Preparing Treatment Areas; Setting The Light Intensity - Philips SC2002 User Manual

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Preparing for use
For optimal results and greatest effect, prepare the areas on which you
intend to use the appliance in the manner described below.

Preparing treatment areas

1 Shave the areas you intend to treat as long as you still experience
hair regrowth.
Note: If your last depilation method involved removing hairs by the roots (e.g
epilating, waxing etc.), wait until you notice significant hair regrowth before you
use Philips Lumea Precision. Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving.
Please note that treatment on unshaved or improperly shaved
areas has a number of undesired effects:
- The light exit window and attachment may become contaminated with
stray hairs and dirt. A contaminated light exit window and attachment
can reduce the life and efficacy of the appliance. In addition, burns or
black spots that appear on the light exit window and attachments due
to contamination can cause the treatment to become painful or cause
skin reactions like redness and discolouration.
- Hairs on your skin can burn, which can result in an unpleasant smell.
2 Clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free, entirely dry and
free from oily substances (e.g. present in cosmetic products like
deodorants, lotions, perfumes, tanning creams and sunscreens).
3 Check the appliance, especially the light exit window and attachment,
for trapped hair, dust and fibres. If you see any contamination, clean
the appliance according to the instructions in chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance'.
Notes:
- If shaving causes wounds or lesions, your skin may be more sensitive
and the light treatment may sometimes feel uncomfortable.
- Once the hairs stop growing back, which usually happens after
4-5 treatments, you no longer have to shave before you use the appliance.

Setting the light intensity

Philips Lumea Precision is an appliance developed for consumer use
at home and therefore not comparable with professional light-based
appliances with respect to pain sensation. The pulses of light delivered by
Philips Lumea Precision are gentler than those from professional appliances
and therefore you can expect a convenient and effective treatment.
You have to adjust the light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and
to a level you find comfortable.
The recommended light intensities table below helps you to establish the
right light intensity.
1 Consult the table below to determine which light intensities are most
suitable for your skin and body hair colour and to check if this method
is suitable for you (if it is not, this is indicated with x in the table).
2 Each body area and possibly even parts of a body area may require a
separate appropriate light intensity according to the recommended
light intensities table below. The method is more effective at higher
intensities, but you should reduce the light intensity if you experience
any pain or discomfort.