IPL acne treatment: how does it work?

A course of IPL is fantastic for reducing body hair, but an IPL acne treatment can be life changing for those that have it done.

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 SkinBase Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments are proven to be astonishingly effective in treating acne. You may be wondering, how does IPL help acne? Not a lot of people are aware that the IPL acne treatment is so successful, as most just associate IPL with hair removal. Yes, a course of IPL is fantastic for reducing body hair, but IPL acne treatment can be life changing for those that have it done.

How does IPL work for Acne?

When using Intense Pulsed Light for acne, the system releases yellow, green and red light, emitted in a series of short pulses. This helps to minimise the risk of breakouts. The IPL acne treatment works in several ways for the skin. The yellow and green lights work to destroys the bacteria that live in the skin and cause inflammation, preventing new spots from occurring. The red light directly targets the overactive sebaceous glands that block pores and cause outbreaks of pustules, while also stimulating collagen production in the area. Therefore, helping to improve the appearance of acne scarring.

How many treatments will I need?

IPL for acne is incredibly effective in a short space of time. We recommend a treatment course of three to four treatments at 2-3 week intervals to achieve the best results. Each Intense Pulsed Light acne treatment should take no more than 30 minutes, with no downtime afterwards. 

IPL for Acne – will it hurt?

Intense Pulsed Light for acne is a non-invasive treatment, with no needles. You may feel a slight discomfort during the session, due to a tingling sensation, but it is not painful at all. The SkinBase IPL Acne treatment specifically ensures comfort with the use of a cooling cryo-handset. The handset is applied to the skin before each treatment to keep the skin cool and comfortable. 

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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.”