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6 How your skin
responds to the
treatments
6.1 Sun protection
Sun exposure can cause unwanted pigmentation,
especially in between treatments, when your skin
is more vulnerable to UV light. To help protect
your skin and to promote the cell renewal process:
•
Avoid significant sun exposure (e.g. sunburns
or suntanning) and artificial tanning for at least
2 weeks before, during and 2 weeks after
treatment. When you go outside during this
period apply a sun protection factor (SPF) of
30 or above on the treated areas.
•
Also use SPF 30 when you go sunbathing or
artificial tanning for at least 3 months after
your last treatment.
Note:
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To make sure the sunscreen or skincare product
is properly absorbed by the skin, apply it at least
20 minutes before exposing your skin to UV light.
Reapply the sunscreen or skincare product every
two hours, especially outdoors, as it may rub off
the skin in the course of the day.
Note:
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Remember that proper sun protection helps you
maintain your skin rejuvenation results, even after
the treatment period.
6.2 Skin reactions and side
effects
6.2.1 Sensations perceived during treatment
You may experience a prickly or stinging sensation
when the laser treats your skin. Your skin may also
become warm and you can also experience some
pain. The discomfort decreases as your skin grows
accustomed to the treatment. The discomfort you
experience may depend on:
•
Intensity used
There is less discomfort at lower intensity,
but the efficacy of the treatment is also
lower. Setting 1 is only meant to be used for
practising. You only achieve good results at
settings 2 and 3.
•
Treatment area
The sensitivity of the treatment areas varies.
The face, for example, is more sensitive than
the hands. Even zones within a treatment
area may differ in sensitivity. For instance,
the forehead is less sensitive than the upper
lip area.
•
level of accustomisation
During initial treatments, normal skin reactions
and sensations are more intense. This
diminishes as your skin grows accustomed to
the laser.
•
Duration of the treatment
The more strokes you make with the device
across the same area, the stronger the skin in
this area will react.
•
Personal sensitivity
Everyone's pain threshold is different. The level
of discomfort experienced by one person
may also differ depending on such factors as
hormone levels, stress and illness.
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Mild to moderate pain is normal. If you experience
severe discomfort or pain, try using the device
at a lower intensity. give yourself some time to
get accustomed to the device and the treatment
sensation. If setting 1 continues to cause severe
discomfort after a few treatments, stop using the
device and call the Philips skincare expert team
for free at 0800 331 6015.
6.2.2 Skin reactions immediately after
treatment
What you experience during treatment - warm,
prickly and stinging feeling - may continue for
a few hours after the treatment and may
even grow more intense before diminishing.
The most common reactions immediately after
the treatment are listed below:
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