Is Lumea IPL hair removal suitable for me?
Philips Lumea Prestige works effectively, easily, and safely on a wide variety of hair and skin types. It works on naturally dark blond, brown and black coloured hairs and on skin tones from very white to dark brown. As with other IPL hair removal based treatments, Philips Lumea cannot be used to treat white / grey, light blond or red hair and is not suitable for very dark skin*. This is due to the high contrast required between the pigment in hair colour and pigment in the skin tone.

Is the flashing light on my Lumea safe for my eyes?
Philips Lumea has been developed with your safety in mind and does not hurt your eyes.

What differs between salon and at-home treatments?
Philips Lumea IPL technology is derived from the technology used in professional salons. We have, however, adapted the technology for safe and effective use at home.

The lamp on my Philips Lumea is failing
Philips Lumea is equipped with a high performance lamp, which does not require replacement, so that you can continuously maintain results for many years to come.

What’s the difference between IPL and laser treatments?
IPL and laser treatments are equally effective for hair removal. There are, however, some differences between the two:
IPL vs Laser
IPL contains a broader spectrum of light (like a photo flash) while laser emits a single beam of light (like a laser pointer). As a result of the single beam of light the laser treatment might be perceived painful. Furthermore, laser treatment usually requires a longer treatment time, as the treatment window size is smaller than with IPL devices.

Can Philips Lumea be used by men too?
Yes. Philips Lumea has been optimised for use by women, but can be used by men as well.

Does the Philips Lumea treatment hurt?
In the extensive amount of (clinical) research carried out into the Lumea, no women rated the experience as painful, providing that correct settings, according to skin tone and hair colour, were used.

Why do I need to remove hair before a Lumea treatment?
To ensure that the light energy is channelled to the hair root in the most efficient way and not lost in the hairs above the skin's surface, body hair has to be removed. However, pre-treatment is only necessary while hair is still visibly growing back.

What is the difference between Slide & Flash and Step & Flash mode?
To make the application as easy and comfortable as possible, Philips Lumea offers two different application modes:

Slide & Flash mode
This mode is to treat large areas (e. g. legs). You do not need to lift the Lumea between flashes. Instead you just slide it over the skin while holding the flash button pressed throughout the application – it will flash as you go. This makes the treatment of large areas easier and faster.

Step & Flash/Stamp & Flash
This mode is for small and bony areas that are more difficult to treat (e. g. knees, armpits).
Place your Lumea on the skin, release a flash, lift it off from the skin and move on to the next area.

How does the SmartSkin sensor feature work for Lumea Prestige?
The SmartSkin sensor helps you choose the right setting. Since body areas might differ in skin colour, please consult the SmartSkin sensor for each body area separately in order to use the right setting.