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Depilacja bikini z Philips Lumea - Gładkość i Komfort
Philips Lumea Prestige review: What is IPL?
IPL stands for 'Intense Pulse Light'. It uses multiple wavelengths of light to heat pigment within the hair – killing the growing cells and stopping the hair from regrowing.
With that in mind, it's a good idea to start your IPL treatment a few months before you need smooth, hair-free skin.
I have pale skin and dark hair – which is ideal when it comes to IPL. These machines are less effective if you have grey hair, red hair or light blonde hair, or if you have a darker skin tone. Below is a graphic from Philips which shows which hair and skin types are compatible with IPL:
It's worth noting that this is an issue with all IPL machines, not just the Philips Lumea Prestige.
Philips Lumea
IPL 9900
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Philips Lumea Prestige review: Design and Attachments
The Lumea Prestige feels like a luxury device. It's solid and gives you confidence that it could survive being thrown in a suitcase and bashed around a little.
Philips has opted for an L-shaped design for the Lumea Prestige, which we prefer over the 'stick deodorant' design of some other IPL machines. The L-shape is comfortable to hold and makes extended use less strenuous.
That being said, the machine is still quite heavy, so can be wearing on your wrists. So, while I can happily cover both legs on my own, I do prefer having a partner do it for me.
The Lumea Prestige is the flagship product in Philips' IPL range, and, as such, it comes with all the attachments you'll need to treat your entire body. These include:
Face attachment
Precision attachment
The Precision attachment is a medium-sized, curved attachment designed for precise coverage of bikini and underarm areas
Body attachment
The Body attachment is the largest curved, contour-following design for fast treatment on large body areas like legs, arms, back and stomach.
You also get a pouch to store the device and all the attachments.
What is your recommended IPL aftercare?
The great thing about IPL is that there’s no ‘down-time’ or recovery time needed. However, I do have a few tips and recommendations on how you can best look after your skin post IPL treatment.
Directly after using Philips Lumea, your skin will be more sensitive. Therefore, we recommend you wait at least 24 hours or until all redness has disappeared before exposing treated areas to the sun and would avoid using any actives (like retinol) straight after treatment on the face. Adding a layer of your favourite moisturiser post treatment is also a great way to complete each session to keep your skin feeling smooth.
Logging each of your treatments in the handy Lumea app will help keep you on track as it sends you helpful reminders on upcoming treatments, as well as hosting a wealth of additional tips and guidance support.
For most of us, IPL is an investment so to keep it in great condition you should be keeping your IPL device clean, giving it a wipe down after every use and pop it in the storage bag.
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Emma Gritt is the Multiplatform Director of Women's Health UK.
I am passionate about all things "woo", beauty gadgets and treatments, cooking, travel, spa visits, gardening, lusting over homeware, animals and nature. I'm also a huge bookworm, and always have at least two books on the go!
When I'm not working, I enjoy playing tennis, swimming, cycling, pilates, and looking for new treasures to sell in my antiques cabinet.
Prior to joining WH in 2022, I worked as a digital journalist and senior editor at national newspapers, radio stations and at international content agencies.
IPL bikini line shaping
For both your intimate area and bikini line, IPL hair removal provides an opportunity to get creative and do some styling – so you can really notice the difference between your IPL-ed bikini line, before and after use! It’s all about contours and shapes:
- Contours: To achieve a clean contour along the bikini line, you can either use the IPL device freehand along the groin or use a template. The latter is used to cover hair that’s not to be removed, so that the IPL does not reach the hair follicles there.
- Shapes: There are no limits to your imagination when it comes to shapes. You can laser the bikini area with IPL using a template or stencil. Will you choose the famous landing strip, a heart, a lightning bolt, an arrow, or will a different shape take your fancy?
As you can see, it’s as straightforward to have a go at IPL hair removal – bikini area or otherwise – as it is to shave, wax or epilate. However, unlike those other hair removal approaches, with the Philips Lumea IPL 9000 Series you have longer-lasting results, so you’re always ready for the beach or the pool. Why not try it out yourself with the Philips Lumea Try & Buy programme? Pay it all off in one go, pay monthly, or return it – the choice is yours.
