Philips BRI921 Lumea Advanced Light Hair Remover User Guide

Philips BRI921 Lumea Advanced Light Hair Remover

Welcome

Welcome to the beauty world of Philips Lumea! You are only a few weeks away from silky-smooth skin.

Lumea uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, known as one of the most effective methods to continuously prevent hair regrowth. In close collaboration with expert scientists and dermatologists, we adapted this light-based technology, originally used in professional beauty salons, for easy and effective use in the comfort of your home. 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.

Lumea has been designed and developed for women, but may be suitable for use by men.

To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/support. For further information, please go to www.philips.com/Lumeato 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. Attachments
   • Body attachment
   • Facial attachment (SC1997, SC1998 and SC1999)
   • Bikini attachment (SC1998, SC1999)
3. Reflector inside the attachment
4. Integrated safety system
5. Skin tone sensor
6. Electronic contacts
7. Flash button
8. Opening for electronic contacts
9. On/off and light intensity setting button
10. Intensity lights
11. READY to flash’ light
12. Air vents
13. Device socket
14. Adapter
15. Small plug
16. Luxurious pouch (not shown)
17. Cleaning cloth (not shown)

Contraindications

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.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the device was not tested on pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• 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 the sun when taking this medicine.
• If you take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use of aspirin, in a manner that 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.

Pathologies/Disorders

Never use the device:

• If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic
• If you have congestive heart
• 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 a flashlight
• If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
• 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
• If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection or AIDS).

Skin conditions

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 hematomas (bruises) in the areas to be treated.
• On irritated (red or cut), sunburned, recently tanned or fake‑tanned
• On the following areas: moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, skin anomalies without consulting your This can result in a burn and a change in skin color, which makes it potentially harder to identify skin-related diseases.
• On the following areas: warts, tattoos, or permanent make‑up.

Location/Areas

Never use the device in the following areas:

• Around the eyes and on or near the
• On the lips, nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus, and the inside of the nostrils and ears.
• If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated in the last three weeks.
• Men must not use the device on the face and neck including all beard-growing areas, nor on the whole genital area.
• In areas where you use long-lasting, This can result in skin reactions.
• Over or near anything artificial like silicone implants, subcutaneous injection ports (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 safety instructions

Warnings

• Please read and follow these instructions to optimize the use of the device and prevent/minimize the risk of injury, skin reactions, and side
• This device is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the device by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Supervision is required to avoid potential risks such as exposure to the light output, electrocution, strangulation from the cables, or choking on the attachments.
• For hygienic reasons, the device should only be used by one
• This device has a detachable power supply unit. Only use the adapter provided with this device. The reference number (S036Nz2400150) can be found on your device. The ‘z’ in this number refers to the plug type for your
• Keep the device and the adapter
• This device is not Never immerse the device in water and do not rinse it under the tap.
• 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). Moisture can damage the device and lead to a potential safety
• No modification of this equipment is Do not modify, override or cut off any part of the device (e.g. adapter or the cord), as this causes a hazardous situation.
• Do not attempt to open or repair your device. Opening Philips Lumea may expose you to dangerous electrical components and to pulsed light energy, either of which may cause bodily and/or eye injury.
• 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.
• Always check the device before you use Do not use the device or adapter if it is damaged. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original types.
• If the device or adapter is broken or damaged, do not touch any inner part to avoid electric shock.
• Always check the device before you use Make sure that the skin tone sensor window is clean when using the device, to avoid improper operation (see ‘D Clean & store after treatment’).
• Do not use the device if the UV filter of the light exit window and/or attachment is broken, as safe operation cannot be guaranteed under these
• The adapter, light exit window, and the filter of the attachments can become very hot (>210 °C/>410 °F) during usage. Always let the adapter, the light exit window as well as the filter and inner parts of the attachments cool down before you touch them.
• Do not look at the flash while using the Use the device in a well-lit room so that the light is less glaring to your eyes. While not necessary for safety, you may wear sunglasses or goggles for your convenience if you find the light uncomfortable or too bright.
• Before you use Lumea, you should clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free, entirely dry, and free from any lotion or gel.
• Do not use hair removal creams in the area (to be) treated with the device, as chemicals may cause skin reactions.
• Do not use any pencil or pen to mark the areas to be This may cause burns on your skin.
• Do not treat the same skin area more than once during a This may increase the risk of skin reactions.
• If you experience skin irritation or skin redness after treatment, wait until it disappears before applying any product to your skin. If you experience skin irritation after applying a product to your skin, wash it off If you still get skin reactions, stop using the device and consult your doctor.
• If you notice a skin tone change since the last treatment, we advise you to perform a skin test and to wait 24 hours before your next treatment.
• Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight might influence the sensitivity and color of your Perform a skin test to determine the appropriate light intensity setting.
• If shaving, epilating, or waxing causes skin irritation, we advise you not to use the device until the skin irritation has disappeared.
• Hair removal by intense pulsed light sources can cause increased hair growth in some 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.
• Follow the recommended treatment schedule. Increasing the frequency, especially in the initial phase, can increase the risk of skin reaction.

