Please note that treatment on unshaved or improperly shaved 

areas has a number of undesired effects:

 - The light exit window and body attachment may become 

contaminated with stray hairs and dirt. A contaminated light exit window 

and body attachment can reduce the life and efficacy of the appliance. 

Contamination of the light exit window can also cause the treatment to 

become painful or cause skin reactions like redness and discolouration.

 - Hairs on your skin can burn, which can result in an unpleasant smell.

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 Clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free, entirely dry and free 

from oily substances (e.g. residues of deodorants, lotions, perfumes, 

tanning creams and sunscreens). 

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 Check the appliance, especially the light exit window and 

body attachment, for trapped hair, dust and fibres. If you see any 

contamination, clean the appliance according to the instructions in 

chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’. 

If shaving causes wounds or lesions, your skin may be more sensitive 

to IPL than that of others. This may cause the IPL treatment to feel 

uncomfortable or it may lead to other unwanted side effects. We advise 

you to wait until the irritation has disappeared.

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 Once the hairs stop growing back, which usually happens after 

4-5 treatments, you no longer have to shave before you use the 

appliance.

Light intensity

Unlike professional light-based appliances, Philips Lumea Essential has been 

developed for consumer use and its light pulses are gentler. Therefore you 

can expect a 

convenient

 and 

effective

 treatment at a light intensity that 

you find comfortable. 

Philips Lumea Essential provides five different light intensities. Adjust the 

light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and to a level you find 

comfortable. 

The recommended light intensities table below helps you to establish the 

right light intensity.

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 Consult the table below to determine which light intensities are 

appropriate for your skin and body hair colour.

Tip: You can put the table in the quick start guide on your skin and compare it 

with your skin colour.
Tip: We advise you to store the quick start guide in the pouch for future reference.

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 Reduce the light intensity if you experience any pain or discomfort. 

Persons with darker skin run a higher risk of skin irritation because their 

skin absorbs more light. Therefore lower intensities are recommended 

for persons with darker skin.
The light pulse can feel warm or hot on the skin but should never be 

painful. Different body areas may require different light intensities, see 

to the table below. To prevent skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the 

appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.

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