Philips Lumea SC1992/00 User manual
SC1992
SC1991
User manual
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
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
hair regrowth. Philips has been investigating this method together with
leading dermatologists for over 15 years.You can now use this innovative
you want.
Philips Lumea Essential enables treatment of unwanted hair on body areas
below the neckline.
Philips Lumea Essential is designed for use by one person only.
lumea. Check our homepage regularly for updates.
Philips Lumea Essential uses a light-based technology called ‘Intense
Pulsed Light’ (IPL). IPL is also used in the professional beauty market for
Essential now brings this innovative technology to the comfort of your home.
This method provides you with long-lasting hair regrowth prevention and
just two treatments. Optimal results were generally achieved after four
treatment. How fast the effect becomes visible and how long the results
‘How to achieve optimal results’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’.
Philips Lumea Essential has been developed in close cooperation with
most sensitive body areas.
Philips Lumea Essential is equipped with a high-performance lamp which
and should enable you to continuously maintain results for more than
5 years* while saving money on expensive replacement lamps.
*Based on average usage scenario and recommended treatment regime
for one user.
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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.
the Intense Pulsed Light technology. 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.
- 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.
process stimulates the hair to go into the resting phase.
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Hairs can take one or two weeks to shed.
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only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with light.
stages of the hair growth cycle.To effectively treat all hairs you have to
and ensures that the appliance is safe for the skin.
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1 Intensity lights (1- 5)
2 On/off button
6 Flash button
7 Openings for electronic contacts
9 Electronic contacts
10 Body attachment (suitable for all body areas below the neck)
11 Metallic frame inside the body attachment
12 Integrated safety system
14 Small plug
15 Pouch
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
- Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
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electric shock.
- Never insert any objects into the appliance.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
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
the appliance freely.
- Only use 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
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- Do not use the appliance if the glass of the light exit window is broken.
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- 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
- Store the appliance in the pouch supplied so that it does not become
dusty.
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switch off the appliance after use.
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severe damage to the body attachment and/or the light exit window.
- 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 (see the
table in section ‘Recommended light intensities’ of chapter ‘Preparing
for use’). 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 human body
hair from areas below the neckline. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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integrated safety system may not work as intended and the appliance
- Do not expose the appliance to ambient temperatures lower than
15°C or higher than 35°C during use.
- The appliance is equipped with a built-in overheat protection. If the
but let it cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you continue with
Then let it cool down for another 10 minutes.
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- Do not use the appliance if any of the situations mentioned in section
‘Contraindications’ apply to you.
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
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Philips Lumea Essential is not designed for everyone. If any of the following
not suitable for you to use!
we advise you not to use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast
feeding. Hormonal changes could increase the sensitivity of your skin and
the risk of injury to the skin.
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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
section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ and consult the
‘Recommended light intensities table’ in the quick start guide.
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grey or red.The treatment will not be effective.
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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.
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scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.
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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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haematomas in the areas to be treated.
- If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
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heart disease.
- If you have any bleeding disorder.
- If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including
- If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated
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Roaccutane®in the last six months.This treatment can make skin more
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package insert of your medicine and never use the appliance if it is
or if you have to avoid sun when taking this medicine.
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in a manner that does not allow you to stop using them at least one
week prior to each treatment with Lumea.
- If you take immunosuppressive medications.
- On the face.
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appliance in the bikini area’.
- Men must not use it on the scrotum or face.
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subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
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skin anomalies without consulting your doctor.This can result in a burn
skin-related diseases (e.g. skin cancer).
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a change in skin colour (hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation).
- On areas where you use long-lasting deodorants.This can result in skin
and skin reactions’.
Never use the appliance on sunburnt, recently tanned (last 2 weeks) or
fake-tanned skin
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‘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.
appliance in the manner described below.
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.
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- The light exit window and body attachment may become
appliance. Contamination of the light exit window can also cause the
treatment to become painful or cause skin reactions like redness and
discolouration.
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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
contamination, clean the appliance according to the instructions in
chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
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.
developed for consumer use and its light pulses are gentler.Therefore you
can expect a and treatment at a light intensity that
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.
Tip:We advise you to store the quick start guide in the pouch for future reference.
2 Reduce the light intensity if you experience any pain or discomfort.
for persons with darker skin.
painful. Different body areas may require different light intensities, see
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Note:The colour of your skin may change, for example because your skin
has been exposed to tanning. It may then be darker than during the previous
treatment.Therefore it is important that you check the setting to be used
before every treatment and per area. Some areas may be darker than others.
Body hair colour: Dark blond/light brown/
brown/dark brown/black
white/grey/red/light
blond
Skin colour and characteristics:
4/5 x
4/5 x
tanning) 4/5 x
1/2/3 x
x x
Brownish black and darker (rarely to never
x x
‘For whom is Philips Lumea Essential not suitable?’.
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Sunbathing can cause skin to darken (tan) or can cause sunburn (reddening
of the skin). Using Philips Lumea Essential on darkened (tanned) and/or
sunburned skin increases the risk of adverse side effects and skin reactions.
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Wait at least 2 weeks after sunbathing before you use the appliance.
skin test’) on the area to be treated to determine the appropriate light
intensity. Failure to do so increases the risk of developing skin reactions
after treatment with Philips Lumea Essential.
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Wait at least 48 hours after treatment before you expose treated areas
adverse reaction to the treatment 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 increases the risk of adverse side
‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
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Follow the instructions in ‘Sun exposure before treatment’ and
‘Sun exposure after treatment’ above.
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fully disappeared before you use Philips Lumea Essential.
Note: For more details on unwanted skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
suitable for your skin and body hair colour.
