Formerly reserved for the offices of professionals, dermatologists and aesthetic doctors, pulsed light hair removal is inviting at home. In recent years, many brands have launched their own devices known as IPL for hair removal and sustainable painless, at home.
What is pulsed light?
IPL technology (intense pulsed light) is delivered as a flash by epilators. It absorbs melanin from the hair (the bulb necroses under the effect of heat). The hair heats but not the epidermis, making it a painless method of hair removal.
The method is particularly effective on dark hairs and hairs in the growth phase because they produce a lot of melanin.
The contrast with the color of the skin allows the pulsed light not to confuse the hair with - for example - a dark skin, for which this type of hair removal is disadvised.
In terms of results, pulsed light prevents hair regrowth by up to 90% and lastingly after about seven sessions. A few sessions called "retouching" each year, at the discretion of each, help maintain the results.
Home IPL epilators inspired by pro machines
Largely inspired by professional machines, IPL epilators at home always guarantee greater efficiency and safety. Many brands have embarked on the adventure at home to overcome hair in the long run.
Among the latest launches on the market: the Braun Silk Expert epilator, the Beurer IPL 7500 SatinSkin Pro long-life epilator, the Philips Luméa Prestige epilator, the Silk'n Infinity epilator, the epilator Babyliss Homelight Sensor pulsed light, Remington iLight IPL 6780 epilator ... The only downside? The price of these devices is still quite high; it takes an average of 280 euros to acquire a pulsed light epilator.
Contraindications to pulsed light hair removal
Pulsed light hair removal is strongly discouraged on tattoos or permanent makeup . Dull, black or black skins will also not use pulsed light at home. These require specific technologies that can differentiate melanin from hair and skin. Better to turn to a professional.
Finally, when using a pulsed light device, sun exposure must be fully protected before treatment, during treatment and after treatment. Finally this type of device does not yet apply to facial hair removal and remains ineffective on white hairs, blond or red .