How IPL works

1. With Intense Pulsed Light technology, gentle pulses of light are applied to the skin and absorbed by the hair root. The lighter the skin and the darker the hair, the better the pulses of light are absorbed.
2. 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.
3. 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 a growing phase at the same time. This is why we recommend you follow the initial treatment phase (4 treatments, every treatment 2 weeks apart) and then the follow-up treatment phase (touch-ups every 4 weeks) to make sure all hairs are effectively treated in the growing phase.

Tip: To assure long-lasting hair removal, touch-ups every 4 weeks are recommended.

Suitable body hair colors

Treatment with Lumea is not effective if you have light blond, grey, red, or white hairs as hairs with these colors do not absorb enough light. To check if your body hair color allows usage of the device, consult the hair color table on the foldout page.

Recommended treatment schedule

Initial phase

To achieve effective hair reduction, follow the initial treatment schedule.

Initial treatment schedule: For the first 4 treatments, use Lumea once every two weeks to ensure that all hairs are treated.

• Treat yourself within 3 days before or after the planned treatment date.
• If you have not treated yourself within 3 days before or after the planned treatment date, restart the initial phase. Plan 4 treatments, one treatment every two weeks.

Note: If you do not restart the initial phase, you may not see effective hair reduction.

Note: Replacing one of the IPL treatments with another hair removal method (waxing, epilating, etc.) will not help to reach the desired hair reduction.

If you want to remove hairs in between the Lumea treatments, you can use your normal hair removal method (excluding hair removal creams). After the initial phase (4 treatments), we recommend touch-ups every 4 weeks.

Touch-up phase

Touch-up treatment schedule: Treat yourself every 4 weeks. Repeat this 8 times to achieve effective hair reduction. This is to maintain results and enjoy smooth skin for months.

• We advise you to treat yourself within 4 days before or after the planned treatment date.
• The results may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also across different body areas.
• If you have completed the touch-up phase and you see the need to continue treatment (hair starts coming back), we advise you to restart the initial phase.

Note: Using the device more often does not enhance its effectiveness.

Tip: Mark the treatment schedule on your calendar to remind yourself of the planned treatments.

What to Expect After the initial phase

• After the first treatment, it can take 1 to 2 weeks for the hair 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.
• 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 them according to the recommended treatment schedule.
• After 4 treatments, you should see a significant reduction in hair growth in the areas that you treated with Lumea. A reduction in hair density should be visible as well.

During touch-up phase

• Keep on treating with frequent touch-ups (every 4 weeks) to maintain the result.

How to use your Lumea

Remove hair & clean your skin

1. Remove hair before every treatment as long as the hair is still visible. You can either shave, epilate, or wax. Make sure you start to treat before new hair is visible on your skin. If you choose to wax, wait 24 hours before you use Lumea.
2. Clean and dry your skin. Make sure that it is free from any lotion or gel.

