Philips Lumea SC198 Series User manual

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Welcome
Welcome to the beauty world of Lumea! You are
only a few weeks away from silky-smooth skin.
Philips Lumea uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
technology, known as one of the most effective
methods to continuously prevent hair regrowth. In
close collaboration with skin experts we adapted
this light-based technology, originally used in
professional beauty salons, for easy and effective
use in the safety of your home. Philips Lumea is
gentle and offers convenient and effective
treatment at a light intensity that you find
comfortable. Unwanted hairs are finally a thing of
the past. Enjoy the feeling of being hair-free and
look and feel amazing every day.
To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers,
register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome. For further
information, please go to www.philips.com/lumea
to find our experts' advice, tutorial videos and
FAQs and make the most of your Lumea.
Device overview
1 Light exit window with integrated UV filter
2 Integrated safety system
3 Skin tone sensor
4 Flash button
5 On/off button
6 Intensity lights (1-5)
7 'Ready to flash' light
8 Device socket
9 Adapter
10 Small plug
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Who should not use Lumea? Contraindica
tions
-Never use the device if you have skin type V
and VI (You rarely to never sunburn, very dark
tanning). In this case you run a high risk of
developing skin reactions, such as
hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation,
strong redness or burns.
-Never use the device if you are pregnant or
breast feeding as the device was not tested on
pregnant or breast feeding women.
-Never use the device if you suffer from any of
the diseases listed below:
-If you have a skin disease such as active skin
cancer, you have a history of skin cancer or
any other localized 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 history of collagen disorder,
including a history of keloid scar formation or
a history of poor wound healing.
-If you have a history 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.
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-If you have infections, eczema, burns,
inflammation 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
treatedыin the last three weeks.
-If you have epilepsy with flashlight
sensitivity.
-If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes,
porphyria or congestive heart disease.
-If you have any bleeding disorder.
-If you have a history of immunosuppressive
disease (including HIV infection or AIDS)
-If you have received radiation therapy or
chemotherapy within the past 3 months.
-Never use the device if you take any of the
medications listed below:
-If your skin is currently being treated with or
has recently been treated in the past week
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 device 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.
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-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 device on the following areas:
-Around the eyes and near the eyebrows.
-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 artificial 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 skinыcolor,
which makes it potentially harder to identify
skin-related diseases.
-On warts, tattoos or permanent make-up.
This can result in a burn and a change in skin
color.
-On areas, where you use long-lasting
deodorants. This can result in skin reactions.
-Never use the device on sunburned, recently
tanned or fake-tanned skin.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. I‘ you are not
sure whether you can use the device, we
advise you to consult a doctor.
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Important
Dan’er
-Keep the device and the adapter dry.
-If the device is broken, do not touch any inner
part to avoid electric shock.
-Never insert any objects into the device.
Warnin’
-This device 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 device by a person
responsible for their safety.
-Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the device.
-The device is not intended for children under
the age of 15 years. Teenagers aged between 15
and 18 years can use the device with the
consent and/or assistance of their parents or
the persons who have parental authority over
them.ыAdults of 18 years and older can use the
device freely.
-Always check the device before you use it. Do
not use the device or adapter if it is damaged.
Always replace a damaged part with one of the
original type.
-The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous situation.
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-Do not use the device if the UV filter of the light
exit window is broken.
Caution
-This device is not washable. Never immerse the
device in water and do not rinse it under the
tap.
-For hygienic reasons, the device should only be
used by one person.
-Use the device 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.
-Only use the device for its intended purpose as
shown in the user manual.
-Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the device.
-Always return the device to a service centre
authorised by Philips for examination or repair.
Repair by unqualified people could cause an
extremelyыhazardous situation for the user.
Electroma’netic ‘ields (EMF)
This Philips device complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
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How IPL works
With IPL technology, gentle pulses of light are
applied to the skin and absorbed by the hairыroot.
The darker the hair, the better the pulses of light
are absorbed.
The pulses of light stimulate the hair follicle to go
into a resting phase. As a consequence, the hair
sheds naturally and hair regrowth is prevented,
leaving your skin continuously silky-smooth.
