Philips Lumea SC2001/01, User Manual

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table of contents
Introduction 7
Benefits 7
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use 7
Effective hair regrowth prevention for everyday smoothness 7
Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas 8
Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility 8
Lamp does not require replacement 8
How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works 8
Hair growth 8
Working principle 8
General description 8
Important 9
Danger 9
Warning 9
To prevent damage: 10
Caution 10
Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the lifetime of
your Philips Lumea: 10
For whom is Philips Lumea not suitable? 10
Contraindications 10
Never use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding. 10
Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and/or hair
colour, i.e.: 10
Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases listed
below, i.e.: 11
Never use the appliance if you take any of the medications listed below,
i.e.: 11
Never use the appliance on the following areas: 11
Never use the appliance on sunburnt, recently tanned (last 48 hours)
or fake-tanned skin: 12
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) 12
Charging 12
Preparing for use 13
Preparing treatment areas 13
Setting the light intensity 13
Recommended light intensities (1-5) 14
Important 14
Tanning advice 14
Using the appliance 15
First use and skin test 15
Subsequent use 16
Guidelines for treatment 18
Average treatment time 18
Using the appliance on the legs 18
Using the appliance in the bikini area 19
Using the appliance on the underarms 19
How to achieve optimal results 19
Maintenance phase 19
Possible side effects and skin reactions 19
After use 20
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