Acrylic nails are popular offerings available in nail salons or for at-home use. Although the global popularity of nail cosmetics is increasing, acrylic nails may pose some health and safety risks.

What are acrylics made of? Acrylic nails are created from a man-made chemical called PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate). PMMA is made from methyl methacrylate (MMA). In general, PMMA itself is usually ...

Derms fill us in on the risks. Whether you never miss your bi-weekly gel mani appointment or only pop into the salon a couple of times a year for a standard polish, there's a good chance that at some ...