Description see, Before starting off, Some useful tips

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.

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.

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.

Some useful tips

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

A Description (see page 4)

14-way moving pain softener B Standard epilation head

b Starter epilation head with reduced

number of tweezers

3 Release buttons

4 Switch

5 Socket for cord connector

6 Cord connector

7 12 V transformer plug

Cooling application: H Gel pack

h Cooling glove

B Before starting off

Preparing your skin

Your skin must be dry and free from grease or cream.

Optional skin cooling: For the first few epilations or if you have sensitive skin you can use the cooling application, recom- mended by dermatologists to help reduce possible skin irritation.

•Ensure that the gel pack has been in the deep freezer (***) for at least 2 hours (for convenience you can store the gel pack in the freezer).