Written by SkinBase
Most hair removal options available to us today have some major downsides. Whether it’s the messiness of hair removal creams, the inefficiency and potential injuries involved in shaving, the inconvenience of waxing or the pain of epilation. Hair removal takes up a lot of our time. IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light is a treatment that permanently reduces unwanted body hair using wavelengths of filtered light. After a course of IPL, you can finally say goodbye to all the hassle of conventional hair removal – just think of how much time you’ll save!
The filters used in IPL mean it can specifically target the hair follicles within the skin, it’s impressive spot size makes it an industry leader in terms of speed and effectiveness for permanent hair reduction.
How does it work?
IPL uses special cut-off filters to target the hair follicles in the skin with pulses of specific light wavelengths. The energy from this light is converted to heat within the skin, causing controlled damage to the hair follicles. This makes the hair fall out and inhibits the growth of further hair in the follicle, which means that by the time your course of treatments is over, your skin will be smooth and virtually hair-free. Unlike waxing, there’s no recovery from redness to worry about either.
As with all permanent hair reduction, you may still get some regrowth, and hormonal changes can cause hair to regrow too. Any hair you do have will be much softer and far less noticeable than the hair that you used to have. You will require a course of treatments for best results, your therapist will be able to work with you to establish how many treatments you need to stay fuzz-free. IPL can be used all over the body including the legs, upper lip, back, arms, chin, bikini line and underarms.
What are the benefits?
Convenience is the ultimate benefit of IPL. No other hair procedure can beat it – a few sessions of IPL and you no longer have to worry about booking a wax at the exact right time before your holiday or missing a patch when you’re shaving in the shower. You’ll also never have to worry about potential shaving accidents, or the pain from epilation either! If you suffer from shave rash or have sensitive skin that doesn’t react well to wax or hair removal creams, IPL is definitely the choice for you, as IPL will help prevent ingrown hairs.
If you’re worried about pain, you’ll be glad to know that SkinBase IPL is pain-free. The sensation of IPL is best described as a warm, tingling feeling, which makes it a much more comfortable option than waxing or electrolysis. SkinBase IPL also utilises a special cryo-handset to cool the skin before treatment for ultimate comfort.
IPL hair removal is available here in Midsomer Norton. Contact Kay Cooper for a consultation now.
IPL hair removal before and after