Don’t sabotage your IPL course – Tips for lockdown

If you are currently on a course of IPL then please can we offer a little bit of advice during this lockdown period to make sure you don’t hinder your treatment course.

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If you are currently on a course of IPL then please can we offer a little bit of advice during this lockdown period to make sure you don’t hinder your treatment course. For the hair on areas you are having IPL treatment;

  • No plucking it!
  • No epilating it!
  • No waxing it!
  • No tweezing it! 

If you can’t wait until the next treatment then you can shave the area. Shaving the area removes the hair but, importantly, it doesn’t remove the hair from the follicle like other hair removal methods. We need a little bit of hair in the follicle to target with IPL so please stick to just shaving.

How does IPL work?

When used for hair reduction the light is absorbed by the melanin in the hair and is converted into heat. This damages the follicle making it unable to support further hair growth. The number of treatments required will vary but you should expect to see significant results within 3-6 treatments. A full course of 6 to 10 treatments is recommended to achieve long lasting results.

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If you are looking to find somewhere offering IPL treatments you can use our therapist finder below. Your IPL specialist will carry out a full consultation and recommend a treatment plan for the best results.


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Client Testimonial: “Jodie is extremely professional and knowledgeable throughout the IPL treatment sessions. She explains the process and what to expect so that you are put at ease from the first consultation. During my IPL sessions, Jodie marked up the areas and avoided any moles or damaged skin, then preps using the cooler handle before a light shot. The light shot itself really doesn’t hurt, it’s done in seconds. The fact the skin is cooled first makes this an easy process to tolerate. I genuinely didn’t feel in pain at all and Jodie applied a lovely aloe balm to soothe the skin straight away. If anything I felt my appointments were more of a therapy as I knew I would be hair free come my holiday. After each session I came away feeling the progress getting better and better and by week 5 there was hardly any hair growth. I didn’t feel the need to shave anymore. I felt more confident and there is much less maintenance at home now which means I have more time for other things. I would highly recommend IPL hair removal by SkinBase and with Jodie as she made me feel at ease from the moment I asked about it and the difference it makes is life changing for someone who wasn’t so confident in her skin. I can’t wait for Summer and my holiday. Thanks Jodie & SkinBase.”