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Philips Lumea

The Philips Lumea is an Intense Pulsed Light Product which works by firing a pulse of light which is transmitted down the hair to the root which heats up disrupting further growth. IPL is chosen for the majority of home machines as it is much safer to use than lasers, this can also be read as lasers are much more efficient at targeting melanin in hair by using a specific bandwidth but in untrained hands IPL is less hazardous. 

The size of the device allows an area of 3cm x 1cm to be treated at any one time. Once contact is made between the treatment head and the skin the Lumea can be fired. It is recommended to slightly overlap as you move around the area to be treated.

In a clinic goggles should always be worn, however, goggles are not supplied with the Philips Lumea due to the much lower power levels and as the Philips Lumea will not fire unless it is pressed against the skin.

There are 5 light energy levels from 2 - 6.5J/cm².

Comparing this to professional IPL equipment which start at 7J/cm² for darker skin types whilst for lighter skin which start at 12-14J/cm². Energy levels are then increased gradually to the optimum for the client using the skill and experience of the IPL or laser operator. Professional IPL equipment has a maximum output of 70J/cm² and extensive wavelength filtering.

The 50,000 shots each lamp should last for will soon disappear if purchasing a previously used unit or buying one Philips Lumea for a group of friends.

Philips have helpful qualified staff available at their call centre so if you are having problems give them a call.

The following is courtesy of Philips:-

The Gentle application
Even on sensitive skin and sensitive body areas
Philips Lumea has five adjustable light energy settings to ensure gentle but effective treatment. Used correctly, Philips Lumea's IPL treatment is safe and gentle to use even on sensitive skin and sensitive body areas.The treatment time and battery recharge frequency depends on chosen energy setting and the application area.

Suitable hair and skin types
NOT suitable for red, grey, light-blond hair and skin type VI

Philips Lumea works effectively on (naturally) dark-blond, brown and black hair. Philips Lumea is NOT effective for (naturally) red, grey and light blond hair. Philips Lumea is NOT suitable for very dark skin (skin type V)

Application areas
Underarms, bikini area, legs, arms and stomach
Philips Lumea has been developed in close co-operation with leading dermatologists for a safe, effective and gentle application on underarms, bikini area, legs, arms and stomach.

Esimated lamp lifetime: 50,000 flashes
Philips Lumea comes equipped with a durable lamp with a lifetime of 50,000 flashes.

Effective hair regrowth control
Enjoy smooth skin every day
Philips Lumea applies gentle pulses of light to the hair root. As a consequence the hair sheds naturally and hair regrowth is inhibited. Repeating this treatment every two weeks for the underarms, bikini area, arms and stomach and every four weeks for legs will keep your skin smooth everyday. For a most effective treatment pre-shave the application area as long as you still experience regrowth (first treatments only).

Effective hair regrowth control
Enjoy smooth skin every day
Philips Lumea applies gentle pulses of light to the hair root. As a consequence the hair sheds naturally and hair regrowth is inhibited. Repeating this treatment every two weeks for the underarms, bikini area, arms and stomach and every four weeks for legs will keep your skin smooth everyday. For a most effective treatment pre-shave the application area as long as you still experience regrowth (first treatments only).