Braun Silk-epil 7 SkinSpa 7921 Manual Del Usuario página 8

B Always stretch your skin when epilating. Make B Always stretch your skin when epilating. Make
sure that the epilation area is in close contact sure that the epilation area is in close contact
with your skin. with your skin.
Guide the appliance in a slow, continuous Guide the appliance in a slow, continuous
movement without pressure against the hair movement without pressure against the hair
growth, in the direction of the switch. As hair growth, in the direction of the switch. As hair
can grow in different directions, it may also can grow in different directions, it may also
be helpful to guide the appliance in different be helpful to guide the appliance in different
directions to achieve optimal results. The High directions to achieve optimal results. The High
Frequency Massage System ensures best skin Frequency Massage System ensures best skin
comfort during epilation. comfort during epilation.
C Leg epilation C Leg epilation
Epilate your legs from the lower leg in an Epilate your legs from the lower leg in an
upward direction. When epilating behind the upward direction. When epilating behind the
knee, keep the leg stretched out straight. knee, keep the leg stretched out straight.
D Underarm and bikini line epilation D Underarm and bikini line epilation
Especially during the first applications these Especially during the first applications these
areas are particularly sensitive to pain. areas are particularly sensitive to pain.
Therefore, we recommend that you select Therefore, we recommend that you select
speed «I» for the first few epilation processes. speed «I» for the first few epilation processes.
With repeated usage the pain sensation will With repeated usage the pain sensation will
diminish. For more comfort, ensure that the diminish. For more comfort, ensure that the
hair is at the optimum length of 0.5 – 5 mm hair is at the optimum length of 0.5 – 5 mm
(0.02 – 0.2 in). (0.02 – 0.2 in).
Before epilating, thoroughly clean the respective Before epilating, thoroughly clean the respective
area to remove residues (like deodorant). Then area to remove residues (like deodorant). Then
carefully dab dry with a towel. When epilating carefully dab dry with a towel. When epilating
the underarm, keep your arm raised up so that the underarm, keep your arm raised up so that
the skin is stretched and guide the appliance the skin is stretched and guide the appliance
in different directions. As skin may be more in different directions. As skin may be more
sensitive directly after epilation, avoid using sensitive directly after epilation, avoid using
irritating substances such as deodorants with irritating substances such as deodorants with
alcohol. alcohol.
E Cleaning the epilation head E Cleaning the epilation head
1 Cleaning with the cleaning brush (9): 1 Cleaning with the cleaning brush (9):
Remove the cap and brush it out. Remove the cap and brush it out.
Thoroughly clean the tweezers from the rear Thoroughly clean the tweezers from the rear
side of the epilator head with the brush dipped side of the epilator head with the brush dipped
into alcohol. While doing so, turn the tweezer into alcohol. While doing so, turn the tweezer
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element manually. This cleaning method ensures element manually. This cleaning method ensures
best hygienic conditions for the epilation head. best hygienic conditions for the epilation head.
2 Cleaning under running water: 2 Cleaning under running water:
After each wet usage, clean the appliance After each wet usage, clean the appliance
under running water. Remove the cap and under running water. Remove the cap and
hold the appliance with the epilation head hold the appliance with the epilation head
under hot running water. Then press the release under hot running water. Then press the release
button (6) to remove the epilation head. button (6) to remove the epilation head.
Shake the appliance and the epilation head to Shake the appliance and the epilation head to
remove excess water and leave both parts to remove excess water and leave both parts to
thoroughly dry out before re-assembling. thoroughly dry out before re-assembling.
