Practitioner Resource Page: IPL Hair
Removal Tutorial Overview
Phillips Brand Home Use Device
Light-based hair removal is
one of the most effective
methods to
treat unwanted body hair with
longer-lasting results. It is
different from
current home hair removal
methods because it
significantly reduces hair
regrowth. Philips has been
investigating this method
together with leading
dermatologists for over 15
years. You can now use this
innovative technology
comfortably in the privacy of
your own home, whenever you
want.
This appliance has been
specifically designed and
optimised for use by
women, but can be used by men
as well.
Philips Lumea Essential
enables treatment of unwanted
hair on body areas
below the neckline.
Philips Lumea Essential is
designed for use by one person
only.
For more information about
Philips Lumea Essential, see
www.philips.com/
lumea. Check our homepage
regularly for updates.
Benefits
This appliance provides the
following benefits:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
technology for home use
Philips Lumea Essential uses a
light-based technology called
‘Intense Pulsed
Light’ (IPL). IPL is also used
in the professional beauty
market for hair removal
and has been in use for the
last fifteen years. Philips
Lumea Essential now
brings this innovative
technology to the comfort of
your home.
Effective hair regrowth
prevention for everyday
smoothness
This method provides you with
long-lasting hair regrowth
prevention and
silky-smooth skin. Our studies
have shown a significant hair
reduction after
just two treatments. Optimal
results were generally
achieved after four
to five treatments. A
reduction in hair density is
visible from treatment to
treatment. How fast the effect
becomes visible and how long
the results
last varies from person to
person. For more information,
see section ‘How
to achieve optimal results’ in
chapter ‘Using the appliance’.
Gentle treatment, even on
sensitive body areas
Philips Lumea Essential has
been developed in close
cooperation with
leading dermatologists for an
effective and gentle
treatment, even on the
most sensitive body areas.
No replacement parts needed,
no hidden costs
Philips Lumea Essential is
equipped with a
high-performance lamp which
does not require replacement.
This lamp can generate over
100,000 flashes
and should enable you to
continuously maintain results
for more than
5 years* while saving money on
expensive replacement lamps.
*Based on average usage
scenario and recommended
treatment regime for
one user.
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How Philips’ Intense Pulsed
Light technology works
Hair growth
Hair growth rates differ from
person to person, depending on
age,
metabolism and other factors.
However, everyone’s hair
normally grows in
3 phases.
1 Growing phase (anagen phase)
The hair grows actively from
the root. In this phase the
concentration of
melanin is highest. Melanin is
responsible for the
pigmentation of the hair.
Melanin concentration is also
the determining factor for the
efficacy of
the Intense Pulsed Light
technology. Only hairs in the
growing phase are
susceptible to treatment with
light.
2 Degradation phase (catagen
phase)
Hair growth stops and the root
shrinks before the hair sheds.
3 Resting phase (telogen
phase)
The old hair separates from
its hair follicle and sheds.
The follicle remains
at rest until the biological
clock tells it to become
active again and grow a
new hair.
Working principle
- The appliance works by
heating up the hair and root
beneath the skin.
The melanin in the hair and
hair root absorbs the released
light pulses.
The darker the colour of the
hair, the more light can be
absorbed.
This process stimulates the
hair to go into the resting
phase.
- In between treatments, hair
sheds naturally and regrowth
is inhibited.
Hairs can take one or two
weeks to shed.
- Optimal hair removal cannot
be obtained with a single
session, since
only hairs in the growing
phase are susceptible to
treatment with light.
During a treatment, hairs on
the treated area are usually
in different
stages of the hair growth
cycle. To effectively treat
all hairs you have to
repeat the treatment once
every two weeks for the first
two months.
An integrated optical filter
ensures that no UV light
reaches the skin
and ensures that the appliance
is safe for the skin.
