HoMedics Duo Salon IPL-SLN500K-EU, Instruction Manual

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The hairs that have been successfully treated will start to shed naturally over the course
of the next 1-2 weeks. Depending on the number of treatments you have had, you are
likely to also notice some patches of hair still growing. These are hairs that were not in
their growth phase during early treatments. These hairs will be targeted by subsequent
treatments once they have entered their growth phase.
Note: It is fine to continue shaving between IPL treatments. This will not impede
treatment or make it less effective.
Tanning Caution
Exposure of your skin to UV light for longer than 15 mins (whether that’s from the sun or
a sunbed), raises melanin levels and increases the sensitivity of your skin. This, in turn,
effects how well the skin can tolerate IPL treatments.
To avoid unwanted side effects, including burns and skin damage , always follow this
important advice:
• NEVER use Duo Salon on areas of skin that are red or sunburned
• After tanning (ie. more than 15 mins UV exposure), wait at least 4 weeks before your
next IPL treatment and then perform a new patch test to determine the appropriate
power setting.
• For at least 2 weeks after an IPL treatment, either avoid UV exposure completely or
limit exposure and protect the treated areas with a high factor sunscreen (SPF 30+).
• After using fake tan products wait at least two weeks until the tan has completely
faded before an IPL treatment.
Preparing the area to be treated
Before using Duo Salon, hair should be removed from the treatment area by shaving or
by trimming to within 1mm of the skin surface. This ensures light energy is directed down
the hair shaft to the follicle below the skin surface for an effective treatment. If hair is not
shaved or close-trimmed, the hair above the skin surface may be burnt by the treatment
and less energy will travel to the follicle.
Avoid the use of depilatory creams & bleaches for at least 2 weeks prior to treatment as
the chemicals may increase the chance of adverse skin reactions.
Do not wax, tweeze or epilate prior to treatment as this will mean there is no hair present
below the skin surface to direct the light energy to the follicle.
Remove any jewellery, including body jewellery, in the area to be treated.
Having shaved the treatment area, carefully wash and dry the skin, ensuring it is free from
any powders, lotions, creams, deodorants etc.
WARNING: Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or acetone to clean the skin
before using Duo Salon.