Best Hair Removal Methods for Very Fair Skin
From a higher propensity for sunburns and more visible bruises, to greater general skin sensitivity, people with very fair skin face daily challenges, some of which can be quite frustrating.
With respect to hair removal, fair skinned people need to be careful of their approach because they are limited in what treatments they can safely undergo. Some options could have negative side effects, like skin irritation, or simply not produce desired results. Because of this, Intense Pulsed Light hair removal, and the proprietary version created by Silk’n, Home Pulsed Light (HPL), are one of the safest and most effective hair removal options for people with fair, or sensitive skin.
We’re here to help people with fair skin reach, or even exceed, their hair removal goals. We’ll start by matching skin types with a recommended treatment option and review why some should be considered off-limits for those with lighter skin. We’ll then explore the technology that powers Silk’n hair removal devices and why it makes sense to go this route to achieve beautifully smooth skin.
Challenges for the Fair-skinned
There is a tonal range for fair skin so prior to choosing a treatment, you should determine where you fall on the Fitzpatrick Scale. Fair skin usually ranks as skin type 1 or 2. What’s important to know is that type 1 is typically more complicated when it comes to hair removal treatments.
Fair skin responds poorly to a lot of hair removal treatments. For instance, depilatory creams tend to be too harsh and professional laser treatments might be out of the questions because the laser’s heat source is attracted to pigment. If you do seek laser hair removal, you need a clinic that has an Alexandrite Laser as it works at a higher intensity than other laser systems to target skin with lighter pigmentation. Remember, these sessions are costly, and will require many appointments to complete your hair removal treatments.
Additionally, nicks, cuts, stubble and bruises show more prominently on fair skin. This makes using traditional methods like shaving and epilators an issue because post-treatment your skin could look and feel red and irritated.
Best Hair Removal Options
Most at-home hair removal devices feature some form of IPL. This technology rose to popularity with aestheticians and medical practitioners and is effective because after being absorbed by the follicle, it is converted into heat energy, which causes hair to fall out. These can only work if the contrast between the skin tone and hair color is distinct enough.
HPL is a patented and advanced version of IPL. It was formulated by Silk’n and can be found in all our hair removal devices. Like IPL, it uses pulses of optical light energy to target the growth of follicles. This ensures that skin is unharmed and that a user has the best chance at achieving permanent hair removal.
These are the best option for people with fair skin if there is enough contrast present. It ensures that only targeted hair is impacted by treatment. In fact, fair skin and dark hair is ideal conditions for the optimal treatment with any Silk’n hair removal device.
Keep in mind that very fair skin and light hair won’t be susceptible to treatment. Additionally, dark skin with dark hair or a high concentration of tattoos, moles or freckles in target areas will present similar challenges.
Fair skin requires additional care but luckily there’s a line of at-home devices that provide the necessary safety and assurance.
Industry-Leading Hair Removal Products
Silk’n has four state-of-the-art devices with the uncanny ability to remove hair for a variety of skin types while seamlessly fitting into different lifestyles.
The goal of Silk’n has always been two-fold: to create the best at-home hair removal devices the world has ever seen and to offer safe and convenient treatments that people could perform in the privacy of their homes.
Each device in the Flash&Go series was designed by physicians and modified to meet the needs of the at-home market. This product line has not only gained millions of fans worldwide but has also made Silk’n the most trusted name in hair removal and skincare.
So, if you have fair skin, which device or devices is right for you?
The Express provides stellar hair removal in quicker treatments that don’t compromise safety or the long-lasting results that users have come to expect from Silk’n. This easy-to-use FDA approved hair removal device offers extraordinary convenience and cutting-edge technology to make sure you achieve your hair removal goals.
The Jewel has been called a revolutionary hair removal device. As with all Silk’n products, it can remove stubborn body and facial hair without damaging surrounding skin, but what makes the Jewel unique is that its portable and features an adjustable spot size so you can treat both large and small areas.
Additionally, it was designed with touch and glide ease, reducing the effort needed to conduct treatments. You can simply press the trigger or gently glide the device along your skin. This device allows you to treat sensitive areas, normally a concern for fair-skinned people.
The Compact is versatile and powerful, perfect for treating the most popular areas of your body like legs, underarms, bikini lines and even the face below the cheekbones. Its streamlined design consistently delivers the very best results and allows you to take it with you as to not interrupt treatment. This is your ticket to no longer dealing with irritated skin, painful waxing and razor burn.
Then, there’s The Infinity, the most technologically innovative device the at-home hair removal market has ever seen. This product delivers infinitely smooth skin by using galvanic energy to open pores, allowing HPL to penetrate further and tackle the problem of unwanted hair directly at the root, as well as allowing for more effective moisturizing.
There are several consistent elements across Silk’n hair removal devices worth noting:
- Total reliability. If you follow the directions, you will receive amazing results that trump those of competitors.
- Safe and painless treatments and technologies. With respect to safety, each device has built-in sensors making sure the responsibility doesn’t fall on your shoulders.
- Different energy levels so you can choose the setting that you are most comfortable with.
- The ability to automatically reload and emit pulses only after the device has determined it is safe to proceed.
- No more pricy trips to the salon or wasting money on unsuccessful treatments!
There’s no doubt that these hair removal devices have earned their title as the gold standard. The results are exceptional, sessions are convenient, and, most notably, users must only pay a one-time fee.
If you have fair skin, then there are many reasons why it makes sense to invest in a Silk’n device. After only a couple of sessions, you will understand what makes them so popular.
Start Your Silk’n Treatments Today!
If you have fair skin, then give Silk’n at-home devices a chance and experience the best results. They will expertly remove unwanted hair and help you look and feel your most radiant.
The safety of your skin needs to be top priority. You can trust that Silk’n devices were developed to ensure you never experience harmful side effects.
Learn more about the different IPL hair removal devices from Silk'n. If you’re interested in furthering your understanding of hair growth and hair removal, then visit the hair removal section of our Resource Center.
