At home hair removal | Best epilator, IPL and hair removal cream

Working by killing the hair follicle, IPL is the most permanent way to remove unwanted hair. It works by emitting light that is absorbed by the melanin in the hair, where it is converted to heat. This damages the bulb, inhibiting – or in some cases, altogether stopping – the growth of new hair from that follicle.

IPL works in a similar way to an in-salon laser treatment. “Laser uses a single spectrum of concentrated light in one single colour and wavelength, whereas IPL uses a much broader spectrum of light in various colours & wavelengths,” explains Emily Buckwell. brand manager at Currentbody. “Both methods target the melanin in the hair follicle, and can provide long-lasting results.

There are now several good at-home IPL devices to try. According to Buckwell, the practical Smoothskin device is a bestseller. “It’s a British-made device, produced in Swansea and its makers, Cyden, were the originators of home IPL, launching the first device back in 2009. They offer the fastest device on the market (Smoothskin Bare) and the strongest (Smoothskin Pure).”

If you’re looking to remove grey hair, Buckwell suggests the Silk’n Infinity. And for a budget option, the Sensilight Mini is the best value IPL machine.

However, before you buy, consider that IPL devices are not suitable for all skin types and tones. “Darker skin tones towards the end of the Fitzpatrick scale should not try IPL,” says Buckwell, as there needs to be a certain degree of difference between skin and hair colour in order for the laser to work.

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