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Depilacja bikini z Philips Lumea - Gładkość i Komfort
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.
Philips Lumea Prestige review: Use
Okay, so how do you actually use the Philips Lumea Prestige?
When you first get the Prestige you'll want to download the Philips Lumea IPL app. This will walk you through using the machine and set up a treatment plan. It's a simple, well-designed app that's easy to use.
Initially, you'll need to IPL your chosen body part/parts every two weeks for eight weeks (four sessions). The app will remind you when a treatment is due.
You can use the device corded or cordless, which is useful if you want to sit comfortably away from a socket, but you can access higher settings when using the Prestige corded.
Once you're ready, simply place the device against your skin and pull the trigger. The bulb won't flash unless there's a seal between your skin and the light window – this is to protect your eyes and to ensure correct placement.
For smaller, trickier areas you can then move the Lumea and pull the trigger again, or, for larger areas such as your legs, you can glide the device slowly along your skin holding the trigger for a continuous run of flashes.
It can take a fairly long time to do your legs (around 15-20 minutes) as the light window area is quite small. I think this is perfectly bearable, especially as you can do it from the comfort of a sofa, armchair, or bed.
Describing the sensation of IPL is quite difficult – it's certainly not painful, but, occasionally, you can feel an odd stinging sensation, like a small insect bite that goes away after a few seconds. It's certainly much less painful than waxing or epilating.
I've found a close shave prior to your IPL treatment is key to minimising these stings.
After the initial phase, you need to complete top-up sessions every six to eight weeks. Again, the app will remind you when a treatment is due.
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.