Alkaline Wash is an alkaline powder, which is mixed into a paste and applied to the skin for about 3-4 minutes. The treatment works by taking the hair to a high alkaline pH in less than 3 minutes, which softens and dissolves the hair and part of the underlying follicle (the bit under the skin that you can’t see). After the first treatment the hair will grow back at its normal rate, but as your treatments progress the re-growth rate becomes slower and slower, usually resulting in permanent hair loss over a period of time.

Absolutely not! The Alkaline Wash has a dissolving and damaging effect on the hair follicle, so it’s actually impossible for the treatment to stimulate hair growth and make it worse, as unlike some other hair removal methods it can’t activate dormant hair follicles.

Before you start a treatment programme, you must have a compulsory patch test a minimum of 72 hours before your first appointment. Your first 3 treatments will be spaced 2 weeks apart. When your first 3 treatments have been completed, you’ll have one treatment per month for 3 months. You should have started to see the rate of hair growth slow down in this time, and you might need a follow-up treatment in 2-3 months time. After this, the time in between treatments will become further apart, and for some may not be needed. Please bear in mind that this is a general guideline as everyone’s physiology is different. It’s impossible to precisely estimate how many treatments are needed to achieve permanent hair removal as it’s dependent on lots of different things, including how the hair was previously treated, how long it has been there and the reasons behind the hair growth etc. Some clients report back with a reduction in hair growth after just one treatment, but there’s no guarantee as every client’s skin is different. There’s also no guarantee that every client will experience permanent vellus hair removal.

Yes. As a minimum, you MUST apply DMK Herb & Mineral Mist and Seba-E Oil 2-3 times every day, for 4-5 days following treatment. These are available for purchase in-clinic. These products help to prevent any discomfort following the treatment, including any redness or dryness you might experience. The skin will be in a more sensitive state than normal following the treatment, and it’s important to make sure you follow aftercare given to you. You’ll also need to make sure you’re wearing daily broad-spectrum SPF, and if you experience any irritation to the treatment DMK Contraderm may be recommended to you as part of your aftercare protocol too.

Patch tests are carried out in the area that is going to be treated, and they’re necessary to make sure that your skin is suitable for the Alkaline treatment. They’re a compulsory part of the treatment, and must be carried out a minimum of 72 hours before your treatment.

The treatment itself is totally pain free, but for some people may experience some of the following side effects. This is totally normal and will subside quickly after your treatment. skin may feel rubbery or hot tight skin Some spots may be red, raw or sting Crusty dry patches are common A rush of oil overnight or the next day. \this will normalise Existing blackheads or congestion may breakout because of the removal of dead skin cells a small amount of scabbing like gravel rash (this is more likely to occur on a first treatment and cannot harm the skin if it is left to come off naturally) 2-3 days after the pH Revision the skin will feel dry and tight, maybe a bit itchy it is advised to exfoliate the skin at home on the 3rd days after any Alkaline Treatment with either Foamy Lift mixed with Exoderma Peel or Micro Peel Your prescribed homecare will also help to tend to the skin after your treatment.

Yes! Although the coarser, darker hairs will need to be treated with electrolysis, the downy hair can be treated with Alkaline Wash. It’s advised that you start off a treatment plan like this with Alkaline Wash treatments to remove the denser, downy hair and then “clear up” the area with electrolysis treatments afterwards – this will give you the quickest and most effective permanent clearing of the area.

Coarser, darker hairs sit further down into the dermis of the skin compared to the finer, downy, vellus hairs that Alkaline Wash treats. Alkaline Wash can’t reach these hairs properly, and although you might see a slight difference in their growth, you won’t get the same level of removal as seen in the downy, vellus hairs in the area.

Both treatments are very different to each other. Dermaplaning uses a scalpel blade to remove surface dead skin cells and hairs. Alkaline Wash uses a paste to destroy the hair follicle and reduce the hair growth of vellus, downy hair. Dermaplaning doesn’t offer either of these benefits.

Pregnancy is a contraindication for the Alkaline wash treatment due to the skin being more sensitive during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There is also an increase in risk of skin hyperpigmentation occurring.

Do not apply make up on the area treated for at least 12 hours, unless it is provided by the DMK practitioner Do not sunbathe or use a sun bed for at least 14 days following treatment Do not scratch or in any way abrade the area after treatment Seba-E oil MUST be applied as an after-care prescriptive. Use twice daily. If excessive heat or irritation is experienced after the alkaline wash treatment, then Contraderm crème should be applied to calm it down with ice (in Gauze) if necessary. DMK transdermal sunscreen should be used daily following treatment Treatments should be a minimum of 7 days apart but ideally at least 14-days apart. Redness, dryness and some scabbing may occur after treatment, all of which are normal reactions and clear up in a few days. 5 days before electrolysis is performed post treatment and 14 days for laser

After the first treatment your hair will grow back at its normal rate (3-4 weeks), but as you have more treatments over time regrowth can be slower or even stop altogether. Some clients are extremely happy to report significant reductions in hair regrowth with the time between treatments lasting many months. However there’s no guarantee this will happen for everyone as the long term effects are dependent on the type of hair and each person’s individual situation.

Alkaline Wash is better for facial hair removal because your hair will not grow back stronger, as can happen with waxing and there’s a chance it may be permanently reduced instead.

No, Alkaline Wash is not suitable for darker skin tones because of the risk of skin discolouration. We will advise you if you are suitable in a consultation.