Sunburnt skin will alter the course of laser hair removal, necessitating additional sessions.
Protect both yourself and the investment in which you have made by taking steps such as using sunscreen between treatments. Not only is this good for your health, but also helps safeguard what has been spent.
Avoiding Sun Exposure
Sun exposure should be limited prior to laser hair removal because too much sunlight exposure can make your skin too pigmented or discolored, making it harder for practitioners to distinguish between hair follicles and skin, potentially leading to mistargeting. You can prevent this by staying out of direct sunlight whenever possible and wearing high SPF sunscreen whenever outside. In addition, tanning beds or self-tanner lotions should also be avoided prior to treatments sessions.
Your skin may become more vulnerable after laser hair removal, making sunscreen application even more essential. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF-30 sunscreen every two hours; shake gel or powder sunscreen bottles well before each application to maximize protection.
Reapply your sunscreen after sweating, swimming or any activity which causes moisture loss from the surface of the skin. If you need assistance choosing an appropriate type of sunscreen product for you, consult with your practitioner – they may recommend one or advise against certain brands because they interfere with results of treatment.
When arriving for laser hair removal treatment, if you’re already tanned or sunburned your practitioner may refuse. This is due to how laser’s light energy targets pigment in hair follicles; if there’s too much color on your skin instead, the light energy could strike too early, damaging and leaving behind burn marks on it.
Even if your skin remains relatively untanned, your practitioner will probably recommend waiting until its natural tone returns before scheduling another session. While this may prove challenging if you plan to travel or spend significant time outside during summer activities, doing so is worth the sacrifice for its long-term benefits to skin.
Longer sun exposure can result in unwanted side effects like redness and swelling that will compromise your treatment timeline and cause you to miss out on desired results. Furthermore, UV rays may irritate skin by making it dry and flaky which again interferes with its effectiveness; for these reasons it’s wise to limit sun exposure before and after laser hair removal treatments as well as avoid tanning beds and sunless tanning products altogether.
Applying Sunscreen
Laser hair removal is a quick and painless way to quickly get rid of unwanted body hair, such as upper lip hair or bikini line hair. While effective on many areas of the body such as upper lips, bikini lines, arm hair etc – however it works best on skin that’s free from sun damage or discolouration which explains why it is vitally important to apply sunscreen after receiving laser hair removal treatments.
Before your laser hair removal treatment, it is advisable to limit sun exposure for several days so as to prevent new tans from forming on areas to be treated. A darker tan makes it harder for laser light to accurately target hair follicles without also hitting surrounding cells – leading to unwanted burn marks!
If you need to go outside before your treatment, ensure you apply a high SPF broad spectrum sunscreen with water resistant formula for maximum protection when sweating or swimming. Also wear wide-brimmed hat and loose long-sleeved shirt to protect the area.
Opting for a cream sunscreen application instead of spraying can ensures it penetrates deep into your skin to help avoid sunburn and burnout. Also be mindful not to put on other lotions or perfumes which could interfere with its effectiveness.
After each laser hair removal treatment, make sure to protect yourself with plenty of broad spectrum sunscreen – especially if you tend to be susceptible to sunburns! Your skin is likely more sensitive after laser hair removal sessions and more susceptible to sun damage; make sure you cover as much skin as possible by lathering on plenty of broad-spectrum sunblock.
Look for physical sunblocks containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide; these are considered more effective than chemical sunblocks in protecting skin from UVA rays while diverting them away. Furthermore, physical sunscreens tend to cause less irritation than their chemical counterparts.
Reapplying sunscreen after laser hair removal sessions may seem cumbersome and time consuming, but it’s vitally important for anyone undergoing laser hair removal treatments. Making the extra effort will pay off in the form of smooth, clear and beautiful skin protected from UV rays – prolonging results of treatments as well as giving confidence knowing you have healthy and protected skin. So if you want to remove unwanted hair contact us and schedule an appointment; we can help you look and feel your best!
