Topical application of the antioxidant beta-carotene (2 mg/cm2) provided protection for the human skin when exposed to IR radiation. The magnitude of the degradation of dermal carotenoids after IR irradiation was significantly higher for SIR than for wIRA irradiation, for both non-treated and ...
However, ultraviolet light—whether from the sun or a tanning bed—can make the skin hypersensitive to the laser, thereby causing more pain during the hair removal procedure, and possibly even damaging your skin. We highly recommend you avoid tanning at least two weeks before your laser hair ...