Test skin 24 hours before treatment

1. Test your skin to find the correct light setting:
   • For every new body area.
   • After recent tanning.
2. Select the correct attachment to test your skin (see ‘Attachments’). There is one for the body, face (below the cheekbone), and bikini area, depending on the product version (see ‘Attachments’).
3. Press the on/off button to turn on the device.
4. Choose an area for your skin test.
5. Press the device firmly onto your skin and hold it in place.
   • The integrated safety system prevents unintentional flashing without full skin contact.
6. Confirm that the ‘READY to flash’ light lights up white to ensure that there is full contact with your skin.
   • If the ‘READY to flash’ light is orange, your skin is too dark to treat. Try Lumea on a lighter body area.
7. Try each setting on your skin if comfortable:
   • When the ‘READY to flash’ light is white, press the flash button on the handle once, to treat one spot with the setting. The device makes a soft popping sound.
   • The flash gives you a warm sensation➀.
   • You will see a flash of light
   • Note: You can toggle through the light intensity settings by pressing the on/off button (see ‘Selecting the light intensity’).
   • Move to the next area. Treat one spot with setting ➁.
   • Move to the next area. Treat one spot with setting ➂.
   • Move to the next area. Treat one spot with setting ➃.
   • Move to the next area. Treat one spot with setting ➄.
8. Wait 24 hours.
9. Check your skin. The highest setting that
   • still felt comfortable and
   • did not show a skin reaction (e.g. redness, irritation, rash) … is the setting to start the treatment with.

Treatment

IMPORTANT: First finish sections A (Remove hair & clean your skin) and B (Test skin 24 hours before treatment).

1. Connect the power adapter to the device and plug it into a power outlet.

2. Press the on/off button 1 to turn on the device.

3. Choose the setting you selected after the skin test (section B, step 9).

4. Press the device firmly onto your skin and hold it in place. The ‘READY to flash’ light should light up white.

5. Press the flash button to release a flash on your skin. The flash treats the skin in that spot. The device makes a soft popping sound. The flash gives you a warm sensation.
   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 white.

6. Move to an adjacent spot and press the flash button again. The surface of the attachment that is in contact with your skin is slightly larger than the light exit window. The surface of the attachment should overlap the previous spot to make sure you flash the complete skin area. DO NOT flash the same spot more than 3 times.

7. Continue until you have treated the full area. There are two treatment modes (see ‘Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash’).

8. Turn off the device when you finished the treatment.

9. Remove hair before every next treatment, as long as the hair is still visible.

Clean & store after treatment

1. Unplug the device from the power outlet.
2. Let the device cool down.
3. Moisten the soft cloth supplied with a few drops of water.
4. Take the attachment off the device.
5. Clean the light exit window of the device (A).
6. Clean all surfaces of the attachment, including the metal reflector (parts B, C, D, E).
7. Let all parts dry thoroughly.
8. Store in a dust-free place at room temperature.

Learning more about your Lumea

Attachments

For optimal results, it is important to use the correct attachment intended for the specific body area you want to treat. Lumea offers full-body treatment with up to three attachments designed for use on specific body areas.

Note: The device may not work anymore and show an error when there is dirt on the attachment connector. Clean the contact leads when this occurs.

• To place the attachment, simply snap it onto the light exit window.
• To remove the attachment, pull it off the light exit window.

Body attachment

The body attachment has the largest treatment window to effectively cover and treat areas below the neckline, especially large areas such as legs, arms, and stomach.

Facial attachment (SC1997, SC1998, SC1999)

The facial attachment has an extra integrated filter for safe and precise treatment on sensitive skin above the upper lip, chin, and sideburns. The device is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from areas below the cheekbones. When you use the device on areas with sharp contours like the jawline and chin, it may be difficult to establish full skin contact and release a flash.

Tip: Place your tongue between your upper lip and your teeth or puff out your cheeks to make the treatment easier.

