As So-Smooth awaits the imminent arrival of the new Rio IPL8000™, and its advanced capabilities, So-Smooth have detailed features, benefits and suitability to skin type as well as the disadvantages of Rio hair removal systems.

Hair Removal Areas

The IPL8000™ with its latest technology has the ability to remove up to 180 hairs per second, from legs, arms, chest, back, underarms and bikini lines, quickly and more efficiently than its predecessors, although the IPL8000™ is not suitable for either heads or faces.

Rio X60™ can remove up to 60 hairs in several seconds. Whilst the hair removal area is smaller and is slow in comparison the IPL8000, this machine can be used (with caution) on all areas including heads and faces.

Rio X20™ has a very small treatment area of only 20 hairs per IPL, and with its 2 treatment settings, this system is a much slower than either the IPL8000™ or the X60™, but in its defence it can be used on the head and face and is excellent value for money.

None of these units are suitable for black or Afro-Caribbean skin.  Nor are they suited to white, grey or very light hair. www.so-smooth.co.uk stock a product to counteract the problem of lighter hair, Meladine.  Meladine directs melanin to the hair follicle enabling IPL to penetrate the hair root without damaging skin or hair shafts.

Price

The IPL8000™ retails at on the So-Smooth website at £300-£350.  A more expensive system than its counterparts, but the capabilities and latest features of Rio’s newest Hair Removal System far out weigh the price.

For example, the professional grade quartz bulbs used in this machine are environmentally friendly, producing up to 1000 flashes in their lifetime.  The risk of the bulbs failing before their time is minimal. As a much quicker and more efficient system, the time taken to remove unwanted hair is greatly reduced, and as its mains operated there is no threat of power failure. 

Adding to the benefits of the IPL8000™ are the heat regulator and the access code.  With 5 power settings, the heat setting initially defaults to the lowest power level, 1, ensuring that small steps are taken to build up to the correct temperature for different skin types and tones, minimising any risk of harm or irritation to skin or hair shaft.

The X60™ and X20™ by comparison are real value for money. Cheaper than the IPL8000™, the results are reflected in the price. The X20™ has 2 treatment modes, treating up to 20 hairs at a time, whereas the X60™ has 3 heat settings, number 1 enabling the treatment of individual hairs or setting 3 for multiple hair reduction. Both are slower machines than the later model, with less hair removal per light pulse, but able to penetrate areas that even the latest advances in technology cannot, typically, the face.  These systems are perfect for users with more time to spend removing hair and for those on a lower budget. Visit www.so-smooth.co.uk for up to date pricing details.

IPL8000™ advances over X20™/X60™

Skin sensors have been added to the wand ensuring greater user safety.  Light Pulse will only be emitted once the wand has connected correctly with skin.

A safety ‘Blink’ light is an added feature to the IPL8000™.  The bright orange light will ‘flash’ causing an automatic ‘blink’ action should the wand be pointed anywhere near the eyes.

The UV filter will avoid the risk of any UV light damage the skin.

Conclusion

In conclusion, The IPL8000™ has new and improved features both for the safety of the user and for the effects on the environment.  The IPL8000™ is much quicker and more efficient and safer to use than similar products in today’s market.  The only disadvantage to the IPL8000™ is the fact that neither faces nor heads can be treated, but teamed up with either the X20™ or X60™, systems that can treat this area, the problem is easily resolved.  

All in all, each Rio Home Hair Removal has its own individual use and benefits, depending on time scale, the amount of hair to be removed, price and user safety. www.so-smooth.co.uk are happy to answer questions or concerns you may have with any of the hair removal systems on the website.  Helpful and friendly advice ensures the correct system for individual needs

All Rio Hair Removal Systems have been designed for home use and are all made in the UK.

A tutorial on DVD is supplied with every purchase of the IPL8000™ and as with all IPL treatments, instructions should to be read and thoroughly understood before use.

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Rio IPL8000

Rio IPL8000

January 2010. Rio has launched the next generation of home hair removal systems,                        The IPL8000™.  As a nominated suppler of Rio products www.so-smooth.co.uk  will take delivery of the new product from February 2010.

So-Smooth are very excited about the launch of the Rio IPL8000™ and have already had enquires about the new system. The new home system has been clinically proven to remove hair more effectively with longer lasting results.  180 unwanted hairs per second can be removed from larger areas of the body, compared to the removal of 60 hairs, in several seconds, with its predecessor the X60. With the latest technology it’s able to deliver a quicker and more permanent way of removing excess hair safely, destroying hair at its root, and at a fraction of salon costs.

www.so-smooth.co.uk are awaiting the arrival of the IPL 8000™ which uses the latest Intense Pulsed Light hair removal technology.  IPL delivers quicker and more efficient permanent hair reduction and is suitable for larger areas of the body including legs, arms, underarms, bikini lines, backs and chests. Typically the IP8000™ can remove hair on a whole leg in approximately 30 minutes, and underarm hair in 10 minutes. 

So-Smooth recognise the damage that some systems can have on our eco system and Rio delivers high quality products that have minimal impact on the environment.  The IPL8000™ is mains operated and uses professional, energy saving, grade quartz bulbs ensuring prolonged bulb life.  The bulb life is greater than would normally be required to remove every hair on the body and has been tested to over 10,000 flashes.

New safety features have been introduced to the IPL8000™ from the security key to skin detectors.  A new feature reducing the risk of using too high a power level for your skin and hair type is the ‘power level regulator’.  Initially the power level starts at number 1 for the first treatment and is increased step by step per session, and decreased in the same way.

A security code has been added to the system to eliminate misuse.  Skins sensors mounted on the wand will ensure that the IPL treatment only works when good contact is made with the skin, and should the light be pointed at the eye, a safety ‘blink’ light has been added for eye protection.

However, the IPL8000™ does have its limitations and users should refer to the manufactures instructions to determine if the machine is suitable for their skin type, and it cannot be used on the face or head.

A privately owned company based in Wales, UK, www.so-smooth.co.uk  are nominated suppliers of Rio Hair Removal Systems.  So-Smooth’s aim is to explore the latest developments in hair removal technology enabling them to give their customers a good understanding of the different hair removal systems available.