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Having a hard time finding the perfect gift for a loved one this Christmas? Still unsure whether the one you’re thinking of buying is the perfect fit? You’ve come to the right place because we have just the thing. The My Smooth Skin IPL Pro device. Our IPL Pro device has a sleek design that is pleasing to the eye, produces lasting results, lasts up to 15 years and is affordable. How is that not the best gift you’ll ever give someone you care about?
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Having a hard time finding the perfect gift for a loved one this Christmas? Still unsure whether the one you’re thinking of buying is the perfect fit? You’ve come to the right place because we have just the thing. The My Smooth Skin IPL Pro device. Our IPL Pro device has a sleek design that is pleasing to the eye, produces lasting results, lasts up to 15 years and is affordable. How is that not the best gift you’ll ever give someone you care about?
Removing those unwanted hairs from our bodies has been something to struggle with for ages. In 2022, this is not something to worry about anymore thanks to the groundbreaking eco-friendly hair removal methods that allow to remove the hair permanently, such as IPL hair removal techniques!
Firstly, to even consider IPL hair removal you need to understand what it is and how it works! As simple as I can put it: IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light technology. Home IPL hair removal devices apply very gentle pulses of light to the hair root. The light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair, which quickly turns to heat and kills the growing cells that make the hair.
Now, with all the IPL devices available on the market, you are maybe wondering, how to choose the right IPL hair removal device for you, and from which brand or company? And what are the criteria to consider before buying it?
Let's jump straight into it!
When you buy an IPL device, you are ultimately looking for a long term solution for hair removal. When you buy a cheaper, "no name" device you are likely to be buying an inferior quality device. Within 6 - 24 months, you will surely start seeing why it was so cheap. Brands however, pay more attention into the quality of their manufacturing because they have a name to live up to. Ideally, your device should last you at least 10 years working perfectly!
There are a handful of local brands selling IPL Hair Removal devices (including us, Hiii!😅 ). Let me mention, this is not to make a "woke cultural" point. However, by purchasing from a local brand, customer service becomes so much more accessible and practical. Fast delivery and easier returns! Imagine having to pay DHL R800 to return a product to those "other guys" in USA and China😖.
Consider your skin tone and hair colour before choosing your device. Most IPL devices, mostly with older technology will only treat type 1 - type 4 skin tones. With improving technology, there are now devices that treat up to type 5 skin tones
It is important to know that the application window is the glass surface that will be in contact with your skin during the procedure. The wider the window, the larger the area it will cover. Your choice will then depend on the parts of your body that you need to treat. Ideally, you don't want a window that is too big to hinder treatments on the bikini line for example. In the same way you don't want a window size that is too small to treat large areas like your legs. The ideal window size that allows all body part treatments is 33×10mm2.
The energy per flash of a IPL device is expressed in “Joules”, it varies between 3 to 9 joules per cm². To choose the right energy for you, you need to identify your skin type and tone. If your skin is thin and sensitive, we recommend devices with lower power, i.e. between 3 and 6 joules per cm². If, on the other hand, your skin is hard enough and can withstand more intense light energy, choose a more powerful IPL device. Newer technology devices like My Smooth Skin have a level selector, which gives you more control over the energy intensity.
As a buyer, you want to protect your purchase as much as you can. Believe it or not, unforeseen circumstances take place and need to be prepared. Whether the courier loses your parcel, or it arrives damaged or maybe malfunctions 10 months later you need to know that you are secured. Before purchasing a IPL Hair Removal Device, consider the brands return policy, warranty policy and money back guarantees etc. Beware, some companies do not offer some of these benefits
At MySmoothSkin we pride ourselves in being experts in IPL technology. There are many more factors to consider, however the above are top priority! Marketing gimmicks like "x amount of flashes" are really irrelevant, if the device is poor quality (it will mechanically fail) so this is not a driving factor. Buy quality, buy convenience, and protect your purchase. I hope this will be helpful to you all:)
]]>If you are looking for a more permanent solution for unwanted hair, then at-home IPL hair removal could be a really great option for you. In this blog, we have listed our 8 pro tips that most IPL users are missing.
1. It's recommended not to go in the sun or use a tanning bed within 48 hours of your treatment. IPL works best when your skin is cool, so pick a time when you are relaxed and not hot from having a hot shower or doing strenuous exercise.
