Contraindications

For whom is Philips Lumea Essential NOT suitable? 

Philips Lumea Essential is not designed for everyone. If any of the following 

is true for you, then this appliance is 

not

 suitable for you to use! 

Do not use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Philips Lumea Essential has not been tested on pregnant women, therefore 

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. 

Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and/or 

hair colour, i.e.:

 - If you are of skin type V (you rarely get sunburnt, you tan very well and 

your skin colour is dark brown) or if you are of skin type VI (you rarely 

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 

skin reactions, such as discolourations, strong redness or burns, when 

you use Philips Lumea Essential. See also chapter ‘Using the appliance’, 

section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ and consult the 

‘Recommended light intensities table’ in the quick start guide.

 - If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond, white, 

grey or red. The treatment will not be effective.

Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases 

listed below, i.e.: 

 - If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history 

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. 

 - 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 a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of 

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. 

 - If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles, 

open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and 

haematomas in the areas to be treated. 

 - If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.

 - If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.

 - If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive 

heart disease. 

 - If you have any bleeding disorder.

 - If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV 

infection or AIDS). 

Never use the appliance if you take any of the medications 

listed below, i.e.: 

 - If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated 

with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta- Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), 

topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid. 

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