INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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DEPILATION BY PULSED LIGHT
for the permanent destruction of hair roots
MADE IN FRANCE
EPILFLASH
A TENY innovation. The first depilatory to emit a flash of light to gently destroy hair roots for good.
A unique version of a professional salon technique adapted for personal use.
Ergonomic, light and very small, it is equipped with highly-developed micro-processor technology, which, the results
of lengthy research show, permanently stops hair growth.
Tha nk you for the trust you have placed in a FRENCH BRAND by choosing TENY, the performance of
which will ensure a great satisfaction and del iver a lasting service.
To g et th e mos t out o f you r app lia n ce, p lea se re ad carefully the us age advice includ ed in these
instructions for use, and follow the recommendati ons given.
HOW IT WORKS:
To understand how the depilatory works, it is first necessary to understand the hair’s growth process, and the
principle of pulsed light.
Hair grows in a pocket in the skin, called a follicle, and it develops over a three-phase cycle, the length of which
varies from person to person and between different areas of the body:
• anagen phase (growth): the root of the hair (the bulb) is nourished by a dermal papilla containing living
cells, the hair is at this stage connected to the bulb
• cata gen phase (re st): whil e de velop ing, the h air creat es n ew c ell s whic h re place tho se whi ch
age and become separated from their papilla, the hair being now detached from the bulb
• telogen ph a se (t r a n s i t i o n ) : t h e h a i r , b e i n g n o l o n g e r n o u r i s h e d , w e a k e n s a n d f a ll s o u t
wh en a n ew c y c l e b eg in s .
The principle of depilation by the action of light consists of using a high-energy light source, to cause the
destruction, by heat, of the hair follicle.
The light rays emitted by the lamp are captured in the hair shaft and conducted down to the root and then
selectively absorbed by the melanin, the pigment which gives the hair its colour.
The rapid absorption of light causes a major increase in temperature inside the follicle. This heat reaches the
root, destroys the bulb, but also damages the germinating cell reservoir and irrevocably destroys the hair, with no
risk to the skin.
EPIL FLASH is a pulsed light depilatory designed to act, in complete safety, specifically on hair bulbs.
By positioning the head on the area to be depilated, the light pulses produced will target only the melanin,
reaching the hair follicle and the cell reservoir where hair is regenerated.
The transformation of light into heat is selectively targeted, and the safety system optimises the aim by adjusting
automatically to different parameters. This process destroys the root with no risk to the skin, and the hair ceases to
grow.
Programming allows personalised treatment, taking different skin and hair types into account.
Hair growth is not in phase in any one area at the same time. For best, lasting results, depilation should treat hairs
during their active phase, which means sessions are required at regular intervals.
DESCRIPTION:
The swivelling head allows comfortable and accurate use.
The pulsed light is diffused through an exposure window, which covers a skin surface of 3 cm
2
.
The automatic one-touch firing ensures a quick operation.
The safety of the firing mechanism is ensured by two electrodes which detect the gel on the skin, and two window
pressure contacts.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY FROM SOCKET:
Before plugging in, check that the appliance voltage is compatible with your supply. .
Plug the cable into the end of the handle.
The appliance emits two beeps.
SKIN TYPE SELECTOR BUTTON:
*see diagram page 2
This allows you to choose skin type: fair or olive skin, indicated by the colour of light 1.
Each additional push on button 1 changes the skin type and is accompanied by a beep.
HAIR TYPE SELECTION BUTTON:
*see diagram page 2
This allows the start-up code and hair type selection to be recorded: fine, medium or pale hair, or thick or dark hair,
indicated by the colour of light 2.
Ea c h a d diti onal pus h on b utto n 2 c han g es t he h air t ype a nd i s a c comp a nie d by a be ep.
STOP BUTTON: *
see diagram page 2
This allows the start-up and stop codes of the appliance to be recorded.
When button 3 is held down, the appliance emits four beeps and then switches off automatically.
START-UP CODE: *
see diagram page 2
The appliance start-up code has four digits and is input by pressing the following buttons one after the other: 3–2–
2–3.
If the correct code is input, the appliance emits five beeps and is put on standby.
If the incorrect code is input or if it takes longer than ten seconds, the appliance emits ten beeps and the code must
be re-entered.
SKIN TYPE LIGHT: (individual adjustment)
*see diagram page 2
With two colours, light 1 indicates skin type:
• green light : pale skin
• red light : olive skin.
