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FAQs - Project SC2001 - Philips Lumea
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EFFICACY
1. What hair removal results can I expect from Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system?
- If Philips Lumea is suitable for you (
see question “Is this appliance suitable for all skin and hair types?”
), you can achieve
excellent hair removal results with it. The pulses of light delivered by Philips Lumea are gentler than those from professional
devices yet still deliver excellent results. Our studies have shown a signifi cant hair reduction already after two treatments.
Optimal results were generally achieved after 4 - 5 treatments.
2. Can I really expect to enjoy smooth skin every day?
- If Philips Lumea is suitable for you (
see question “Is this appliance suitable for all skin and hair types?”
), you can achieve long-
lasting results. For armpit and bikini areas, we recommend you to use Philips Lumea every two weeks. For legs, start initially
with bi-weekly treatments. Once you have noticed a signifi cant reduction in regrowth and are happy with the results, use
Philips Lumea once every four weeks. If hairs start to regrow, decrease the interval time between two treatments again.
SUITABILITY & TREATMENT AREAS
3. Is Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system suitable for all skin and hair types?
- Philips Lumea is suitable for most women, except those with skin type VI (you rarely or never get sunburnt and you tan very
darkly) and those whose body hair color is white, red, grey or light blond. Treating dark skin with a light-based depilation
method can lead to skin reactions such as redness, burning and discoloration of the skin. Please check the
user manual
to see
if the appliance is suitable for you.
4. On which body parts can I use Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system?
- Philips Lumea has been designed for use below the neck. Use it to remove hair from underarms, bikini area and legs.
5. Can Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system be used to remove facial hair as well?
- No. We do not recommend using Philips Lumea for the removal of unwanted facial hair. This requires a product specifi cally
designed for facial hair removal.
6. Can this method be used for a full bikini area depilation, including sensitive areas?
- Yes. Philips Lumea is safe and gentle enough for use on the entire bikini area (e.g. for ‘Brazilian’ or ‘Hollywood’ styles)
On darker, more sensitive pigmented areas of the bikini-area, use a lower setting.
Do not use in mucous areas (vagina and anus).
7. Can men use the Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system?
- No. Philips Lumea has been tested on and developed specifi cally for use by women. This is because there are specifi c
biological differences (hair density etc.) between male and female body hair.
SAFETY
8. Is Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system safe for me?
- Yes. Your safety is our priority. Philips Lumea has been developed together with leading dermatologists and meets all home-
use appliance safety regulations.
- For added assurance, Philips Lumea comes with a built-in safety system. This ensures that a fl ash (the gentle pulses appear as
fl ashes of light) will only be released if you have placed the appliance on your skin in such a way that it is correctly in contact
with your skin.
- Side effects and complications, while possible, are very unlikely as long as Philips Lumea is used according to the instructions
and precautions included in the user manual.
- For full safety, use Philips Lumea according to instructions in the
user manual
.
9. Is long-term use of the appliance harmful for my skin?
- No, not if used according to
instructions
. Philips Lumea works with professional IPL technology adapted for home use.
This technology has been used successfully and safely by the beauty industry for more than 15 years. No serious side effects
or damage from long-term use of light-based hair removal devices has been reported.
10. Can the light used harm my skin?
- No. Philips Lumea has an integrated UV fi lter that ensures that the light only affects the hair and not the skin, if the
appliance is used correctly. For the right application mode for you, use the appliance according to instructions in the
user manual
.
11. Do I need to wear safety goggles?
- No. It is not necessary to wear safety goggles. This is because Philips Lumea has a safety feature that ensures that a fl ash can
only be released when the product is fully in contact with your skin.
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