Q&A

Can you use Philips Lumea on freckles?

Can you use Philips Lumea on freckles?

Can I use Philips Lumea on moles or freckles? No, do not use Philips Lumea directly on or close to big moles or freckles. If there is a mole in the area you want to treat try to flash around it, because the energy of the light will be absorbed by the pigment of the mole.

Can I use Philips Lumea on my forehead?

Unfortunately, Philips Lumea is not suitable for treatment of facial areas. Our Lumea range has been designed for gentle application on body areas below the neckline.

What happens if you use Lumea too often?

Will I see quicker results if I use Lumea more often? No, using your Philips Lumea more often than recommended will not speed up the hair removal process. Do not treat the same area multiple times in one session as this will not improve efficacy and can cause skin irritation.

Is Philips Lumea FDA approved?

Other popular products, such as the Philips Lumea hair removal kit, are not FDA approved. We always recommend that you use an FDA approved product.

Can you moisturise after Philips Lumea?

If you experience skin irritation or skin redness after your IPL treatment, we advise you to wait until these subside before applying any products to your skin. When the skin feels normal, you can apply your favorite lotion, moisturizer or cosmetic to the treated areas. There is no harm in moisturizing your skin.

Does Philips Lumea run out of flashes?

There’s no need to worry about running out of flashes. Using a standardised formula, we’ve calculated the lamp lifetime of flashes for all the devices we test. And the Prestige is one of the best. The Philips Lumea Prestige lamp lifetime is superb lasting 15+ years of use.

Does Philips Lumea work on chin hair?

The result after just three treatments* is 92% less hair. Developed with dermatologists, Lumea Prestige is great for upper lip, chin and cheeks.

Can I use Philip Lumea every week?

Recommended treatment schedule Initial phase For the first 4 to 5 treatments, we advise you to use Philips Lumea once every two weeks to ensure that all hairs are treated. To maintain results, touch up every 4 to 8 weeks.

Can I moisturise after Lumea?

If you would like to pamper your skin after your Lumea treatment, feel free to use your favorite lotion, cream or cosmetic. Moisturizers come in many forms. For people with oily skin we advise to use a lotion or Aloe Vera gel after your Lumea treatment.