The cycle of hair growth consists of different
phases. IPL technology is only effective when the
hair is in its growing phase.ыNot all hairs are in the
growing phase at the same time. This is why we
recommend an 8-week treatment schedule
followed by touch-ups to make sure all hairs are
effectively treated in the growing phase.
Note: Treatment with Lumea is not e‘‘ective i‘ you
have li’ht blond, blond as li’ht hairs do not
absorb enou’h li’ht. Below you can see the hair
colors ‘or which Lumea is suitable and e‘‘ective.
Suitable body hair colors
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What to expect
Immediately a‘ter the 1st treatment
Afterыthe first treatment, it can take 1 to 2 weeks for
the hairs to fall out. In the first weeks following the
initial treatments, you still see some hairs
growing.ыThese are likely to be hairs that were not
in their growing phase during the first treatments.
A‘ter 2-3 treatments
After 2-3 treatments, you should see a noticeable
reduction in hair growth. However, to effectively
treat all hairs, it is important to keep on treating
according to the recommended treatment
schedule.
A‘ter 4-5 treatments
After 4-5 treatments, you should see a significant
reduction of hair growth in the areas that you
treated with Lumea. A reduction of hair density
should be visible as well. Keep on treating with
frequent touch-ups (every 4-8 weeks)ыto maintain
the result.
Tanning advice
Tannin’ with natural or arti‘icial sunli’ht
Intentionally exposing your skin to natural or
artificial sunlight with the aim of developing a tan
influences the sensitivity and color of your skin.
Therefore the following is important:
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-After each treatment, wait at least 48 hours
before tanning. Even after 48 hours, make sure
that the treated skin does not show any redness
from the treatment anymore.
-In case of exposing your skin to the sun
(without tanning intentionally) in the 48 hours
after treatment, use a sunblock SPF 50+ on the
treated areas. After this period, you can use a
sunblock SPF 30+ for two weeks.
-After tanning, wait at least 2 weeks before you
use Lumea. Perform a skin test to determine the
appropriate light intensity setting.
-Do not use Lumea on sunburned body areas.
Note: Occasional and indirect sun exposure
does not quali‘y as tannin’.
Tannin’ with creams
If you have used an artificial tanning lotion, wait
until the artificial tan has disappeared completely
before you use the device.
Before you use your Lumea
Pretreatin’ your skin
Before you use Lumea, you should pretreat your
skinыby removing hairs on the surface of your skin.
This allows the light to beыabsorbed by the hair
parts below the skin surface to ensure effective
treatment. You can either shave, short-trim, epilate
or wax. Do not use depilatory creams, as chemicals
may cause skin reactions.
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If you chose to wax, please wait 24 hours before
using Lumea to let your skin rest.ыWe recommend
that you take a shower before the treatment to
ensure that all possible residue of wax has been
removed from your skin.
1Pretreat the areas you intend to treat with
Lumea.
2Clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free,
entirely dry and free from oily substances.
Note: Once the hairs stop ’rowin’ back, which
usually happens a‘ter 4-5 treatments, you no
lon’er have to pretreat your skin be‘ore you
use the device.
Skin test
When you use Lumea for the first time or after
recent tanning, perform a skin test on each area to
be treated. The skin test is necessary to check your
skin's reaction to the treatment and to determine
the correct light intensity setting for each
bodyыarea.
1Choose an area close to the area you intend to
treat.
2Turn on the device. Make sure you select
setting 1.
3Put the device against your skin and press the
flash button to release a flash.
4Slide the device over the skin to the next area
to be treated.
5Increase the setting by one level, apply a flash
and slide the device to the next area. Repeat
this for all levels within the recommended range
for your skin type.
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6After the skin test, wait 24 hours and check your
skin for any reaction. If your skin shows
reactions, choose the highest setting that did
not result in any skin reaction for subsequent
use.
Using your Philips Lumea
Skin tone sensor
For extra safety, the integrated skin tone sensor
measures the skin tone at the beginning of each
session and occasionally during the session. If it
detects a skin tone that is too dark for treatment
with Lumea,ыthe 'ready to flash' light starts blinking
orange rapidly and the device automatically
disables to prevent you from developing skin
reactions. This means that it does not emit pulses
when you press the flash button.
Selectin’ the ri’ht li’ht intensity
Lumea provides 5 different light intensities.
