![]() ![]() And independent dermatologists did tell me that, even at low wavelengths, multiple YAG and IPL treatments could affect bacteria and oil glands and maybe fade some discoloration. I looked in the mirror and noticed a slight pink splotchiness on my cheeks and forehead when I walked out a few minutes later, it had disappeared, and my skin looked clean and bright, like I had just had a good exfoliation.Įungdamrong, however, says that after five weekly Skin Laundry treatments, clients will start to see cumulative results of smoother, clearer skin. (Turns out, I was just being dramatic.) Ten minutes later, I was finished. Even with goggles (all clients have to wear them) I was convinced I'd go blind. The nurse said it was the scent of "dirt and toxins being vaporized." (I felt like I was analyzing the ultimate pore strip: both grossed out and gratified.) As for the IPL, it was really bright. ![]() The YAG caused a few rubber-band-snap sensations and a slight burning smell. A nurse moved a wand-like device over my face inch by inch. The treatment felt kind of like a blowout from an overeager stylist, not painful but not quite comfortable either. When I visited the Manhattan branch (the Skin Laundry team knew I was reporting on the treatment for Allure), I was nervous about submitting my virgin skin to a laser-I consider Clarisonic brushes aggressive. Skin Laundry tells clients that the combination of the two removes "dirt and bacteria"-so "skin looks refreshed" after one session-and clears acne, reduces the appearance of pores, and evens skin tone over time. Dermatologists use YAGs to resurface skin and fade brown spots and IPL to treat redness and lighten pigmentation. ![]() It offers only one service: YAG laser followed by intense pulsed light (IPL). Skin Laundry has six locations in Southern California, Arizona, and New York City, with six more on the way. ![]()
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