Skin colour and
White
characteristics:
(always
sunburn,
no
tanning)
Body hair colour:
dark blond/light
4/5
brown/brown/
dark brown/black
white/grey/red/
x
light blond
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.
Note: The required light intensity for different body areas may vary due to
different skin colours. For example, the skin of the lower legs can be darker
than the skin of the underarms due to more sun exposure.
Persons with darker skin run a higher risk of skin irritation because their
skin absorbs more light. Therefore lower intensities are recommended
for persons with darker skin.
The light pulse can feel warm or hot on the skin but should never be
painful. To prevent skin reactions, see chapter 'Using the appliance',
section 'Possible side effects and skin reactions'.
recommended light intensities (1-5)
In the table below, 'x'means that the appliance is not suitable for you.
Beige
Light brown
(easy
(sometimes
sunburn,
sunburn, good
minimal
tanning)
tanning)
4/5
4/5
x
x
important
To check whether Philips Lumea Precision Plus is suitable for you, see
section 'For whom is Philips Lumea Precision Plus not suitable?'.
If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an artificial tanning
method, it may be darker than during the previous treatment. Check the
table above to determine which settings are suitable for your skin colour.
Tanning advice
Sun exposure before treatment
-
If your skin is tanned, perform a skin test (see chapter 'Using the
appliance', section 'First use') on the area to be treated to determine the
appropriate light intensity. A failure to do so causes a risk of developing
skin reactions after treatment with Philips Lumea Precision Plus.
-
Wait at least 48 hours after sunbathing before you use the appliance.
Sunbathing can cause skin to darken (tan) and/or can cause sunburn
(reddening of the skin).
Mid
Dark
brown
brown
(rarely
(rarely
sunburn,
sunburn,
fast and
very good
good
tanning)
tanning)
3/4
1/2/3
x
x
EngliSh
15
Brownish
black and
darker (rarely
to never
sunburn, very
dark tanning)
x
x