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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