Tone and texture together
Darkening in these areas usually comes with roughness from shaving and friction. Treating only the colour leaves half the problem behind.
- Length
- 1h
- From
- $249
- Area
- Body
- Downtime
- Minimal
What it is
A brightening course for naturally darker areas, working on tone and texture together rather than bleaching the surface.
The appointment
Patch test and tone assessment
Gentle resurfacing of the treatment area
Brightening complex applied under occlusion
Barrier repair and home care for the fortnight after
Right for you if
- Underarms, bikini line and inner thigh
- Post-inflammatory darkening after shaving or waxing
- Anyone who wants an even tone rather than a lighter one
Afterwards
No hot showers, sauna or gym for 24 hours. Results build over a course of four, three weeks apart.
Your practitioner confirms suitability, strength and the number of sessions at your consultation. Prices are indicative.
Why it is worth it
Evening out, not lightening
The aim is a consistent tone with the surrounding skin, not a shade lighter than the rest of you. That distinction is where a lot of treatments go wrong.
Planned as a course
Four sessions three weeks apart, with home care in between, is what holds the result. A single session shows very little.
Choosing a practitioner
Ask what is being applied and whether it contains anything banned or restricted. Brightening is an area where cheap products cause real harm.
Asked about pink enhancement
Is it safe on sensitive areas?
Yes, with a patch test first and strength set accordingly. Tell your practitioner about any shaving irritation before the appointment.
Can I shave or wax during the course?
Shave, yes, but leave forty eight hours either side of a session. Waxing is best paused, and laser hair reduction pairs better with this than waxing does.
How long does the result last?
It holds while the friction that caused it is managed. Most clients maintain with home care and a session every few months.
Start with a plan, not a guess.
A 45 minute mapping appointment reads your skin and sets the order of treatments. Nothing is booked until you agree to it.