Philips HP5231/01 User manual

Cellulite massage system
HP 5231

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English
Cellesse SenseActive 5
Cellulite - a typically feminine problem 6
Cellulite – What can you do about it? 8
Cellesse SenseActive 8
Cellesse SenseActive in action 9
Proven to visibly reduce cellulite 12
Read carefully before using the Cellesse SenseActive 13
Instructions for use 14
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Cellesse SenseActive is the latest product in the Philips Cellesse range.
Clinical tests show that the deep, pleasant massage produced by
its new, improved massage system can help you reduce or
prevent unattractive cellulite more effectively than ever before –
comfortably and easier to use, too.
Cellesse SenseActive is the result of years of research by the Philips
Personal Care Institute. Having investigated the causes of cellulite
and tested all the various treatments available, we’ve now
developed an effective way to give you the results on cellulite
you’re looking for.
This booklet explains what causes cellulite and describes how
Cellesse SenseActive can help you solve this typically feminine
problem.
Important: Before you start to use the appliance, please take the
time to read this booklet all the way through (especially the
section headed Read carefully before using Cellesse SenseActive).
Cellesse SenseActive
…the new product in the Cellesse range with enhanced 3-in-1 VacumotionTM combines proven effectiveness
with a pleasurable massage - your best choice in fighting cellulite!

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Cellulite is the name given to bumpy,
pitted skin that arises when lumpy fat
deposits situated just under the skin
become visible. Because of its
appearance, it’s often called “orange peel
skin”.
Cellulite only affects certain parts of the
body, particularly the hips, thighs and
buttocks. In more advanced stages,
cellulite can be uncomfortable, even
painful, when the skin is touched or
squeezed.
However, cellulite is a cosmetic problem,
not a medical condition. It should not be
confused with cellulitis, which is the
inflammation of skin tissue, caused by a
bacterial infection.
Cellulite is the result of two things: the
mattress-like structure of women’s skin
and the tendency to retain fluid in the body.
The natural mattress-like structure of women’s skin
Men and women have different skin structures. Women’s skin
naturally has a mattress-like structure. Fat is deposited in ‘pockets’
that stand at right angles to the surface, giving a structure that
resembles a mattress with springs. This mattress-like structure
becomes clearly visible when the skin is squeezed. In men’s skin,
by contrast, fat is deposited in ‘pockets’ that tend to run
horizontally under the skin. As a result of
their skin structure, all women run the risk
of developing cellulite.
Do the Squeeze Test
You can easily see this skin structure for
yourself. Just gently squeeze an area of your
thigh with both hands: you’ll probably be
able to see the mattress-like structure of the
fat layer.
The lumpy structure of the skin becomes
more clearly visible when you put on
weight (when the fat tissue becomes
saturated) and when the skin gets thinner
as a result of the natural process of aging.
Vertical fat deposits in the
female skin
Horizontal fat deposit in the
male skin
Cellulite - a typically feminine problem
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Fluid retention
This natural skin structure may become visible even when the
skin is not squeezed. This bumpy appearance of the skin is called
“cellulite”.
In most cases, the mattress-like structure becomes visible as a
result of excess fluid in the fat layer. Women tend to retain more
fluid than men, especially in their legs. Excess fluid may
accumulate around the fat cells and cause the cellulite layer to
swell. If this fluid retention is allowed to continue for months or
even years, the fat deposits may thicken and harden. Eventually
they’ll become hard lumps which can be seen on the surface of
the skin even when it’s not squeezed.
When it reaches an advanced stage, cellulite may be painful when
the skin is squeezed or touched. At that point, cellulite is more
difficult to reverse. At earlier stages, however, its effects can be
considerably reduced.
Do the Pinch Test
To find out if your skin is retaining fluid, pinch the skin of your
thigh gently between two fingers. Carefully pull the skin upwards
and try to ‘detach’ it from the underlying layers. If this hurts,
especially when you squeeze it, you may have detected the first
signs of fluid retention and the related swelling of the cellulite
layer.
The Pinch Test
Two simple tests to determine what stage of Cellulite
you have.
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Cellulite – What can
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Once developed, cellulite won’t disappear or diminish on its own.
On the contrary, it’s likely to increase. The only solution is to
make the fight against cellulite part of your regular personal care
routine and to begin treatment right away, before the problem
gets worse.