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General description (Fig. 5)
1 Intensity lights (1- 5)
2 On/off button
3 ’Ready to flash’ light
4 Air vents
5 Appliance socket
6 Flash button
7 Openings for electronic
contacts
8 Light exit window with
integrated UV filter
9 Electronic contacts
10 Body attachment (suitable
for all body areas below the
neck)
11 Metallic frame inside the
body attachment
12 Integrated safety system
13 Adapter
14 Small plug
15 Pouch
Also included: cleaning cloth
Important
Read this user manual
carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for
future reference.
Danger
- Water and electricity are a
dangerous combination. Do not
use this
appliance in wet surroundings
(e.g. near a filled bath, a
running shower
or a filled swimming pool).
- Keep the appliance and the
adapter dry.
- If the appliance is broken,
do not touch any inner part to
avoid electric shock.
- Never insert any objects
into the appliance.
Warning
- This appliance is not
intended for use by persons
(including children)
with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, unless
they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of
the appliance
by a person responsible for
their safety.
- Children should be
supervised to ensure that they
do not play with
the appliance.
- The appliance is not
intended for children under
the age of 15 years.
Teenagers aged between 15 and
18 years can use the appliance
with
the consent and/or assistance
of their parents or the
persons who have
parental authority over them.
Adults from 19 years and older
can use
the appliance freely.
- Only use the adapter
supplied.
- Do not use the appliance or
the adapter if it is damaged.
- The adapter contains a
transformer. Do not cut off
the adapter to
replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous
situation.
- If the adapter is damaged,
always have it replaced with
one of the
original type in order to
avoid a hazard.
- Do not use the appliance if
the glass of the light exit
window is broken.
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To prevent damage
- Make sure nothing obstructs
the air flow through the
ventilation slots.
- Never subject the appliance
to heavy shocks and do not
shake or drop it.
- If you take the appliance
from a very cold environment
to a very warm
environment or vice versa,
wait approximately 3 hours
before you use it.
- Store the appliance in the
pouch supplied so that it does
not become dusty.
- Never leave the appliance
unattended when it is switched
on.
Always switch off the
appliance after use.
- Do not expose the appliance
to direct sunlight or UV light
for several
hours, to prevent damage.
- Do not flash against any
other surface than the skin.
This can cause
severe damage to the body
attachment and/or the light
exit window.
Only flash when the appliance
is in contact with skin.
Caution
- Never use the appliance
around the eyes and near the
eyebrows to
avoid the risk of eye damage.
- Use this appliance only at
settings suitable for your
skin type (see the
table in section ‘Recommended
light intensities’ of chapter
‘Preparing
for use’). Use at higher
settings than those
recommended can increase
the risk of skin reactions and
side effects.
- This appliance is only
intended for removing unwanted
human body
hair from areas below the
neckline. Do not use it for
any other
purpose.
- Make sure the skin in the
area to be treated is clean,
dry and free from
creams, lotions and other
cosmetics. If the skin is not
clean and dry,
the integrated safety system
may not work as intended and
the
appliance may not flash or may
flash unintentionally.
Keep the following things in
mind to avoid compromising
the lifetime of your Philips
Lumea Essential:
- Do not expose the appliance
to ambient temperatures lower
than
15°C or higher than 35°C
during use.
- The appliance is equipped
with a built-in overheat
protection. If the
appliance overheats, it does
not flash. Do not switch off
the appliance,
but let it cool down for
approx. 15 minutes before you
continue with
your treatment. After 5
minutes the appliance switches
off automatically.
Then let it cool down for
another 10 minutes.
- Always return the appliance
to a service centre authorised
by Philips
for examination or repair.
Repair by unqualified people
could cause an
extremely hazardous situation
for the user.
- Do not use the appliance if
any of the situations
mentioned in section
‘Contraindications’ apply to
you.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance
complies with all applicable
standards and
regulationsregarding exposure
to electromagnetic fields.
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Contraindications
For whom is Philips Lumea
Essential NOT suitable?
Philips Lumea Essential is not
designed for everyone. If any
of the following
is true for you, then this
appliance is not suitable for
you to use!