2. Before treatment, make sure you shave. You can shave 10 minutes before treatment, or wait up to 12 hours if you have sensitive skin. In addition to that we recommend you exfoliate the area of treatment. The purpose of shaving is so that the light from the IPL reaches the hair root more effectively. Dare try to zap without shaving and you will have quite an unpleasant smell of burnt hair.
3. Do not wax. The purpose of a IPL treatment is to send intense light into the hair, convert it to heat and destroy your hair follicles. What will absorb the heat, if there are no hair follicles? Your skin! That means burn marks.
4. Select the right light intensity for your skin tone. The lighter your skin tone is, the higher the intensity level you can use and vice versa. If you have brown skin tone, it's recommended you stick to lower levels (1 - 3). Lower levels emit less light which can prolong your treatment, however you can do your treatment up to twice a week (Once a week is the standard). In regards to hair colours, darker hair follicles are the easiest to treat, because the IPL targets the hair’s pigment, while grey, blonde and red pigments can be tricky, as do darker skin tones.
5. Activate glide mode, to treat larger areas fast. The device will automatically generate a light pulse at regular intervals as you move the unit over the treatment area. This allows for continuous treatment without having to manually activate the pulse with the button each time, which is slower. Simply move the device over the skin with smooth, steady motions and the glide mode will take care of producing all the light pulses you need. Hold the zap button for 3 seconds to activate glide mode.
6. Put the device against your skin completely to trap the light within the IPL window, to maximise effectiveness. This will also protect your eyes from the intense light. If you have sensitive eyes, we have made Anti Flashes protective eyewear available for you
7. After your treatment, your skin is quite sensitive. Allow your skin to cool down before exposing yourself to the sun. We recommend applying (aloe vera) cooling gel or any lotion with SPF. Naturally, it makes it ideal to do your treatments in the evenings doesn't it?
8. Its not a quick fix, so enjoy the process! IPL is not only for hair removal but has some great skin rejuvenation benefits. It helps with ingrown hairs, rejuvenate the skin and overall smoother skin. Remember, IPL Hair Removal is a 12 week treatment. You will notice slower, smooth hair growth right off the bat but essentially you will notice no hair growth at all in 12 weeks. In addition to that, you have to keep in mind that each hair follicle has its own life thats why you see faster results in some areas of your body, and slower results or patches in some areas. After 12 weeks of consistent treatment we recommend having 1 treatment every month to maintain your results.
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PR/Brand manager Kirsty du Toit got her hands on MySmoothSkin IPL Hair Removal & surprised us with her feedback. In her blog she writes, "Back in the day, I was one of those girls who never skipped a monthly facial or laser appointment, but as time passed and as responsibilities slowly crept up on me, my priorities changed, and laser appointments slowly but surely drifted further and further down the “luxury spend” list – much to my disappointment.
But as I stepped into 2021, and welcomed my 33rd birthday, I also welcomed a new little best friend into my life, called MySmoothSkin."
It gets pretty interesting!
Read Full Review - HERE
Blog Review by: Kirsty du Toit
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstydt/
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What’s the difference between laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)?
Both laser and intense pulsed light (that’s IPL to you and me!) use light to heat the hair follicle and prevent regrowth. However, the technology used to deliver the light is really quite different – with the key difference being the kind of light itself.
In short, lasers produce a very specific type of light consisting of one wavelength or colour of light all going in one direction, which creates a single beam like a laser pointer. IPL devices produce a wide range of wavelengths of light to produce a single white flash. This light is closer to natural light and can appear with an orange/red glow when the device is flashed against the skin, like a camera flash.
Ok. But how does it work?
For the purposes of hair removal, both laser light and IPL light work by exactly the same mechanism:
One of the primary objectives for light-based hair removal using either laser or IPL is to achieve this critical temperature in the hair follicle whilst at the same time not heating up the surrounding skin to a temperature that could cause damage such as a blister. This is achieved by careful control of the amount of light output.
What does all this mean in relation to the actual treatment?
Due to the way the technologies themselves work, laser and IPL treatments vary in terms of:
So, which one is better for me?
To summarize, IPL can give the same standard of results as laser-treatments, as long as you follow the prescribed treatment regime – and keep on top of top-up treatments! In return for your dedication to your regime, you can save time, money and endless trips to the salon, completing your treatments in the comfort of your own home. What’s not to love? Purchase your own MySmoothSkin IPL Hair Removal Device here
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