UV nail polish dryers can lead to cancer-causing cell mutations, research reveals Ultraviolet (UV) nail polish dryers used for beauty treatments like gel manicures could be dangerous, according to new research. These dryers are portable lamps that emit rays of UV light to quickly dry nail polish formulas, known as shellac or gels. But a new study warns that these devices could cause cancer. READ ALSO: Gas stoves can emit cancer causing chemicals in homes – Research A team of researchers from the University of California, San Diego, found that as little as...