Braun 5378 Manual Del Usuario página 10

I Epilation
Epilation tips
If you have not used an epilator before, or if you have
not epilated for a longer period of time, it may take a
short time for your skin to adapt to epilation. The dis-
comfort 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 recom-
mend applying a moisturizing cream after epilation.
Epilation is easier and more comfortable when the
hair is between 0.5–5 mm long. If hairs are longer,
we recommend that you shave first and let the hair
grow back to at least 0.5 mm length.
Dry usage: Your skin must be dry and free from grease
or cream.
Wet usage: Make sure your skin is very moist in
order to achieve optimum gliding conditions for the
appliance.
How to epilate
Make sure that the epilation head (2) is clean and
provided with a cap (1a or 1b).
A Select speed «I» for gentle epilation, speed «II» for
efficient epilation.
B Always stretch your skin when epilating. Make
sure that the epilation area is in close contact with
your skin.
Guide the appliance in a slow, continuous move-
ment without pressure against the hair growth,
in the direction of the switch. As hair can grow in
different directions, it may also be helpful to guide
the appliance in different directions to achieve
optimal results. The massage cap (1a) ensures
best skin comfort during epilation. If you are used
to the sensation of epilation, you may replace the
massage cap with the skin contact cap (1b) which
provides a closer skin contact and an improved
adaptation to all body areas. Whenever the
SensoSmart light shines red, this is to remind you
not to press too hard.
C Leg epilation
Epilate your legs from the lower leg in an upward
direction. When epilating behind the knee, keep
the leg stretched out straight.
D Underarm and bikini line epilation
In sensitive areas, we recommend using the skin
contact cap (1b). Especially during the first appli-
cations these areas are particularly sensitive to pain.
Therefore, we recommend that you select speed
«I» for the first few times.
With repeated usage the pain sensation will
diminish.
Before epilating, thoroughly clean the respective
area to remove residues (like deodorant).
Then carefully dab dry with a towel. When epilating
the underarm, keep your arm raised up so that
the skin is stretched and guide the appliance in
different directions. As skin may be more sensitive
directly after epilation, avoid using irritating sub-
stances such as deodorants with alcohol.
E Facial epilation
For removing any unwanted hair from the face or
other sensitive areas, use the facial cap (8) as an
optional attachment to be placed on the epilation
head (2). For the first few usages, we recommend
that you select speed «I» in order to get used to
epilation in sensitive areas.
Prior to epilation, we recommend cleaning the
skin thoroughly with a disinfecting toner con-
taining alcohol. When epilating the face, stretch
the skin with one hand and slowly guide the epila-
tor with your other hand in the direction of the
switch.
F Cleaning the epilation head
1 Cleaning with the cleaning brush (11):
Remove the cap and brush it out. Thoroughly clean
the tweezers from the rear side of the epilator head
with the brush dipped into alcohol. While doing so,
turn the tweezer element manually. This cleaning
method ensures best hygienic conditions for the
epilation head.
2 Cleaning under running water:
After each wet usage, clean the appliance under
running water. Remove the cap and hold the
appliance with the epilation head under hot run-
ning water. Then press the release button (6) to
remove the epilation head. Shake the appliance
and the epilation head to remove excess water and
leave both parts to thoroughly dry out before
re-assembling.
General information on epilation
All methods of hair removal from the root can lead to
irritation (e.g. itching, discomfort 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. 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
the 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 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
consultation with a physician: eczema, wounds,
inflamed skin reactions such as folliculitis (purulent
hair follicles) and varicose veins around moles,
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