Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use 7
Effective hair regrowth prevention for ever yday smoothness 7
Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas 7
Cordless operation for maximum freedom and exibility 8
Long-lasting battery for complete body treatment 8
No replacement parts needed, no hidden costs 8
How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works 8
Hair growth 8
Working principle 8
General description 9
Important 9
Danger 9
Warning 10
To prevent damage 10
Caution 10
Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising
the lifetime of your Philips Lumea: 11
For whom is Philips Lumea NOT suitable? 11
Contraindications 11
Never use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding. 11
Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and/or
hair colour, i.e.: 11
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.: 12
Never use the appliance on the following areas: 12
Never use the appliance on sunburnt, recently tanned
(last 48 hours) or fake-tanned skin: 12
Electromagnetic elds (EMF) 12
Charging 13
Preparing for use 13
Preparing treatment areas 13
Setting the light intensity 14
Recommended light intensities (1-5) 15
Important 15
Tanning advice 15
Using the appliance 16
First use and skin test 16
Subsequent use 17
Guidelines for treatment 19
Average treatment time 19
Using the appliance on the legs 19
Using the appliance in the bikini area 20
Using the appliance on the underarms 20
How to achieve optimal results 20
Maintenance phase 21
Possible side effects and skin reactions 21
After use 22
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Cleaning and maintenance 22
Storage 22
Environment 23
Removing the rechargeable batteries 24
Guarantee and support 25
Technical specications 26
Troubleshooting 26
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully
benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Light-based hair removal is one of the most effective methods to
treat unwanted body hair with longer-lasting results. It is different from
current home hair removal methods because it signicantly reduces
hair regrowth. Philips has been investigating this method together with
leading dermatologists for over 10 years. You can now use this innovative
technology comfortably in the privacy of your own home, whenever and
wherever you want.
This appliance has been specically designed and optimised for use by
women, but can be used by men as well.
Philips Lumea enables treatment of unwanted hair below the neck, using
the tailored attachment.
Philips Lumea is designed for use by one person only.
For more information about Philips Lumea and movies about how to use
Lumea, see www.philips.com/lumea. Check our homepage regularly for
updates.
Benets
This appliance provides the following benets:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use
Philips Lumea uses a light-based technology called ‘Intense Pulsed Light’
(IPL). IPL is also used in the professional beauty market for hair removal
and has been in use for the last fteen years. Philips Lumea now brings you
this innovative technology for safe and effective use in the comfort of your
home.
Effective hair regrowth prevention for everyday smoothness
This method provides you with long-lasting hair regrowth prevention and
silky-smooth skin. Our studies have shown a signicant hair reduction
already after two treatments. Optimal results were generally achieved after
four to ve treatments. A reduction in hair density is visible from treatment
to treatment. How fast the effect becomes visible and how long the results
last varies from person to person. For more information, see section ‘How
to achieve optimal results’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’.
Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas
Philips Lumea has been developed in close cooperation with leading
dermatologists and has been tested by over 2000 women for an effective
and gentle treatment, even on the most sensitive body areas.
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Cordless operation for maximum freedom and exibility
Because the appliance runs on rechargeable batteries, it is portable and can
be used anywhere.
Long-lasting battery for complete body treatment
A fully charged battery provides a complete body treatment (underarms,
bikini line and lower legs) in one go, without recharging breaks.*
*Based on the average treatment times for each area and the
recommended intensities for one user.
No replacement parts needed, no hidden costs
Philips Lumea is equipped with a high-performance lamp which does not
require replacement. This lamp can generate over 100,000 ashes and
should enable you to continuously maintain results for more than 5 years*
while saving money on expensive replacement lamps.
*Based on the average treatment times for each area and the
recommended intensities for one user.
How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works
Hair growth
Hair growth rates differ from person to person, depending on age,
metabolism and other factors. However, everyone’s hair normally grows in
3 phases.
1 Growing phase (anagen phase)
The hair grows actively from the root. In this phase the concentration of
melanin is highest. Melanin is responsible for the pigmentation of the hair.
Melanin concentration is also the determining factor for the efcacy of this
method. Only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with
light.
2 Degradation phase (catagen phase)
Hair growth stops and the root shrinks before the hair sheds.
3 Resting phase (telogen phase)
The old hair separates from its hair follicle and sheds. The follicle remains
at rest until the biological clock tells it to become active again and grow a
new hair.
Working principle
- The appliance works by heating up the hair and root beneath the skin.
The melanin in the hair and hair root absorbs the released light pulses.
The darker the colour of the hair, the more light can be absorbed. This
process stimulates the hair to go into the resting phase.
-In between treatments, hair sheds naturally and regrowth is inhibited.
Hairs can take one or two weeks to shed.
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-Optimal hair removal cannot be obtained with a single session, since
only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with light.
