Philips Lumea Advanced SC1997/00 IPL Hair Removal Device

The Philips Lumea Advanced SC1997/00 is an IPL hair removal device designed to provide effective, long-term hair reduction from the comfort of your home. By utilizing advanced Home Pulsed Light technology, this device delivers gentle pulses of light to the hair root, putting the follicle into a resting phase and preventing hair regrowth. With its corded design, it ensures consistent power delivery for uninterrupted treatment sessions, making it a reliable alternative to frequent salon visits.

Advantages

This device offers a highly efficient way to maintain smooth skin, with a full leg treatment taking approximately 15 minutes. It features a built-in skin tone sensor that detects your skin complexion at the start of each session and during treatment, ensuring that light pulses are only delivered to suitable skin tones. The device includes five adjustable light energy settings to ensure gentle yet effective treatment across different body areas. Its Slide and Flash mode allows for effortless application, making it simple to treat larger areas like legs quickly and comfortably.

Suitable for

• Legs
• Underarms
• Bikini area
• Stomach
• Face (upper lip, chin, and sideburns)

This device is not suitable for individuals with very light blonde, grey, white, or red hair, as IPL technology requires pigment in the hair to be effective. It is also not recommended for use on very dark skin tones, as the high melanin content can lead to skin reactions.

Key specifications

• Technology: Home Pulsed Light (IPL)
• Power source: Corded (AC)
• Input voltage: 100–240 V
• Weight: 366 g
• Treatment modes: Slide and Flash
• Energy settings: 5 levels
• Safety features: Integrated skin tone sensor

How to use

Before using the device, ensure your skin is clean, dry, and shaved. Select the appropriate energy setting based on your skin tone using the provided guide. Place the device at a 90-degree angle against your skin so that the safety ring is in full contact. Once the ready light illuminates, press the flash button to release a pulse. For larger areas, use the Slide and Flash mode by holding down the flash button while gliding the device across the skin.

What to consider before purchase

• Check your hair and skin color against the compatibility chart provided by the manufacturer.
• Ensure you have enough time for the initial treatment phase, which requires consistent sessions every two weeks.
• The device is corded, so ensure you are near a power outlet during use.

Usage recommendations: For optimal results, use the device once every two weeks for the first four to five sessions. After this initial period, touch-up treatments every four to eight weeks are recommended to maintain smooth skin.