Hi ive been using gelish for over a year now and the last few months i seem to be reacting to it. My finger tips become extremely itchy almost unbearable and tiny blisters appear just under the free edge. I have a feeling it may be the remover as it stings almost instantly when i remove a clients gelish. I love using it and dont want to stop but cant go on like this. Anyone else experienced this? I dont think its the polish itself as the skin around my nails isnt affected when i wear it, but just the tips themselves. Help ?? :cry:
Gelish reaction
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Envy
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Tiny blisters = overexposure/allergic reaction...
Is it on all fingers? ... If only some, are these the ones you file up against... Less skin means more sensitive.
I assume the remover is acetone? If acetone is ultra unlikely to cause allergic reaction. But it can irritate due to dehydration. But other ingredients (additives) could be the cause for concern...
I would suggest gloves ASAP until you can isolate the cause...
Is it on all fingers? ... If only some, are these the ones you file up against... Less skin means more sensitive.
I assume the remover is acetone? If acetone is ultra unlikely to cause allergic reaction. But it can irritate due to dehydration. But other ingredients (additives) could be the cause for concern...
I would suggest gloves ASAP until you can isolate the cause...
geeg
Judge Gigi-Honorary Geek
I would suggest Shellac... It's Not gel and it's hypoallergenic too!
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its is mainly on my right hand and both thumbs. I use the Gelish remover which I guess is acetone based, I have the full kit of Gelish and loathe the thought of reinvesting in a new system but need to try and sort out this problem. Does anyone use a barrier cream they can recommend or a brand of gloves?
Envy
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Rainbows, it definitely sounds like an irritation/allergy reaction in that case. These are the points most likely to come into contact with uncured gel...
Its highly likely from when you are wiping off the dispersion layer. Which is completely uncured and a very high irritant.
Only use plastic backed pads for this. Gauze or nail wipes are not enough protection...
It could be the remover is stinging on the inflamed tissue. Or that it's an ingredient in there that is doing it.
A dermatologist/allergen specialist can help identify the exact culprit
Until then talk to your supplier about nitriles gloves and plastic backed wipes to avoid ongoing contact as will only get worse
Once you know exactly which ingredient you will need to permanently avoid it I'm afraid
Its highly likely from when you are wiping off the dispersion layer. Which is completely uncured and a very high irritant.
Only use plastic backed pads for this. Gauze or nail wipes are not enough protection...
It could be the remover is stinging on the inflamed tissue. Or that it's an ingredient in there that is doing it.
A dermatologist/allergen specialist can help identify the exact culprit
Until then talk to your supplier about nitriles gloves and plastic backed wipes to avoid ongoing contact as will only get worse
Once you know exactly which ingredient you will need to permanently avoid it I'm afraid
Thanyou for the advice, ive just spoken to Nail Harmony and it may be the soak off. Theyve rec to apply gelish on one plaster and soak off on another plaster and put them inside the crook of my elbow for 24 hrs to see if they react differently. Ill be gutted if its gelish itself, soak off i could replace maybe with acetone. :-((
geeg
Judge Gigi-Honorary Geek
That is crazy advice ... Almost anyone would react to that !! You need to request a patch test from the company to determine which chemical in the product you are sensitive to ... There are many chemicals in gels! Really silly uninformed advice.
mizzy_dizzy
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I know several people who have developed reactions to Gelish (myself included) I am ok if I wear my gloves , and dont use it on my self , I'm also totally fine with Shellac ! and Brisa gel ,
I am and always have been very carefully to avoid exposure , non of my clients have yet to have a reaction .. but I do know of several nail techs who have ....I do however have a theory about it .....
I will not be continuing to use Gelish on my self or my clients ,
witch means I made quite a heavy mistake financially,
I am and always have been very carefully to avoid exposure , non of my clients have yet to have a reaction .. but I do know of several nail techs who have ....I do however have a theory about it .....
I will not be continuing to use Gelish on my self or my clients ,
witch means I made quite a heavy mistake financially,
geeg
Judge Gigi-Honorary Geek
It is no accident that CND leads the UV cured polish category with hypoallergenic Shellac. If they had wanted to produce a coloured GEL polish ... That would have been nothing NEW! Coloured gels have been around for donkeys years.
The challenge, that took 5 years to innovate, research and develop, was to profuce A UV cured power polish that was super safe to use frequently; A UV cured power polish that contained none of the very well known chemicals that are known to be responsible for skin sensitivity in nail technicians that work frequently with gels. That sort of challenge does not take 5 minutes, and involves huge amounts of testing Before it can go to the market.
It is also no accident that CND has won so many awards for innovation ... Shellac is different, and the differences set it apart from and into a different category to everything else. They take the same time and care with all of their products to ensure the safest experience for the technicians that choose to use CND products.
