Braun 5180 - Manual (Page 8)

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If, after 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 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 mini-
mise 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 or immune deficiency.
Some useful tips
Epilation is easier and more comfortable
when the hair is at the optimal length of
2–5 mm (0.08–0.2 in.). If hairs are longer,
we recommend to pre-cut to this length.
When epilating for the first time, it is advis-
able to epilate in the evening, so that
any possible reddening can disappear
over-night. To relax the skin we recom-
mend 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)
or exfoliation peelings helps to prevent
in-growing hair as the gentle scrubbing
action removes the upper skin layer
and fine hair can get through to the skin
surface.
A Description
(see page 4)
Massaging rollers clip
EfficiencyPro clip
Epilation head
Starter epilation head
Release buttons
Switch with incorporated SmartLight
Socket for cord connector
Cord connector
Special cord set
Cooling application:
Gel pack
Cooling glove
B Before starting off
Preparing your skin
Your skin must be dry and free from
grease or cream.
Optional skin cooling: For the first few
epilations or if you have sensitive skin you
can use the cooling application, recom-
mended by dermatologists to help reduce
possible skin irritation.
• Ensure that the gel pack has been in
the deep freezer (***) for at least 2 hours
(for convenience you can store the gel
pack in the freezer).
• Insert the gel pack underneath the
glove’s transparent foil. Use only with
glove.
• Put transparent (cool) side of the glove
on your leg.
• Start cooling for approx. 1/2 minute,
longer if needed.
• Epilate the cooled skin area immedi-
ately as demonstrated in section «C».
• Repeat cooling and epilating until
complete.
• While epilating, please ensure your skin
is dry.
Important: Do not apply cooling glove to
same area for more than 2 minutes.
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