Shave the area you intend to treat before you use the appliance (see
notice skin reactions stronger than slight redness, stop the treatment
this chapter.
advise you to perform a skin test on area to be treated to check
your skin’s reaction to the treatment and to get accustomed to light-based
treatment.
1 Choose an area close to the area you intend to treat.
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wall socket.
Note: Make sure the body attachment is placed on the appliance.
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Note:The appliance always automatically selects the lowest light intensity
setting. See section ‘Light intensity’ in chapter ‘Preparing for use’ to determine
the appropriate light intensity.
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corresponding intensity light lights up.
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attachment is in contact with the skin.
Tip: For easier use, stretch the area of skin you want to treat.
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light lights up green continuously.
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on the skin and is harmless to your eyes. It is not necessary to wear goggles
during use. Use the appliance in a room; this reduces the perceived
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8 Slide the appliance over the skin to the next area to be treated.As
long as it feels comfortable (not painful), increase the setting by one
level within the recommended range for your skin type and apply
same spot.
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button for 2 seconds to switch off the appliance.
10 After the skin test, wait for 24 hours and check your skin for
that did not result in any skin reaction for subsequent use.
1 Before every treatment, clean the body attachment, the light exit
window and the metallic frame inside the body attachment. For more
information see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
2 Start each treatment by selecting the light intensity very carefully,
based on your skin’s sensitivity and on how comfortable treatment
feels. See section ‘Recommended light intensities’ to select the right
setting for your skin type and hair colour combination.
Note:Your skin may react differently on different days/occasions for a number
of reasons. See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter
for more information.
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Note: It is normal that the appliance and the body attachment become warm
during use.
4 Slide the appliance over the skin to the next area to be treated
and repeat steps 5 and 6 of section ‘First use and skin test’ in this
appliance starts blinking again to indicate that it is charging.Wait until
this light lights up continuously before you continue.
your skin.
Do not treat exactly the same area multiple times during one session.
the risk of skin reactions.
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to each other. Note that effective light only comes out of the light
area twice.
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button for 2 seconds to switch off the appliance.
7 Check the light exit window and the body attachment for hairs and
dirt and clean the appliance after use (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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- To remove all hairs successfully and prevent the hair follicle from
how you can keep these results.
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to repeat the treatment every four to six weeks.The time between
treatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also
across different body areas. If too many hairs grow back between
treat any area more often than once every two weeks.When you use
the effectiveness but you do increase the risk of skin reactions.
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Area Approx. treatment time
Underarms 1 minute per underarm
Bikini line 1 minute per side
Entire bikini area 4 minutes
One lower leg 8 minutes
One full leg 14 minutes
Note:The average treatment times above have been observed during research
and tests. Individual treatment times may vary from person to person.
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
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is more convenient to you. In order to maintain full contact with the
skin you can also place and hold the appliance on your skin sideways.
Note: Bony areas like shinbone and ankles are more sensitive than other areas
of the body.When you press the body attachment hard onto these areas, the
skin can be more susceptible to skin reactions, such as skin irritation and
redness. See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter.
Press the body attachment onto the skin just hard enough to make the ‘ready
section ‘Light intensity’ to see which settings are suitable for your bikini area.
their pubic area must not use the appliance on the scrotum.
Note: For hygienic reasons, always clean the body attachment before you start
treating another body area (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
your underarms.
product from your underarms before treatment.
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Tip:To achieve optimal results on your underarms, stand in front of a mirror to
your arm and place your hand on the back of your neck to stretch the skin in
the underarm area.
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warm.This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly.
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consult a doctor.
- Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of
shaving and light treatment.This is harmless and disappears within a
few days.You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet facecloth.
treated area 24 hours after the treatment.
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are usually the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your
you to consult a doctor.Wait with the next treatment until the skin has
healed completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity.
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itself as either a darker or lighter patch than the surrounding area.This
is the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin colour.
In rare instances (usually a result of using too high intensity on too dark
discoloured areas until the discolouration has disappeared and your
skin has regained its normal skin colour.
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caused by using the appliance on wounds or cuts that resulted from
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section ‘Contraindications’ for more information.
- Do not apply any perfumed cosmetics to the areas treated immediately
after treatment.
- Do not use deodorant immediately after treating the underarms.Wait
until any skin redness has disappeared completely.
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appliance before and after each use and, if necessary, also during the
it properly.
Never clean the appliance or any of its parts under the tap or in the
dishwasher.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Never scratch the light exit window or the metallic frame inside the
body attachment.
Note: Stop using the appliance when it is no longer possible to clean the light
exit window or the body attachment.
1 Switch off the appliance, unplug it and let it cool down.
Note:The light exit window becomes hot during use. Make sure it has cooled
down before you clean it.
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bottom and pull gently.
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cloth supplied with the appliance.
4 Moisten the soft cloth supplied with the appliance with a few drops
of water and use it to clean the following parts:
- the light exit window
- the outside surface of the body attachment
- the metallic frame inside the body attachment
Make sure that the electronic contacts do not get wet.
Note: If water does not clean effectively, use a few drops of high-percentage
alcohol to clean the parts mentioned above.
Note: Make sure you clean the appliance before and after each use and,
if necessary, also during the treatment according to the instructions in this
section.
1 Switch off the appliance, unplug it and let it cool down.
2 Clean the appliance before you store it.
3 Store the appliance in the pouch supplied at a temperature between
Tip:We advise you to store the quick start guide in the pouch for future reference.
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or go to your Philips dealer.You can also contact the Philips Consumer
contact details).
- Body attachment
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- Cleaning cloth
- Pouch
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
Models SC1992 and SC1991
Rated voltage
Rated frequency
Rated input 24W
Protection against electric shock Class II Q
Protection rating IP 30 (EN 60529)
Operating conditions
Storage conditions
Spectrum of body attachment >500nm
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