Preparing The Skin - Concept PERFECT SKIN PRO IL5000 Bedienungsanleitung

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INFLUENCE OF HAIR GROWTH CYCLE ON PHOTOEPILATION
Melanin is a pigment found in body that allows light to be absorbed and subsequently
converted into heat to stop hair growth. The more melanin in the hair, the darker its colour
and the more light it can absorb, increasing the efficiency of photoepilation.
The hair growth cycle has three stages - Anagen phase, Catagen phase and Telogen phase.
These three stages play an important part in the photoepilation process. The Anagen phase
is the period of hair growth, while the Catagen and Telogen phases are resting periods. The
hair growth cycle lasts approximately 18-24 months.
Most hair follicles are in one of the two resting phases. The IPL technology is efficient
only when the hair is in the growth phase. All hairs are never in the growth phase at the
same time. It is therefore necessary to understand the growth cycle of follicles in order to
permanently remove hair.
Three phases - the Anagen phase, the Catagen phase and the Telogen phase
Growing phase - Transition phase -
Anagen
The IPL epilator offers safe and long-lasting hair removal in the privacy and comfort of your
home.
It removes unwanted hair from the skin, especially from the skin of the legs and hands, as
well as from sensitive areas such as the armpits, bikini line and face (cheeks, upper lip, chin).
The appliance can be used by both men and women over 18 years of age.
If you are not sure if you can use the epilator, please consult your dermatologist or general
practitioner.
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Resting phase -
Catagen Telogen

PREPARING THE SKIN

• Before using the appliance, the skin must be shaved, clean, dry and free of any residues of
deodorants or any other cosmetic products.
• Do not remove hair with an electric epilator or wax before using the IPL epilator. The
epilation (removal of hairs with roots) causes the IPL epilator hair removal to be ineffective.
• Do not expose your skin to sunlight 1 week before and 1 week after using the epilator.
Clothing that adequately covers the skin or a sunscreen (with a minimum protection
factor of 50) protects you against the sunlight.
• If you applied self-tanning lotion to your skin, do not use the epilator until the tanning
effect of the lotion has completely disappeared.
• Always cover tattoos, birthmarks or dark marks, such as freckles, nevi, warts or tumours,
before using the device.
• Never use the appliance on nipples or genitals (male or female).
• Never use the appliance on any parts of your body where you might later want hair.
• Never use the appliance for any purpose other than hair removal.
• Always make sure that you aim the appliance at the treated area of the skin and that it is
touching it fully before releasing the pulse.
SETTING OF THE IPL EPILATOR
1. Remove the appliance and all its accessories from the box.
2. Plug the power adapter into the power adapter slot on the IPL epilator and plug the
adapter into a power outlet.
3. To switch on the device, press and hold the On/Off button for 2 seconds. You will hear
a faint fan noise.
4. The appliance is ready for use.
5. Select the intensity according to your skin type. Use the On/Off button to select the
desired intensity. For example, to go from level 1 to level 4, press the On/Off button
repeatedly until you reach the desired intensity. The appliance gradually increases the
intensity level from 4 to 5, then back from level 5 to levels 4, 3, 2 and 1.
6. Press the application surface of the appliance against your skin. Once the appliance is in
direct contact with the skin, the Ready indicator lights up.
7. The appliance is equipped with a mechanism that protects the eyes during use. The
contact sensor prevents the pulse from being released, until the application surface
of the appliance is in full contact with the skin. Therefore, always make sure that the
application surface is correctly applied to the skin.
8. Pulse release button - by pressing this button the appliance emits a pulse of light and
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