Bikini attachment (SC1998, SC1999)

The bikini attachment is designed for effective treatment of the bikini area. Hair in this area tends to be thicker and stronger than leg hair.

Skin tone sensor

Lumea has an integrated skin tone sensor that measures the skin tone at the start of each session and during the session. The skin tone sensor prevents you to treat areas of your skin that are too dark. If it detects a skin tone that is too dark for treatment with Lumea, the ‘READY to flash’ light starts blinking orange. It does not flash when you press the flash button. The device automatically disables. This prevents you from developing skin reactions.

Selecting the light intensity

Lumea provides 5 different light intensities, you will always be able to change to a light intensity setting you find comfortable.

1. Press the on/off button to turn on the device and select the desired light intensity.
2. To adjust the light intensity setting, use the on/off button until you have reached the required setting. Skin sensitivity can differ per person. Therefore, the skin test is the most important guide for selecting your light intensity setting (see ‘B Test skin 24 hours before treatment’).
3. Using Lumea should never be painful. If you experience discomfort, reduce the light intensity setting.
   • Note: The device is automatically disabled when your skin tone is too dark (brownish-black or darker), to prevent you from developing skin reactions. The ‘READY to flash’ light will blink orange to indicate if the skin tone is too dark.
4. After moving to another body area or after recent tanning (see ‘Using your Lumea before and after tanning’), perform a skin test to determine a comfortable light intensity setting. To re-activate the setting indication feature, turn on the device.
   • Note: Perform a skin test before you start to treat another body area or after a skin tone change. Determine the light intensity setting for each body area separately.

Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash

Your Philips Lumea has two treatment modes for more convenient use on different body areas:

• The Stamp & Flash mode is ideal to treat small or curvy areas like knees and underarms. Simply press and release the flash button to release a single flash.
• The Slide & Flash mode offers convenience to use on larger areas like legs. Keep the flash button pressed while you slide the device over your skin to release several flashes in a row.

Treatment time per area

• SC1994 (1)
• SC1997 (1,2 )
• SC1998, SC1999 ( 1,3,2 )

Using your Lumea before and after tanning

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.
• If you expose 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 and perform a skin test. This is to determine the appropriate light intensity setting (see ‘B Test skin 24 hours before treatment’).
• 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 is completely gone before you use the device.

Traveling with the device

When you travel with the device, check with the airplane carrier to confirm that the device can be carried and/or used on the airplane.

After use

Aftercare

After use, you can apply lotions, creams, deodorants, moisturizers, or cosmetics to the treated areas.

Warning: If you experience skin irritation or skin redness after treatment, wait until it disappears before applying any product to your skin. If you experience skin irritation after applying a product to your skin, wash it off with water. If you still get skin reactions, stop using the device and consult your doctor.

Common skin reactions

Your skin may show slight redness and/or may prickle, tingle or feel warm. This reaction 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 or a wet face cloth. If dryness persists, you can apply a non-scented moisturizer on the treated area.

Rare side effects

• Burns, excessive redness (e.g. around hair follicles), and swelling: these reactions occur 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 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 that often occurs with darker skin tones and is not accompanied by 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 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.
• Folliculitis (swelling around hair follicles combined with pustule formation): this reaction occurs very rarely and is the result of bacteria penetrating the damaged In case this reaction occurs, we advise you to consult a doctor as folliculitis may need antibiotic ointment.
• Pain: this can occur during or after treatment if you use the device on skin that is not hair-free if you use the device at a light intensity that is too high for your skin tone if you flash the same area more than once, and if you use the device on open wounds, inflammations, infections, tattoos, burns, etc.

