The Philips Lumea IPL Hair Removal Device (BRI920/00) offers a convenient, at-home solution for long-lasting hair reduction, designed for those seeking smooth, hair-free skin without frequent shaving or waxing. While providing gentle and effective treatments with specialized attachments for various body areas, it's important to note that IPL technology is not suitable for all skin tones or hair colors, requiring users to check compatibility before use.
IPL Technology: Utilizes Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to target hair follicles, aiming to reduce hair regrowth over time for long-lasting smoothness.
Gentle & Effective Treatments: Engineered to deliver safe and comfortable hair removal sessions, suitable for sensitive areas.
Specialized Attachments: Comes with unique attachments featuring different window shapes and filters, optimized for precise treatment on various body parts like the body, face, and bikini area.
Skin Tone Sensor: An integrated safety sensor automatically detects your skin tone at the start of each session and periodically during use, recommending or adapting to the most suitable light intensity.
Corded Operation: Designed for continuous power during use, ensuring uninterrupted treatment sessions without the need for recharging.
Customizable Intensity Settings: Allows users to select from multiple light intensity settings to match their skin sensitivity and comfort level.
Convenient At-Home Use: Offers the flexibility and privacy of hair removal treatments from your own home.
Long-Lasting Results: With consistent use, significantly reduces hair regrowth, leading to extended periods of smooth skin.
Versatile Application: Multiple attachments enable effective treatment across various body and facial areas.
Gentle & Comfortable: Many users find the treatment less painful than waxing or epilating.
Integrated Safety Features: Skin tone sensor and UV filter enhance safety during use.
Not for All Skin/Hair Types: Ineffective on very light blonde, red, grey, or white hair, and unsuitable for very dark skin tones.
Requires Commitment: Demands an initial series of treatments and periodic maintenance sessions for optimal results.
Time Investment: Each session can take time depending on the area being treated.
Initial Cost: Represents a higher upfront investment compared to traditional hair removal methods like shaving.
Convenient At-Home Use: Offers the flexibility and privacy of hair removal treatments from your own home.
Long-Lasting Results: With consistent use, significantly reduces hair regrowth, leading to extended periods of smooth skin.
Versatile Application: Multiple attachments enable effective treatment across various body and facial areas.
Gentle & Comfortable: Many users find the treatment less painful than waxing or epilating.
Integrated Safety Features: Skin tone sensor and UV filter enhance safety during use.
Not for All Skin/Hair Types: Ineffective on very light blonde, red, grey, or white hair, and unsuitable for very dark skin tones.
Requires Commitment: Demands an initial series of treatments and periodic maintenance sessions for optimal results.
Time Investment: Each session can take time depending on the area being treated.
Initial Cost: Represents a higher upfront investment compared to traditional hair removal methods like shaving.
The Philips Lumea IPL device works by emitting gentle pulses of light that are absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in the hair follicle. This light energy converts to heat, stunning the hair follicle into a resting phase. Over time and with consistent treatments, hair growth is progressively reduced, and remaining hairs become finer and lighter. Users typically perform an initial phase of 4-5 treatments every two weeks, followed by monthly touch-ups as needed. Results can vary, but many users report significant hair reduction after just a few sessions, leading to smoother skin that lasts for several weeks.
Application Steps:
Preparation: Ensure the area to be treated is clean, dry, and shaved. Do not wax, epilate, or pluck hair, as the hair root needs to be present for IPL to be effective.
Select Attachment: Choose the appropriate attachment for the body area you're treating. Each attachment is designed to contour to specific areas and may have different light filters.
Skin Tone Test (First Use): Perform a patch test on a small area of skin to check for adverse reactions and determine the most comfortable light intensity setting.
Treatment: Place the device window flat against your skin. The skin tone sensor will detect your skin type and allow the device to flash. Move the device smoothly over the skin, ensuring full contact, to cover the entire desired area.
Post-Treatment Care: Avoid direct sun exposure immediately after treatment and use sunscreen. Keep skin moisturized.
Unpack: Carefully remove the Lumea device, power adapter, and attachments from the packaging.
Connect Power: Plug the power adapter into the device's port and then into a wall outlet. The device is designed for corded use.
Attach Head: Select the appropriate treatment window for the area you wish to treat and snap it securely onto the device.
Perform Skin Test: Before your first full treatment on any area, conduct a patch test as described in the user manual to find your optimal intensity setting.
Skin Tone: The Lumea IPL BRI920/00 is most effective on lighter to medium skin tones (Fitzpatrick I-V). It is not suitable for very dark skin (Fitzpatrick VI) as it can cause skin damage. Always refer to the skin tone chart provided in your user manual.
Hair Color: The device is most effective on natural dark blonde, brown, and black hair. It is not effective on red, light-blonde, grey, or white hair, as these hair colors contain too little melanin to absorb the light energy.
Body Areas: Suitable for legs, arms, stomach, bikini area, armpits, and face (below the cheekbones).
Contraindications: Do not use on tattoos, moles, freckles, varicose veins, or areas with skin conditions. Consult your doctor if you have any medical concerns.
Cleaning: After each use, gently wipe the treatment window and the surface of the device with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals.
Storage: Store the device and its attachments in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
No Water: The device is not waterproof. Do not rinse or immerse it in water.