Do not use the appliance if
you are pregnant or breast
feeding.
Philips Lumea Essential has
not been tested on pregnant
women, therefore
we advise you not to use the
appliance if you are pregnant
or breast
feeding. Hormonal changes
could increase the sensitivity
of your skin and
the risk of injury to the
skin.
Never use the appliance if you
have an unsuitable skin and/or
hair colour, i.e.:
- If you are of skin type V
(you rarely get sunburnt, you
tan very well and
your skin colour is dark
brown) or if you are of skin
type VI (you rarely
or never get sunburnt and you
tan very darkly; your skin
colour is
brownish black or darker). In
this case you run a high risk
of developing
skin reactions, such as
discolourations, strong
redness or burns, when
you use Philips Lumea
Essential. See also chapter
‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’ and
consult the
‘Recommended light intensities
table’ in the quick start
guide.
- If your natural hair colour
in the treatment areas is
light blond, white,
grey or red. The treatment
will not be effective.
Never use the appliance if you
suffer from any of the
diseases
listed below, i.e.:
- If you have a skin disease
such as active skin cancer,
you have a history
of skin cancer or any other
localised cancer in the areas
to be treated.
- If you have pre-cancerous
lesions or multiple atypical
moles in the areas
to be treated.
- If you have a history of
collagen disorder, including a
history of keloid
scar formation or a history of
poor wound healing.
- If you have a history of
vascular disorder, such as the
presence of
varicose veins or vascular
ectasia in the areas to be
treated.
- If your skin is sensitive to
light and easily develops a
rash or an allergic
reaction.
- If you have infections,
eczema, burns, inflammation of
hair follicles,
open lacerations, abrasions,
herpes simplex, wounds or
lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be
treated.
- If you have had surgery in
the areas to be treated.
- If you have epilepsy with
flashlight sensitivity.
- If you have diabetes, lupus
erythematodes, porphyria or
congestive
heart disease.
- If you have any bleeding
disorder.
- If you have a history of
immunosuppressive disease
(including HIV
infection or AIDS).
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Never use the appliance if you
take any of the medications
listed below, i.e.:
- If your skin is currently
being treated with or has
recently been treated
with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs),
Beta- Hydroxy Acids (BHAs),
topical isotretinoin and
azelaic acid.
- If you have taken any form
of isotretinoin such as
Accutane®
or Roaccutane® in the last six
months.This treatment can make
skin
more susceptible to tears,
wounds and irritations.
- If you are on painkillers,
which reduce the skin’s
sensitivity to heat.
- If you are taking
photosensitising agents or
medications, check the
package insert of your
medicine and never use the
appliance if it is
stated that it can cause
photo-allergic reactions,
photo-toxic reactions
or if you have to avoid sun
when taking this medicine.
- If you take anticoagulation
medications, including heavy
use of aspirin,
in a manner that does not
allow you to stop using them
at least one
week prior to each treatment
with Lumea.
- If you take
immunosuppressive medications.
Never use the appliance on the
following areas:
- On the face.
- On nipples, areolas, labia
minora, vagina, anus and the
inside of the
nostrils and ears. See chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section
‘Using the
appliance in the bikini area’.
- Men must not use it on the
scrotum or face.
- Over or near anything
artificial like silicone
implants, pacemakers,
subcutaneous injection ports
(insulin dispenser) or
piercings.
- On moles, freckles, large
veins, darker pigmented areas,
scars or other
skin anomalies without
consulting your doctor. This
can result in a burn
and a change in skin colour,
which makes it potentially
harder to identify
skin-related diseases (e.g.
skin cancer).
- On warts, tattoos or
permanent make-up. This can
result in a burn and
a change in skin colour (hypopigmentation
or hyperpigmentation).
- On areas where you use
long-lasting deodorants. This
can result in skin
reactions. See chapter ‘Using
the appliance’, section
‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’.
