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 intensity you use can feel warm or hot on the skin, but
should never feel uncomfortable. 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.
Skin colour
and
character
istics
White
(always
sunburn,
no tanning)
(easy
sunburn,
minimal
tanning)
Light
brown
(some
times
sunburn,
good
tanning)
Mid brown
(rarely
sunburn,
fast and
good
tanning)
Dark
brown
(rarely
sunburn,
very good
tanning)
Black
(rarely to
never
sunburn,
very dark
tanning)
hair colour:
dark blond,
light brown,
brown, dark
brown, black
4/5
4/5
4/5
3/4
1/2/3
X
hair colour:
white, grey,
red, light
blond
X
X
X
X
X
X
Important:
Check whether Philips Lumea Plus for men is suitable for you. (see
'Contraindications')
If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an artificial tanning
method, it may be darker than during the previous treatment. Check the
table above to determine which settings are suitable for your skin colour.
Tanning advice
Sun exposure before treatment
- Wait at least 48 hours after sunbathing before you use the appliance.
Sunbathing can cause skin to darken (tan) and/or can cause sunburn
(reddening of the skin).
- After these 48 hours, check the skin for any remaining sunburn. Do not
use Philips Lumea Plus for men as long as sunburn persists.
- When the sunburn has disappeared, perform a skin test on the area to be
treated to determine the appropriate light intensity (see 'First use and
skin test').
- If your skin is tanned, perform a skin tes (see 'First use and skin test')t on
the area to be treated and select the appropriate light intensity. A failure
to do so causes a risk of developing skin reactions after treatment with
Philips Lumea Plus for men.
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