Philips sc1996 User Manual page 20

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Using the appliance in the bikini area
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter 'Preparing for
use', section 'Light intensity' to see which settings are suitable for your bikini
area.
In principle, Philips Lumea Essential is safe and gentle enough for treatment
of the entire bikini area (e.g. for 'Brazilian' or 'Hollywood' style). Use a lower
setting on darker pigmented, more sensitive skin in the bikini area. Do not
use the appliance on inner labia, vagina and anus. Men who wish to treat
their pubic area must not use the appliance on the scrotum.
Note: If you want to leave some hair in place, e.g. in case of a 'Brazilian', make
sure that the skin tone sensor is not placed on the remaining hair during the
treatment, as this can cause the appliance to block.
Note: For hygienic reasons, always clean the attachment before you start
treating another body area (see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Using the appliance on the underarms
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter 'Preparing for
use', section 'Setting the light intensity' to see which settings are suitable for
your underarms.
Make sure you remove any deodorant, perfume, cream or other skin care
product from your underarms before treatment.
Tip: To achieve optimal results on your underarms, stand in front of a mirror to
get a good view of the area to be treated and the 'ready to flash' light. Raise
your arm and place your hand on the back of your neck to stretch the skin in
the underarm area.
Note: The reflected light does not harm your eyes. If the scattered light is
unpleasant, close your eyes when you release a flash.
Using the appliance on the face (upper lip, chin and cheeks)
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter 'Preparing for
use', section 'Setting the light intensity' to see which settings are suitable for
your face (upper lip, chin and cheeks).
Always use only the precision attachment to treat the upper lip,
chin and cheeks. Never use the appliance around the eyes or near the
eyebrows. When you treat your upper lip, chin or cheeks, make sure you
do not expose your face to direct sunlight in the 24 hours following the
treatment. Apply a sunblock (SPF 30+) after the treatment for the next
two weeks when you expose your face to direct sunlight.
Caution: When you treat the area above your upper lip, be careful that
you do not flash on the lip.
Tip: Apply a thick layer of white eyeliner to your lip and lip margin. This white
line ensures the energy of the flash is reflected and does not touch your lip
if you flash the lip unintentionally. Only use a white eyeliner. Any other colour
absorbs the light and may cause skin irritation.