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I saw this device all over social media and during lockdown you can't have professional laser treatment so thought I would try it out myself. If I shave my legs they bleed, it's not because I have cut them with the razor, it's the rash that happens so I use hair removal cream once a week because it grows stubbly and horrible.
CLAIMS:
Use the LUX SKIN IPL Handset to reduce hair permanently
Results in as little as 1 session
No need to charge, just plug the device in and go!
Painless and fast to use
Save thousands compared to salon treatments
Use in the comfort of your own home
Suitable for ALL body areas
Use once per week, for 12 weeks. After this time, you can use just every month or 2, for maintaining.
If after 8 weeks you are not noticing hair growth slowing down enough, you can use can use twice per week.
IPL works best on Brown and Black Hairs (its less effective on Red, Blonde and Grey hairs)
IPL is suitable for all skin tones EXCEPT BLACK. (Dark skin tones have a risk of burning)
AVOID TATTOOS - the dark pigment will fade and burn
Always shave prior to using IPL (the light needs to hit the hair root)
Safety glasses are not required with our handset, but do not use to close the eyes.
PACKAGING:
It comes in a box and wrapped in a bag
HOW TO:
Ensure you have shaved the area you are going to be zapping!
Plug the handset into power, the power button will flash green on the rear of the handset - press once quickly to turn on. (Do not hold the power button, just press once).
Press the power button again to increase intensity (up to live 5). Always start on level 1 to test your sensitivity.
Place the device head flat against the skin and press the big button on the front to ZAP.
Zap once and move around the area, not missing any spots.
Repeat 1 x per week, for 12 weeks for best results.
Week 1
I tried it for the first time on my face, legs, bikini line and arm pits, I didn't notice any difference like they claimed I would. I had it on level 1 and didn't feel any pain or any sensitivity so did another "coat" or "round" on level 3, the only thing you feel is warmth. I shaved the night before.
Date tried: Sunday 14th June 2020
Week 2
I tried this machine on my face, legs, bikini line and arm pits on level 4 and it was warm but other than the areas I go over being warm I haven't noticed any other differences.
Date tried: Sunday 21st June 2020
Week 3
I haven't seen any difference to my leg hair or any hair where I use this machine. I did level 4 on my arm pits, bikini line, face and legs. I am hoping that it works for me. Date tried: Sunday 28th June 2020
Week 4
Before I shaved my legs like they say you have to before using this device I noticed I had some bold patches and I know this isn't something usual for me so maybe I have held the machine over certain areas and its working quicker. I shaved my legs and used this machine on level 4 on my arm pits, bikini line, face and legs.
Date tried: Sunday 5th July 2020
Week 5
I still have had to shave my legs and also armpits the day prior but I am unsure whether it's any different. Date tried: Sunday 12th July 2020
Week 6
On setting 5 and it felt okay.
Date tried: Sunday 19th July 2020
Week 7
Still feels okay.
Date tried: Sunday 26th July 2020
Week 8
Pretty much the same.
Date tried: Sunday 2nd August 2020
Week 9 (day 1 & 2)
I am starting the twice a week, I shaved my legs and armpits both times but it wasn't really needed because of how little hair. Date tried: Sunday 9th August 2020 & Wednesday 12th August 2020
Week 12 (day 1 & 2)
The hair is very thin, I am going to continue to keep using it.
Date tried: Sunday 30th August 2020 & Wednesday 2nd September 2020
My hair is very thin on my legs and armpits, certain places on my legs have bold patches and maybe in another three months I won't have to shave again, I will update you.
Purchased From: LUX SKIN™
Price: £39 plus handling and shipping fee
Star Rating: 4/5
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