Intense Pulsed Light

Intense Pulsed light

The Intense Pulsed Light is a technology aimed at producing light of a high intensity in a short period of time. The light emitted during the flash is absorbed by the melanin contained in the hair follicle, which is then converted in thermal energy. The heat produced will then destroy the hair by cauterizing the vessels connected to the base of the hair: the hair falls out and never grows again.

As far as hair removal is concerned, the most important part of the hair is its pigment, the melanin, which gives the hair its colour. There are as many pigments as there are individuals. Every pigment type requires a certain wavelength of light. Contrary to the laser which produces a monochromatic light (single wavelength), the flash lamp produces a multitude of wavelengths. This allows many different hair pigments to be targeted by one pulse of light.

The technology used in the E-One hair removal device resembles the same technology found in the flash lamps used by professional hair removal therapists. Recent technological advances have enabled this professional technology to be adapted for home use. It is now possible to obtain professional results in the privacy of your home with the E-One hair removal device.

A perfectly controlled flash

Skin safety depends on several factors. The most important factor involves reproducing a uniform light pulse and maintaining the purity of light being emitted.

The E-One’s patented technology meets this criteria perfectly - the intensity of light produced remains the same throughout the duration of the flash. This makes it possible to lower the level of light energy emitted for the same quality results as units that emit a higher amount of energy. Thus, the user’s skin is protected whilst achieving professional results.

A miniaturization finally became possible

Previously, professional flash lamp units were large and bulky because of the energy they consume. They consisted of a "condenser block" and a water cooling circuit. The capacitors in the professional units usually only use approximately 15-20% of their capacity. This assists in producing a uniform flash energy level.

The unique feature of the E-One is that it utilises more than 90% of the capacitor reserve throughout its use, which reduces the required capacitor bank size. At the same time, the E-One is specifically designed to control and regulate the flash output to ensure a continuously uniform output level.

In regards to cooling, a hydraulic cooling system is used by professional units to cool the lamp area which undergoes an intense pulse at every flash. Once again the E-One utilises an innovative design whereby the flash unit no longer needs to come into contact with the flash body. This reduces the need for a complex cooling system making air cooling sufficient. Thus, the size of the unit is further reduced.

To summarise, better energy management and intuitive design enables the E-One hair removal system to match the performance of some professional devices in a smaller package suitable for the home.