Teenage girls try hard to maintain their skin and body. This does not mean they are vain or narcissistic. It only means they take good care of themselves.
For Francine Ripol, Yanyan Lovendino, Vie Flores and Chenny Cortez, undergoing beauty treatments and procedures is a must in their careers.
“Of course when you look good, you feel good. Being a newcomer in show business means proving yourself, and that requires self-confidence,” says 15-year-old Francine, who stars in Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo.
Yanyan, Vie and Chenny agree. The three friends make their visits to their trusted YSA Skin and Body Experts clinic not only a beauty appointment, but a time for bonding as well.
“We love going to YSA because we feel at home, and we get excellent service and products,” says Vie, 16 years old.
Francine, Yanyan, Vie, and Chenny enjoy YSA’s IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal treatments, which are customized according to the client’s skin type, hair color and treatment area. Treatments are effective on all skin types and hair colors. Any body part including the underarms, legs, back, face, neck and bikini can be treated.
“We usually have teenage girls and older women avail of our IPL treatment, but anyone can be treated with IPL,” says Dr. Johanna Borra, resident dermatologist of YSA Skin and Body Experts in Robinsons Metro East.
Dr. Borra explains that hair grows in three cycles called Anagen, Catagen and Telogen. IPL and laser technology most effectively interact with hair in the Anagen or active growth phase when the hair is highest in pigment. Multiple treatments are required to accomplish permanent hair reduction.
“On average, approximately 20 percent reduction will be noticed in the initial treatment and as much as 95 percent reduction can be realized in four to six treatments. Remember after the treatments the reduction will be permanent!” assures Dr. Borra, who recommends doing IPL every two to three weeks.
Vie has tried waxing, electrolysis, and even shaving to remove unwanted hair. She says they all caused her discomfort and skin irritation. Electrolysis and waxing were painful and so she did not try them again.
“IPL treatments are significantly more comfortable with no skin irritation. The IPL supports active cooling in the hand-pieces, which keeps the surface of the skin comfortable throughout the procedures.
“What I like about IPL is it’s permanent hair reduction,” says Chenny, 17. IPL compromises the body’s ability to re-grow hair in the treated area, giving permanent and long-lasting results.
What’s more, YSA’s IPL is fast and convenient. The large surface area covered by the specialized IPL hand-pieces enables fast and effective treatments. With no post-treatment discomfort, Yanyan, Francine, Vie and Chenny can receive treatments at lunch and then return to the set or runway rehearsals that afternoon. A full set of legs could be treated in less than one hour, and treatments are effective without the requirement to have hair grow out before the treatment, meaning you can shave right up until your IPL session.
Get your YSA IPL treatment at YSA Skin and Body Experts clinics nationwide.