Your practitioner will likely advise that you limit sun exposure prior to laser hair removal as the treatment works better on untanned skin.
Sun protection should always be top of mind; therefore, applying high SPF sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection may be essential to keeping you healthy in the sun. There are some myths associated with tanning and laser hair removal which should also be kept in mind.
1. You Can’t Tan After Laser Hair Removal
If you’re considering laser hair removal, then it is essential that your skin be properly protected prior and post procedure. This includes avoiding sunlight as much as possible while applying high SPF sunscreen whenever outdoors; when going outside it would also be advantageous if using physical rather than chemical sunblock which acts more like a shield against UV rays than absorb them like lotion does.
Plucking and waxing should also be avoided for hair removal as these methods may disturb the follicle, making laser treatments harder to target them effectively. Instead, opt for products like Nair that target only hair above the surface of skin to effectively address this problem.
Be mindful to avoid getting a fake tan before or after starting laser hair removal sessions, as doing so may damage the skin. Furthermore, tanning your skin already will make it more challenging for the laser to target melanin present in hair follicles during treatment sessions.
Laser hair removal is most often recommended for people with lighter skin tones; however, it can also be performed on those with darker complexions; however, those with darker complexions often experience hyperpigmentation after laser hair removal due to laser beams mistaking natural melanin within the skin for hair and not treating it accordingly.
People with darker skin may require additional laser hair removal treatments than those with lighter skin, and may experience more side effects after treatment, including redness and swelling. It’s best to plan laser sessions during winter or other times when sunlight will not be as harsh, to minimize risks and ensure satisfaction with results from laser hair removal.
2. You Can’t Get a Spray Tan After Laser Hair Removal
Some individuals make the mistake of thinking that, because they’ve undergone laser hair removal before, their skin will be less vulnerable to damage during future sessions. Unfortunately this is far from being true; each session must be treated like it were your first to ensure optimal healing results and sun exposure should be limited accordingly.
Why it is essential to avoid tanning before and after laser hair removal is because tanned skin makes the treatment less effective while increasing side effects such as redness, swelling and irritation. Some individuals may even experience hyper-pigmentation – a condition in which dark spots form on your skin – making laser hair removal even less successful than ever.
Niki advises limiting exposure to sun for two weeks prior and following laser hair removal treatments, although this doesn’t have to mean going cold turkey; use sunscreen with a high SPF rating and cover as much of your body with clothing such as hats and long-sleeved shirts if planning any extended outdoor time.
Note that hair grows in cycles. At any one time, only 30 percent of your hair are actively growing at any one time – making laser hair removal targeting only those hairs at their active growth phase much more successful than before. Unfortunately, however, some of your original hair may return after treatment, though usually finer and lighter in color than before.
When getting a spray tan following laser hair removal, it is best to wait one week. This gives your skin time to recover while helping reduce any adverse reactions due to fake tanning products.
Spray tanning should also be avoided after laser hair removal due to its chemical components containing alcohol; these substances may cause the skin to react with laser light pulses, leading to permanent scarring or other permanent damages. There are other safe and natural options available for achieving beautiful, healthy-looking skin after laser hair removal.
3. You Can’t Get a Spray Tan Before Laser Hair Removal
Spray tans may provide quick and convenient way to achieve natural-looking coloring, but unfortunately they’re not good for the skin. If you are receiving laser hair removal treatments, it’s essential that any possible tanning be avoided prior to and post treatment as it could reduce their effectiveness as well as cause longer-term damage to the body.
Tan skin makes laser hair removal more difficult because it interferes with how the laser works. Laser light targets brown pigmentation to destroy hair follicles; when this fails to happen due to having a tan on your body, its effectiveness diminishes considerably and may result in damage as well as hyperpigmentation that takes time to resolve.
Before beginning laser hair removal, it is wise to avoid tanning salons or the sun altogether. If you must venture outdoors, use a high-SPF sunscreen so that any tanning doesn’t interfere with how the laser treatments your skin.
Laser hair removal can take several sessions before reaching optimal results, depending on each person and their individual situation. More sessions means better results. In addition, it is essential to make sure that post-laser treatments do not expose skin too often to direct sunlight.
Laser hair removal treatments should ideally take place during winter, when sunlight exposure is minimal, though this may be difficult. If necessary, if scheduling sessions during the summer is unavoidable it would be prudent to choose areas not typically exposed to direct sunlight for your sessions.
Remember, laser hair removal isn’t permanent – so regular touch up sessions will likely be required afterward. Therefore, it’s crucial that tanning and sun exposure be limited before and after laser hair removal for best results.
4. You Can’t Get a Spray Tan After Laser Hair Removal
Protecting yourself from the sun after laser hair removal is both for your own safety and to achieve the best possible results. Sun damage can cause hyperpigmentation, skin conditions and other issues which will diminish results of laser hair removal. To stay protected you should avoid direct sunlight whenever possible and when out and about make sure you apply plenty of broad spectrum sunscreen with at least an SPF30 rating; wearing a hat and long-sleeved shirt are also great ways to shield skin from its harmful rays.
No matter whether it is your initial experience with laser hair removal or additional sessions, limiting sun exposure as much as possible is paramount to ensure the most successful treatments. Although this may prove challenging if being treated on your face is involved, avoiding sun exposure as much as possible is crucial to ensure an optimal experience and outcome of any procedure.
If you plan to have additional laser hair removal treatments, it is crucial that at least two weeks pass between each session so your treated areas have time to recover and reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation complications.
When seeking laser hair removal, it is also wise to keep away from direct sunlight as laser light may pick up melanin pigmentation on your skin and target it directly resulting in unwanted side effects.
To protect yourself, it’s best to seek laser hair removal treatment from a medical doctor with experience treating skin types similar to your own. Furthermore, spas and salons that permit nonmedical personnel to provide laser treatments should be avoided as these may pose risks of their own.
As it can compromise the treatment, avoiding spray tanning before laser hair removal is of vital importance to ensuring its success. A spray tan will cover up melanin pigment on your skin and prevent the laser from picking it up and targeting it correctly.
