IPL hair removal is a method of reducing unwanted hair using pulses of light that target the hair root, to gradually reduce hair regrowth over time.

Details: IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) hair removal works by delivering gentle pulses of light that are absorbed by the pigment in the hair root. The absorbed light is converted into heat, which stimulates the hair follicle to enter a resting phase. The treated hair then sheds naturally, and hair regrowth is reduced over time.

Because hair grows in cycles, multiple treatments are needed to target hairs during their active growth phase. Following the recommended treatment schedule helps achieve progressive, long-term hair reduction. Philips Lumea IPL is designed to make this process easy at home, with built-in safety features and guided routines that support long-term hair reduction. smooth skin when used as directed. Philips Lumea, the World's No. 1 IPL brand*, is designed to make this process simple at home.

* Market leader research institute, respectively retail value and volume MAT Dec'25 and volume MAT 2010-2025, per IPL category.

The information on this page applies to the following models: SC1981/50.