In close cooperation with licensed dermatologists we adapted this light- based technology, originally used in professional beauty salons, for easy and effective use in the safety of your home. Philips Lumea is gentle and offers convenient and effective treatment at a light intensity that you find comfortable.
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English - Never use the device if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the device was not tested on pregnant or breastfeeding women. - Never use the device if you have any active implants such as a pacemaker, neurostimulator, insulin pump etc. Medications/History Never use the device if you take any of the medications listed below: - If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been...
English Pathologies/Disorders Never use the device: - If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases. - If you have congestive heart disease. - If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), solar urticaria, porphyria etc. - If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.
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English Location/areas Never use the device on the following areas: - Around the eyes and on or near the eyebrows. - On the lips, nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the nostrils and ears. - Men must not use the device on the face and neck including all beard-growing areas, nor on the whole genital area.
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English Warning - This device 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 device by a person responsible for their safety. - Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
English Note: If you notice a skin tone has changed since the last treatment (e.g. due to tanning), we recommend that you perform a skin test and to wait 30 minutes before your next treatment. To prevent damage - Make sure that nothing obstructs the airflow through the ventilation slots of the device.
Use the device in a well-lit room so that the light is less glaring to your eyes. - Always return the device to a service center authorized by Philips for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user.
English How IPL works With IPL technology, gentle pulses of light are applied to the skin and absorbed by the hair root. The darker the hair, the better the pulses of light are absorbed. The pulses of light stimulate the hair follicle to go into a resting phase. As a consequence, the hair sheds naturally and hair regrowth is prevented, leaving your skin continuously silky-smooth.
English After 2-3 treatments After 2-3 treatments, 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 treatment schedule. After 4-5 treatments After 4-5 treatments, you should see a significant reduction of hair growth in the areas that you treated with Lumea.
The skin test should be performed in all the areas you want to treat. Using your Philips Lumea Placing and removing To place the attachment, simply snap it onto the light exit window.
English Selecting the right light intensity Lumea provides 5 different light intensities. Depending on your skin type and the light intensity level you find comfortable, you can select the right light intensity setting. 1 Consult the table below to select the right setting. 2 To adjust the light intensity setting, press the on/off button one or more times until you have reached the required setting.
English Handling the device 1 Before use, clean the attachment and the light exit window. 2 Put the small plug in the device and put the adapter in the wall socket. 3 Switch on the device and select the right light intensity for your skin tone. 4 Place the device at a 90°...
Recommended treatment schedule Initial phase For the first 4 to 5 treatments, we advise you to use Philips Lumea once every two weeks to ensure that all hairs are treated. Touch-up phase After the initial treatment phase (4-5 treatments), we recommend touch-ups every 4 to 8 weeks, when you see hairs growing back.
English Treatment time per area 1 min. 4 min. 8 min. 14 min. After use 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.
English Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of shaving and light treatment. You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet face cloth. If dryness persists, you can apply a non-scented moisturizer on the treated area 24 hours after the treatment.
English - Folliculitis (swelling around hair follicles combined with pustule formation): this reaction occurs very rarely and is the result of bacteria penetrating the damaged skin. In case this reaction occurs, we advise you to consult a doctor as folliculitis may need antibiotic ointment. - Excessive pain: this can occur during or after treatment if you have used the device on skin that is not hair-free, if you use the device at a light intensity that is too high for your skin tone, if you flash...
English Warranty and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet. Recycling This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU). Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products.
This chapter summarizes the most common problems you could encounter with the device. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
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The skin reaction after You have used a light Select a lower intensity next treatment lasts longer than intensity setting which is too time. See chapter 'Using your Philips usual. high for you. Lumea', section 'Selecting the right light intensity'.
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