By Laura
Did you recently buy Braun Silk-expert Pro 5? But being so confused about using it safely on your delicate skin made your hundred of dollars investment collect dust in the corner. Also, if you are someone very excited about using Braun Pro 5 hair removal IPL device and do not wanna go wrong, you are in the right place.
I am going to guide you through the art of using an at-home laser hair removal step by step. Moreover, I have also explained the answers to the most asked questions related to Braun Silke-expert Pro 5.
So, let us help you go hairless with Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 like a Pro.
How to Use Your New Silk-expert Pro 5
All you need is to follow two simple steps to use Silk-expert Pro 5 and your hair removal IPL session won’t go wrong in any way. Moreover, it will all save you from any mishaps and side effects like skin burning, irritation, or injury.
Following are the two steps.
Step 1: Prepare your Skin
Just like you need to your skin before using any product, usage of Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 also requires skin preparation beforehand. Here skin preparation refers to hair removal. The preferred method of hair removal for IPL is shaving.
First of all, wash the area to be treated with a good body wash. Then apply shaving cream over it. Take a safety razor and move it slowly against the direction of hair growth over the area so that your unwanted hair is shaved smoothly.
Then wash that area with plain water and let it dry. You can use a soft cloth or towel to pat dry your skin. Now your skin is all ready to have intense pulse light fall on it.
Step 2: Just Plug in to Begin
Now begins the real game. But do not worry as it is also as easy as shaving your skin. Plug in your IPL hair removal Braun device.
A Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 comes with multiple head attachments to work on different parts of the body. Select the head according to your treatment area. The precision head is for the bikini, chin, and upper lips; the standard head is perfect for underarms, and the wide head works well on large areas like legs.
Plug in the device and turn it on. Then select one of its three comfort modes; standard, gentle, and extra gentle. You are done with settings here. Take the device, and put it vertically on your skin in a way that the light window is slightly pressed against your body.
Press its button and flash the light. The white flash will indicate that your skin tone is suitable for IPL. SensoAdapt technology of Braun measures your skin tones and selects the most suitable intensity level for you.
Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL device reads your skin 80 times in a second. Lastly, you have two options for flashing Braun IPL. You can hold the button and glide it on the skin for continuous flashes or press and release it after regular intervals to stamp the flashes.
Gliding mode is for the legs or back and stamp mode is for the face or underarms.
You are Done
The treatment of the legs will be completed within an average of 5 minutes with one of the safest, fastest, and most effective hair removal IPL devices, Braun Silk-expert Pro 5. However, the treatment time also depends on your height and the area you are treating.
FAQs About Braun Silk-expert Pro 5
Here are some questions people are often curious about.
1. What is in the Box of Braun Silk-expert Pro 5?
The package Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 is delivered with everything you need to start and end your treatment session. It includes a Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL device with its long wire and adaptor, 4 attachment heads including a standard cap, 2 precision caps, and a wide cap, a Venus razor, and a printed beauty pouch to keep the kit.
2. How Often do I need to Use Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL device?
The start-up treatment of Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 lasts for 4-12 weeks. For those 4-12 weeks, 1 treatment session every week is more than enough. After the initial treatment, comes the maintenance time. During that time 1 treatment, every one or two more is needed.
3. Do I need to Wear Protective Goggles During my IPL Hair Removal Session with Braun?
No, you do not need to wear safety goggles during your IPL hair removal sessions with Braun. Braun Pro 5 IPL device has a wavelength of 530 nm to 1100 nm which is not harmful to the eye.
Additionally, light only flashes when the Braun IPL device is in adequate contact with the skin. So, the light does not disperse out of the window and harms the eyes. However, if you are afraid of sudden flashes, you can wear goggles for additional protection.
4. What is the Energy Output Of Braun Pro 5?
The maximum light energy of the Braun Pro 5 IPL device is 9-18 J. However, it has a light exposure of 3-6 J/cm2 just like other IPL devices. Also, the energy output depends upon the light intensity at any instant in time.
5. Can People with Skin Conditions like Cherry Angiomas Use it?
People having dark skin tones because of tanning cannot use the Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL device because it won’t flash on unsuitable skin tones. People with light freckles can use the device safely.
However, people having medical skin conditions like cherry angiomas or moles should avoid using IPL hair removal devices.
6. Is it Safe to Use Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 IPL Device on Ingrown Hair or Razor Bumps?
Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 can be used on ingrown hair as it burns the hair and hair follicles. However, using this device on razor bumps can further irritate the skin.
Conclusion
Doing your hair removal session with an IPL device like Braun Silk-expert Pro 5 is super easy. All you need is two steps, preparing the skin and flashing the device over it. We have further explained both steps in this article.