Never use the appliance on
sunburnt, recently tanned
(last 2 weeks)
or fake-tanned skin
- All types of tanning can
influence the safety of the
treatment.
This applies to exposure to
natural sunlight as well as
artificial tanning
methods, such as tanning
lotions, tanning appliances
etc. If you are
tanned or are planning to tan,
see chapter ‘Preparing for
use’,
section ‘Tanning advice’.
Note: This list is not
exhaustive. If you are not
sure whether you can use
the appliance we advise you to
consult a doctor.
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Preparing for use
For optimal results, prepare
the areas on which you intend
to use the
appliance in the manner
described below.
Preparing treatment areas
1 Shave the areas you intend
to treat as long as these
areas still show
hair regrowth.
Note: Do not use depilatory
creams instead of shaving.
Note: If your last depilation
method involved removing hairs
by the roots (e.g
epilating), you can start the
treatment right away. In this
case, we advise you to
shave in between treatments
for optimal results.
Please note that treatment on
unshaved or improperly shaved
areas has a number of
undesired effects:
- The light exit window and
body attachment may become
contaminated with stray hairs
and dirt. A contaminated light
exit window
and body attachment can reduce
the life and efficacy of the
appliance.
Contamination of the light
exit window can also cause the
treatment to
become painful or cause skin
reactions like redness and
discolouration.
- Hairs on your skin can burn,
which can result in an
unpleasant smell.
2 Clean your skin and make
sure it is hair-free, entirely
dry and free
from oily substances (e.g.
residues of deodorants,
lotions, perfumes,
tanning creams and
sunscreens).
3 Check the appliance,
especially the light exit
window and
body attachment, for trapped
hair, dust and fibres. If you
see any
contamination, clean the
appliance according to the
instructions in
chapter‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
If shaving causes wounds or
lesions, your skin may be more
sensitive
to IPL than that of
others.This may cause the IPL
treatment to feel
uncomfortable or it may lead
to other unwanted side
effects. We advise
you to wait until the
irritation has disappeared.
4 Once the hairs stop growing
back, which usually happens
after
4-5 treatments, you no longer
have to shave before you use
the
appliance.
Light intensity
Unlike professional
light-based appliances,
Philips Lumea Essential has
been
developed for consumer use and
its light pulses are gentler.
Therefore you
can expect a convenient and
effective treatment at a light
intensity that
you find comfortable.
Philips Lumea Essential
provides five different light
intensities. Adjust the
light intensity to your skin
and body hair colour and to a
level you find
comfortable.
The recommended light
intensities table below helps
you to establish the
right light intensity.
1 Consult the table below to
determine which light
intensities are
appropriate for your skin and
body hair colour.
Tip: You can put the table in
the quick start guide on your
skin and compare
it with your skin colour.
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Tip: We advise you to store
the quick start guide in the
pouch for future reference.
2 Reduce the light intensity
if you experience any pain or
discomfort.
Persons with darker skin run a
higher risk of skin irritation
because their
skin absorbs more
light.Therefore lower
intensities are recommended
for persons with darker skin.
The light pulse can feel warm
or hot on the skin but should
never be
painful. Different body areas
may require different light
intensities, see
to the table below.To prevent
skin reactions,see
chapter‘Using the
appliance’,section ‘Possible
side effects and skin
reactions’.
Recommended light intensities
(1-5)
In the table below, ‘x’ means
that the appliance is not
suitable for you.
Note: The colour of your skin
may change, for example
because your skin
has been exposed to tanning.
It may then be darker than
during the previous
treatment.Therefore it is
important that you check the
setting to be used
before every treatment and per
area. Some areas may be darker
than others.
Body hair colour: Dark
blond/light brown/
brown/dark brown/black
white/grey/red/light
blond
Skin colour and
characteristics:
White (always sunburn, no
tanning) 4/5 x
Beige (easy sunburn, minimal
tanning) 4/5 x
Light brown (sometimes
sunburn, good tanning) 4/5 x
Mid brown (rarely sunburn,
fast and good tanning) 1/2/3 x
Dark brown (rarely sunburn,
very good tanning) x x
Brownish black and darker
(rarely to never
sunburn, very dark tanning)
x x
Important
To check whether Philips Lumea
Essential is suitable for you,
see section
‘For whom is Philips Lumea
Essential not suitable?’.
