Dangers of MMA in Nail Products
When women want to use acrylics to enhance the beauty of their nails, they seek out qualified nail technicians who can do the job properly. And when these women entrust the care of their nails to professionals, they expect the nail products used not to compromise their health. But nail technicians who knowingly use methyl methacrylate (MMA) based nail products put their clients at risk for serious problems. MMA is a product that's typically used by dentists and orthopedic surgeons to make bridges, crowns, and bone cement. But MMA is no stranger to the nail care industry. Despite the fact that MMA has been deemed unsafe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since the 1970's, some nail technicians insist on using it in their acrylic nail products. Why Some Nail Salons Use MMA- Have you ever wondered how some nail shops can offer to apply a full set of acrylic nails for twenty-dollars, while other salons in the same vicinity have to charge twice as much? The variance in price ...