Fake tanning may impede how effectively laser treatment works in areas that need it, as the laser must see pigmented hair to effectively remove it.
Because laser treatments cannot distinguish between melanin and tanning products, you must make sure all tanner (instant and wash-off tans, body foundations and bronzing powders) is completely removed prior to beginning sessions.
1. It’s not safe
Laser hair removal can be an excellent way to quickly eliminate unwanted hair without resorting to painful shaving, tweezing, waxing or other methods. But as with all medical-grade treatments, there may be risks involved; laser hair removal should not be worn while being treated due to potential reactions that could be dangerous and inconvenient.
At least 10 days before having laser hair removal done on an area being treated by sunless tanning products, it is advised to stop using such products on that area and wait until afterward before applying them again. This allows any remaining pigment on your skin surface time to fade so you have a clean surface for laser to hit while simultaneously giving it time to recover properly from treatment by healing properly from laser therapy.
One reason self-tanner should be avoided during laser hair removal is because it may interfere with how the laser treats your skin. Since lasers target pigment in your hair follicles to destroy and prevent further growth of hair follicles, having fake tanner or sunburn on your skin makes detecting hair follicles harder because the fake tan will obscure how clearly the laser can see dark pigment, blocking its view of these spots on your body.
Maintaining sun avoidance prior and post laser hair removal can be difficult, yet remains essential. Many of us enjoy spending time laying in the sun soaking up some rays for that golden glow – making it all the harder if trying to maintain a tan during summer months!
Spray tanning before undergoing laser hair removal should also be avoided as this can alter the color of your skin, hindering its ability to detect hair follicles and potentially leading to less effective treatments or even skin damage.
2. It could cause a reaction
Laser hair removal works by targeting pigment in your hair follicles with light beams or wavelengths, turning into heat energy that damages and disables them, leaving no chance for future hair growth. Applying tanning products prior to laser treatments could reduce their effectiveness and limit results you receive.
Reason being that laser wavelengths are drawn to melanin in your skin and hair – that is how they work – but fake tanning may confuse their wavelengths and cause the laser energy to react negatively with your skin, leading to less effective laser treatment and possibly burns or discolorations.
This rule should be straightforward and straightforward – it’s all about your skin! After laser hair removal treatments, your skin becomes particularly fragile and needs time to recover properly. While sun exposure after laser sessions should also be avoided as much as possible, we know summertime brings extra UV rays into our lives that may make this difficult!
Fake tanning works by activating your natural melanin production to rise up and create darker-toned patches of skin, similar to how sunless tanning products do. When combined with laser treatment sessions, however, fake tan may interact negatively and increase risk for damage; so to maximize safety during laser treatments it is vital that any trace of fake tan be completely eliminated prior to starting treatments. This is why it’s crucial that all fake tan be removed prior to any session with lasers.
3. It could stain your clothes
Laser hair removal can be an extremely time-saving method of eliminating the need for regular shaving, tweezing and waxing sessions. As with all medical grade treatments there are certain guidelines which must be abided by in order to get optimal results and ensure safety during treatments – one such rule being to avoid wearing fake tan prior to and during laser sessions; it could impede their performance resulting in discolored skin spots being created by laser light treatment sessions.
Problematic lasers utilize pigment as a guide for where they direct their heat; this means if skin is already darker than its natural color, other areas may receive unnecessary treatment due to over-saturation with pigment from other sources; particularly sensitive body parts like knees, elbows and ankles which tend to dry and patch more rapidly due to daily wear and tear from clothing friction.
Because self tanner can alter skin color significantly, it is recommended that any area being treated by laser hair removal for at least 10 days prior to their appointment should not use self tanner for at least this amount of time – this doesn’t preclude using fake tan in other parts of the body, just be sure all remnants have been thoroughly removed prior to laser hair removal session.
If the dye or oil from your tan has seeped into any of your clothing, it’s crucial that you act quickly. Blot the stain with paper towel before dabbing at it with some liquid dishwashing soap – the earlier these stains are addressed the easier they’ll be to remove.
Beyond avoiding tanning prior to laser hair removal, there are other steps you can take to make the process smoother and more effective. Exfoliation regularly can remove dead skin cells and prepare the skin for treatment while simultaneously helping reduce risk of patches and streaks during laser hair removal. Also, to keep skin silky smooth after laser hair removal is complete, moisturise with rich creams containing anti-ageing ingredients such as niacinamide, vitamin E or echinacea for best results and protect from further damage while helping it look its best!
4. It could damage your skin
Laser hair removal can be an ideal solution for anyone tired of shaving, tweezing, and waxing to remove unwanted hair from their body. But before scheduling an appointment there are a few considerations you should keep in mind; among these is whether using self-tanner is harmful to the treatment.
Self-tanners contain Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), an active ingredient which stainings your outer layer of skin for a darker hue. Shower and exfoliate before applying your self-tanner – as this removes dead cells that would interfere with its application – however DHA may linger deeper layers where hair follicles reside, becoming potentially damaged when laser energy is used during laser hair removal treatments.
Self-tanner or bronzer used prior to laser hair removal could interfere with its effectiveness in targeting hair follicles. That is because laser light attracts melanin, the pigment responsible for giving skin its natural hue; when present due to self-tanning products it may not absorb as efficiently, leading to less effective treatment or possibly burns or hyperpigmentation of the treated area.
Therefore, for optimal results during laser hair removal treatments it is advisable to abstain from using any form of self-tanning products or bronzer for at least two weeks prior to an appointment and waiting a few days post treatment before applying any again.
Avoid tanning altogether in the weeks prior to receiving laser hair removal treatments as the light from the laser light can damage melanin levels in your skin and damage any existing tan, leaving enough time for it to fade naturally between sessions. If you decide on getting fake tans after having laser hair removal done, simply shave all areas being treated first so the laser can easily target its target hair follicles without accidentally hitting surrounding skin areas.
