IPL is not suitable for everyone. It is most effective on light to medium skin tones with hair ranging from dark blonde to dark brown or black. The device is not effective on very blonde, red, grey or white hair. Adapted for safe and effective use in your own home - Philips Lumea uses an innovative light-based technology called IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), derived from the technology used in professional beauty salons. Philips has adapted this technology for safe and effective use in the comfort of your own home. Philips worked closely with leading dermatologists to develop our breakthrough hair removal system. Enjoy smooth skin every day - Philips Lumea applies gentle pulses of light to the hair root. As a consequence, the amount of hair your body grows gradually decreases. Repeating the treatment leaves your skin beautifully hair free and touchably smooth. Effortlessly effective - Our clinical studies have shown significant hair reduction in as little as four fortnightly treatments resulting in smooth hair free skin. To maintain these results, simply repeat the treatment when needed. Time between treatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth. Suitable for a wide variety of hair and skin types - Philips Lumea works effectively on (naturally) dark blonde, brown and black hairs. As with other light-based treatments, Philips Lumea is NOT effective on red, light-blonde or white/grey hair. This product is also not suitable for dark skin. Safe and effective even on sensitive areas - Use with confidence to remove hair on the face (upper lip, chin and sideburns) and body parts including the legs, underarms, bikini area, belly and arms. Large treatment window for fast application - Big treatment window for fast application on large areas like legs. Precision attachment for extra safety on the face - With the additional integrated light filter, it can be used for safe treatment of facial hair on the upper lip, chin, cheeks and other sensitive areas. Att