Philips SC2001/01 user manual Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas, Working principle

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Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas

Philips Lumea has been developed in close cooperation with leading dermatologists for an effective and gentle treatment, even on the most sensitive body areas.

Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility Because the appliance runs on rechargeable batteries, it is portable and can be used anywhere.

Lamp does not require replacement

Philips Lumea is equipped with a high performance lamp which does not require replacement.This lamp can generate over 80,000 flashes and should enable you to continuously maintain results for more than 5 years* while saving money on expensive replacement lamps.

*Based on average usage scenario and recommended treatment regime for one user.

How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works

Hair growth

Hair growth rates differ from person to person, depending on age, metabolism and other factors. However, everyone’s hair normally grows in 3 phases.

1Growing phase (anagen phase)

The hair grows actively from the root. In this phase the concentration of melanin is highest. Melanin is responsible for the pigmentation of the hair. Melanin concentration is also the determining factor for the efficacy of this method. Only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with light.

2 Degradation phase (catagen phase)

Hair growth stops and the root shrinks before the hair sheds.

3Resting phase (telogen phase)

The old hair separates from its hair follicle and sheds.The follicle remains at rest until the biological clock tells it to become active again and grow a new hair.

Working principle

The appliance works by heating up the hair and root beneath the skin. The melanin in the hair and hair root absorbs the released light pulses.The darker the colour of the hair, the more light can be absorbed.This process stimulates the hair to go into the resting phase. 

The hair now sheds naturally and the hair growth is inhibited. Hairs can take one or two weeks to shed. Optimal hair removal cannot be obtained with a single session, since only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with light. During a treatment, hairs on the treated area are usually in different stages of the hair growth cycle.To effectively treat all hairs you have to repeat the treatment every two weeks for a few times. An integrated optical filter ensures that no UV light reaches the skin and guarantees that the appliance is safe for the skin.

General description (Fig. 2)

ALight exit window with integrated UV filter B Body Attachment

C Metallic frame inside the attachment