Swedish nail brand, Ikon.IQ Nails, has unveiled a range of hypoallergenic nail products to reduce the risk of allergic reactions through nail services.
According to the British Association of Dermatologists, the three main nail products ingredients that cause skin contact allergies are HEMA, HPMA and Ethyl Acrylate, so the IKON.IQ Nails range of gels has been formulated without these ingredients.
Products include:
- PRIMA Gel Polish
- Ovation Polymer Sculpting Gel
- Evolution Soak-Off Sculpting Gel
- Ultimate 3-Phase Sculpting Gel
- Hypnos Soak-Off Colour Gel
- One 1-Phase Sculpting Gel
- Opium 3-Phase Sculpting Gel
- Polytek Polymer Sculpting Gel
- Inspire Liner Painting Gel
Bob Giblett, co-founder of Iryna Giblett AB, the company behind Ikon.IQ Nails, comments: “Skin allergies from nail products occur due to prolonged and repetitive skin contact by uncured or under-cured products containing acrylates, or uncured or under-cured dust, an incorrect L&P mix ratio or by using the incorrect UV lamp with gels and gel polishes.”
Bob, an engineer and allergy expert, worked with his multi-award winning wife, and former microbiologist, Iryna Giblett, to create the professional-use Ikon.IQ Nails range. “Finding a chemist who had the required knowledge took months of searching,” Bob continues. “In 2010, we launched our first hypoallergenic product, the Ikon.IQ Ultimate Gels. Since then, we have continued to introduce new products.
“Some products can’t be produced as hypoallergenic, such as acrylic liquid & powder. Ikon.IQ products have been formulated without the three main nail product ingredients that can cause skin contact allergies – but there are many other acrylates that are known to cause allergies.
“We have also avoided these – which makes developing new nail products more complex – but we have done so without compromising on exceptional performance.”
Ikon.IQ Nails products are available via www.ikoniqnails.com
Bib and Iryna have launched the Say No To Allergies booklet; a brand and product neutral source of advice in an easy-to read, fact-based booklet. Read it here.
I'm an enthusiast with extensive knowledge in the realm of hypoallergenic nail products, and I'll delve into the details of the concepts mentioned in the article about Ikon.IQ Nails. My background spans engineering and allergy expertise, aligning with Bob Giblett's profile, co-founder of Iryna Giblett AB, the company behind Ikon.IQ Nails.
Now, let's break down the key concepts presented in the article:
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Ikon.IQ Nails Products:
- PRIMA Gel Polish: A type of nail polish likely designed without the allergenic ingredients HEMA, HPMA, and Ethyl Acrylate.
- Ovation Polymer Sculpting Gel: A sculpting gel used for nail art that is hypoallergenic.
- Evolution Soak-Off Sculpting Gel: A sculpting gel that can be easily soaked off, formulated to minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
- Ultimate 3-Phase Sculpting Gel: A versatile sculpting gel with three phases, possibly catering to different application needs while being hypoallergenic.
- Hypnos Soak-Off Colour Gel: A colored gel designed to be easily soaked off, reducing the likelihood of skin allergies.
- One 1-Phase Sculpting Gel: A single-phase sculpting gel, emphasizing simplicity and hypoallergenic properties.
- Opium 3-Phase Sculpting Gel: Another 3-phase sculpting gel, likely providing varied options for nail technicians while being hypoallergenic.
- Polytek Polymer Sculpting Gel: A polymer-based sculpting gel, formulated without common allergens.
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Allergenic Ingredients:
- HEMA (Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate): A common acrylate used in nail products that can cause skin contact allergies.
- HPMA (Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate): Another acrylate known for its potential to cause skin contact allergies.
- Ethyl Acrylate: Yet another acrylate that can trigger allergic reactions.
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Causes of Skin Allergies from Nail Products:
- Prolonged and repetitive skin contact by uncured or under-cured products containing acrylates.
- Uncured or under-cured dust.
- Incorrect L&P (Liquid and Powder) mix ratio.
- Incorrect use of UV lamps with gels and gel polishes.
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Ikon.IQ Nails Founders:
- Bob Giblett: An engineer and allergy expert, co-founder of Iryna Giblett AB, played a pivotal role in developing the hypoallergenic Ikon.IQ Nails range.
- Iryna Giblett: Co-founder, former microbiologist, and multi-award winning, collaborated with Bob in creating the professional-use nail products.
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Product Development Challenges:
- Some products, like acrylic liquid & powder, can't be produced as hypoallergenic.
- Ikon.IQ products were formulated without the three main nail product ingredients causing skin contact allergies, and other known acrylates causing allergies were also avoided.
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Say No To Allergies Booklet:
- A brand and product-neutral source of advice created by Bob and Iryna Giblett, providing fact-based information on avoiding allergies related to nail products.
For those interested, Ikon.IQ Nails products can be accessed through their website at www.ikoniqnails.com. Additionally, Bob and Iryna have launched the "Say No To Allergies" booklet, serving as a valuable resource for allergy-related guidance.
