Remington Lumasmooth
You can now receive salon like results in the comfort of your own home!
The Lumasmooth is a home-use device for the reduction and suppression of body hair using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology.
This is the same technology used in professional hair removal salons and clinics. If used correctly it can provide long lasting hair reduction.
The Lumasmooth works by directing an extremely short, intense pulse of light to the skin. The light energy is absorbed by the melanin in the hair follicle causing the hair to fall out and temporarily disabling the re-growth of hair.
Hair follicles typically pass through three phases throughout the hair growth cycle. These phases are:
- Anagen Phase (growing phase) - the active growth phase of the hair follicles. Melanin concentration is at its highest as it is responsible for pigmentation of the hair. Only hairs in the Anagen phase are susceptible to treatment with IPL.
- Catagen phase (degradation phase) – this is a short transition stage, which follows the Anagen phase and signals the end of active growth of hair. It typically lasts 2-3 weeks.
- Telogen Phase (resting phase) – the hair follicle is completely at rest during this phase, which is the longest phase and lasts about 100 days. During this time, the new hairs push out the old hairs, allowing the growth cycle to begin again.
Studies have shown significant hair reduction after only a single treatment. However, optimal results are generally not obtained with a single session. For best results, repeat a treatment session whenever you notice hair starting to re-grow. Results vary by individual, however, most will retreat areas every two weeks for three treatments until the desired results are achieved.
Will the Lumasmooth work for me?
Lumasmooth can be used on any area except the face, areola or genital parts. For best results the hair must be darker than the surrounding skin. Incidentally, people with dark skin are advised against using Lumasmooth as the light absorbed by dark skin may lead to skin discoloration in some cases. If you’ve been out in the sun, it is not safe to use this particular hair removal system on your skin.
Thicker hair will produce better results with black or dark brown hair responding the best. Brown or light brown hair will also respond but usually requires more treatments. Red hair may show some response. Unfortunately, white, grey or blonde hairs usually do not respond to the Lumasmooth treatment. However, heat based hair removal treatments are suitable for these hair colours.
Lumasmooth
