How Ipl Works - Philips Lumea SC1994 Manual

How IPL works

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If you notice a skin tone change since the last treatment, we advise you to
perform a skin test and to wait 24 hours before your next treatment. If after
this period skin reactions occur or persist, use a lower device setting which
did not lead to skin reactions or stop using the device when already at the
lowest setting (➀).
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Always check the device before you use it. Make sure that the skin tone
sensor window is clean when using the device, to avoid improper operation
(see 'D Clean & store after treatment').
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The light exit window and the inner parts of the attachment can become
very hot (>210 °C) during usage. Always let the light exit window, as well as
the inner parts of the attachment, cool down before you touch them.
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This device has a detachable adapter. Only use the adapter provided with
this device. The reference number (S036Nx2400150) can be found on your
device. The 'x' in this number refers to the plug type for your country.
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Follow the recommended treatment schedule. Increasing the frequency,
especially in the initial phase, can increase the risk of skin reactions.
With Intense Pulsed Light technology, gentle pulses of light are applied to the
skin and absorbed by the hair root. The lighter the skin and the darker the hair,
the better the pulses of light are absorbed.
The pulses of light stimulate the hair follicle to go into a resting phase. As a
consequence, the hair sheds naturally and hair growth is prevented.
The cycle of hair growth consists of different phases. IPL technology is only
effective when the hair is in its growing phase. Not all hairs are in the growing
phase at the same time. This is why we recommend you to follow the initial
treatment phase (4 treatments, every treatment 2 weeks apart) and then the
follow-up treatment phase (touch-ups every 4 weeks) to make sure all hairs are
effectively treated in the growing phase.
Tip: To assure long lasting hair removal, touch-ups every 4 weeks are
recommended.
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