Prior To Use - HoMedics ELLE MACPHERSON THE BODY Instruction Manual

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PRIOR TO USE

Instructions and Safety Precautions – please read carefully prior to use
• Do not use IPL on tanned skin, during 4 weeks after sun exposure (more than 15 minutes in direct sunlight
without any protection) as this can cause serious burns or skin injury. Treating skin that has recently been
exposed to sunlight can result in adverse effects such as burns, blisters and skin color changes (hyper- or
hypo-pigmentation).
Remember: The IPL comes with a built-in skin tone sensor that is designed to measure the skin type of the
applied surface and enable application only on suitable skin type. This unique safety feature will not let you
treat areas where your skin is too dark or too tanned, even if your general skin type is lighter.
• Avoid more than 15 minutes of direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks post treatment. If recently treated
skin is exposed to sunlight in this time period, make sure to apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.
• Do a spot test on a small patch of skin in the intended treatment area, 48 hours prior to first use of the IPL
to determine energy level settings for your treatment (see spot test chapter).
• Do not use the IPL on the face above the cheek line; around the eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes as this could
cause serious eye damage.
Note: using IPL to remove facial hair may take more treatments.
• Do not use the IPL over mucous membranes i.e nose and ears.
• Do not treat over piercing or any metal items such as earrings or jewelry.
• Do not treat the same area of skin more than once per treatment.
• If your skin blisters or burns, stop use immediately.
• Never look directly at the light coming from the IPL.
• IPL may cause temporary pigmentation changes.
• Device should never be left unattended while plugged into the electricity.
• Keep the device away from water – do not use while bathing.
• Do not use the device if:
- the cord or plug are damaged
- you see or smell smoke
- the device is not working properly, appears damaged or broken
- the outer shell is damaged or loose
- lamp cartridge or treatment window are damaged/ missing
- becomes damp or wet
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