Intense pulsed light hair removal (IPL) is one of the most popular types of hair removal methods on the planet. From shaving every few days to plucking, waxing, sugaring and threading, there are so many different methods of removing our body hair – each with their own pros and cons. IPL hair removal for women is one which has very few cons thanks to its quick results, long-lasting smoothness and affordability.
Below we take a look at the top 5 reasons why IPL is so popular and how it could benefit you:
1. It works for almost everything
A light-based laser treatment, IPL can be used to remove acne scars, ageing, rosacea, sun spots and improve skin texture as well as removing hair. It’s one of the best all-round treatments and works by using gentle wavelengths of light to breakdown the hair follicles and improve the structure of the skin. It’s 95% effective at long-term hair removal and has huge success rates at removing persistent acne scars, helping to boost the confidence levels of sufferers massively.
2. Effective and affordable
One of the best reasons to use IPL is because it works and it’s affordable. You can use a machine at home or visit a salon for a treatment, depending on which method you prefer. The benefits of getting a device at home mean you only have to pay for the device once and will be able to use it for years to come, whereas heading out to the salon means you’ll need to go for a few sessions.
If you choose to have IPL at home, in as little as just 3 treatments you’ll see results when using the Philips Lumea IPL hair removal device. Giving you smooth skin for up to six months, it gently and effectively removes hair and improves the appearance of the skin in just a few sessions. Not only does IPL remove hair quickly, but it also works to reduce skin problems in the same quick fashion meaning you don’t need to wait a long time to see results.
3. Sessions are quick
If you go to a salon for your treatment, expect each one to take between 15 and 30 minutes. Using a home device, it takes around the same time too. The speed of the sessions means you won’t need to spend hours having your IPL treatment to see results. You’ll also be able to squeeze them in around your busy schedule. You can go straight back to work after your treatment, you can even fit a session in on your lunch break.
4. Recovery is fast
With little to no recovery time at all, IPL hair removal for women is one of the best treatments out there. When compared to treatments like waxing which can leave your skin a little sore afterwards, IPL has very little aftercare involved and lasts for much longer than shaving or waxing.
5. No damage to the skin
IPL works without damaging the skin at all. In fact, it helps to stimulate the growth of collagen, leading to a plumper and youthful skin tone overall. As it doesn’t cause any visible marks, it means you can get back on with your daily life as soon as you’ve had a session. You can even reapply makeup over the top straight after having treatment if you wish.
With so many reasons to use IPL, why not consider it as an alternative to your usual hair removal treatment? With added benefits of improving the appearance of the skin and lasting for months longer than traditional hair removal methods, once you make the switch you’ll never look back.
This content is sponsored by Philips. 
