October 3rd, 2010 - 3:36 pm
Q&A #3 Is Shellac safe for pregnant women?
Q: Are the Shellac products and its ultra violet lights safe for pregnant women?
A: Shellac products have shown no problems with pregnancy. UV light exposure during a Shellac application is approximately the same amount of UV exposure as walking from you house to your car.
Of course we suggest you have your client’s consult with their doctor prior.
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Jessie Wade says:
October 11th, 2011 at 7:57 am
oops! Forgot to mention that i am pregnant!! that was my question, im around it all day as i have many clients who get this…. is it safe for me?
Jessie
CND says:
October 30th, 2011 at 8:34 am
Shellac products have shown no problems with pregnancy. UV light exposure during a Shellac application is approximately the same amount of UV exposure as walking from you house to your car.
Of course we suggest you consult with your personal doctor.
Thank You,
CND
Crystal says:
October 21st, 2011 at 2:08 pm
I am a nail technician and offer the Shellac at our salon, I have been giving manicures before the Shellac service but should I only be giving a dry manicure?? or is the regular manicure with soak ok? Also, should I not buff the nail plate to remove shine? And if I apply a second top coat would the polish last longer with less chipping or would you not recommend that? One last thing is that everytime I do a french it tends to chip before the 2 weeks, I apply it as thin as possible, is there something else I should be doing? I would like advice to help Shellac stay on its longest and looking its best! THANK YOU CND!
Holly L Schippers says:
October 30th, 2011 at 8:37 am
You should not be soaking before a manicure as the nail plate swells and polish and Shellac are less like to last. Before Shellac do cuticle work, shaping, and ScrubFresh. DO NOT buff the nails with Shellac, it should last longer if you stop the soaking and the buffing. Here is a video that might help with the french:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1970798221869
Hope this helps!
Holly L Schippers
CND Education Ambassador
Donna says:
November 2nd, 2011 at 9:08 pm
I have many clients who are nurses both in hospitals and Drs’ offices’ While most hospitals do not allow acrylic nails they allow regular nail polish as long as it is not chipping and/or peeling. Hospitals are not educated at all on Shellac and because “gel” is listed in most Shellac descriptions they are saying it can not be worn by hospital employees due to the risk of the shellac transmitting germs/bacteria that could be harmful to patients. This is the same concern they have with acrylic nails which is why they are not allowed. Any insight on whether their concerns are valid would be of great interest for myself as well as for me to pass on to the hospitals so they can be better educated. My general feeling is that they are overreacting.
Donna says:
November 14th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
Just Donna checking in to see if you have any answers/suggestions for me re: my 11/2 comment. Thanks
CND says:
November 15th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Working on it!
Thank You,
CND
Joann says:
November 27th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
does CND Shellec have formaldehyde in it?
CND says:
November 30th, 2011 at 3:08 pm
No, Shellac is 3-Free so there is no DBP, Tolulene, or Formaldehyde.
Thank You,
CND
Joann says:
November 27th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
this is my email..tupo on last
does CND Shellec have formaldehyde in it?
CND says:
December 9th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
Shellac does not contain formaldehyde.
Thank you,
CND
Donna says:
November 27th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
I appreciate that CND is working on my 11/2 question. I have been approached again by the Nurses to see if any info was available yet. Any time frame I can share with them for expected response. Thank You
CND says:
November 30th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Let me ask!
Donna says:
November 30th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Thank You !!
CND says:
December 9th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
You should be receiving an email with permission being requested to contact you for more information.
Thank you,
CND
Donna says:
December 11th, 2011 at 8:37 am
Thanks so much for time and effort on my question. Look forward to e-mail, you guys are the best !!
Samantha Fouche says:
January 15th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Hi there,
I just wanted to ask if this product is safe for pregnant women? There is not that much info available out there for me to give a proper response to clients. Has this product been tested at all etc? Also, with regards to removal of product, is that safe?
Thanks
CND says:
February 28th, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Shellac products have shown no problems with pregnancy. UV light exposure during a Shellac application is approximately the same amount of UV exposure as walking from you house to your car.
Of course we suggest you have your client’s consult with their doctor prior.
Thank you,
CND
Nikki says:
February 8th, 2012 at 7:05 am
I know that Shellac is 3-Free, but are the base coat and top coats also 3-Free?
CND says:
February 28th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
YES!
Thank You,
CND
Nicole says:
February 8th, 2012 at 5:00 pm
What about the soaking off? is Acetone safe for pregnancy?
CND says:
February 28th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Acetone, which is used to remove CND Shellac, is used in almost all polish removes. Acetone can cause temporary dryness; however, acetone substitutes are less effective and equally as drying. Lightweight oils can be used to offset the temporary dryness.
If you are concerned, consult with your doctor.
Thank you,
CND
Misty Fish says:
February 16th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Today I picked up a Good housekeeping and was excited to read about gel manicures. Then I read the article and it stated how bad they are for you. How do I respond to my clients when they begin to ask me about what it says. I already address the UV issue by applying a SPF to the hands before putting it under the light and I have very little issue with drying out the nails because I remove the Shellac correctly and use and retail Solar Oil. There were other statements about products in it being cancerous and a skin irritants. Please give us something as many think that Good Housekeeping is very informative.
CND says:
February 28th, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Methacrylates have been safely used in nail products for decades. The Cosmetics Ingredient Review has determined Methacrylates safe as used.
As of August 2011, CND Shellac does not contain the chemical Methyl Pyrrolidone (n-MP). Prior to that, several original CND Shellac color formulations used a raw material that contained trace amounts of n-MP in the solvent. The amount of n-MP in the final formula was below 0.1%, well within safe harbor limits of California’s Prop 65.