Tanning advice
- Avoid sunbathing when you
use Philips Lumea Essential
regularly (every two weeks).
Sunbathing can cause skin to
darken (tan) or can cause
sunburn (reddening
of the skin). Using Philips
Lumea Essential on darkened
(tanned) and/or
sunburned skin increases the
risk of adverse side effects
and skin reactions. See
chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’.
- Sun exposure before
treatment: Wait 2 weeks and
perform
a skin test.
Wait at least 2 weeks after
sunbathing before you use the
appliance.
Perform a skin test (see
chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘First use and
skin test’) on the area to be
treated to determine the
appropriate light
intensity. Failure to do so
increases the risk of
developing skin reactions
after treatment with Philips
Lumea Essential.
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- Sun exposure after
treatment: Wait 48 hours
before
sunbathing after treatment
with Philips Lumea Essential.
Wait at least 48 hours after
treatment before you expose
treated areas
to the sun. Even after 48
hours, make sure that the
treated skin shows no
adverse reaction to the
treatment before you expose it
to the sun. Cover
treated areas when you go out
into the sun or use a sunblock
(SPF 30+)
in the two weeks after
treatment. Exposing treated
areas to sunlight
without protection immediately
after treatment increases the
risk of
adverse side effects and skin
reactions. See chapter ‘Using
the appliance’,
section ‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’.
- Tanning with artificial
light
Follow the instructions in
‘Sun exposure before
treatment’ and
‘Sun exposure after treatment’
above.
- Tanning with creams
If you have used an artificial
tanning lotion, wait until the
artificial tan has
fully disappeared before you
use Philips Lumea Essential.
Note: For more details on
unwanted skin reactions, see
chapter ‘Using the
appliance’, section ‘Possible
side effects and skin
reactions’.
Using the appliance
Check the recommended light
intensities table in chapter
‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Light
intensity’ to determine which
light intensities are most
suitable for your skin and
body hair colour.
Shave the area you intend to
treat before you use the
appliance
(see chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Preparing
treatment areas’).
If the treatment becomes
painful at any point in
time,reduce the
light intensity setting until
the treatment is comfortable
again. If you
notice skin reactions stronger
than slight redness, stop the
treatment
immediately and read section
‘Possible side effects and
skin reactions’
in this chapter.
First use and skin test
When you use the appliance for
the first time or after recent
tanning,
we advise you to perform a
skin test on each area to be
treated to check
your skin’s reaction to the
treatment and to get
accustomed to light-based
treatment.
1 Choose an area close to the
area you intend to treat.
2 Insert the small plug into
the appliance and put the
adapter in the
wall socket.
Note: Make sure the body
attachment is placed on the
appliance.
3 Press the on/off button to
switch on the appliance.
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, Intensity light 1 goes on.
Note: The appliance always
automatically selects the
lowest light intensity
setting. See section ‘Light
intensity’ in chapter
‘Preparing for use’ to
determine
the appropriate light
intensity.
4 To adjust the light
intensity setting, press the
on/off button one
or more times until you have
reached the required setting.
The corresponding intensity
light lights up.
5 Place the appliance at a 90°
angle on the skin so that the
body
attachment is in contact with
the skin.
Tip: For easier use, stretch
the area of skin you want to
treat.
, The ‘ready to flash’ light
on the back of the appliance
starts blinking
to indicate that the appliance
is getting ready to release a
flash.
, When the appliance is ready
to release a flash, the ‘ready
to flash’
light lights up green
continuously.
6 Press the flash button to
release a flash.
