IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
Good Q!
IPL stands for intense pulsed light. It works similarly to laser hair removal, only it’s way easier and safe to do at home. Our IPL handsets work by emitting wavelengths that target pigment in the hair. As the light is absorbed, it turns to heat, which then kills hair growth cells. Hair grows back slower and sparser, reducing hair growth permanently overtime.
IPL is a popular, well-researched option for safe and effective long-term hair removal. Our IPL handsets are FDA-cleared for safe at-home use. They are also certified by FCC, CE, & RoHS.
SilkySkin Pro IPL hair removal does not cause cancer or other long-term complications caused by UV exposure. All UV rays are filtered to protect your skin.
Nope!Unlike other types of hair removal, IPL is basically painless – no clenching your teeth, nicking your knee, or ripping anything off. In higher settings, those with sensitive skin may experience discomfort, but sticking with a lower intensity level makes treatment very gentle.
Most customers notice a reduction of hair growth after just 3-4 uses, then complete results after 12 uses.
Some people experience complete and total baby-soft hairlessness after around 12 uses and throw away their razors for good. Others sometimes require touch-ups beyond that, and that’s fine too! SilkySkin Pro’s 10+ year lifespan and Lumi’s 30+ year lifespan allow you to do as many touch-ups as you like, for as long as you like.
As long as you use your SilkySkin Pro IPL handset as directed, you’ll enjoy a permanent reduction of hair growth!
We recommend completing IPL treatment once a week for 12 consecutive weeks. If you’d prefer, you can use it up to twice a week for faster results.
After the initial 12-week treatment period, use your IPL handset once a month for three months, or as needed. From then on, plan on using your IPL handset for touch-ups as you spot any new hair growth, typically once every 2-3 months.
Our handsets are dual voltage (110V~240V), so they work everywhere in the world. Every SilkySkin Pro IPL Handset comes with a 12V power supply with the correct plug type for your country. (e.g., UK orders receive 3 straight prongs, EU receive 2 round prongs.)
To clean your handset, first disconnect the device from the electricity supply. Then, wipe the device down with a clean, dry cloth and 70% alcohol. (Don’t use acetone or other abrasive fluids – they may damage your handset.) Then, use a dry cloth or paper towel to dry the device.
Never immerse your handset or any of its parts in water.
Don’t toss your razors just yet! Shaving is an important step in preparing your skin for IPL treatment. Shaving takes your hair down just enough to prevent burns while leaving the root intact under the surface so your IPL handset can target it. Other forms of hair removal, such as waxing and tweezing, remove the hair root entirely, inhibiting IPL treatment. Consider using the 4D Shaver to prep your skin for IPL treatment.
That being said, if the area you’re treating is already hairless and smooth to the touch, shaving isn’t necessary.
If you’re planning on using your IPL device on your face, we recommend dermaplaning before treatment.
The flash lamp in our handset is a Xenon Quartz Raytube, equipped with a glass filter to filter out harmful UV rays.
IPL Safety Tips
SilkySkin Pro is intended only for adult use. Children under 18 should not use SilkySkin Pro
Nope! No need to wear eye protection while using SilkySkin handsets. While IPL does use bright flashes, every handset is fitted with a sensor and will never flash unless the flash window is pressed against your skin. That being said, we recommend looking away from the light as it flashes.
Although there is no evidence showing that IPL has negative effects on pregnant or breastfeeding women, to be safe we do not recommend at-home IPL treatment while pregnant or breastfeeding.
We do not recommend performing IPL treatment over very dark freckles or moles, though light freckles are typically fine. If you have an area you wish to treat that has dark freckles or moles, we recommend coloring over them with a white pencil before treatment.
We do not recommend performing IPL treatment over tattoos as it could result in painful burns, but going around tattoos to treat an area is fine.
If you have recently tanned, we recommend waiting 2 weeks before using your SilkySkin Pro IPL handset. If you’re planning on tanning after IPL treatment, we recommend waiting 48 hours.
Do not use the SilkySkin Pro IPL handset at all if you experience any of the following:
- A known skin disorder.
- A skin disease such as allergic dermatitis, eczema, etc.
- Photosensitive epilepsy or Photosensitivity.
- Are menstruating, pregnant, or lactating.
In addition, do not treat any areas that are very dark, broken, scabbed, cancerous, hemangioma, or artificial, aesthetic, prosthetic, or plastic areas.
SilkySkin Pro
SilkySkin Pro is powerful enough to provide long-term, permanent hair removal, but also safe enough for at-home use.
SilkySkin Pro has an energy output of 1.5J-4.9J/cm2 and wavelengths between 470NM-1100NM.
You can use your handset on just about any body part, including armpits, legs, face, and bikini area. The only places we do not recommend using OG are above the cheekbones and on the inner parts of the bikini area (labia, vagina, scrotum, anus, etc.)
No recurring costs! Your SilkySkin Pro IPL is equipped with 300,000 flashes, which should last you well over 10 years if used as directed. No replacements or refills necessary.
Shipping
Shipping times vary depending on your location, but most orders arrive within 4-6 business days. If your item takes over 8 business days to arrive, please contact us at info@silky.skin.co.uk and we will confirm the status for you.
We offer FREE shipping to 20+ countries around the world. If you can enter your address at checkout, we can ship to you! We'll be sure to send the correct plug type for your country, too.
We strive to dispatch all orders within 1-3 business days. All orders include tracking from dispatch to delivery.
We ship all orders in durable packaging to ensure items are not damaged during transit.
We are not responsible for delays, lost or damaged shipments, or orders sent to incorrect, invalid addresses. However, if you have a question about your order, contact us at info@silky.skin.co.uk and we’ll assist as much as possible to trace missing parcels or investigate delayed packages.
We will send you a tracking number to your email once your package has been shipped.
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Returns
If you’re not satisfied with your RoseSkinCo purchase, email us at info@silky.skin.co.uk and we’ll help you initiate the returns process and let you know where to send your items to.
We offer easy, no-questions-asked returns on all SilkySkin beauty tools.
All SilkySkin beauty tools are covered by a one-year warranty. If your device malfunctions or has any defects within one year of use, we’ll send you a replacement free of charge.
Payments
We are not responsible for any bank charges such as open balances, overdraft fees, currency exchange differences, authorization fees, or service charges resulting from the timing of charges and/or debits/credits by your bank.
Depending on your region, you may be able to use Afterpay to pay for your order in installments.