Philips fotodepiladora - Manual (Page 11)

1 Shave the areas you intend to treat as long as you still experience
hair regrowth.
Never remove the hairs by means of wax, epilation, tweezers or
depilation cream. These methods counteract photo-epilation because
they remove hairs by the root. In these cases, the light cannot be
successfully absorbed by the root and the hairs will grow back again.
Note: Shaving is necessary to ensure that the light energy is channelled
to the hair root in the most efficient way. Furthermore, visible hairs in the
treatment area can be burnt by the light and can thus cause an unpleasant
smell. In general this is harmless, but it may be a bit painful when you use the
appliance.
 Clean your skin and make sure it is entirely dry and free from grease
and oil (e.g. present in cosmetic products like deodorants, lotions,
perfumes, tanning creams and sunscreens).
Note: If shaving causes wounds or lesions, the skin may be more sensitive
as a result. In that case, the light treatment may be more perceptible and
sometimes even uncomfortable.
Note: Once the hairs stop growing back - which usually happens after a few
treatments - you no longer have to shave before you use the appliance.
Tip: If shaving causes skin irritation, you can also use a trimmer to trim the
hair as short as possible. In that case, the light treatment may be more
perceptible and sometimes even slightly uncomfortable.
Setting the light intensity
You have to adjust the light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and
to a level you find comfortable.
The table with recommended light intensities below helps you to establish
the right light intensity.
1 Consult the table below to determine which light intensities are
most suitable for your skin and body hair colour and to check if this
method is suitable for you at all (if it is not, this is indicated with x in
the table).
Note: Persons with darker skin run a higher risk of skin irritation because
their skin absorbs more light. Therefore lower intensities are recommended for
persons with darker skin.
 For each body area you want to treat, select a suitable intensity in
the recommended range that is as high as possible but does not
cause any discomfort on the skin.
The light intensity you use can feel warm or hot on the skin, but should
never feel uncomfortable.
Note: Before every treatment, check if the appliance is set to the right intensity.
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