Troubleshooting

in a slightly cooler environment and/ or let it cool down before continuing use.
| The fan is not working.| Check if the attachment is well connected. Clean the connectors on the attachment if needed. In case the attachment is well connected and it is possible to produce flashes with the device, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country, your Philips dealer or a Philips service center.
| The cooling airflow of the fan is blocked by hands or a towel.| Make sure the cooling airflow of the fan is unblocked.
When I place the device on the skin, it does not release a flash. The ‘READY to flash’ light blinks orange.| Your skin tone in the area to be treated is too dark.| Treat other body areas with lighter skin tones with Lumea.
The ‘READY to flash’ light blinks orange and all

5 intensity lights blink as well.

| The device needs to be reset.| To reset the device, take the plug out of the socket; wait for 30 minutes to let the device cool down. The device should function normally again. In case it does not work again, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country.
The ‘READY to flash’ light does not light up white.| The device is not completely in contact with your skin.| Place the device at a 90-degree angle on the skin so that the integrated safety system is in contact with your skin.
The device produces a strange smell.| The light exit window or the skin tone sensor is dirty.| Clean the light exit window and the skin tone sensor carefully.
| You have not removed the hairs on the area to be treated properly. These hairs may get burned and can cause the smell.| Pretreat your skin before you use Lumea.
The device does not flash, the fan is not switched on and all 5 intensity lights blink.| The attachment is not attached properly.| Make sure you attach the attachment completely. If necessary, clean the electronic contacts on the attachment.
The skin feels more sensitive than usual during treatment. I experience discomfort when I use the device.| The light intensity setting you use is too high.| Check if you have selected the most comfortable light intensity setting. If necessary, select a lower setting.
| You did not remove the hairs on the areas to be treated.| Pretreat your skin before you use Lumea.
| The UV filter of the light exit window is broken.| If the UV filter is broken, do not use the device anymore. Contact the Consumer Care Center in your country, your Philips dealer, or a Philips service center.
| You treated an area for which the device is not intended.| Never use the device on irritated (red or cut), sunburned, recently tanned, or fake-tanned skin.

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 hematomas (bruises) in the areas to be treated.

Never use the device on the following areas: moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, and skin anomalies without consulting your doctor. Never use the device on warts, tattoos, or permanent make-up, 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 it on the face and neck including all beard-growing areas and the whole genital area. This can result in a burn and a change in skin color, which makes it potentially harder to identify skin-related diseases.

There is no glass filter in my attachment.| This is normal.| No action is required: there is no filter in the body attachment. Only the facial and bikini attachments have a specialized filter.
The skin reaction after treatment lasts longer than usual.| You have used a light intensity setting that is too high for you.| Select a lower intensity next time (see ‘Selecting the light intensity’).
The flash is very bright to my eyes. Do I need to wear goggles?| No, Philips Lumea does not hurt your eyes.| 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. Be sure to make good skin contact to avoid scattered light.
The results of the treatment are not satisfactory.| You have used a light intensity setting that is too low for you.| Select a higher setting next time.
| You did not flash an area adjacent to an area you treated before.| You have to release the flashes close to each other and there should be some overlap between the flashes.
| The device is not effective on your body hair color.| If you have light blond, grey, red or white hair, the treatment is not effective.
| You do not use the device as often as recommended.| To remove all hairs successfully, we advise you to follow the recommended treatment schedule. You can reduce the time between treatments, but do not treat more often than once every two weeks.
| You respond more slowly to IPL treatment.| Continue using the device for at least 6 months, as hair regrowth can still decrease over the course of this period.

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/supportor read the international warranty leaflet.

Recycling

• This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).
• Following your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Technical specifications

Adapter|
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Adapter input| 100–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 1.0 A
Adapter output| 24.0 V 1.5 A 36.0 W
Average active efficiency| ≥87.4 %
Efficiency at low load (10 %)| ≥80.87 %
No-load power consumption| <0.1 W
Emitted wavelengths| 530 nm – 1400 nm
Pulse duration| <1.5 ms
Repetition time| 1-“3.5 s, depending on chosen setting
Optical exposure| Body attachment: 2.5 – 5.0 J/cm2

