Your Gel Polish Might Be Banned Soon
TPO is banned in cosmetics starting September 1, 2025, but TPO-L is still allowed. Learn the key differences to stay compliant and protect your clients.
Starting September 2025, the EU is banning a toxic ingredient still found in many gel polishes.
Elegelli gel polishes are already one hundred percent safe and EU compliant, trusted by beauty professionals across Europe.
Switch to Elegelli NowMost People Are Still Using a Banned Gel Polish Ingredient
And many do not even know it.
The cosmetics industry is changing, the EU is banning certain chemicals to protect our health and environment, one of them is TPO, still used in many UV cured gel polishes.
If you are a nail artist, a salon owner, or a beauty brand, this change matters to you.
TPO Is Now Officially Banned
❌ Why Is TPO Dangerous?
TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide) helps gel polish harden under UV or LED lamps.
But scientific studies confirmed serious health risks:
⚠️ Toxic to reproduction
⚠️ May disrupt hormones
⚠️ Can irritate skin and eyes
⚠️ Harmful to the environment
This is why the EU is banning it from cosmetics starting September 1, 2025.
😕 Still Confused About TPO and TPO L?
Many professionals think TPO L is just a liquid version of TPO, it is not.
| TPO | TPO L | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Banned, Sept 2025 | Not banned |
| Risk | High, toxic and irritating | Low, considered safe |
| Used in | Older UV formulas | Modern UV and LED formulas |
| Safety | ⚠️ Not safe for cosmetics | ✅ Approved by EU authorities, SCCS |
| Type | Photoinitiator | Photoinitiator |
TPO L is completely different, it is not a banned substance.
💅 Why Professionals Are Switching to Elegelli
- ✅ One hundred percent free of TPO and fully EU compliant
- ✅ Long lasting, ultra glossy finish
- ✅ Safe for clients and salon teams
- ✅ No yellowing and no irritation
💬 What Professionals Say About Elegelli
“I switched to Elegelli because of the upcoming ban, my clients noticed the difference right away.”
Sandrina, Salon Owner, Porto
“All my products had TPO, I was panicking until I found Elegelli, it cures beautifully and feels safer.”
Marine, Nail Artist, Cannes
“No irritation and no yellowing, Elegelli delivers exactly what it promises, I will never go back.”
Inès, Beauty Pro, Paris
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I own a nail salon in Switzerland. Could you please send me an email with your catalogue and bulk pricing ? thank you
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