Introduction - Beurer PureSkin Pro IPL 5500 Mode D'emploi

2. Introduction

Intended use
The IPL Pure Skin Pro device is intended for the removal of unwanted body hair in both
women and men.
The device must only be used on the legs, armpits, bikini line, chest, stomach, back and
face below the cheekbones (only suitable for facial use by women).
The device may only be used for the purpose for which it is designed and in the manner
specified in the instructions for use. Any improper use can be dangerous. The manufacturer
is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use.
IPL technology – how it works
The IPL Pure Skin Pro is a light-based device for lasting hair removal for private use. The
light-based hair removal process is a well-known and proven method. In 15 years of clinical
applications around the world, it has proven to be a safe and effective method for achiev-
ing lasting hair reduction.
How does the light remove the hair?
Light-based hair removal is founded on the principle of selective photothermolysis, which
uses optical energy to deactivate hair growth. To achieve such a thermal effect, the hair root
must selectively absorb the light energy and convert it into heat.
This selectivity is achieved when the optical energy that is released into the tissue is mainly
absorbed by the melanin pigment in the hair. The high-energy light is converted into thermal
energy (heat), which ultimately deactivates hair growth.
What effect does the hair growth cycle have on light-based hair removal?
Every hair on our body goes through the three phases of the hair growth
cycle: anagen, catagen and telogen. Only hairs that are in the anagen phase,
or growth phase, respond to treatment with IPL.
Although the duration of a complete hair growth cycle differs from person
Anagen – growth
to person and depends on the area of the body the hair is growing on, the
phase
cycle generally lasts 18 to 24 months.
Please note that at least one complete hair
growth cycle is required in order to achieve
permanent hair removal using the beurer IPL
Catagen – transiti-
onal phase
Pure Skin Pro.
Telogen – resting
phase
27
Anagen
18–24
months
Telogen
Catagen