HEMA is a monomer used in nail products usually used for adhesion and dilution. Not all HEMA is bad HEMA,the HEMA that you should be particular concerned with is loose or free HEMA. Don't freak out because you see the HEMA word in your products. Focus on the concentration, the amount of HEMA in your product.

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