IPL Pre & Post care

✨ IPL Hair Removal – Pre & Aftercare Guide

To ensure safe, effective results and protect your skin during your IPL journey.

🔹 Before Your IPL Treatment (Pre-Care)

1. Avoid sun exposure

• No tanning (natural or sunbeds) for at least 4 weeks before treatment

• Always wear SPF 30–50 daily on the treated area

2. Avoid fake tan

• Remove all fake tan at least 7 days prior

3. Shave the area

• Do not wax, pluck, or use depilatory creams 4 weeks before (IPL needs the follicle intact)

4. Avoid active skincare

• Stop using retinoids, glycolic/salicylic acids, or other exfoliating products 3–5 days before

5. Clean, product-free skin

• Come to your appointment with clean skin — no makeup, deodorant, lotion, or perfume on the area

🔹 After Your IPL Treatment (Aftercare)

1. Avoid heat & friction
For 24–48 hours, avoid:

• Hot showers, saunas, steam rooms

• Intense workouts/sweating

• Tight clothing over the treated area

2. Soothe the skin

• Apply aloe vera gel or a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer if skin feels warm or sensitive

3. Avoid sun exposure

• Keep treated areas out of direct sunlight

• Use SPF 30+ daily — your skin is more sensitive to UV after IPL

4. No harsh products

• Avoid active skincare (retinol, AHAs/BHAs, scrubs) for 5–7 days post-treatment

5. No waxing or plucking

• Do not remove hair from the root during your course — shaving is okay between sessions

📌 Additional Tips

• You may notice hair shedding 7–14 days after treatment — this is normal

• Some redness or warmth is common and usually settles within a few hours