Frequently Asked Questions

Many studies around the world have proven that IPL technology is safe and effective for hair removal. For this reason, this method of hair removal which can be done at home has become extremely popular. Hilda IPL photoepilator European Union CE and RoHS certified, and the American food and medicine administration (FDA) recognizes the technology to be safe and effective. In short, IPL hair removal is a very safe, easy and effective method, as long as the instructions are being followed.

One of the biggest advantages of IPL hair removal is that it's painless, easy to use and work fast.

The intense pulsed light device works best for removing black, dark brown, medium or light brown hair. Intense pulsed light technology cannot affect light, red or gray hair. However, if you have lighter hair with brown or black roots, the procedure should work fine. Hairs of lighter shades with darker roots may take longer to remove.

Also, hair removal procedures are not effective for people with very dark skin.

Hilda IPL photo-epilator is extremely effective - the first results are noticeable after just 4-6 procedures, and in just 12 procedures you will get rid of up to 96% of body hair!

- After 4-6 treatments, you should see a noticeable reduction in hair growth. However, to effectively treat all hairs, it is important to keep on treating according to the recommended treatment schedule.
- After 5-7 treatments, you should see a significant reduction of hair growth in the areas that you treated with IPL. A reduction of hair density should be visible as well.

The full cycle of procedures is 8 weeks.
Week 1-2: 2 treatments per week.
Week 3-4: 1 treatment per week.
Week 5-8: 1 treatment every 2 weeks.

Once the desired result is achieved, it is necessary to continue using the device once every 1-3 months for further inhibition of hair growth. Individual results may vary.

Never use the device on the following areas:
- Around the eyes and on or near the eyebrows.
- On lips, nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the nostrils and ears.
- Men must not use the device on the face and neck including all beard-growing areas, nor on the whole genital area.
- On areas where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin reactions.
- Over or near anything artificial like silicone implants, subcutaneous injection ports (for instance an insulin dispenser) or piercings.

General conditions
- Never use the device if you have skin type VI (You rarely to never sunburn, very dark tanning). In this case you run a high risk of developing skin reactions, such as hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, strong redness or burns.
- Never use the device if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the device was not tested on pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Never use the device if you have any active implants such as a pacemaker, neurostimulator, insulin pump etc.

Skin condition
Never use the device:
- If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles, open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex (cold sores), wounds or lesions and haematomas in the areas to be treated.
- On irritated (red or cut), sunburned, recently tanned or fake- tanned skin.
- On the following areas without consulting your doctor first: moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars and skin anomalies. This can result in a burn and a change in skin color, which makes it potentially harder to identify skin-related diseases.
- On following areas: warts, tattoos or permanent make-up.

- IPL hair removal device;
- power cord;
- instructions;
- safety glasses.

Invest once and enjoy the results for a long time. The device comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.