First available in early 2017, the Gillette Venus Silk expert 3 IPL is FDA cleared and available for sale in the US and Canada. In the UK, Europe and Australia it’s called the Braun Silk expert 3 IPL and it meets EU standards with CE certification. Procter & Gamble market both, in partnership with Cyden Ltd who manufacture the device. There’s an updated model called the Braun Pro 3 IPL. Staying out of the sun. Follow your doctor's advice for avoiding sun exposure before and after treatment. Whenever you go out, apply a broad-spectrum, SPF30 sunscreen.

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But note that you’ll get faster results on the highest intensity levels safe for your skin, so only use it if normal mode feels too uncomfortable. Hruza GH, et al., eds. Laser hair removal. In: Lasers and Lights: Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology. 4th ed. Elsevier; 2018. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed March 26, 2020. The Silk Expert 3 has a small round feather button on the top. Press this button and it illuminates to show you’ve activated Gentle mode. This reduces the intensity level so you’ll see fewer intensity indicator lights on the side. Press the button again to return to normal mode. Press the small round feather button to activate ‘Gentle’ mode. This reduces the energy output so you’ll see fewer lights illuminate on the side. It’s good for more sensitive areas like the bikini line and underarms. If you’re a bit nervous about IPL you can also use it to get used to the treatments.

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A few petite-handed users found it took a few sessions to master it. I find that’s because you need to change how you hold it frequently, for example as you move around your legs. Your grip on the device includes your thumb or finger on the flash button, soit can be awkward to stop / start as you shift positions. But you soon work out the best way. That’ll see you through the start-up phase and for 10+ years of monthly top-ups across all those body areas. Braun advise it lasts 12 years. It’s more than you’ll ever need. Especially as the longer you’ve used it the less frequently you need maintenance sessions. To reduce any discomfort, apply ice to the treated area. If you have a skin reaction immediately after laser hair removal, the doctor might apply a steroid cream to the affected area. Do not use Braun Silk-Expert Pro 5 more than once a week on the same area. This will not speed up the results and may increase the chances of injury to your skin.

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Gentle mode reduces the light intensity. More treatments may be required to see the desired effects.” Braun Silk Expert 3 user manualLightening your skin. Avoid any sunless skin creams that darken your skin. Your doctor might also prescribe a skin bleaching cream if you have a recent tan or darker skin. Braun suggest use this mode if you’re new to IPL, perhaps a bit nervous, and want to ease yourself into the treatments. You can also use it on sensitive areas like your bikini line or underarms which can smart a bit.

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Yes. I've been using the Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 for eight months or so, and my body hair is significantly sparser, slower growing and finer. It has been least effective on my legs, which is unsurprising as the hair there is fairer, finer and the skin is more tanned. But elsewhere the difference is massive.Flashes: Look for how many pulses it will last for. Generally speaking, the more, the better. "If you are trying to target a larger area it can take many pulses, so just be sure to look at the battery life before you begin," Tavernise says. "Some only have a 30 minute battery life when it is fully charged." Most home IPL devices come with a basic skin tone sensor. If they detect a skin tone that’s too dark they won’t emit a flash. The Braun Silk Expert Pro 5 can be used on the body, including underarms and bikini line. It's also suitable for removing sparser facial hair, but not full beards and not anywhere around the eyes. N.B. only the bulb life calculates the years of use. General usage and wear and tear can also determine how long the machine keeps working. What’s it like to use the Silk Expert 3? For years, our GH Beauty Lab experts have regularly tested all kinds of hair removal products, from waxing kits, razors and dermaplaning tools to depilatory creams and epilators.