Depending on your skin type and light intensity
level you find comfortable, you can select the right
light intensity setting.
1Consult the table below to select the right
setting.
2To adjust the light intensity setting, press the
on/off button one or more times until you have
reached the required setting. The
corresponding intensity light lights up green.
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Note: Theыdevice automatically disables when
your skin tone is too dark, to prevent you ‘rom
developin’ skin reactions. The inte’rated skin
tone sensor does not tell you which li’ht
intensity settin’ to use, as Philips Lumea ’ives
you the ‘reedom to select the li’ht intensity
that you ‘ind most convenient.
3Lumea should never be painful. If you
experience discomfort, reduce the light
intensity setting.
4After recent tanning, perform a skin test to
determine the right light intensity setting.
Skin type Skin tone Light intensity setting
I White: you always
sunburn, never tan.
4/5
II Beige: you easily
sunburn, tan
minimally.
4/5
III Light brown: you
sunburn easily, tan
slowlyыto light brown.
3/4
IV Mid brown: youou
rarely sunburn, tan
easily.
1/2/3
V Dark brown: you
rarely sunburn, tan
very easily.
You cannot use the
device
VI Brownish black or
darker: you
rarelyыorыnever
sunburn, very dark
tanning.
You cannot use the
device
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Note:ыYour skin may react di‘‘erently on di‘‘erent
days/occasions ‘or a number o‘ reasons.
Handlin’ the device
1Before use, clean the light exit window.
2Put the small plug in the device and put the
adapter in the wall socket.
3Switch on the device and select the right light
intensity for your skin tone.
90º
4Place the device at a 90° angle on the skin so
that the integrated safety system is in contact
with your skin.
The integrated safety system prevents
unintentional flashingыwithout skin contact.
5Press the deviceыfirmly onto your skin to
ensureыproper skin contact. The device then
automatically performs a skin tone analysis and
theы'ready to flash' light blinks orange slowlyыto
indicate that you can proceed with the
treatment.
Note: When the ready to ‘lash li’ht starts
blinkin’ oran’e rapidly, your skin is not
suitable ‘or treatment. In this case, the device
automatically disables. You can try to use the
device on other areas with a li’hter skin tone.
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Note: I‘ the 'ready to ‘lash' li’ht li’hts up
oran’e continuously the device is not
completely in contact with your skin.
TIP: I‘ you use Lumea on your bikini area and
want to leave some hair in place, make sure
that the skin tone sensor is not placed on the
remainin’ hair durin’ the treatment, as this
can cause the device to block
6Press the flash button to release a flash.ыThe
devices makes a soft popping sound. You
should feel a warm sensation because of the
flash.
Note: The li’ht produced by the device is
harmless to your eyes. It is not necessary to
wear ’o’’les durin’ use. Use the device in a
well-lit roomыso that the li’ht is less ’larin’ to
your eyes.
7Place the device on the next area to be treated.
After each flash, it takes up to 3.5 seconds until
the device is ready to flash again. You can
release a flash when the 'ready to flash' light
lights up again.
8To make sure that you have treated all areas,
release the flashes close to each other.
Effective light only comes out of the light exit
window, therefore there should be some
overlap.ыHowever, make sure you flash the
same area only once. Flashing the same area
twice doesn't improve the effectiveness of the
treatment, but increases the risk of skin
reactions.
9When you have finished the treatment, press
and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds to
switch off the device.
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Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and
Slide & Flash
YourыPhilips Lumea has two treatment modes for
more convenient use on different body areas:
-The Stamp & Flash mode is ideal to treat small
orыcurvy areas like knees and underarms.
Simply press and releaseыthe flash button to
release a single flash.
-The Slide & Flash mode offers convenient use
on larger areas like legs. Keep the flash button
pressed while you slide the device over your
skinыto release several flashes in a row.
Recommended treatment schedule
For the first 4 to 5 treatments, we advise you to
use Philips Lumea once every two weeks to ensure
that all hairs are treated.ы
Touch-up phase
After the initial treatment phase (4-5 treatments),
we recommend touch-ups every 4 to 8
weeks,ыwhen you see hairs growing back. This is to
maintain results and enjoy smooth skin for
months.ыThe time between treatments may vary
based on your individual hair regrowth and also
across different body areas.
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