Long-term hair removal from the comfort of your home

Is there a device for long-term hair removal which I can use safely from my house? The answer is yes! It is known as IPL (Intense Pulse Light) hair removal device. IPL is similar to professional lasers we see in spas. But this one uses lower levels of energy. So it is safe to use IPL without the guidance of professional. This device helps you avoid waxing and shaving areas like legs, arms, face and underarms.

This device will make your hair become thinner. As a result, hair will eventually fall. It targets the melanin in the hair follicle leading to the stoppage of the growing process. The pigment Melanin absorbs the energy, and after a couple of weeks, you will start seeing the results.

Is IPL hair removal device suitable for everybody?

No. This treatment is only suitable for people with light skin and dark hair. Because the problem with dark skin is that it contains big amount of melanin. So the machine will target the skin instead of the hair which can lead to burning and scarring.

Check the Fitzpatrick Scale (rates the skin tones by their response to UV light) to see if you are a good candidate. Only phototypes 1-4 are recommended to have this treatment done.  But don’t worry, if you are unsure about your skin tone, the IPL device will scan your skin with a sensor and let you know if is safe to use.

When it comes to hair color, white, grey, and red colors will not absorb the light, because of the low quantity of melanin.

If you have psoriasis, tanned skin, tattoos, moles and are pregnant do not have this treatment done. Check your doctor if you have one of the stated skin conditions before having an IPL or laser treatment.

 Benefits of IPL hair removal

1. Will only take less than one hour to do the full body treatment.
2. Long-lasting results: this will stop your hair to grow for a long period
3. No more ingrown hairs.
4. d, this home treatment is effective however the devices that they use in the spa are professional and with better results.
5. Slow regrown of the hair

Downside

1. A little discomfort during the treatment.
2. The side effect is mild and not common: blistering and scaring if you treat the area more than once during the same session.
3. You will experience tenderness and redness, but they will go away in minutes or hours.
4. The skin pigmentation will be altered, but just temporary.

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