Note: The visible light
produced by the appliance is
the reflection of the flash
on the skin and is harmless to
your eyes. It is not necessary
to wear goggles
during use. Use the appliance
in a well-lit room; this
reduces the perceived
brightness of the flash.
7 Release the flash button
once the appliance has
flashed.
8 Slide the appliance over the
skin to the next area to be
treated.
As long as it feels
comfortable (not painful),
increase the setting by
one level within the
recommended range for your
skin type and
apply one flash for each
setting. Do not apply more
than one flash
on the same spot.
9 When you have finished the
treatment, press and hold the
on/off
button for 2 seconds to switch
off the appliance.
10 After the skin test, wait
for 24 hours and check your
skin for
any reaction. If your skin
shows reactions, choose the
highest setting
that did not result in any
skin reaction for subsequent
use.
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Subsequent use
1 Before every treatment,
clean the body attachment, the
light exit
window and the metallic frame
inside the body attachment.
For more
information see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
2 Start each treatment by
selecting the light intensity
very carefully,
based on your skin’s
sensitivity and on how
comfortable treatment
feels. See section
‘Recommended light
intensities’ to select the
right
setting for your skin type and
hair colour combination.
Note: Your skin may react
differently on different
days/occasions for a number
of reasons. See section
‘Possible side effects and
skin reactions’ in this
chapter
for more information.
3 Follow steps 2-6 of the
previous section (‘Before
first use and skin test’).
Note: It is normal that the
appliance and the body
attachment become warm
during use.
4 Slide the appliance over the
skin to the next area to be
treated
and repeat steps 5 and 6 of
section ‘First use and skin
test’ in this
chapter.After each flash, it
takes up to 3.5 seconds until
the appliance
is ready to flash again.The
‘ready to flash’ light on the
back of the
appliance starts blinking
again to indicate that it is
charging. Wait until
this light lights up
continuously before you
continue.
Tip for SC1992: The SC1992 has
a ‘slide and flash’ feature:
for a more efficient
treatment, keep the flash
button pressed while you slide
the appliance over
your skin.
Do not treat exactly the same
area multiple times during one
session.
This does not improve the
effectiveness of the
treatment, but increases
the risk of skin reactions.
5 To avoid untreated areas,
make sure the flashes are
produced close
to each other. Note that
effective light only comes out
of the light
exit window. However, always
make sure you do not flash the
same
area twice.
6 When you have finished the
treatment, press and hold the
on/off
button for 2 seconds to switch
off the appliance.
7 Check the light exit window
and the body attachment for
hairs and
dirt and clean the appliance
after use (see chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Tips
How to achieve optimal results
- It is normal that hairs are
still visible after the first
few treatments (see
chapter ‘Introduction’,
section ‘Working principle’
for more information).
- To remove all hairs
successfully and prevent the
hair follicle from
becoming active again, the
treatments have to be repeated
once every
two weeks for the first two
months. Your skin should be
smooth and
hair-free by then. Please read
section ‘Maintenance phase’ to
find out
how you can keep these
results.
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Maintenance phase
- To ensure that your skin
stays smooth and hair-free, we
advise you
to repeat the treatment every
four to six weeks. The time
between
treatments may vary based on
your individual hair regrowth
and also
across different body areas.
If too many hairs grow back
between
treatments, simply shorten the
treatment interval again, but
do not
treat any area more often than
once every two weeks. When you
use
the appliance more frequently
than recommended, you do not
increase
the effectiveness but you do
increase the risk of skin
reactions.
Guidelines for treatment
Average treatment time
Area Approx. treatment time
Underarms 1 minute per
underarm
Bikini line 1 minute per side
Entire bikini area 4 minutes
One lower leg 8 minutes
One full leg 14 minutes
Note: The average treatment
times above have been observed
during research
and tests. Individual
treatment times may vary from
person to person.
Intended treatment areas
The appliance is intended to
treat unwanted hairs from the
underarms,
arms, stomach, bikini area and
legs. It should not be used on
the face.
