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My Imperfect Life
My Imperfect Life
Ciara McGinley

Does IPL work for acne? Here's everything you need to know

woman looking at her skin in the mirror

For those battling acne or who find pesky post-breakout scars difficult to shift, it might be time to turn to the help of a professional and try IPL for acne. 

IPL—which stands for Intense Pulsed Light—is a revolutionary treatment that can do wonders for your complexion. You may have heard of it in the context of hair removal, both as a professional treatment and the best at-home IPL hair removal devices, but it’s also used to treat acne. Aesthetic nurse practitioner Lucy Williams describes it as a “highly targeted solution for combating acne, offering remarkable results." We're officially intrigued.

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