Braun Silk-epil 5 Manual Del Usuario página 9

Use on underarm and bikini zone: Since
these areas are sensitive to pain, start
with speed I. With repeated usage, the
pain sensation will diminish. Before
epilating, thoroughly clean the respective
area to remove residues (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.
Beginner cap (8) for first time users:
combines epilation and shaving to help
getting used to hair removal from the
root. It has been designed for wet usage
on legs only. Always apply shave foam
or gel on your wet skin when using the
beginner cap.
In the beginning phase (first 4 weeks),
use the epilator with the beginner cap
once a week to epilate and shave. Take
special care on bony, uneven skin areas
in order to avoid injuries caused by the
blades. Between usages, rinse off the
foam built up on the beginner cap.
After 4 weeks, you will be used to hair
removal and can switch to epilation using
the skin contact (1) or massage cap (7).
If you want to continue to use the
beginner cap, make sure to replace it
after 12 usages (or in case the blade
shows signs of wear, kinks, or damage).
Replacement caps (reference #771WD)
are available from the retailer where the
appliance was bought, from Braun
Service Centers or via www.service.
braun.com.
Epilation tips
• If you have not used an epilator before,
or if you have not epilated for a long
period of time, it may take a short time
for your skin to adapt to epilation. The
discomfort experienced in the beginning
will decrease considerably with repeated
use as the skin adapts to the process.
• 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 recommend applying a moisturizing
cream after epilating.
• Epilation is easier and more
comfortable when the hair is at the
optimum length of 2 to 5 mm. If hairs
are longer, we recommend that you
first shave and epilate the shorter,
re-growing hairs after 3 to 5 days.
• Fine, re-growing hairs might not grow
up to the skin surface. Exfoliation
helps preventing in-grown hairs by
scrubbing/removing the upper skin
layer so that fine hairs can get through
to the skin surface.
Cleaning the epilation head
Regularly cleaning the epilation head
ensures good hygienic conditions.
First remove the cap used (1, 7 or 8) and
rinse it under running water. To remove
the epilation head, press the release
button (5).
Dry: Thoroughly clean the tweezers
element using the cleaning brush.
Wet: After each wet usage (especially
with gel), clean the epilation head under
running water. During cleaning, turn on
the epilator for a few seconds. Re-attach
one of the caps only when the epilation
head is completely dry.
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
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