Step 2: Test your skin
How to get started with your new Lumea IPL
By Philips
29/07/2026
1-5 min. read
Before your first treatment on each body area or after exposing your skin to sunlight unprotected 1, test your skin’s reaction and find your suitable setting for treatment.
It is recommended to use Lumea out of direct sunlight. The sunlight can influence the SmartSkin sensor.
Below you can watch the first video to see how to do a skin test.
The second video will show you how to follow up after your skin test.
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DO NOT start or resume using Lumea within 4 weeks after exposing your skin to sunlight unprotected (natural sun or tanning bed) or within 2 weeks after artificial tanning (creams, sprays or pills).