IPL is a type of FDA-cleared light treatment that uses strong pulses of a broad spectrum of polychromatic light to target the melanin in hair follicles to achieve permanent hair removal results. As the pigment absorbs light, it gets heated up and destroyed. Hair will grow back more sparsely and slower after each treatment, permanently reducing hair growth. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and laser are the two of the most common hair removal methods. Both principles convert light energy into heat energy, eliminate hair follicles, and thus slow down hair regrowth. The similarity between them is that both methods must be used periodically to achieve the desired effects. The critical difference is that laser hair removal requires professional operation and frequent trips to beauty salons to achieve long-lasting results. In comparison, IPL hair removal is much safer. It does not damage your skin and can be safely operated by anyone. IPL is the most convenient choice for removing hair at home.