The good news is that cellulite can be reduced. It will never
disappear completely, however, and will return if you stop doing
something about it. There are many ways of fighting cellulite:
exercise, special creams and gels, diets, massage and even surgery.
However, most of these methods generally solve only part of the
problem.
Exercise, for instance, stimulates blood circulation but never
stimulates specifically those body parts that are affected by
cellulite. Creams and gels, on the other hand, can be applied to
specific areas, but, as a rule, their effect is very superficial since
they can’t penetrate down to the deeper layers of the skin where
cellulite forms. The effect of diets is also negligible. They may
help reduce the overall amount of fat in the body, but fat deposits
in areas affected by cellulite tend to be very stubborn. What’s
more, the major problem is not excess fat but fluid retention.
A number of nutrients (such as tea, coffee, alcohol and refined
products, e.g., flour and sugar) are known to stimulate fluid
retention, and although it’s hard to avoid these products
altogether, it is advisable to limit your consumption of them as
much as possible.
Cellesse SenseActive
The cellulite massage system that’s been proven to
work!
Philips has therefore specially developed the compact and
convenient Cellesse SenseActive to fight cellulite in an even more
effective and comfortable way. Cellesse SenseActive gets right down to
the cellulite layer within the skin and can easily be used in the
privacy of your own home.
Cellesse SenseActive massages the cellulite layer in your skin in an
intensive, pleasant way. This massage mobilizes the excess fluid,
which is then removed naturally by the body through the normal
circulation and lymphatic drainage systems. The result is a
reduction in the bumpiness of the cellulite layer and therefore a
smoother skin.

Cellesse SenseActive has been specially developed for those parts of the
body that are prone to cellulite (thighs, hips and buttocks). The
appliance works through a massage system that’s been shown in
tests to be highly effective – VacumotionTM .
The 3-in-1 VacumotionTM
works by providing a
continuous lifting and rolling
movement, which massages the
cellulite layer in an intensive
and pleasurable way. The
Vacumotion massage system
consists of four rollers with a
suction opening in between.
Because the elements are electronically coordinated, the 3-in-1
action is integrated into a smooth, continuous massage.
When you move Philips Cellesse SenseActive over your skin, the
massaging action creates a wave-like movement of the skin. The
massage must always be carried out in the direction of the heart,
i.e., upwards along the legs, in a series of adjacent, parallel
strokes.
Cellesse SenseActive in action
Three actions in one – the
effective way to reach the
cellulite layer deep in the skin
and remove the excess fluid
that’s the main cause of
cellulite.
1 Roll-up The front roller, made
of soft-touch material
and with small raised pads, gently picks up the skin and
guides it into the suction bell.
2 Suction The vacuum lifts the skin even more to form a fold,
enabling the massage to reach the cellulite layer
effectively.
3 Massage Four rollers, working together, give the cellulite layer a
pleasurable and deep massage, removing the main cause
of cellulite – the excess fluid surrounding the fat cells.
The rear rollers then gently guide the skin away.
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Sensor control and indicator light
To make the treatment as effective as
possible, the Vacumotion system will only
initiate its suction action if the Cellesse
SenseActive is making proper contact with the
skin. A special sensor ‘feels’ whether this is
the case, and lights up a small indicator lamp
on the front of the appliance to show that
proper contact is made. That means you can
always be sure that you’re using the Cellesse
SenseActive correctly.
Intensity settings
You can determine the intensity of the
massage yourself, using the continuously
variable control. Remember that the massage
should always be pleasurable. If you ever
find it painful, reduce the intensity to a
comfortable level.
Vacumotion Stop
Vacumotion Stop is a simple and safe way to interrupt or stop
your treatment at any time. Press the Vacumotion Stop button,
and the motor-driven rollers and the suction action will stop and
you can lift the appliance off your skin without any effort.
The Vacumotion
Stop is always within
reach, because
there’s one on each
side of the product.

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Drawing up an effective program of treatment
for best results
We recommend you use Cellesse SenseActive three times a week, each
time spending 10 to 15 minutes on each leg. Clinical tests have
shown that this type of regular treatment can visibly reduce
cellulite and significantly smoothen the cellulite layer in the skin
within one month. Naturally, results will vary from individual to
individual, depending on how bad the cellulite is to start with
and on the individual’s lifestyle.