Using the appliance on the
legs
Check the recommended light
intensities table in chapter
‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Light
intensity’ to see which
settings are suitable for your
legs.
- You can move the appliance
up and down or across the leg,
whichever
is more convenient to you. In
order to maintain full contact
with the
skin you can also place and
hold the appliance on your
skin sideways.
Note: Bony areas like shinbone
and ankles are more sensitive
than other areas
of the body. When you press
the body attachment hard onto
these areas, the
skin can be more susceptible
to skin reactions, such as
skin irritation and
redness. See section ‘Possible
side effects and skin
reactions’ in this chapter.
Press the body attachment onto
the skin just hard enough to
make the ‘ready
to flash’ light go on, but not
harder.
Using the appliance in the
bikini area
Check the recommended light
intensities table in chapter
‘Preparing for use’,
section ‘Light intensity’ to
see which settings are
suitable for your bikini area.
In principle, Philips Lumea
Essential is safe and gentle
enough for treatment
of the entire bikini area
(e.g. for ‘Brazilian’ or
‘Hollywood’ style). Use a
lower
setting on darker pigmented,
more sensitive skin in the
bikini area. Do not
use the appliance on inner
labia, vagina and anus. Men
who wish to treat
their pubic area must not use
the appliance on the scrotum.
Note: For hygienic reasons,
always clean the body
attachment before you start
treating another body area
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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Using the appliance on the
underarms
Check the recommended light
intensities table in chapter
‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Setting the
light intensity’ to see which
settings are suitable for
your underarms.
Make sure you remove any
deodorant, perfume, cream or
other skin care
product from your underarms
before treatment.
Tip: To achieve optimal
results on your underarms,
stand in front of a mirror to
get a good view of the area to
be treated and the ‘ready to
flash’ light. Raise
your arm and place your hand
on the back of your neck to
stretch the skin in
the underarm area.
Note: The reflected light does
not harm your eyes. If the
scattered light is
unpleasant,close your eyes
when you release a flash.
Possible side effects and skin
reactions
Common skin reactions:
- Your skin may show slight
redness and/or may prickle,
tingle or feel
warm. This reaction is
absolutely harmless and
disappears quickly.
- A skin reaction similar to
sunburn may occur on the
treated area for a
short while. If this does not
disappear within 3 days, we
advise you to
consult a doctor.
- Dry skin and itching may
occur due to shaving or a
combination of
shaving and light treatment.
This is harmless and
disappears within a
few days. You can cool the
area with an ice pack or a wet
facecloth.
If dryness persists, you can
apply a non-scented
moisturiser on the
treated area 24 hours after
the treatment.
Rare side effects:
- Burns, excessive redness and
swelling: these reactions
occur rarely and
are usually the result of
using a light intensity that
is too high for your
skin colour. If these
reactions do not disappear
within 3 days, we advise
you to consult a doctor. Wait
with the next treatment until
the skin has
healed completely and make
sure you use a lower light
intensity.
- Skin discolouration: this
occurs very rarely. Skin
discolouration manifests
itself as either a darker or
lighter patch than the
surrounding area.
This is the result of using a
light intensity that is too
high for your skin
colour. In rare instances
(usually a result of using too
high intensity on
too dark skin), the effects of
a pigment change can last
longer than is
usually observed. In all
cases, the effects are
eventually reversed. Do not
treat discoloured areas until
the discolouration has
disappeared and
your skin has regained its
normal skin colour.
- Skin infection and
inflammation: This occurs very
rarely and may be
caused by using the appliance
on wounds or cuts that
resulted from
shaving, on already existing
wounds or on ingrown hairs.
- Excessive pain: this can
occur during or after
treatment if you have
used the appliance on unshaved
skin, if you use the appliance
at a light
intensity that is too high for
your skin colour, if you flash
the same
area more than once and if you
use the appliance on open
wounds,
inflammations, infections,
tattoos, burns, etc. See
chapter ‘Important’,
section ‘Contraindications’
for more information.
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