Neo-Nail, Morovan & Co.: So gefährlich sind DIY-Sets zum Nägel selber machen💅| WDR Markt

DIY Gel Nails: Drugstore nail kits promise to make manicures with UV or gel polish cheaper and easier. But this comes with risks. 00:00 Nail salons are booming 01:17 DIY gel nails at home – with a mini nail salon 02:13 How harmful is UV light for the skin? 04:11 Can you protect yourself from UV radiation during a manicure? 05:52 How high is the radiation exposure? 07:30 Conclusion ----------- Note: This video was broadcast on WDR television on November 20, 2024, as part of the WDR program "Servicezeit." Consumer content from all ARD broadcasters will now be compiled here on this channel 😊. By the way: Since MARKTCHECK belongs to SWR, you can download this video for free via Wi-Fi and watch it offline on the go! ----------- MINI NAIL STUDIOS FOR HOME USE Nail salons are booming in Germany, and perfectly polished fingernails are all the rage. Our street survey shows that many women regularly get manicures and sometimes spend a considerable amount of money on them. "Do-it-yourself" nail kits—mini nail studios for home use—are supposed to help save money. They are sold in drugstores, supermarkets, discount stores, and online shops for prices starting at around 20 euros. However, these kits are not without controversy for beginners. HARMFUL UV LIGHT? Anyone who paints their nails with gel or UV polish has to hold them under UV light to cure. Therefore, even mini nail studios for home use contain curing devices, usually UV lamps. However, unlike tanning beds, for example, UV lamps used to cure gel nails are not subject to UV protection regulations. These lamps must adhere to maximum limits and may only be used by those 18 years of age and older. UV radiation is considered the main cause of both white and black skin cancer. The problem with home UV lamps: they are often used for longer periods than in nail salons – and by younger people. RETAILABLE UV LAMPS LAB TESTED At the Cologne University of Applied Sciences, physics professor Michael Gartz measured the radiation intensity of six commercially available UV lamps for us. You can see his results and his assessment of the devices in the video. CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF FROM RADIATION? Those who don't want to forgo gel nails and want to dry their hands with UV curing lamps can use a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor or gloves with the fingertips cut off. However, this does not stop the UV light that penetrates the nails and reaches the underlying skin, warns physics professor Gartz. The video also shows what alternatives exist to UV lamps. ... Author: Matthias Fuchs, Melanie Jost Image source: Adobe Stock / ยงยุทธ จันทะบุตร / Pixel-Shot / deagreez, Colourbox ----------------   ►    • Video   ►    • Wie trickst die Kosmetik-Industrie? | Die ...   ►    • Naturkosmetik im Check: Weleda, Dr. Hausch...   ►    • Gefährliche Kosmetik aus der Apotheke? | M...   ►    • Video   ---------------- ► An article about at-home nail salons can be found here: https://www.swr.de/verbraucher/ard-ma... ---------------- ► More information about the program on our homepage: https://www.swrfernsehen.de/marktcheck/ ► More about Marktcheck on our Facebook page:   / marktcheck   ► Subscribe to our channel here: http://x.swr.de/s/13x1 ► Comments are welcome – but please observe our netiquette: https://www.swr.de/home/netiquette-10... ► Legal notice: https://www.swr.de/impressum/ ► Privacy policy: https://www.swr.de/datenschutz/ #gelnails #neonail #manicure