Remington i-LIGHT PRO User Manual page 14

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Frequently Asked Questions (www.remington-ilight.com)
Q. What is i-Light? What is Intense Pulse Light (IPL)?
A. IPL works by directing an extremely short, intense pulse of filtered light into the skin. The light is
absorbed by the coloured pigments in and surrounding the hair and disables the hair follicle
temporarily, preventing hair regrowth.
Q. Who can use i-Light?
A. Both men and women can use i-Light to remove unwanted hair anywhere below the neck. i-Light has
been designed for individuals with light to medium skin tones and dark hair. Safe skin tones include
white, ivory, tan, beige, and light brown only. Safe natural hair colors include black, dark brown, and
medium brown.
Q. What areas of my body can I treat with i-Light?
A. i-Light is designed to be used on areas below the neck, including the legs, underarms, bikini line, arms,
chest and back.
Q. What can I expect from i-Light?
A. i-Light provides safe and effective salon-grade hair removal using IPL technology.
Q. What are the risks involved with i-Light? Is it safe?
A. i-Light is safe to use, but like any electronic device it is important that you read and follow the
operating instructions.
Q. How often should I use i-Light?
A. You should use i-Light whenever you start to see hair regrowth.
Q. How long do treatments take?
A. Time varies based on the size of the area being treated, but one full leg should take no more than
15 minutes.
Q. When will I begin to see results?
A. Results are not immediate. Hair may sometimes appear to be growing back after treatment but many
of these hairs will begin to fall out after two weeks.
Hair grows in a cycle of 3 different phases which lasts 18-24 months. Only hairs in the anagen phase are
susceptible to treatment, which is why multiple treatments are required for optimal results. The results are
generally noticeable within a few weeks of the first treatment. Continuous regular weekly (or every 2
weeks for three treatments) use will give good results within 6 to 12 weeks (darker skin may take longer).
Q. Why is my hair growing despite treatments?
A. Hair continues to grow for up to 2 weeks after treatment, at which time you will notice the hair
beginning to fall out. Another reason for continued growth could be that the area was missed during a
treatment. Continue to treat the area whenever you notice regrowth. Note: do not treat the same area
more than once a week.
Q. Why can't I use i-Light after recent sun exposure?
A. Sun exposure causes high levels of melanin to be present and exposes the skin to higher risk of burns
or blisters following treatment.
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