During a treatment, hairs on the treated area are usually in different
stages of the hair growth cycle. To effectively treat all hairs you have to
repeat the treatment every two weeks for a few times.
An integrated optical lter ensures that no UV light reaches the skin
and guarantees that the appliance is safe for the skin.
General description (Fig. 5)
1 Light exit window with integrated UV lter
2 Body attachment (suitable for all body areas below the neck)
3 Metallic frame inside the attachment
4 Safety system (safety ring with contact switches)
5 Flash button
6 Intensity lights (1- 5)
7 % Intensity increase button
8 ^ Intensity decrease button
9 Charging light and battery low indication
10 On/off button
11 Appliance socket
12 ’Ready to ash’ light
13 Air vents
14 Adapter
15 Small plug
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Danger
- Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this
appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. near a lled bath, a running shower
or a lled swimming pool).
-Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
-If the appliance is broken, do not touch any inner part to avoid electric
shock.
-Never insert any objects into the appliance.
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Warning
-This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
-Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
-The appliance is not intended for children under the age of 15 years.
Teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years can use the appliance with
the consent and/or assistance of their parents or the persons who have
parental authority over them. Adults from 19 years and older can use
the appliance freely.
-Only charge the appliance with the adapter supplied.
-Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is damaged.
-The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
-If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
-Do not use the appliance if the UV lter of the light exit window is
broken.
To prevent damage
-Make sure nothing obstructs the air ow through the ventilation slots.
-Never subject the appliance to heavy shocks and do not shake or drop
it.
-If you take the appliance from a very cold environment to a very warm
environment or vice versa, wait approximately 3 hours before you use
it.
-Store the appliance in a dust-free place to prevent it from becoming
dusty.
-Never leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on. Always
switch off the appliance after use.
-Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight or UV light for several
hours.
-Do not ash against any other surface than the skin. This can cause
severe damage to the attachment and/or the light exit window. Only
ash when the appliance is in contact with skin.
Caution
-Never use the appliance around the eyes and near the eyebrows to
avoid the risk of eye damage.
-Use this appliance only at settings suitable for your skin type. Use at
higher settings than those recommended can increase the risk of skin
reactions and side effects.
-This appliance is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from
areas below the neck. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the
lifetime of your Philips Lumea:
-Do not expose the appliance to temperatures lower than 15°C or
higher than 35°C during use.
-The appliance is equipped with a built-in overheat protection. If the
appliance overheats, it does not ash. Do not switch off the appliance,
but let it cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you continue with
your treatment.
-Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualied people could cause an
extremely hazardous situation for the user.
-Never use the appliance in any of the cases mentioned in the section
‘Contraindications’.
For whom is Philips Lumea NOT suitable?
Philips Lumea is not designed for everyone. If any of the following is true
for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use!
Contraindications
Never use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and/or
hair colour, i.e.:
-If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond, white,
grey or red.
-If you are of skin type VI (you rarely or never get sunburnt and you tan
very darkly; your skin colour is brownish black or darker). In this case
you run a high risk of developing skin reactions, such as discolourations,
strong redness or burns, when you use Philips Lumea. See also chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases
listed below, i.e.:
-If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history
of skin cancer or any other localised cancer in the areas to be treated.
-If you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple atypical moles in the areas
to be treated.
-If you have a histor y of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid
scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.
-If you have a histor y of vascular disorder, such as the presence of
varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
-If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
-If you have infections, eczema, burns, inammation of hair follicles,
open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be treated.
-If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
-If you have epilepsy with ashlight sensitivity.
-If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive
heart disease.
-If you have any bleeding disorder.
-If you have a histor y of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS).
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Never use the appliance if you take any of the medications
listed below, i.e.:
-If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated
with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta- Hydroxy Acids (BHAs),
topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
-If you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane® or Roaccutane®
in the last six months.This treatment can make skin more susceptible to
tears, wounds and irritations.
-If you are on painkillers, which reduce the skin’s sensitivity to heat.
-If you are taking photosensitising agents or medications, check the
package insert of your medicine and never use the appliance if it is
stated that it can cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic reactions
or if you have to avoid sun when taking this medicine.
-If you take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use of aspirin, in
a manner which does not allow for a minimum 1-week washout period
prior to each treatment.
-If you take immunosuppressive medications.
Never use the appliance on the following areas:
-On the face.
-On nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the
nostrils and ears.
-Men must not use it on the scrotum and face.
-Over or near anything articial like silicone implants, pacemakers,
subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
-On moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, skin
anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in a burn and
a change in skin colour, which makes it potentially harder to identify
skin-related diseases (e.g. skin cancer).
-On war ts, tattoos or permanent make-up. This can result in a burn and
a change in skin colour (hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation).
-On areas, where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin
reactions. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’.