Don’t stop the treatment! If you do, after a while the cellulite
layer will start to swell again as a result of the natural tendency of
women’s bodies to retain fluid. This means you’ll get the best
results from Cellesse SenseActive if you use it regularly. We
recommend you use it three times a week during the first two or
three months. After this time you can reduce to a maintenance
programm of, say, once a week or 5 minutes three times a week
on each part of the body to be treated (depending on your
personal preference and skin type). This should be enough to
keep your fluid retention under control.

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reduce cellulite
Before using Cellesse SenseActive After using Cellesse SenseActive
Proven effective in clinical tests
Although the undesirable consequences of cellulite are visible on
the surface, its causes lie deep inside the skin. So, it’s important
that a product that helps you in your fight against cellulite, is
proven to be effective both outside and inside the skin. That’s
why we asked independent experts at the University of Brussels to
carry out two types of clinical tests on the effectiveness of Cellesse
SenseActive.
One type of test showed that Cellesse
SenseActive, used only three times a week,
smoothens the cellulite layer inside the
skin by up to 49% in just one month.
These tests used ultrasound scanning to
measure the bumpiness of the cellulite
layer-the cause of cellulite.
The results achieved by women using Cellesse SenseActive were
compared with those of a control group of non-users.
But, the consequences of what happens inside, the visible cellulite
is what women care about. So, additional tests showed that Cellesse
SenseActive is also highly effective on the outside of the skin,
producing visibly smoother skin.
The extensive tests, carried out by the University of Brussels,
employed a technique known as fringe projection topography.
This uses a computer to visualize the surface of the skin and
measures the reduction of cellulite.

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Read carefully before using
theCellesseSenseActive
Do not use Cellesse SenseActive on hypersensitive skin, problem
skin or areas with skin ailments, irritated skin, varicose veins,
scars, spots or wounds. Please consult your doctor before using
Cellesse SenseActive if you’re pregnant or have a heart condition,
diabetes or circulation problems.
Only use the appliance to massage the outside of your thighs,
hips and buttocks. Don’t use it on any other parts of the body!
Side-effects during and after use
Since your skin may need to get used to this type of deep
massage, we advise you to use a low intensity level to start with
and not to massage for too long. After using Cellesse SenseActive, your
skin may become slightly red and feel rather dry. Don’t worry:
these are the normal side-effects of a massage as the blood
circulation improves. They should soon disappear. If necessary,
you can apply a body lotion or cream after using Cellesse SenseActive
to moisturize the skin. If these effects do not disappear within
24 hours or if any other undesirable skin reaction occurs, stop
using the appliance and consult your doctor.
Some people may experience a certain amount of discomfort
while using Cellesse SenseActive due to heightened sensitivity of the
skin. Skin sensitivity may vary during the menstrual cycle. It may
also vary depending on the pressure exerted by the fluid in the fat
layer, which may differ from individual to individual and from
time to time. If you experience any heightened skin sensitivity,
simply select a lower intensity until the skin has reached its
normal level of sensitivity again.
If you are prone to bruising or have small red veins clearly
visible, you should only use higher settings with care, especially
during the first few weeks of use. Whenever necessary, you can
always press the Vacumotion Stop button to immediately release
the appliance from your skin.
For best results, the appliance should only be used as described
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Important
• Before you use the appliance for the first time,
you should read the section headed ‘Read carefully
before using Cellesse SenseActive’.
• This appliance is not to be used for professional
purposes.
• Before you connect the appliance, check that the
mains voltage indicated on the transformer plug
corresponds to the mains voltage in your home.
• Use the appliance only with the cord supplied.
• Do not use the appliance on wet skin.
• Do not allow the appliance to come into contact
with water.
• Keep the appliance away from children.
• Regular cleaning ensures optimum results and a
longer life for the appliance.
• If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it
should only be replaced by a cord of the original
type. Please contact your Philips dealer or the
Philips organization in your country for a
replacement.
Instructions for use
General description
AAnti-slip hand support
BFlexible hand-strap
CClasps with adjustment
(for adjusting length of strap)
DFront roller with massaging profile (motor-driven)
ESuction opening
FAdditional rollers
GRear roller (motor-driven)
HFilter (to prevent dust from entering suction
pump)
IOn/off switch with continuously variable intensity
control
O = off
1 = minimum suction intensity
5 = maximum suction intensity
JIndicator light (lights up when appliance is in
proper contact with the skin)
KVacumotion Stop button (to stop the suction
pump and rollers for easy release of appliance from
skin)
LTransformer plug with cord (low voltage)
MAppliance plug
NSocket for appliance plug
OPouch
How to achieve the best results with
the Cellesse SenseActive
Read the instructions carefully before you start - they
will ensure you achieve the best results.
