Gel Safety List
PLEASE NOTE: We are always improving the formula when we learn clean and better formulas are available and staying up to date with our industry standards. This means the SDS sheet may not match your bottle if you have the older formulas. We also need to keep the newest SDS sheets posted and try to limit confusion. Please email me if you have any questions.
Important Safety Tips for Using Gel Nails
Gel nails are a fantastic way to achieve stunning manicures, but it's important to use them correctly to avoid adverse reactions like contact dermatitis. We’re committed to sharing knowledge and will continue updating this list with vital information.
Key Things to Be Aware Of:
1. Proper Lamp Usage: Its recommended to stick with our branded lamp with your Sundara Nails formula.
- Ensure your UV/LED lamp is at least 48 watts for effective curing our lamps will always be at 365nm+405nm and 60 watts
- A small flash cure lamp is designed for flash curing only at 16watts. It should not replace your main curing lamp, which is essential for complete curing.
2. Uncured Products - Always apply your gel polish thin
- If your gel is not properly cured, remove it immediately.
- Signs of uncurled or improperly cured gel include bubbling or lifting.
3. HEMA Ingredient Awareness
- HEMA (Hydroxyethylmethacrylate) isn’t inherently bad, but high concentrations (when it’s listed as the first or second ingredient) can be harmful.
- Overexposure to HEMA on the skin can cause contact dermatitis and other skin reactions.
- Do not rely solely on labels claiming “Hema-free” or “healthy,” as false marketing is common. Read your labels and SDS sheets
Learn More:
Watch this informative YouTube video for further education: [https://youtu.be/5SJvEezVPhk](https://youtu.be/5SJvEezVPhk)
Other Names for HEMA
HEMA may also be listed as:
- Hydroxyethylmethacrylate
- 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate
- Hydroxyethyl Methacrylaty (in the nail industry)