Never use the appliance on sunburnt, recently tanned (last 48
hours) or fake-tanned skin:
-All types of tanning can inuence the safety of the treatment. This
applies to exposure to natural sunlight as well as articial tanning
methods, such as tanning lotions, tanning appliances etc. If you are
tanned or are planning to tan, see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Tanning advice’.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the
appliance we advise you to consult a doctor.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
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Charging
Fully charge the batteries before you use the appliance for the rst time
and when the batteries are empty. Fully charging the batteries takes up to 1
hour and 40 minutes.
Charge the appliance when the charging light lights up orange during use
to indicate that the battery is low and will run out soon.
Fully charged batteries provide at least 370 ashes at light intensity 5.
Fully charge the appliance every 3 to 4 months, even if you do not use the
appliance for a longer time.
Charge the appliance in the following way:
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Insert the small plug into the appliance and put the adapter in the
wall socket.
, The charging light ashes green to indicate that the appliance is
charging.
, When the batteries are fully charged, the charging light lights up green
continuously.
Notes:
-The adapter and the appliance feel warm during charging. This is
normal.
-You cannot use the appliance during charging.
-This appliance is equipped with batter y-overheat protection and does
not charge if the room temperature exceeds 40°C.
Never cover the appliance and adapter during charging.
3 After charging, remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull the
small plug out of the appliance.
Preparing for use
For optimal results and greatest effect, 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 you still experience
hair regrowth.
Note: If your last depilation method involved removing hairs by the roots (e.g
epilating, waxing etc.), wait until you notice signicant hair regrowth before you
use Philips Lumea. Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving.
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Please note that treatment on unshaved or improperly shaved
areas has a number of undesired effects:
-The light exit window and attachment may become contaminated with
stray hairs and dir t. A contaminated light exit window and attachment
can reduce the life and efcacy of the appliance. In addition, burns or
black spots that appear on the light exit window and attachments due
to contamination can 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. present in cosmetic products like
deodorants, lotions, perfumes, tanning creams and sunscreens).
3 Check the appliance, especially the light exit window and attachment,
for trapped hair, dust and bres. If you see any contamination, clean
the appliance according to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
Notes:
-If shaving causes wounds or lesions, your skin may be more sensitive
and the light treatment may sometimes feel uncomfortable.
-Once the hairs stop growing back, which usually happens after 4-5
treatments, you no longer have to shave before you use the appliance.
Setting the light intensity
Philips Lumea is an appliance developed for consumer use at home and
therefore not comparable with professional light-based appliances with
respect to pain sensation. The pulses of light delivered by Philips Lumea
are gentler than those from professional appliances and therefore you can
expect a convenient and effective treatment.
You have to adjust the light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and
to a level you nd 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
most suitable for your skin and body hair colour and to check if this
method is suitable for you (if it is not, this is indicated with x in the
table).
2 Each body area and possibly even parts of a body area may require a
separate appropriate light intensity according to the recommended
light intensities table below. The method is more effective at higher
intensities, but you should reduce the light intensity if you experience
any pain or discomfort.
Note: The required light intensity for different body areas may vary due to
different skin colours. For example, the skin of the lower legs can be darker
than the skin of the underarms due to more sun exposure.
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.
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The light pulse can feel warm or hot on the skin but should never be
painful. 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
characteristics:
Body hair colour:
dark blond/light
brown/brown/
dark brown/black
white/grey/red/
light blond
White
(always
sunburn,
no
tanning)
4/54/54/53/41/2/3x
xxxxxx
Beige
(easy
sunburn,
minimal
tanning)
Important
To check whether Philips Lumea is suitable for you, see section ‘For whom
is Philips Lumea not suitable?’.
If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an articial 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
-If your skin is tanned, perform a skin test (see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’, section ‘First use’) on the area to be treated to determine
the appropriate light intensity. A failure to do so causes a risk of
developing skin reactions after treatment with Philips Lumea.
-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 as long as sunburn persists.
-When the sunburn has disappeared, perform a skin test (see chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section ‘First use’) on the area to be treated to
determine the appropriate light intensity.
Sun exposure after treatment
-Wait at least 24 hours after treatment before you expose treated
areas to the sun. Even after 24 hours, make sure that the treated skin
does not show any redness from the treatment anymore before you
expose it to the sun.
-Cover treated areas when you go out into the sun or use a sunblock
(SPF 30+) in the two weeks after treatment.
-Exposing treated areas to sunlight without protection immediately
after treatment can increase the risk of adverse side effects and skin
reactions. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’.
Light brown
(sometimes
sunburn, good
tanning)
Mid brown
(rarely
sunburn,
fast and
good
tanning)
Dark
brown
(rarely
sunburn,
very good
tanning)
Brownish
black and
darker (rarely
to never
sunburn, very
dark tanning)
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