The world’s diversity is such a great source of inspiration for innovation! When I was obtaining my PhD, I spent a summer at a university in the United Kingdom, living in a residence for foreign students from India, Australia, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Japan and other regions. It was a life-changing experience to see what and how people cooked and how they spent their after-school time, from braiding hair to folding very complex origami. Innovation to me is about inventing new and better ways to solve big and small problems that impact people’s lives.
No pain or smarting sensation at all; it just feels like a hot mug of tea being pulled along your leg. You only feel the heat during the dragging when the device is in contact with your skin. As with salon IPL, you need to remove all hair from the area to be treated.
All have their pluses and minuses, but one thing they have in common is that their results are only temporary, with some lasting longer than others. Not to mention that most come with a side of discomfort and irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin. With a rich history in grooming devices, braun hair removal technology earns a loyal following with their range of hair removal machines and devices catered to all needs and preferences.
Most instruction manuals recommend using the home IPL device once every four weeks, to catch the new hair that is starting to return in its growth cycle. The light from an IPL at-home machine is much less concentrated than salon treatments, so they can be used safely in the comfort of your home, so long as you follow the manufacturer’s guidance. Philips is really on a roll with its IPL hair-removal devices, with a newly launched series on the market, too.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a system that uses pulsated light to damage the root of hair follicles by heating up the melanin. Therefore, through regular use, this technic prevents hair regrowth. The IPL is most effective on light to medium skin tones, with natural blonde, dark brown or black hair. On the contrary, this technology shows fewer results on very blonde, red, grey and white hair. Skin tone varies across your body, so the SensoAdapt™ sensor (with UV protection) continuously reads the skin tone &adapts the flash intensity for the safest & most effective permanent visible hair removal. ¹ Efficiency based on the combination of window size, speed & energy.
And yes, based on my personal experience, this statement is true. Unwanted hair is a big issue for women and men alike, and there is a whole industry dedicated to removing it. There are many options out there including hair removal creams and sponges, shaving, waxing, epilating, etc.
Because it can produce permanent results, don’t use it in areas where you might want hair to grow back. It barely stings in even the hairiest most sensitive areas and after 4-5 treatments I can already see a huge difference. For 24 hours after IPL treatment, we recommend avoiding exposure to artificial light sources (tanning booth, solarium) and activities or skin products that may irritate your skin. The visible flash during treatment is perfectly safe as it will only be triggered once contact with the skin is made. Micro-Grip technology with 40% wider head removes hair in one stroke, for more efficient epilation.