Philips Lumea Advanced SC1997/00

IPL Hair Regrowth Prevention System for face and body

If you are looking for a safe, fast and painless solution to unwanted hair with lasting results, the Philips Lumea is a good choice.

Using Advanced Intense Pulsed Light technology (IPL), Lumea offers one solution to replace conventional hair removal methods such as waxing, shaving, creams, gels and epilators. As well as being effective for legs, arms, back and tummy, Lumea comes with a specially designed precision attachment for use on the face. Lumea's SC1997 corded design is suitable for treating the areas you want, when you want.

Philips clinical studies have shown significant hair reduction in as little as two fortnightly treatments, with optimal hair-free results achieved after four to five fortnightly treatments. To maintain these results, simply repeat treatment every four to six weeks. Time between treatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth.*

* Product Research Centre Philips, Klagenfurt, Austria, December 2013.

How Does Philips Lumea Prevent Hair Growth?

Gentle pulses of light are applied directly to the hair. The melanin in the hair and hair root absorbs the light pulses. This process results in the follicle going into a resting phase. The hair sheds naturally and regrowth is inhibited.

A simple and gentle treatment once every two to four weeks will prevent hair roots from becoming active again and prevent hair from growing back.

Why Do you Need the Philips Lumea Facial Attachment?

Light from an IPL flash is white; white light is made up of all colours. Only orange, red and infrared light penetrate the hair follicle deep enough for effective hair reduction. Lumea’s red integrated UV filters protect your skin from UV light.

Certain Lumea models contain additional filters for body and face treatments. The facial attachment's UV filter provides extra protection and prevents skin damage to the face. The facial attachment should only be used to treat unwanted hair on cheeks, upper lip and chin, this attachment has been designed to treat the facial hair safely and effectively.

Is Lumea Right for Me?

Philips Lumea works effectively on (naturally) dark-blonde, brown and black hair. It is not suitable for (naturally) red, grey and light blonde hair or for very dark skin types (skin type VI). Please consult the comparison table 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 at all (if it is not, this is indicated with an x).

Please note: Unfortunately, Philips Lumea is not designed for everyone. If any of the following is true for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use.

- If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blonde, white, grey or red.

- If you are of skin type VI (you rarely or never get sunburnt and you tan very darkly). In this case you run a high risk of developing skin reactions such as strong redness, burns or discolouration when you use Philips Lumea.

- Philips Lumea Precision has been optimised for use by women but recent research showed that it can be used by men on most areas of the body, except the beard and scrotum.

- There are medications and health conditions that may lead to adverse reactions when you use Philips Lumea.