Acetone, which is used to remove CND Shellac, is used in almost all polish removes. Acetone can cause temporary dryness; however, acetone substitutes are less effective and equally as drying. Lightweight oils can be used to offset the temporary dryness.
Thank you,
CND
Liv says:
February 17th, 2012 at 8:39 am
Can you please tell me if any Shellac polishes (top and base coat included) include Methyl Pyrrolidone?
CND says:
February 28th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
As of August 2011, CND Shellac does not contain the chemical Methyl Pyrrolidone (n-MP). Prior to that, several original CND Shellac color formulations used a raw material that contained trace amounts of n-MP in the solvent. The amount of n-MP in the final formula was below 0.1%, well within safe harbor limits of California’s Prop 65.
Thank you,
CND
Sonia says:
February 19th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
I am a nail technician and pregnant of 5 weeks , I want to know if is safe to use acetone to remove the shellac?
CND says:
February 28th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Acetone, which is used to remove CND Shellac, is used in almost all polish removes. Acetone can cause temporary dryness; however, acetone substitutes are less effective and equally as drying. Lightweight oils can be used to offset the temporary dryness.
If you are concerned, consult with your doctor.
Thank you,
CND
Leanne says:
March 2nd, 2012 at 9:54 am
What are the ingredients in CND shellac? Someone told me that CND shellac is made out of “shellac”, the varnish that used to finish wood. Also, does CND shellac contain paint thinner, a product used in household paints?
CND says:
March 7th, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Shellac does not contain the ingredients of varnish nor paint thinner, the name was just chosen to bring to mind a hard, durable, shiny finish. Shellac is simply a power polish and has only approved cosmetic ingredients.
Thank you,
CND
Alia says:
March 7th, 2012 at 11:09 am
I have some weird allergies going on and realize that ever since I got the nail shellac done I have broken out on my face. I have a habit of touching my face a lot. Does the shellac contain any nickel or ingredients know to cause allergies? It may be a coincidence, and may just affect me. Do you have a list of ingredients? I LOVE my nails with it on, I just need to be further educated.
CND says:
March 8th, 2012 at 5:40 am
It’s possible to become allergic to any just about any type of nail product and if you’re sensitive to nickel, then that suggests you’re already predisposed to skin sensitivity.
A few people have a higher potential for skin sensitivity than the majority and you may be one. Even so, if you touch your face with hands a lot, then you may be causing the breakout simply because of always transferring bacteria to your face from your hands.
The only likely way that Shellac could be somehow related would be if the product were significantly undercured and you had a habit of scratching you’re face with improperly cured product. Adverse skin reactions happen at the site of contact or not far removed from the site of contact.
In short, try not to touch your face too much because of all of the various things including bacteria that may transfer to your skin. Secondly, make sure your product is properly cured using the CND lamp with the tacky layer being removed with 99% pure isopropyl alcohol.
Thank you,
CND
Lynn says:
March 31st, 2012 at 5:40 am
Does CND shellac contain benzene ?
CND says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:16 am
Here is a list of Shellac ingredients:
INGREDIENT LISTING
Butyl Acetate, Cellulose Acetate Butyrate, Bis-HEMA
Poly (1,4-Butanediol)-22/IPDI Copolymer,
PPG-5 Methacrylate, Tetrahydrofurfuryl
Methacrylate, Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate,
Phenyldimethoxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl
Methacrylate, Silica.
May Contain: Ethyl Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphinate,
Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone,
Mica, Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide, Methyl
Pyrrolidone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Nitrocellulose, Tin Oxide,
Stearalkonium Hectorite, Drometrizole, Polybutylene
Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/VA
Copolymer.
May Contain These Colorants: CI 15850 (Red 6 Lake),
CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), CI 15880 (Red 34 Lake), CI 19140
(Yellow 5 Lake), CI 60730 (Ext. Violet 2), CI 77266 (Black
2), CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77510 (Ferric
Ammonium Ferrocyanide), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide),
CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891
(Titanium Dioxide).
Thank you,
CND
Esther Minier says:
April 1st, 2012 at 8:03 am
Hi,
I am from Canada (Québec province) and I want to know if I can become a Educator Ambassador. I used Shellac since 2 years and I am a nail technician. Thank you for your response.
CND says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:17 am
With over a year of experience and a Master class you can apply right on the website at cnd.com
Just log in and select Education!
Thank you,
CND
Rene says:
April 2nd, 2012 at 8:38 am
Hi! Can we use Shellac continuously without any break? I mean, replacing Shellac without a day in between the two applications. Thank you!
CND says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:18 am
Yes, as long as it is being applied and removed correctly and the wearer is using Solar Oil daily, there should be no long term wear issues.
Thank you,
CND
NaturallyBeautifulbyRuth says:
April 4th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
I am a licensed nail tech and I love your product but…. A family member was telling me that the Shellac Polish it self had acetone in it along with other harmful chemicals that the body will absorb almost immediately, is this true? She was also telling me that the Polish is not safe to where for a few weeks and then reapply, she was informed that you should let your nails rest for a week or so before applying. I have not found any information back up but she got it from a nail specialist teacher. Thank you for your help.
Holly L Schippers says:
April 17th, 2012 at 11:22 am
Professional beauty products are strictly monitored and Shellac is no exception. Shellac and polish are both going to protect the nails while being worn therefore leaving no need for a “break”. I would suggest Doug Schoon’s Book Nail Structure and Product Chemistry second edition for more scientifically based factual information that is easy to understand and interesting to know!
Hope that helps
Holly L Schippers
CND Education Ambassador