Cellesse SenseActive has been specially designed for
treatment of thighs, hips and buttocks – the areas
most prone to cellulite. Do not use Cellesse SenseActive
on the upper arms, the inside of the thighs, the belly
or the breasts, since the skin on these parts of the
body is much more sensitive.
Frequency of use
The recommended frequency for initial treatment is
three times a week, 10 to 15 minutes on each leg.
Read the section headed ‘Drawing up an Effective
Treatment Program’.
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Skincare
Make sure your skin is clean, dry and free of grease or
other skincare products when using the appliance. Do
not apply any creams or lotions to the skin prior to
the massage.
Of course, if you wish, you may apply a cream, lotion,
talcum powder or other type of skincare product to
your skin after using Cellesse SenseActive.
Preparing the appliance for use
Put the low-voltage
appliance plug in the socket
of Cellesse SenseActive.
Put the transformer plug in
the wall socket.
Slide your hand under the
hand-strap and hold the
appliance by clasping your
fingers around the back of
Cellesse SenseActive (with
your fingertips pointing
towards the socket for the
appliance plug: see figure). If necessary, adjust the strap
to the size of your hand.
Adjusting the hand-strap
You can adjust the strap to
the size of your hand. Press
the adjustment button on
the inside of the strap with
your thumb and push the
clasp out of the appliance.
Pull the lug at the end of
the hand-strap and remove
the pin of the strap from
its slots.
Press the pin into one of
the other two slots. There
are three settings: L for
large hands, M for normal
hands and S for small
hands.
Slide the clasp back into
the appliance until it clicks
in.
You can do the same with
the other end of the strap
to tighten or loosen the
strap even more. In this
way, you can select the strap size that fits your hand
best.
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Intensity
Before starting, set the
On/Off switch to the
preferred setting. Higher
settings will provide more
suction power and therefore
a more intensive massage.
We advise you to start the first treatment using Setting
1. Later, either during the first treatment or when your
skin has become used to the appliance, you can
gradually increase the intensity setting. If treatment
becomes painful, decrease the intensity. The best results
are achieved when you experience the massage as
pleasurable. Since everyone’s skin is different, you will
need to discover which intensity suits you best.
Treatment
Make sure that clothes or long hairs do not get caught
between the rollers. Always tie back long hair before
you start using the appliance.
Treatment with Cellesse SenseActive must, above all, be
comfortable.
Try doing it sitting down, standing up or lying down.
Gently position the appliance
on your skin, a little above
the knee. Make sure the
On/Off switch is pointing in
the direction of the upper
part of your body.
Wait until the indicator light at the front of the
appliance comes on. This is the signal that Cellesse
SenseActive is in proper contact with the skin and is
ready for use.
Always move the appliance in one direction only:
moving upwards towards the heart.
Move the appliance slowly
and gradually from a little
above the knee to the
upper part of your thigh.
The Vacumotion massage
system will lift the skin,
massaging the cellulite layer
in an intensive, effective and pleasurable way.
The motor-driven rollers automatically produce the
optimum speed, so that all you need to do is let your
hand follow the movement of the appliance. A complete
stroke from just above the knee to the upper part of
the thigh will take approximately five seconds.
Press the Vacumotion Stop
button. The indicator light
goes out and the
Vacumotion action is
temporarily switched off.
You can then lift the appliance off your skin without
any effort. The Vacumotion Stop system is particularly
convenient when you are using the appliance at the
higher intensities.
Place Cellesse SenseActive
back onto your skin right
next to where you began
the first stroke and start
the next stroke.
Repeat this procedure until
you have treated your
entire thigh, exept the inside, with a series of slow,
upward, adjacent strokes.
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Find out what treatment routine suits you best and
carry out every treatment with Cellesse SenseActive
according to that standard routine.
Cleaning and maintenance
Never immerse the appliance in water or rinse it!
For best results, clean the appliance after every
treatment session with a moist cloth and, if necessary, a
drop of washing-up liquid. Make sure the filter does not
get damp.
