Although gel manicures can be beautiful and long-lasting, they can be tough on nails. Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking, and repeated use can increase the risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging on the hands.

Every time you decide to peel off your gel nail polish, you're also peeling off layers of the nail plate. While this may seem harmless, over time your nails will become thinner, weaker, and more brittle. Once this damage is done it can take months for your nails to recover.

Composition of Komilfo gel polishes: Acrylates Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butyl Acetate, Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Parfume, Mica ±: CI 15880, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891, CI 77163, CI 77007, CI 77266.

Particles and dried out liquid, or a gooey, thick texture can all be signs that a polish may be past its expiry. If the polish has separated and you can't mix it together with a good shake, that's another sign you should throw it out.