The power button you use to power on Air3 is the same button you use to select intensity levels for a relatively nearly painless experience. Air3 has multiple light intensity levels which you adjust as you do a patch test on your skin. The different intensity levels are meant to make this IPL device safe for every skin. Whenever Dr. Baum’s patients can’t make it into her office for their laser hair removal treatment, she recommends her favorite at-home IPL device, SmoothSkin. According to FDA’s regulations, permanent hair removal means ‘continued and steady reduction of hair over a prolonged period’, which we provide, though some may interpret the term ‘permanent’ differently. Please know that even the photo-therapy used in clinics is not entirely permanent. The biggest difference between these three products lies in the cutting grade and light transmittance of the sapphire head window. White uses double-faceted A-grade sapphire, pale green uses four-faceted A+ grade sapphire, and dark green uses six-faceted A++ grade sapphire. More facets and higher grades of the sapphire can enhance light transmission, making the effect more pronounced. It’s built for the entire human body so you can use it to get rid of pesky hair that grows in the most annoying crevices.

Automatic light intensity adjustment: If you’re nervous about trying IPL hair removal, shop for devices that automatically detect your skin tone and adjust the light intensity level. Otherwise, you’ll have to manually figure out what level is best for you by deciphering a skin tone chart in the instructions or by starting at the lowest level and working your way up. We appreciate your understanding during this transitional period, and we are committed to rectifying the issues you've encountered. We value your trust and are taking steps to streamline our processes to prevent similar situations in the future. I can't speak to the decrease in hair density or the reduction of hair count quite yet because it requires multiple uses, with one or two weeks in between each session, but I have high hopes that after continued use, I'll be seeing results in just a few months. How to Use the Ulike Sapphire AIR3 Dr. Baum also recommends a patch test before treating an entire area, but be mindful to only treat below your cheek line. If you’re not careful, you may see side effects, such as redness, skin discoloration, burning and scarring.Ulike aims to solve the problems during and after the hair removal process so that our customers can complete their hair removal in their own homes and not just in the beauty salons while lowering the overall cost. For IPL hair removal to work, there must be a contrast between the skin tone and the hair colour. Because the IPL light is absorbed by the melanin and heated up, the hair follicle can be killed, resulting in long-term hair removal. Therefore, very light natural hair colour might not see effective hair removal results. And deep dark skin tones might face burning risks. This is an unfortunate restriction of IPL technology. Take a look at the chart below to see if IPL hair removal will work for you.

This must be your most anticipated step. There are two hair removal methods Sapphire Air3 offers, and three treatment modes. Use the large button (treatment button) on the front side, and also the power button to select the method or mode to use. Every method and mode has its best specific areas of use. As the intense light zaps on your shaved skin to destroy the hair follicles, Air3 produces flashes. And with the flash frequency being as high as 86 per minute, you’ll need to protect the eyes when doing facial hair removal. With the device on, hold the light outlet area onto your skin then press the power button to start setting the right level based on your skin sensitivity, pain threshold, and pain tolerance. Start from the lowest light intensity level, level up, and each level will display at the indicator lights on the front side. Step 3: Prepare the SkinThe Good Housekeeping Institute also signs off on this product: “ I saw noticeable results with this device after a single use," says Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab Executive Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D. It has a special sensor that automatically detects your skin color to apply the right amount of light intensity, and it won’t flash if your skin color is too dark or if the device is not held properly against your skin, making it safe and easy to use. I followed the directions, shaved, then did a full pass on each leg. A week later, nothing. As in, no stubble. No regrowth. I was amazed. At week 2, I got some new regrowth and repeated the process. For those who are not aware, not all hair follicles are growing at the same time, so it will take several cycles to impact all active follicles but I can say this undoubtedly does work ,” read one positive Ulike review. Many studies show that IPL (a.k.a. intense pulsed light) is effective for long-term hair growth reduction. But how does IPL hair removal work? IPL is a broad-spectrum light that targets melanin, the pigment on the hair follicle, "destroying the root and stopping its regrowth,” says Bertha Baum, M.D., a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Hallandale, Florida. "With regular use of these at-home devices, the treatment can be efficacious and safe." In this section of my Ulike review, I’ll go through the science behind the devices. They differ from other hair removal methods by using cooling technology rather than heating principles. Ulike’s Ice-Cooling Tech is based on intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy.

For some, smooth and hairless skin is their ideal look, and that’s who the Ulike Sapphire AIR+ IPL Hair Removal Handsetis for. It can provide you with stubble-free, smooth-as-silk skin in as little as four weeks and, more importantly, keep it year-round. Our IPL is not suitable for the ‘inner parts of the bikini area. Therefore you should never use it on the labia minora, vagina, scrotum, or anus. Societally, women are often expected to be hairless. (Whether or not that's fair is hotly debated.) Biologically, my body disagrees, as it tends to sprout new hairs every single day. Unlike other at-home IPL devices, Air3 has multiple energy levels to suit the skin sensitivity in every part of your body. Master these energy levels you’ll have a nearly painless hair removal experience. Continue reading to see how it went when I took the tool for a road-test. About the Ulike Sapphire AIR3

The instructions were simple to understand," shares one tester. "I appreciate that it recommended a patch test, which I did conduct prior to a full treatment.” FDA clearance: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a government agency that regulates the safety and efficacy of products on the market. When an IPL hair removal device is FDA-cleared, it means that the agency has evaluated it and determined that it is safe and effective for consumer use. In other words, the device works as intended, and it will not cause harm if used as instructed. Look for IPL hair removal devices with FDA clearance to ensure it meets these standards. The other half of the Ice-Cooling Tech equation is the custom-made sapphire head. Not only does it prevent UV light from penetrating the skin, but it reduces the heat of the light to 10 degrees Celsius. This makes the process virtually painless so you can give yourself a cleaner, closer, hair removal.