It’s almost time for your first intense pulsed light IPL treatment. IPL photofacial machine is a powerful, non-surgical option that does an excellent job of eliminating flaws such as brown spots and visible blood vessels. Bestview Laser is a professional IPL machine manufacturer, we have IPL hair removal machine for sale. Here are some top tips for caring for your skin post-treatment.

1.Slather on the sunscreen

Sun and IPL don’t mix. After your IPL treatment, your skin will be very sun-sensitive. This photosensitivity usually lasts for four to six weeks. The skin will burn very easily, and burns can quickly become severe. Sun damage will negatively impact your IPL results. To minimize sun damage after IPL, we recommend that patients:

*Stay out of the sun as much as possible.

*Do not use tanning beds or attempt to tan outdoors.

*Wear a wide-brimmed hat or umbrella to shade the skin when you will be outdoors.

*Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Reapply every one to two hours.

*Even after you’ve healed, minimizing sun exposure is one of the best things you can do for your skin. The sun’s damaging UV rays are a primary cause of premature aging.

2.Turn down the heat

After IPL treatment, your skin will be hypersensitive, especially to heat. Avoid hot baths and showers. A warm shower should be tolerable, but make sure the water is not directly hitting the skin. Only wash treated areas with cool or lukewarm water for the first two to three days.

3.Give your skin some extra TLC

Avoid using harsh skincare products, including exfoliants, scrubs, perfumed soaps and lotions, bleaching creams, astringents, and retinol until your skin has healed. Chlorine may also irritate your skin, so avoid pools, spas, and saunas. Don’t apply makeup to treated skin for a few days. While you should steer clear of harsh products, you will still want to take care of your skin. Cleanse daily using a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser. We can recommend products to nourish and soothe your healing skin.

4.Hands off while you heal

After IPL, brown spots on your skin will temporarily darken and crust over. It can be tempting to pick and pull at these dark areas, but we need you to keep your hands off. Scratching at healing skin can disrupt the recovery process. It can also lead to scarring. If your skin itches, apply a cool compress to temporarily ease symptoms.

5.Moisturize inside and out

Moisturizing your skin is essential after IPL. Use a gentle moisturizing cream multiple times each day to keep your skin comfortable and moisturized. Skin hydration doesn’t only come from the surface, either. Drink lots of water to moisturize your skin from the inside out.

What Happens After an IPL Treatment?

*Freckles and age spots may appear darker for 3 to 7 days after treatment. This is normal.

*Crusting may appear on the treated skin. This is also normal and should go away within a week to 10 days.

*In rare instances, patients may experience bruising, which typically fades in about a week.

Down time after light-therapy treatment is usually minimal, but there are precautions to take. Your skin will be sensitive and may feel like it has been sunburned. Until that sensation goes away, you should avoid:

*Showering, swimming, hot tubbing, saunas or vigorous exercise for at least 24 hours.

*Applying makeup over the treated areas. You can start using makeup a day or two after the treatment as long as the area does not feel sunburned. Apply and remove makeup gently from the skin treated with IPL.

*Using scented soaps or lotions, deodorants, and active skin care ingredients that contain retinol and glycolic acids.

*Sun exposure and tanning beds.

Your dermatologist may recommend a specially formulated recovery cream for you to apply to your skin after treatment.

As with any technologically advanced therapy, the skill of the IPL dermatologist is just as important as the equipment for you to receive the best results. This is why you should review the credentials and experience of any dermatologist you are considering for any cosmetic procedure. Professionals use medical-grade equipment, which cannot be operated by amateurs. Another factor to consider is price. If you find an unusually inexpensive deal on IPL therapy, most likely corners are being cut somewhere, either in the skill of the therapist or the quality of the IPL machine.

Getting the Best Results from Your IPL Therapy

Preparing and stimulating your skin before the IPL procedure can help your results. Follow this suggested skincare regimen for 7to 14 days prior to the IPL appointment:

Mornings:

*Avoid wearing makeup, if possible.

*Clean the skin area with a gentle cleanser.

*Apply a moisturizer.

*Apply sunblock lotion with a SPF 30 or higher.

Evenings:

*Clean the area gently.

*Apply a moisturizer.

What to Avoid Before your IPL Therapy Appointment

*Tanning in the sun, a tanning bed, using tanning creams for 4 weeks.

*No waxing, chemical peels or collagen shots for 2 weeks.

*Do not wear perfume, makeup, deodorant, or any skin irritants before the appointment.

*Do not take aspirin or other drugs that cause blood thinning.

What Conditions Would Prevent Someone from Receiving IPL Treatment?

Talk to your dermatologist if you:

*Are pregnant.

*Have a skin condition.

*Take medication for other conditions.

You Should Not Take IPL Therapy If You:

*Are sensitive to light.

*Have recently tanned using sunlight, tanning beds, or tanning creams.

*Might have skin cancer.

*Use a retinoid cream.

*Have very dark skin.