TPO, which helps gels harden, may harm reproduction, but exposure levels are minimal, and alternatives are available ...

TPO roofing is a relatively inexpensive rubber roofing material that’s most often used on commercial buildings. TPO stands for Thermoplastic Polyolefin; it’s made primarily from recycled rubber, and ...

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As Europe's ban on a common chemical in gel nail polish goes into effect, should you start skipping the salon? The European Union instituted a ban on trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) ...

Beginning Sept. 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails a super glossy sheen ...

The European Union has banned certain ingredients found in gel products, raising alarms about potential health risks like skin irritation and even links to cancer-causing chemicals.

The substance, TPO, is still permitted in the United States. The European Union has banned a key ingredient found in many gel nail polishes, effective Monday, Sept. 1. The ingredient, trimethylbenzoyl ...

The EU deemed an ingredient commonly known as TPO as potentially toxic to humans Catherine Santino is a Style Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She began as a contributor for PEOPLE in 2022 and joined the ...

The glossy, durable finish of a gel nail manicure is one of life’s small joys, but the cosmetic treatment has come under scrutiny in recent years. In 2023, a study suggested that the ultraviolet light ...

The European Union will ban TPO in nail polishes from September 2025. TPO is a chemical used to harden gel manicures. The EU considers it a potential health risk based on animal studies. The ban ...