From now on, there's no need to visit an institute for effective hair removal. With an appropriate appliance, you can safely remove hair from different areas of your body. The session takes place at your own pace and according to your availability. Although there are different treatments and methods, we only recommend that you choose a manufacturer with real expertise to ensure you get the best results.
Take the time to read the user manual
It's true that the user manual isn't the most exciting reading. Nevertheless, it's an essential step before you start hair removal. It's the best way to learn how the device works, in terms of its specific features, intensity and number of light flashes. What's more, you'll find a detailed procedure outlining the steps to follow for safe hair removal.
This information is crucial if you are to use the right tips for your particular body zone and skin sensitivity. Finally, you'll learn how to use the appliance, respecting the time and number of times to use it, depending on the expected result.
The utmost vigilance with regard to skin and hair color
Intense pulsed light hair removal is not suitable for everyone. So make sure the device is able to work effectively with your hair color. The lighter your skin and the darker your hair, the better the results. You'll be fully satisfied if you have black, brown or relatively dark hair. Unfortunately, this won't be the case with light, gray, white or red hair.
With IPL hair removal, it's essential to carry out an initial test on your skin color. As explained above, the application gives very good results on light to brown skin, but this will not be the case with darker skin. That's why we recommend that you only choose a pulsed light epilator that can detect your skin tone, so that the intensity setting is adapted to your specific needs. This is exactly the case with the E-ONE epilator, which is quite simply one of the best devices on the market.
Apply a patch test before starting hair removal
Even if you're in a hurry to use your Intense Pulsed Light epilator, it's best to take precautions by performing a patch test. This step takes place 24 hours before your first session, and you start by setting the device to your skin's specific characteristics, i.e. its color and hair color. This will enable you to test the light flash on a small area of your body.
If no skin irritation occurs during the day or the following day, you can continue the treatment on the entire area. On the other hand, if you notice any marks, it's likely that the setting has not been made correctly, so we recommend that you reduce the light intensity. If the results are still not convincing, there's no point in insisting, and we recommend that you opt for another hair removal method. Last but not least, making an appointment with a dermatologist is also a very useful way of understanding your skin's specific characteristics.
Always use the right tip and set the light intensity carefully
Once you've detected the color of your hair and skin, you'll need to use the right light intensity. If you don't, the light won't be adapted to your skin, and you'll be at risk of discomfort. Rest assured, all this information is directly included in the user manual. With ESW beauty epilators, you have nothing to worry about, as the devices are able to automatically determine the light intensity according to skin specificities.
For your part, you continue your vigilance by carefully selecting the tip of your pulsed-light epilator. When you invest in a quality device, you'll normally have several tips at your disposal. For example, for underarms, legs, bikini line or face. This won't be the case with a low-cost device, so results won't be convincing. Once again, ESW beauty epilators are a must, as they comply with all safety regulations and are extremely comfortable to use.
Cleaning the IPL epilator
After every IPL hair removal session, you must take the time to clean the device. This is essential to preserve its effectiveness. Rest assured, the operation is extremely simple and takes just a few minutes. You clean the whole unit with a soft cloth. Don't forget to clean the tips more thoroughly. A procedure that takes just a few minutes and is incredibly easy.
What precautions should I take for pain-free hair removal?
Hair removal can be painful, especially for people with sensitive skin. To minimize the discomfort, it's important to properly moisturize your epidermis. This is the first piece of advice we give you, and we advise you to follow it, as the soothing sensation is most pleasant. Once you've finished your IPL hair removal treatment, apply a deep moisturizing cream.
On the other hand, we don't recommend irritating gels or scrubs, as these products have a more aggressive action. But you don't need this effect, you're just looking for a skincare product to soothe the epidermis.
Setting up a pulsed-light hair removal schedule
When you first start IPL hair removal at home, you may be confused about the number of sessions to be carried out, and the spacing between them. As a general rule, you should repeat sessions every two weeks, up to a maximum of six times. You'll soon see tangible results, but we advise you to keep up the rigor to achieve definitive results.
To maintain the rhythm, set up a calendar in which you insert the program of sessions. This way, you'll be able to see clearly and, above all, find your way around when treating different areas of your body. For example, you want to use IPL hair removal on your armpits and face. Since the area is relatively small, you'll only need a few minutes.
For a leg, however, the session time increases to around twenty minutes, for a total of 40 minutes when you do both limbs. To avoid getting lost, a calendar will be an invaluable ally, especially as you can do it very easily on paper or using a specific application on your cell phone.