Bikini attachment: 2.5 – 5.0 J/cm2

Facial attachment: 2.5 – 4.5 J/cm2

Transport and storage conditions| Lumea remains operational in NORMAL USE within its specification after transport or storage in the following environmental range: -25 °C to 5 °C, and 5 °C to 35 °C at a relative humidity up to 90 % RH, noncondensing, and 35 °C to 70 °C at a water vapor pressure up to 50 hPa.
Operating conditions| Lumea complies with its specifications when operated in NORMAL USE under the following environmental operating conditions:

–              a temperature range of 5 °C to 35 °C;

–              a relative humidity range of 15 % to 90 % RH, noncondensing, but not requiring a water vapor partial pressure greater than 50 hPa; and

–              An atmospheric pressure range of 700 hPa to 1060 hPa.

Electromagnetic compatibility – Compliance information

This device complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Explanation of symbols

The warning signs and symbols are essential to ensure that you use this product safely and correctly and to protect you and others from injury. Below you find the meaning of the warning signs and symbols on the label and in the user manual.

FAQ’s

How frequently can I use Philips Lumea each week?

Use Lumea once every two weeks for the first four sessions to make sure all hairs are treated. Treat yourself 3 days prior to or subsequent to the scheduled treatment day. Restart the initial phase if you haven’t started your treatment 3 days prior to or 3 days after the scheduled treatment date.

How lengthy are the results of Lumea?

It is made to provide smoothness free of hair for six months. “Objective tests reveal up to 92% hair removal in as few as three treatments,” according to Philips.

What happens if Philips Lumea is used excessively?

It is false to believe that using your Philips Lumea more frequently than is advised can hasten the hair removal procedure.

How long is the Philips Lumea usable for?

In order to achieve noticeable effects, Philips advises using your Lumea every two weeks for at least four weeks. It won’t produce quicker effects if you use it more frequently. If you use the Lumea every four to eight weeks after you’ve flashed your way to hair-free skin, you can keep it that way.

Can multiple people use the Philips Lumea?

Philips Lumea is intended for solitary use. The lifespan of the device may be impacted by use by multiple people. From a hygienic standpoint, we do not advise sharing the gadget.

After Lumea, can you take a shower?

The Philips Lumea isn’t water-resistant. Its machinery could become damaged by any water contact. As a result, avoid using your Philips Lumea while bathing or taking a shower. Before applying Philips Lumea, make sure your skin is fully dry.

Is moisturizing okay after Lumea?

Following your IPL treatment, if you suffer skin sensitivity or redness, we encourage you to wait until these symptoms pass before putting any items to your skin. Apply your preferred lotion, moisturizer, or cosmetic to the treated areas once the skin feels normal. It is safe to moisturize your skin.

Does Philips Lumea permanently remove hair?

Philips Lumea’s flashes, in contrast, are significantly softer. However, both methods of hair removal produce the same outcomes. Using IPL at home or in a salon won’t likely result in complete permanent hair removal. To maintain your skin completely hair-free, constant upkeep is always required.

What negative effects does Philips Lumea have?

Your skin may feel heated, prickle, tingle, or exhibit a little amount of redness.

Who Isn’t Allowed to Use Philips Lumea?

Children under the age of 18 should not use Philips Lumea.

Can I use Philips Lumea on my face?

Unfortunately, Philips Lumea cannot be used for facial region therapy.

Can Philips Lumea cause eye damage?

Your safety was taken into consideration when Philips Lumea was created, and it is safe for your eyes. When the device is not completely in touch with the skin, the safety system stops the flashing.

After shaving, is Lumea still usable?

Before beginning your treatment, remove all hair from your skin that is still visible. The regions you want to treat can be waxed, epilated, or shaved. We advise waiting at least 24 hours after waxing before using Philips Lumea.

When will Lumea be ready?

Most lume-painted timepieces can be fully charged in 30 minutes or less under ideal lighting conditions.

Does my Philips Lumea’s lamp need to be replaced?

The high-performance light in the Philips Lumea does not need to be replaced. You can continually retain results for many years based on typical usage for one user.

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