Some useful tips

Warning

•Keep the appliance dry.

•Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

•When switched on, the appliance must never come in contact with hair on your head, eyelashes, ribbons, etc. to prevent any danger of injury as well as to prevent blockage or damage to the appliance.

•Before use, check whether your voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the transformer. Always use the country- specific 12 V transformer plug supplied with this product.

General information on epilation Silk·épil is designed to epilate hair on legs, but use tests monitored by dermatologists have confirmed that you can also safely epilate the underarm and the bikini line.

All methods of hair removal at the root can lead to in-growing hair and irritation (e.g. itching, discomfort and reddening of the skin) depending on the condition of the skin and hair.

This is a normal reaction and should quickly disappear, but may be stronger when you are removing hair at the root for the first few times or if you have sensitive skin.

Using the cooling application will help to prevent irritation.

If, after 36 hours, the skin still shows irri- tation, we recommend that you contact your physician.

In general, the skin reaction and the sen- sation of pain tend to diminish consider- ably with the repeated use of Silk·épil.

In some cases inflammation of the skin could occur when bacteria penetrate the skin (e.g. when sliding the appliance over

the skin). Thorough cleaning of the epila- tion head before each use will minimise the risk of infection.

If you have any doubts about using this appliance, please consult your physician. In the following cases, this appliance should only be used after prior consulta- tion with a physician:

–eczema, wounds, inflamed skin reac- tions such as folliculitis (purulent hair follicles) and varicose veins

–around moles

–reduced immunity of the skin, e.g. diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy, Raynaud’s disease

–haemophilia or immune deficiency.

Epilation is easier and more comfortable when the hair is at the optimum length of 2–5 mm (0.08–0.2 in.). If hairs are longer, we recommend that you shave first and epilate the shorter re-growing hairs after 1 or 2 weeks.

When epilating for the first time, it is advisable to epilate in the evening, so that any possible reddening can disappear overnight. To relax the skin we recom- mend applying a moisture cream after epilation.

Fine hair which re-grows might not grow up to the skin surface. The regular use of massage sponges (e.g. after showering) or exfoliation peelings helps to prevent in-growing hair as the gentle scrubbing action removes the upper skin layer and fine hair can get through to the skin surface.

It is a fact that hair re-growth will be reduced by 50 % if you remove hairs from the root regularly at least every 4 weeks using your Silk·épil.