Monthly Archives: October 2024

You’ve most probably heard about IPL hair removal but how much do you really know about this treatment? In this blog I’m going to share everything you need to know about hair removal treatments at Christchurch Derma Spa Skin Clinic, including what IPL is, how it works, why you might want to consider hair removal and more.   What is IPL Hair Removal? IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal is a light-based treatment that reduces your hair growth over time. Traditional laser hair removal used just one wavelength of light, whereas IPL uses a broader spectrum of light, making it more effective. The light emitted from the IPL machine targets the hair follicles, not the hairs themselves. This light is absorbed by the pigment in your hair follicles, damaging them and preventing hair from regrowing. IPL hair removal is an … Continue reading →