Posted on 09/05/2025 11:53:29 AM PDT by nickcarraway
Beginning Sept. 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish.
The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails a super glossy sheen and a quick dry time under UV or LED light. However, it has been deemed toxic in the EU after several studies have shown that it can cause fertility issues and adversely affect reproductive health.
Gel nail polish, which has gained popularity since the 2000s, is cured under UV or LED light, resulting in a hard, durable manicure.
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Your choice —your right.......
As long as it is legal.
Don’t see the problem. Just import more Muslims.
Everything you see and touch. are made up of chemicals. Therefore you have the same amount of chemicals from any nail job.
Ok they ban it because it may make women not have children. First, the women in Europe most likely to have children, namely Moslem women, are not going to get gel nails unless they want their husbands to beat them. Secondly what about women who are past childbearing age, like my wife, but like to get their nails done up every couple of weeks, like my wife? They should be able to get an exemption. But it’s all about how smart Europeons are for not having red Froot Loops or gel nails.
Haha...same here...have been debating whether to polish my nails for grandson’s wedding...
That and an ample EBT card, among other assets
That why you not have boy fren.
“”“You like crit-al gel?” - Anjela Johnson””
THAT was a hilarious video...pretty old now but no less funny! I’d forgotten her name.
Yep - part of her skit. So funny. I go to a nail salon but only to get my toenails cut...no manicure or pedicure. Not a soul speaks English - EXCEPT the owner.. I think they assign the least experienced to just plain toenail cutting - always the same uncomfortable chair. That’s 25 minutes of just “people watching” and asking the operator to “please don’t file my toe - just the nail, please”! She smiles and nods and continues to use an emery board on my toe....
This sounds like the ISO paint hardener additives that are used in car painting that guys who spray paint face if they don’t wear coveralls, eye protection, and respirators. These hardeners are highly toxic (can be absorbed through the skin, eyes, and lungs), Many in the car painting industry have found out the hard way and been permanently injured by not wearing proper protection.
Sitting here with plastic mouse in hand, I know you’re right about that.
Lol. I knew this post was yours before I even saw your name.
I have an aversion to slicing off pieces of nails when I am cooking so mine stay short.
I worked in a professional kitchen and one time after hand stirring a verrrrrrry large batch of pasta salad (10 gallons maybe?) one woman discovered her fake nail missing. I’m not sure if she ever told the boss.
They sure work better
Please reassure me u paint your toes honey?
Digging in the dirt! Growing your own! Stickin’ it to Da Man! ;)
I was at a cheap Taco Shack back in the day. Ordered a soft-shell Chicken Taco. Squishy. Gooey. Or so I thought!
Took the first bite and *CRUNCH*
Took it up to the counter and the guy turned to the kitchen and said, ‘Pedro! We found your missing contact lens!’
They gave me a new, ‘contact lens free’ taco and we all had a good laugh.
I meant the nail polish on uterus you were talking about.
They should have given you six tacos for that.
I do! Candy Apple Red. I’m 100% in flip-flops all Summer. Even into Fall. And in Winter, I wear fur-lined flip-flops in the house.
I hope your don’t tell anyone I paint my toes because I’m already FLOODED with marriage proposals every day of the week as it is! *SMIRK*
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