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FAQs - Project SC2001 - Philips Lumea
12. Is the scattering light I see during fl ashing harmful to my eyes?
- No. The scattering light you see when the fl ash is released onto your skin is harmless to your eyes. The light you will see is
largely a refl ection of light from the skin.
CHARGING
13. How long do I have to charge the appliance?
- It will take up to 1.5 hours to charge the appliance fully. The quick charge function recharges Philips Lumea to 80% within
one hour in case you want to continue your treatment sooner.
14. What does the charging light tell me?
- When the charging light fl ashes green, the appliance is charging.
- When the charging light is continuously green, the appliance is fully charged.
- When the charging light is continuously orange, the battery needs to be charged.
15. Why doesn’t the adapter charge my appliance?
- Firstly, check that the socket is working by plugging another appliance into the socket.
- Next, check that the small plug is inserted properly into the appliance socket and the adapter is inserted properly into the
wall socket. Do this by removing both the small plug and the adapter and then reinserting them.
16. Is it normal for the adapter to feel warm during charging?
- Yes. It is completely normal for the adapter to get warm when used for longer periods of time.
17. Can I use the appliance from the mains when it is not charged?
- No. Philips Lumea uses battery power rather than mains power. This means it cannot be used when it is charging.
18. How long does the appliance run on a full battery?
- The length of time that you are able to use the appliance for before recharging depends on the size of the treatment area and
the intensity setting used.
- A fully charged battery will contain enough energy for at least 150 fl ashes at the highest intensity (level 5) before needing to
be recharged. At lower intensities the appliance will last for more than 150 fl ashes. This is generally enough for both armpits
and bikini area. To treat both legs entirely though you may need to recharge the battery at least once.
19. How many fl ashes can the appliance still release after the charging light lights up orange?
- If the charging light has changed to continuous orange, the battery will still contain enough energy for at least 30 fl ashes.
This means that you still have enough fl ashes to treat one underarm or one side of the bikini line before putting the device on
charge
TREATMENT INTERVAL
20. How often should I use Lumea IPL hair removal solution?
- We recommend that you use the appliance once every two weeks on armpit and bikini area to achieve long-lasting hair
removal and to prevent hairregrowth. On legs, regrowth of hair is often slower. Therefore, a treatment once every four weeks
should be all that is needed to keep legs smooth and hair free. If you see too many hairs grow back within four weeks, simply
reduce the interval time between treatments again.
- Do not use more often than once every two weeks. Use more often than is recommended, may increase the risk of skin
reactions like redness and/or discoloration and will not increase the effi cacy.
21. What happens if I use Lumea IPL hair removal solution more often than advised? Will I achieve better/faster results and is it
safe?
- No. Using Philips Lumea more often than recommended will not speed up the hair removal process. An interval of 2 weeks
is proven to give the best results on hair reduction because of the three-phased hair regrowth process. Better results are not
anticipated if you increase or decrease the treatment frequency.
- If you use Philips Lumea more often than recommended then you may run the risk of experiencing skin reactions such as
redness and/or discoloration.
22. Why do I have to use Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system every two (or four) weeks?
- Optimal hair removal cannot be obtained with a single session, since only the hairs that are growing at the moment of the
treatment will respond to treatment with light. During a treatment, hairs on the treated area are usually in different stages
of the cycle of hair growth. Hair growth normally occurs in three phases: Growing phase, Degradation phase (hair growth
stops and root starts to shrink), Resting phase (hair starts to drop out)
- While we recommend you to use the device every two weeks on the armpit and bikini area, it might be suffi cient to use it
every four weeks on the legs. This because hair regrowth on the leg area is often slower. If you see too many hairs grow back
within four weeks, simply reduce the interval time between treatments again.
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