The term IPL is an abbreviation that refers to the technology of Intense Pulsed Light. This technology, through the use of gentle warm light, limits hair growth. The light penetrates the hair root and causes the follicle to enter a resting phase, resulting in hair shedding. Repeated treatments gradually prevent hair regrowth, ensuring that the skin remains smooth to the touch. The Philips Lumea device has been developed in collaboration with dermatologists and has been tested in clinical conditions to allow easy, effective, and comfortable treatments – even for sensitive areas of the body – at home.