Philips Lumea User manual

Lumea
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Skin tone table / Huidtinttabel /
Tableau de teint de peau / Hauttontabelle
Hair color table / Haarkleurtabel /
Tableau de couleur de cheveux /
Haarfarbentabelle
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Deutsch 25
Français 47
Italiano 68
Nederlands 89

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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
cooperation with licensed dermatologists 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 (Fig. 1)
1 Light exit window with integrated UV filter
2 Body attachment
3 Reflector inside the attachment
4 Integrated safety system
5 Electronic contacts
6 Flash button
7 Opening for electronic contacts
8 On/off button
9 Intensity lights (1-5)
10 'Ready to flash' light
11 Air vents
12 Device socket
13 Adapter
14 Small plug
15 Pouch (not shown)
Who should not use Lumea? Contraindication
General conditions
-Never use the device if you have skin type V or 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.
Note: To check if your skin type allows usage of the device, consult
the skin tone table with number 2 on the foldout page.
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-Never use the device if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the
device was not tested on pregnant or breastfeeding women.
-Never use the device if you have any active implants such as a
pacemaker, neurostimulator, insulin pump etc.
Medications/History
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 taking photosensitizing 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.
-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.
Never use the device:
-If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the
past 3 months.
-If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin's sensitivity to heat.
-If you take immunosuppressive medications.
-If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated in the last 3
weeks.
Pathologies/Disorders
Never use the device:
-If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases.
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-If you have congestive heart disease.
-If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as
polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), solar urticaria, porphyria etc.
-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 epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.
-If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an
allergic reaction.
-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 a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of
varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
-If you have any bleeding disorder.
-If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS).
Skin condition
Never use the device:
-If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles,
open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex (cold sores), wounds
or lesions and haematomas in the areas to be treated.
-On irritated (red or cut), sunburned, recently tanned or fake-
tanned skin.
-On the following areas without consulting your doctor first: moles,
freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars and skin
anomalies. This can result in a burn and a change in skin color,
which makes it potentially harder to identify skin-related diseases.
-On following areas: warts, tattoos or permanent make-up.
Location/areas
Never use the device on the following areas:
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-Around the eyes and on or near the eyebrows.
-On the lips, nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the
inside of the nostrils and ears.
-Men must not use the device on the face and neck including all
beard-growing areas, nor on the whole genital area.
-On areas where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in
skin reactions.
-Over or near anything artificial like silicone implants, subcutaneous
injection ports (for instance an insulin dispenser) or piercings.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can
use the device, we advise you to consult your doctor.
Important
Danger
-Keep the device and the adapter dry.
-If the device is broken, do not touch any inner part to avoid electric
shock.
-Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this
appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. near a filled bath, a running
shower or a filled swimming pool).
Warning
-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.
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-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. Adults 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.
-Do not use the device if the UV filter of the light exit window is
broken.
-Do not modify or cut off any part of the adapter or the cord, as this
causes a hazardous situation.
-Do not use any pencil or pen to mark the areas to be treated. This
may cause burns on your skin.
-Hair removal by intense pulsed light sources can cause increased
hair growth in some individuals. Based upon currently available
data, the highest risk groups for this response are females of
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian heritage treated
on the face and neck.
-The light exit window can become very hot after use. Do not touch
the inner part of the light exit window before it has cooled down.
-This appliance runs on electric power. You need to leave the
adapter connected to a wall socket to operate the appliance. This
adapter provides extra features to ensure safe operation and shall
not be replaced by another type of adapter. Only use the
detachable supply unit (S036NV2400150) provided with this
appliance (see symbol).
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Note: If you notice a skin tone has changed since the last treatment
(e.g. due to tanning), we recommend that you perform a skin test
and to wait 30 minutes before your next treatment.
To prevent damage
-Make sure that nothing obstructs the airflow through the
ventilation slots of the device.
-Never subject the device to heavy shocks and do not shake or
drop it.
-If you take the device from a very cold environment to a very warm
environment or vice versa, wait approximately 3 hours before you
use it.
-Store the device in a dust free and dry place.
-Do not expose the device to temperatures lower than 15°C or
higher than 35°C during use.
-To prevent damage, do not expose the device to direct sunlight or
UV light for several hours.
Caution
-This device is only intended for removing unwanted body hair
from areas below the cheekbone. Do not use it for any other
purpose. Doing so may expose you to a hazardous situation. Men
most not use it on the face and neck including all beard-growing
areas and the whole genital area.
-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.
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-Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the device.
-The scattered light produced by the device is harmless to your
eyes. Do not look at the flash while using the device. It is not
necessary to wear goggles during use. Use the device in a well-lit
room so that the light is less glaring to your eyes.
-Always return the device to a service center authorized by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could
cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user.
-Never leave the device unattended when it is switched on. Always
switch off the device after use.
-Do not use the device if any of the conditions mentioned in
chapter ‘Who should not use Lumea? Contraindication' apply to
you.
-Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight might influence the
sensitivity and color of your skin. Perform a skin test to determine
the appropriate light intensity setting.
-Before you use Lumea, you should clean your skin and make sure
it is hair-free, entirely dry and free from oily substances.
-Do not treat the same skin area more than once during a session.