General information on epilation General information on epilation
All methods of hair removal from the root can All methods of hair removal from the root can
lead to irritation (e.g. itching, discomfort and lead to irritation (e.g. itching, discomfort and
reddening of the skin) depending on the reddening of the skin) depending on the
condition of the skin and hair. This is a normal condition of the skin and hair. This is a normal
reaction and should quickly disappear, but may reaction and should quickly disappear, but may
be stronger when you are removing hair at the be stronger when you are removing hair at the
root for the first few times or if you have sensitive root for the first few times or if you have sensitive
skin. If, after 36 hours, the skin still shows skin. If, after 36 hours, the skin still shows
irritation, we recommend that you contact your irritation, we recommend that you contact your
physician. In general, the skin reaction and the physician. In general, the skin reaction and the
sensation of pain tend to diminish considerably sensation of pain tend to diminish considerably
with the repeated use of Silk·épil. with the repeated use of Silk·épil.
In some cases inflammation of the skin could In some cases inflammation of the skin could
occur when bacteria penetrate the skin (e.g. occur when bacteria penetrate the skin (e.g.
when sliding the appliance over the skin). when sliding the appliance over the skin).
Thorough cleaning of the epilation head before Thorough cleaning of the epilation head before
each use will minimise the risk of infection. each use will minimise the risk of infection.
If you have any doubts about using this If you have any doubts about using this
appliance, please consult your physician. In the appliance, please consult your physician. In the
following cases, this appliance should only be following cases, this appliance should only be
used after prior consultation with a physician: used after prior consultation with a physician:
eczema, wounds, inflamed skin reactions such eczema, wounds, inflamed skin reactions such
as folliculitis (purulent hair follicles) and varicose as folliculitis (purulent hair follicles) and varicose
veins around moles, reduced immunity of the veins around moles, reduced immunity of the
skin, e.g. diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy, skin, e.g. diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy,
Raynaud's disease, haemophilia, candida or Raynaud's disease, haemophilia, candida or
immune deficiency. immune deficiency.
II Exfoliation II Exfoliation
Exfoliation tips Exfoliation tips
The exfoliation brush (8a) has been developed The exfoliation brush (8a) has been developed
for full body usage, especially for legs, arms and for full body usage, especially for legs, arms and
décolletage. It has not been designed for usage décolletage. It has not been designed for usage
in the face. in the face.
You can use the exfoliation brush on a weekly You can use the exfoliation brush on a weekly
basis on dry or wet skin during your shower basis on dry or wet skin during your shower
routine. However, when using it in the bathtub, routine. However, when using it in the bathtub,
do not immerse it fully in water since this will not do not immerse it fully in water since this will not
provide optimal exfoliation results. provide optimal exfoliation results.
For best exfoliation results, extra comfort and a For best exfoliation results, extra comfort and a
pampering experience, we recommend to use pampering experience, we recommend to use
the brush on wet skin with your preferred body the brush on wet skin with your preferred body
scrub or shower gel. scrub or shower gel.
How to exfoliate How to exfoliate
• Click the exfoliation brush (8a) onto to the • Click the exfoliation brush (8a) onto to the
brush adapter (8). brush adapter (8).
• Click the brush adapter onto the appliance. • Click the brush adapter onto the appliance.
• Select speed «I» for sensitive skin areas, speed • Select speed «I» for sensitive skin areas, speed
«II» for normal skin. «II» for normal skin.
• Slowly guide the exfoliation brush in circular • Slowly guide the exfoliation brush in circular
movements over your skin to gently refine it. movements over your skin to gently refine it.
Avoid holding the brush on the same skin area Avoid holding the brush on the same skin area
for prolonged time. Do not use the exfoliation for prolonged time. Do not use the exfoliation
brush on your face. brush on your face.
We recommend that you exfoliate at least 1–2 days We recommend that you exfoliate at least 1–2 days
before you want to epilate. before you want to epilate.
Cleaning the exfoliation brush Cleaning the exfoliation brush
After use, rinse the exfoliation brush under After use, rinse the exfoliation brush under
running water. running water.
If needed, you may use some liquid soap to If needed, you may use some liquid soap to
thoroughly clean it. thoroughly clean it.
Shake the brush to remove excess water and Shake the brush to remove excess water and
leave it to dry. leave it to dry.
Attach the protective cover (8b) before storing Attach the protective cover (8b) before storing
the brush. the brush.
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