Skin Types
Lots of clients ask us about the effectiveness of Intense Pulsed Light treatments. And the answer is it depends primarily on the colour of your hair and the pigmentation of your skin.
What skin type are you?
With a standardised system for identifying your skin type (also known as phototypes), you should be able to recognise your own phototype. We'll be able to confirm your skin type as part of our thorough consultation process.
| Skin Type | View | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Type I |  |
Always burns, never tans |
| Type II |  |
Burns easily, tans minimally |
| Type III |  |
Burns moderately, tans gradually to light brown |
| Type IV |  |
Burns minimally, always tans well to moderately brown |
| Type V |  |
Rarely burns, tans profusely to dark |
| Type VI |  |
Never burns, deeply pigmented - cannot be treated with IPL |
Intense Pulsed Light treatment has been proven effective on all skin types with the exception of the darkest skin type (Type 6).
We'll always undertake a free test for new clients on a small area of skin to check the suitability of your skin. Evidence tells us that, Intense Pulsed Light treatment provides quicker results the lighter the skin and the darker the hair.
If you're not sure of your skin type why not complete our Skin Types Test.