This does not improve the effectiveness of the treatment, but
increases the risk of skin reactions.
-Lumea should never be painful. If you experience discomfort,
reduce the light intensity setting.
Electromagnetic fields (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 hair root. 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. Not 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 effective if you have blond or light blond
hairs, as light hairs do not absorb enough light. Below you can see the hair
colors for which Lumea is suitable and effective.
Suitable body hair colors
Note: To check if your body hair color allows usage of the device, consult
the hair color table with number 3 on the foldout page.
What to expect
Immediately after the 1st treatment
After the 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. These are likely to be hairs that were not in their growing phase
during the first treatments.
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After 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.
After 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) to maintain the result.
Tanning advice
Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight
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:
-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 qualify as tanning.
Tanning 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
Pretreating your skin
Before you use Lumea, you should pretreat your skin by removing hairs on
the surface of your skin. This allows the light to be absorbed 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. We 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 growing back, which usually happens after 4-5
treatments, you no longer have to pretreat your skin before 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 body area.
1Choose an area close to the area you intend to treat.
2Switch 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.
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. The skin test should be
performed in all the areas you want to treat.
Using your Philips Lumea
Placing and removing
To place the attachment, simply snap it onto the light exit window.
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To remove the attachment, pull it off the light exit window.
Selecting the right light intensity
Lumea provides 5 different light intensities. Depending on your skin type
and the 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 white.
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 slowly to light brown.
4/5
IV Mid brown; You rarely sunburn,
tan easily.
3/4
V Dark brown; You rarely sunburn,
tan very easily.
You cannot use the device
VI Brownish black or darker; You
rarely or never sunburn, very
dark tanning.
You cannot use the device
Note: To check if your skin type allows usage of the device, consult the skin
tone table with number 2 on the foldout page.
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Note: Your skin may react differently on different days/occasions for a
number of reasons.
Handling the device
1Before use, clean the attachment and 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.
4Place the device at a 90° angle on the skin so that the attachment and
the integrated safety system are in contact with your skin.
The integrated safety system prevents unintentional flashing without skin
contact..
5Press the device firmly onto your skin to ensure proper skin contact. The
‘ready to flash light’ on the back of the device lights up green to indicate
that you can proceed with the treatment.
6Press the flash button to release a flash. You should feel a warm
sensation because of the flash.
Note:The light produced by the device is harmless to your eyes. It is not
necessary to wear goggles during use. Use the device in a well-lit
room so that the light is less glaring 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.
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8To make sure that you have treated all areas, release the ashes close to
each other. Eective light only comes out of the light exit window,
therefore there should be some overlap. However, make sure you ash
the same area only once. Flashing the same area twice doesn't improve
the eectiveness of the treatment, but increases the risk of skin reactions.
9When you have nished the treatment, press and hold the on/o button
for 2 seconds to switch o the device.
Treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash
Philips Lumea has two treatment modes for more convenient use on
dierent body areas:
-The Stamp & Flash mode (available for SC1995, SC1993) is ideal to treat
small or curvy areas like knees and underarms. Simply press and
release the ash button to release a single ash.
-The Slide & Flash mode (only available for SC1995) oers convenient use
on larger areas like legs. Keep the ash button pressed while you slide
the device over your skin to release several ashes in a row.
Recommended treatment schedule
Initial phase
For the rst 4 to 5 treatments, we advise you to use Philips Lumea once
every two weeks to ensure that all hairs are treated.
Touch-up phase
After the initial treatment phase (4-5 treatments), we recommend touch-ups
every 4 to 8 weeks, when you see hairs growing back. This is to maintain
results and enjoy smooth skin for months. The time between treatments
may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also across dierent
body areas.
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Treatment time per area
8 min.
1 min.
4 min.
14 min.
After use
Common skin reactions
Your skin may show slight redness and/or may prickle, tingle or feel
warm. This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly.
Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of
shaving and light treatment. You can cool the area with an ice pack
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or a wet face cloth. If dryness persists, you can apply a non-scented
moisturizer on the treated area 24 hours after the treatment.
Rare side effects
-Burns, excessive redness (e.g. around hair follicles) and swelling:
these reactions occur rarely. They are the result of using a light
intensity that is too high for your skin tone. If these reactions do
not disappear within 3 days, we advise 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.
-Skin discoloration: this occurs very rarely. Skin discoloration
manifests itself as either a darker patch (hyperpigmentation) or a
lighter patch (hypopigmentation) than the surrounding area. This is
the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin
tone. If the discoloration does not disappear within 2 weeks, we
advise you to consult a doctor. Do not treat discolored areas until
the discoloration has disappeared and your skin has regained its
normal skin tone.
-Skin infection is very rare but is a possible risk following a
(micro)wound, a skin burn, skin irritation etc.
-Epidermal heating (a sharply defined brownish area which often
occurs with darker skin tones and is not accompanied with skin
dryness): This reaction occurs very rarely. In case this reaction does
not disappear within 1 week, we advise 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.
-Blistering (looks like small bubbles on the surface of the skin): this
occurs very rarely. In case this reaction does not disappear within 1
month or when the skin gets infected, we advise 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.
-Scarring: often the secondary effect of a burn, which can take
longer than a month to heal.
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