe allergic reactions MMA products tend to discolour and become brittle, leading to severe nail damage,” says CIDESCO lecturer, Amanda Schooling. The nails are either pried off the natural nail or electric drills are used for removal. “MMA does not dissolve in acetone and is therefore difficult to remove. According to CIDESCO, this is something that needs to change. MMA is a chemical used not only in the beauty industry, but also in dentistry and medicine, and although it has been banned in the US by the FDA, it is still being used is salons around the world including Australia. In a recent article on the importance of product safety, CIDESCO has made their stance on the issue abundantly clear. The use of Methyl Methacrylate in Australian salons has long been the subject of serious debate in the beauty industry – some demonise the use of the chemical while others argue it can be used safely. CIDESCO, the world standard for Beauty and Spa Therapy, discusses the use of Methyl Methacrylate in salons… Source:
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