Braun Silk-epil 5 SE 5 Manual Del Usuario página 9

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 well wetted.
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 (7) provides a close skin
contact and adapts to all body areas.
The massage cap (1) can be used
instead of the skin contact cap (7). 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 1.
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, clean the epilation
head under running water. During clean-
ing, turn on the epilator for a few sec-
onds. 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 reac-
tion 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 afte r 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 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 mini-
mize the risk of infection.
If you have any doubts about using this
appliance, please consult your physi-
cian. In the following cases, this appli-
ance should only be used after prior
consultation with a physician: eczema,
wounds, inflamed skin reactions such as
folliculitis (purulent hair follicles), vari-
cose veins, around moles, reduced
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