why is this tool a problem for dark skin women?
1350443
Both IPL and laser can burn darker skin v badly--dangerous!--bcs the light seeks out (and destroys) dark pigments: hair roots, ink marks, tattoos, moles, etc. I have dark bikini area & have to be v careful not to go onto darker places with it! Electrolysis is the only way for dark skin. Luci Peters Intl has best reputation in that but they're not in every city. U cld look them up & see which Luci Peters is closest to u. Good luck!!
1350444
You may also check online for a more medically correct answer but from what I know it has to do with the pigment sensitivity to dark skin people that is more sensitive to the laser light than light or medium skin. But search online for a better understanding. This machine is great and the customer service of the seller is above and beyond fantastic!
1350445
Because of the fact about how it works: it targets hairs' pigment (that's why it doesn't work on blond or light hairs) and if your skin is too dark it would burn it because of the pigment in your skin - if you buy it it wouldn't work on a dark skin because it has a sensor that wouldn't allow it to work, so you don't burn your skin!!! Sorry beautiful dark ladies :(
1350446
As other users mentioned, the laser targets dark pigment. In the case of hair, it will target the dark hair pigment and destroy the hair at its root. In the case of skin, the laser's damaging effects would be absorbed by dark skin and result in burns, blisters, and swelling.
7209
Teena--From what I've read in the user's manual that came with the device, it will not work on African-American skin since it works on a skin sensor.
1810314
Depends on how dark you are, theres a sensor on the item & when you turn it on you must put your arm on it and it will either turn green and allow you to use the laser or it will stay orange and not allow use. If it allows you to use it and you have a dark complexion it may have a more intense sting - it seeks out pigment in the hair vs your skin. I'm darker complected and wait til winter when I'm slightly lighter to use it.
2128796
Dark or tanned skin - the light will not detect the difference between skin and hair pigment, therefore it will not flash and treatment will not be effective....(this is what was written with the product)
1219563
This is the review I saw that made me bought this product. The reviewer has black skin. Check it out! ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmAj8U2k46k
1075219
I am African American and I used my sister's Tria for a month to see if it was worth it. We both have used it and IT WORKS!!! I loved it. Our skin tone is similar to Jada Pinkett Smith. My sister and I have very course black facial hair and we suffer from severe hair bumps. I used it for a month every other day. The difference is amazing!!!! Now, my results may be different because I was a fanatic about using it! I found that it was painful if I lasered over some hair. If you get rid of the hair it is more like a rubber band pop. I hope this helps
1867650
From my experience, this tool won't cut their skins but it is still hard since the hair knots up all over her body. You gotta find a place to start but I think this one will be better than a scissor.
1334648
You must peel the skin before using this tool or it will not work correctly.
1718210
I'm not sure--I've only used the Revitalash Advanced and haven't noticed any problems with dark circles.
1664265
I myself have pretty fair skin. I would not recommend it for darker skin tones
2230944
I bought one for my wife, however, this product was not for her since her dark spots became worse. Please be careful when you buy and use it.
1653408
unsure. I am not impressed with the device. It seemed to provoke hair growth on my head, then on my FACE !As a woman, this isn't an outcome that I want !
1623603
The directions say it cannot be used on skin that has to dark of a pigment. Such as highly tanned or black.
1766692
It didn't work that well for Caucasian skin, so I don't think it's a skin tone or color issue. If it's a genetic or long-term condition, it will reduce some puffiness. If it's temporary due to stress/sickness it works alright.
1075220
The laser will not unlock on dark skin because it is not to be used on dark pigmented skin, I have a friend who used on neck where he has a tattoo and it literally burnt him, and actually extracted the ink out of his skin the burn was so deep, you may have to find other options for hair removal!
1843303
I'm light skinned and it works great However when my skin is darker in the summer due to tanning, the skin sensor automatically prevents the form system from operating. Hard to say how it would work for you, but that's been my experience.
1053978
I have very fair skin, the product never burned me, but it flat out says not to use it if you have a tan... to me that would mean any mediterranean (light olive) - any dark skin would be bad. I agree that there needs to be a contrast between the hair and skin.