Do not use alcohol, acetone, benzine, abrasives, scourers,
etc., to clean the appliance.
When cleaning the
appliance, pay special
attention to the rollers.
Select Setting 1 to start the
rollers turning, and then
clean them with a moist
cloth as indicated.
The hand-strap (with clasps)
can be washed in a
washing machine at max.
40°C.Washing may slightly
change the color of the
strap.
Storage
After use, remove the
transformer plug from the
wall socket and the
secondary adapter plug from
the appliance and store
Cellesse SenseActive together
with the cord in the pouch
supplied.
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Français
Cellesse SenseActive 19
lly feminLa cellulite : un problème féminin. 20
La cellulite - peut-on agir utilement contre elle 22
Cellesse SenseActive 22
Cellesse SenseActive en action 23
Jugé efficace pour réduire visiblement la cellulite 26
A lire avec attention avant d'utiliser Cellesse SenseActive 27
Mode d’emploi 28
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Cellesse SenseActive est le tout dernier produit de la gamme Cellesse
de Philips. Des tests cliniques montrent la plus grande efficacité
de ce nouveau système de massage perfectionné : un massage de
la peau agréable et en profondeur pour vous aider à réduire ou à
prévenir les effets inesthétiques de la cellulite, avec confort et une
grande facilité d'utilisation.
Cellesse SenseActive est le résultat d'années de recherches menées par
le "Personal Care Institute" de Philips. Nous avons recherché les
différentes causes de la cellulite, testé tous les différents types de
traitement disponibles, et nous avons maintenant mis au point
une solution efficace qui vous aidera à obtenir les résultats que
vous recherchez.
Ce livret examine en détail les causes de la cellulite et la manière
dont Cellesse SenseActive peut vous aider à résoudre ce problème plus
particulièrement féminin.
Important : Avant d’utiliser l'appareil, prenez le temps de lire
toutes les pages de ce livret en vous aidant des illustrations
(notamment le chapitre intitulé "A lire avec attention avant
d'utiliser Cellesse SenseActive")
Cellesse SenseActive
... le nouveau produit de la gamme Cellesse avec le système de massage perfectionné, la VacumotionTM 3-en-1,
allie l'agrément du massage à une efficacité non contestable - le meilleur choix que vous puissiez faire pour
combattre la cellulite !
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La cellulite est le nom donné à la peau
grêlée, de surface inégale, qui apparaît
lorsque des dépôts graisseux à l'aspect
grumeleux situés juste en dessous de la
peau deviennent visibles. On la compare
souvent à "une peau d'orange" du fait de
son aspect.
La cellulite n'affecte que certaines parties
du corps, en particulier les hanches, les
cuisses et les fesses. Dans des cas
extrêmes, la cellulite peut être
désagréable, et même douloureuse, au
toucher ou lorsque l'on pince la peau.
La cellulite est un problème cosmétique,
qu'il ne faut pas confondre avec la
"cellulitis", qui est une inflammation des
tissus résultant d'une infection
bactérienne.
Il y a deux causes principales dans la
formation de la cellulite : la structure en
forme de "matelas" de la peau chez la
femme, et la tendance à une rétention des
fluides dans le corps.
La structure naturelle de la peau en forme de
"matelas" chez la femme
Les hommes et les femmes ont des structures de peau différentes.
La peau de la femme a naturellement une structure en forme de
"matelas". La graisse se dépose en "poches" verticalement sous la
peau. Cette structure en forme de "matelas" apparaît très
visiblement lorsque l'on pince la peau. Chez l'homme, au
contraire, la graisse se dépose en "poches" mais horizontalement.
Du fait de la structure de leur peau, toutes
les femmes courent le risque de développer
de la cellulite.
Effectuez le test du pincement
Vous pouvez facilement constater par vous-
même la structure de votre peau. Pincez
délicatement une région de votre cuisse
entre les deux mains : vous noterez très
probablement la structure en forme de
"matelas" de la couche de graisse.
La structure grumeleuse de la peau apparaît
plus nettement lorsque vous prenez du
poids (les tissus graisseux sont saturés) et
lorsque la peau devient plus mince en
raison du processus naturel de
vieillissement.
Cellules graisseuses verticales
chez la femme
Cellules graisseuses horizontales
chez l’ homme
La cellulite : un problème féminin.
Cellulite