Sun, Pigmentation & Fall Skin: Could IPL Be Your Next Step?

If you noticed more pigmentation or an uneven-looking complexion after spending the summer outdoors, you’re not imagining it.

Even with good sun protection, summer can make certain areas of pigmentation more noticeable.

And as we move into fall, many people start thinking about what they’d like to improve about their skin after months of sun and outdoor activity.

This is where IPL Photofacial treatments may enter the conversation.

First: What Exactly Is IPL?

IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light.

Unlike a traditional peel, IPL doesn’t work by exfoliating the surface of the skin.

Instead, it uses pulses of light to target specific structures in the skin.

That makes IPL a very different treatment from the exfoliating treatments featured in our Peel Season promotion.

So why include it?

Because fall is also a season of skin renewal, and for some clients, light-based treatment may be a more appropriate approach to certain concerns than exfoliation.

What Can IPL Help Address?

IPL may be used to improve the appearance of certain concerns such as:

• uneven-looking pigmentation
• sun-related discoloration
• uneven-looking skin tone
• some forms of redness

However, IPL isn’t appropriate for everyone or every skin concern.

That’s why consultation and proper assessment are important before treatment.

Your skin type, current condition, recent sun exposure and the specific concern you’re hoping to address all matter when determining whether IPL is an appropriate option.

Why Fall Is an Important Time to Think About IPL

IPL treatments and sun exposure require careful consideration.

After a summer spent outdoors, it’s important that we assess your skin rather than simply assuming you’re ready for treatment.

As the season changes and intense sun exposure generally decreases, fall can become a practical time for many clients to begin discussing their options.

But timing matters.

If you’ve had significant recent sun exposure or your skin isn’t an appropriate candidate, we may recommend waiting.

That’s not us saying “no.”

That’s us protecting your skin and making sure the treatment is appropriate.

IPL vs. A Peel: What’s the Difference?

This is a question we love because it highlights something important:

These treatments aren’t interchangeable.

A peel is an exfoliating treatment designed to work with the skin’s renewal process.

IPL uses light energy to target specific chromophores in the skin.

One isn’t automatically “better” than the other.

The better question is: Which approach makes sense for your skin and your goals?

That’s something we can help you determine.

Is IPL Right for You?

If you’re concerned about pigmentation or uneven-looking skin tone, an IPL consultation can be a great place to start.

We’ll discuss what you’re noticing, assess your skin and determine whether IPL is an appropriate treatment option.

And sometimes the answer may be that another treatment would better suit you.

That’s exactly why we assess before we treat.

Sharplight IPL Photofacial

$125

 Regularly $250

If you’ve been noticing changes in your skin since summer, now is a great time to start the conversation.

You don’t have to know whether you need IPL.

You just need to know what you’d like to change.

We’ll take it from there.

Take Time to Renew Yourself.