Braun Silk-épil 5 5390 Manual De Instrucciones página 9

helps preventing in-grown hair as the
gentle scrubbing action removes the
upper skin layer and fine hairs can get
through to the skin surface.
Dry/wet usage
• When using the appliance on dry skin,
your skin must be free from grease or
cream.
• The appliance can be used on wet
skin, even under running water. Make
sure that the skin is very moist. In
order to achieve optimum gliding
conditions for the appliance, you may
use a shower gel while epilating.
How to epilate (see picture section A)
Always stretch your skin while epilating.
Hold the appliance at a right angle (90°)
against your skin and guide it slowly and
without pressure against the hair growth
in the direction of the switch. The skin
contact cap (1) provides a close skin
contact and adapts to all body areas.
The massage cap (7, available with
model 5-541) can be used instead of the
skin contact cap (1). It stimulates the
skin to make the epilation process more
comfortable.
Leg epilation
Epilate your legs in an upward direction.
When epilating behind the knee, keep
the leg stretched out straight.
Underarm and bikini line epilation
Especially at the beginning these areas
are particularly sensitive to pain.
We recommend starting with speed I.
With repeated usage the pain sensation
will diminish.
Before epilating, thoroughly clean the
respective area to remove residue (like
deodorant).
When epilating the underarm, keep your
arm raised up and guide the appliance
in different directions in order to catch
all hairs that might grow in various
directions.
Cleaning
Regularly cleaning the epilation head
ensures good hygienic conditions and a
reliable epilation performance. Remove
the cap (1 or 7) before cleaning.
Cleaning with the brush
Thoroughly clean the tweezers element
using the cleaning brush.
Cleaning under running water
After each wet usage (especially with
gel), clean the epilation head under
running water. During cleaning, turn on
the epilator for a few seconds. Then
remove the epilation head and let it dry.
Re-attach the epilation head after it has
dried completely.
General information on epilation
All methods of hair removal from the root
can lead to in-grown hairs and irritation
(e.g. itching, discomfort or 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 from the root for the first
few times or if you have sensitive skin.
If after 36 hours the skin still shows
irritation, we recommend that you contact
your physician.
In general, the skin reaction and the
sensation of pain tend to diminish
considerably with 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 epilation head before
each use will minimize 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
consultation with a physician: eczema,
wounds, inflamed skin reactions such as
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