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Epilation (A)
Tips for beginners
• If you have not used an epilator before,
it may take some time for your skin to
adapt to epilation. In the beginning,
epilate on a weekly basis to help
reduce the discomfort.
• First time users should epilate in the
evening so that reddening can disap-
pear overnight. To relax the skin, we
recommend applying a moisturizing
cream after epilation.
• For best comfort, use the massage
roller cap (1a).
• Epilation is easier and more comforta-
ble when the hair is between 0.5–3 mm
long. If hairs are longer, we recommend
that you shorten them.
• Exfoliation avoids ingrown hairs and pro-
vides optimum conditions for epilation.
How to epilate
Make sure the epilation head (2) is clean.
Depending on model, attach one of the
caps:
Massage roller cap (1a): for best comfort
Skin contact cap (1b): for increased effi-
ciency
Dry usage: Your skin must be dry and
free from grease or cream.
Wet usage: Make sure your skin is very
moist to achieve optimum gliding condi-
tions for the appliance.
Always stretch your skin while epilating.
Guide the appliance in a slow, continuous
movement without pressure against the
hair growth in the direction of the light.
Legs:
When epilating behind the knee, keep
the leg stretched out straight.
Sensitive areas:
First thoroughly clean and carefully dry
sensitive areas to remove residues (like
deodorant). When epilating the under-
arm, keep your arm raised up so that the
skin is stretched and guide the appliance
in different directions. As skin may be
more sensitive after epilation, avoid
using irritating substances such as deo-
dorants with alcohol.
Cleaning the epilation head
After use, turn off the appliance and
clean the epilation head:
Remove the cap (1a/b). Brush out the
tweezers while turning the tweezer ele-
ment manually. Take off the epilator head
and gently tap it to remove hairs from
inside the head.
If a thorough cleaning is needed, you
may hold the appliance with the epilation
head under hot running water. Then take
off the epilation head and shake off
remaining water. Make sure it is dry
before reattaching.
General information on epilation
All methods of hair removal from the root
can lead to irritation (e.g. itching, discom-
fort 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.
In general, skin reactions and the sensa-
tion of pain tend to diminish considerably
with repeated use.
If, after 36 hours, the skin still shows irri-
tation, we recommend that you contact
your physician.
To minimize the risk of infection or
inflammation due to bacteria penetrating
the skin when it comes to micro-injuries,
thoroughly clean the epilation head and
your skin before each use.
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 reactions such as folliculitis
(purulent hair follicles) and varicose
veins around moles, reduced immunity of
the skin, e.g. diabetes mellitus, during
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