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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit 

from the support that Philips offers, register your product at  

www.philips.com/welcome.

Light-based hair removal is one of the most effective methods to 

treat unwanted body hair with longer-lasting results. It is different from 

current home hair removal methods because it significantly reduces hair 

regrowth. Philips has been investigating this method together with leading 

dermatologists for over 15 years. You can now use this innovative technology 

comfortably in the privacy of your own home, whenever you want. 

This appliance has been specifically designed and optimised for use by 

women, but can be used by men as well. 

Philips Lumea Essential enables treatment of unwanted hair on body areas 

below the neckline.

Philips Lumea Essential is designed for use by one person only.

For more information about Philips Lumea Essential, see www.philips.com/

lumea. Check our homepage regularly for updates. 

Benefits

This appliance provides the following benefits:

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use

Philips Lumea Essential uses a light-based technology called ‘Intense Pulsed 

Light’ (IPL). IPL is also used in the professional beauty market for hair removal 

and has been in use for the last fifteen years. Philips Lumea Essential now 

brings this innovative technology to the comfort of your home.

Effective hair regrowth prevention for everyday smoothness

This method provides you with long-lasting hair regrowth prevention and 

silky-smooth skin. Our studies have shown a significant hair reduction after 

just two treatments. Optimal results were generally achieved after four 

to five treatments. A reduction in hair density is visible from treatment to 

treatment. How fast the effect becomes visible and how long the results 

last varies from person to person. For more information, see section ‘How 

to achieve optimal results’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’.

Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas

Philips Lumea Essential has been developed in close cooperation with 

leading dermatologists for an effective and gentle treatment, even on the 

most sensitive body areas.

No replacement parts needed, no hidden costs

Philips Lumea Essential is equipped with a high-performance lamp which 

does not require replacement. This lamp can generate over 100,000 flashes 

and should enable you to continuously maintain results for more than  

5 years* while saving money on expensive replacement lamps.

*Based on average usage scenario and recommended treatment regime for 

one user.

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