Braun Silk-epil 5 Mode D'emploi page 8

Our products are engineered to meet the
highest standards of quality, functionality
and design. We hope you thoroughly
enjoy using your Braun Silk·épil 5.
Please read the use instructions carefully
and completely before using the appli-
ance and keep them for future reference.
Braun Silk·épil 5 has been designed to
make the removal of unwanted hair as
efficient, gentle and easy as possible. Its
proven epilation system removes hair at
the root, leaving your skin smooth for
about 19 days.
Important
• This appliance is suitable for
cleaning under running tap
water.
Warning: Detach the appliance from
the power supply before cleaning any
of the heads with water.
• For hygienic reasons, do not share this
appliance with other persons.
• When switched on, the appliance must
never come in contact with the hair on
your head, eyelashes, ribbons, etc. to
prevent any danger of injury as well as
to prevent blockage or damage to the
appliance.
• Never use the epilation head (2)
without a cap (1).
General information on epilation
All methods of hair removal at the root
can lead to ingrown hair and 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
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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 consul-
tation 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 pregnancy,
Raynaud's disease, haemophilia,
candida or immune deficiency.
Some useful 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
discomfort experienced in the beginning
will decrease considerably with repeated
use as the skin adapts to the process.
Epilation is easier and more comfortable
when the hair has the optimal length of
2–5 mm (0.08 – 0.2 in). If hairs are
longer, we recommend that you first
shave (see section B) and epilate the
shorter, re-growing hairs a week later.
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 moisture cream
after epilation.
Fine hair which re-grows might not grow
up to the skin surface. The regular use of
massage sponges (e.g. after showering)