Easy, long term hair reduction. IPL technology. Philips Lumea
uses an innovative light-based technology called IPL (Intense
Pulsed Light), derived from the technology used in professional
beauty salons. Philips has adapted this technology for effective
use in the safety and comfort of your own home. Features Suitable
hair and skin types. Philips Lumea works effectively on
(naturally) dark blonde, brown and black hairs. As with other
light-based s, Philips Lumea is NOT effective on red,
light-blonde or white/grey hair. This product is also NOT
suitable for dark skin. Application areas. Use with confidence to
remove hair on face (upper lip, chin) and body parts including
legs, arm pits, bikini area, belly and arms. Skin Tone Sensor.
For extra safety the integrated skin tone sensor measures the
treated skin complexion at the beginning of each session and
occasionally during the session. If it detects a skin tone that
is too dark for this product it will automatically stop emitting
pulses. 5 light energy settings. Five adjustable light energy
settings to ensure gentle but effective . Used
correctly, Philips Lumea's IPL is safe and gentle to
use even on sensitive skin and sensitive body areas. SmartSkin
sensor detects your skin tone and advises you on the suitable
light energy setting. Benefits Philips Lumea Essential works
wonders to prevent the reappearance of hair on face and body.
Gentle pulses of light, applied regularly, keep skin silky-smooth
every day. Warnings or Restrictions Never use the device if you
have skin type V or VI (You rarely to never sunburn, very dark
tanning). In this case you run a high risk of developing skin
reactions, such as hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, strong
redness or burns. To check if your skin type allows usage of the
device, consult the skin tone table See user manual for areas
that you can use the device on. See user manual for who is
allowed to use this device. Product Specification Size (0) Unit
(EA) Height (17.5) Width (24) Depth (8.8) Product code: 750153
Product Uses Before you use Lumea, you should pretreat your skin
by removing hairs on the surface of your skin. This allows the
light to be absorbed by the hair parts below the skin surface to
ensure effective . You can either shave, short-trim,
epilate or wax. Do not use depilatory creams, as s may
cause skin reactions. When you use Lumea for the first time or
after recent tanning, perform a skin test on each area to be
treated. The skin test is necessary to check your skin's reaction
to the and to determine the correct light intensity
setting for each body area. The scattered light produced by the
device is harmless to your eyes. Do not look at the flash while
using the device. It is not necessary to wear goggles during use.
Use the device in a well-lit room so that the light is less
glaring to your eyes. Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight
might influence the sensitivity and colour of your skin. Perform
a skin test to determine the appropriate light intensity setting.
Do not treat the same skin area more than once during a session.
This does not improve the effectiveness of the , but
increases the risk of skin reactions. Lumea should never be
painful. If you experience discomfort, reduce the light intensity
setting. Tips & Advice What to expect immediately after the 1st
- After the first , it can take 1 to 2 weeks
for the hairs to fall out. In the first weeks following the
initial s, you still see some hairs growing. These are
likely to be hairs that were not in their growing phase during
the first s. After 2-3 s, you should see a
noticeable reduction in hair growth. However, to effectively
treat all hairs, it is important to keep on treating according to
the recommended schedule. After 4-5 s, you
should see a significant reduction of hair growth in the areas
that you treated with Lumea. A re