Dermatitis & Gel Nail Polish: Brands I Recommend for Skin Challenges

Happy Hump Day

Happy Hump Day hotties! I am returning to the weekly Q&A with AsktheProStylist to address a reader’s concerns with dermatitis and gel nail polish. Continue reading for my professional advice.

Question from Jen Who Wants Polish Recommendations for Dermatitis

I’ve been working with a dermatologist, but I thought I would give manicures one more go. I have been struggling with dermatitis on my eyelids and around my lips. I know I scratch/touch my face too much. Do you have a favorite hypo-allergenic gel nail polish that you would recommend over anything else? I did see you recommended Haute, Brisa, CND, Nutra-Nail, and Eco UV Nail System. Is one better than the other especially if I bring it to my manicurist to put on (I am awful at painting my nails)? 

Thanks so much!

– Jen

What is Dermatitis?

If you do not suffer from dermatitis, you might wonder what it is. According to the Mayo Clinic dermatitis is a “common condition that causes swelling, irritation, generally involving itchy and dry skin, or a rash.” It must be diagnosed by a dermatologist. Additionally, tests should be administered to find the underlying cause.

My Response

Hi,

Sorry for the delay in responding. It appears you have reached an older publication on advice for gel nail polish allergies because I have been advocating no gel for years now. I am more about natural nails with no artificial lengtheners and I’m not too fond of gel polishes. As a result, I don’t recommend any of them. My advice is to speak to your dermatologist to find out if formaldehyde is a cause of your dermatitis, and then research formaldehyde-free gel polish or nail polishes. Keep in mind, however, that formaldehyde-free doesn’t mean it is without formaldehyde. In addition, this indicates it has the FDA-approved percentage in the product. Finally, I suggest to google hypoallergenic nail polish or even press-on nails. Hope this helps. Good luck.

– Ask the Pro Stylist

Reason for My Answer

The older we get, the more sensitive we become. Something that might have been relatively harmless at 30 could irritate later in life. Therefore, as a knowledgeable and educated cosmetologist, I will never recommend something to someone with an underlying condition. I am not a physician. See a doctor first.

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