Ultraviolet light and eyelash extensions: does convenience outweigh theoretical risk?

Recent newspaper articles have attracted attention to the growing use of ultraviolet (UV) lamps in the fixation of eyelash extensions. This practice involves a polymer that acts as an adhesive when exposed briefly to UV light and sets rapidly, bonding the extension to the eyelash. Although industry...

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Published inClinical and experimental dermatology Vol. 49; no. 8; p. 923
Main Authors O'Malley, Seán, Feighery, Cliona
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 19.07.2024
Subjects
Eyelashes - radiation effects
Female
Humans
Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects
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Summary:Recent newspaper articles have attracted attention to the growing use of ultraviolet (UV) lamps in the fixation of eyelash extensions. This practice involves a polymer that acts as an adhesive when exposed briefly to UV light and sets rapidly, bonding the extension to the eyelash. Although industry statements attest to the safety of these systems, the nature of this process raises significant concerns.
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SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1
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ISSN:0307-6938
1365-2230
1365-2230
DOI:10.1093/ced/llae100