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You cannot have a fake tan present while you are doing IPL. After the procedure has been completed and your skin is completely reepithelialized, you can use the fake tan. It Takes approximately 7 days for the fake tan to disappear.
Thank you for your question. I would advise you wait until you are completed with your IPL series. best of luck.
An IPL photofacial reaches down into the inner layers of your skin and also makes the surface more sensitive. Let your skin heal for at least a week after your final IPL treatment before attempting a fake tan. Consulting a board-certified dermatologist will let you schedule your treatments so that they work with your other beauty needs.
I would suspend using fake tan while on IPL treatment, that includes at least a week before and after you start and finish your IPL treatment.
Yes, however you need to wait for at least a week post treatment. Once the skin has healed and the darkened pigment has come off you can apply a tanner. If you plan on having multiple treatments 3-4 weeks apart you must wait until you are done with your series to apply a fake tan or get a real tan.
In my opinion, I would perform the micro-needling first and then the IPL. You will be left with some degree of redness after the micro needling. The IPL will treat the redness.
In my opinion, salicylic acid washes and toners as well as retinoids ( adapalene) are helpful for blackheads. These are available over-the-counter at your drug store. Follow up with a dermatologist or esthetician for removal.
IPL (Intense Pulse Light) is a treatment that uses light and heat to even out skin tone. It is strongly advised that you not use any skincare products containing acids (Kojic, Hyaluronic acid, Glycolic acid, Salicylic acid, Alpha Hydroxy acid, Ascorbic acid – Vitamin C and Retin A) for 3 da...