HAIR TYPE LIGHT: (individual adjustment) *
see diagram page 2
With two colours, light 2 indicates hair type:
• green light : fine, medium or fair hair
• red light : thick or dark hair.
TRIGGER SAFETY LIGHT:
*see diagram page 2
Blue light 3 indicates that the appliance is ready to function if the gel has been applied to the skin and the head is
fully pressed onto the treatment area.
If so, the flash is ready for firing.
LAMP SAFETY LIGHT:
*see diagram page 2
Green light 4 indicates that the power supply to the lamp is correct.
If so, the flash is ready for firing.
TRIGGER:
This allows the light flash to be fired with each push. If the trigger is held down the flash fires every five seconds, a
maximum of three times.
Each pu s h o f t h e trigger i s acc ompanied by a b ee p.
PREPARING FOR DEPILATION:
Depilation by pulsed light requires no special skin preparation. Skin should be unbroken, unblemished, free from
burns, and absolutely clean, with all traces of lotion, cream or oil removed.
Shave closely, with a manual razor only, to achieve the best deep penetration of the light.
Mark out the treatment area, with a soft pencil (e.g. a make-up pencil).
It is then essential to apply the contact gel onto the treatment area, so that the light can be picked up and
channelled, and in order that the skin is well chilled.
To avoid the gel drying too quickly, it is best to cover the area several times, depending on the movement of the
appliance, and to spread it evenly in light, circular movements.
The supplied safety glasses must be worn to protect you from the light emitted during treatment.
PROGRAMMING OF PARAMETERS:
The areas treated with this appliance are as follows:
• for women: underrarms, arms, bikin i line and legs
• for men: underrarms, back, chest, arms and legs
For reasons of eye safety, you are recommended not to treat your upper lip or chin yourself.
It is best to ask a friend or family member, who should also be protected by glasses, and will be able to fire the flash
with greater accuracy and safety.
To check that your skin does not react adversely to exposure to the light, it is advisable to carry out an area test
several hours before carrying out the complete depilation.
Carrying out personalised programming of parameters, regarding skin and hair type, to obtain best results.
This programming is recorded anew every time the appliance is used.
To define your skin type, determine how it reacts to the sun:
• pale skin, which tans lightly and burns easily
• olive skin, which tans easily and rarely burns.
To define your hair type, determine its characteristics:
• fine, medium or fair hair, as a rule on the arms and legs
• thick or dark hair, as a rule underarms and the bikini line.
Pulsed light depilation is ineffective on white hair.
USE:
This appliance has many programmed functions which ensure complete safety and ease of handling:
• the light flash is only diffused if the gel has been applied to the skin and if the head is pressed well onto the
area
• if the trigger is activated when the safety mechanism is deactivated, the appliance will not work and eight
beeps will be emitted
• the appliance will stop if it is not used for three minutes
• in the event of any technical malfunction of the appliance, it will stop immediately and light 4 will remain lit
Start the appliance by keying in the 4-digit code using buttons 2 and 3: code = 3 - 2 -2 – 3.
Five beeps will sound and one second later, verification of all the control parameters will be carried out.
Lights 1 and 2 light orange for two seconds, then the appliance goes onto standby. Light 4 lights green.
Programme skin type with button 1.
Light 1 lights in the corresponding colour.
Programme hair type with button 2.
Light 2 lights in the corresponding colour.
Position the head in the area to be depilated then press onto the skin to deactivate the safety mechanism. Light 3
lights blue.
Press the trigger to fire the light flash.
Light 4 goes out then relights, after the flash is extinguished.
If the trigger remains activated, a second flash will be emitted automatically, four seconds after the first shot.
There is no need to carry out more than three successive flashes in the same place.
Then continue the depilation by moving the appliance steadily and with care over all exposed surfaces so as to
treat the entire area.
When the session is finished, switch off the appliance by holding down button 3.
The appliance emits four beeps then switches off automatically.
FREQUENCY OF SESSIONS:
Hair is only affected by the pulsed light in its growing phase and, as the hair develops in cycles, it is therefore
necessary to establish a schedule of sessions taking into account the hair cycle, the hair density and the colour of
the hair in the area concerned.
The table below indicates, by area, the density of hairs in cm2, the percentage o f hairs in t he growth
phase and the total l en gth of the cycle:
Area concerned
Density of
hairs in cm
2
Hairs in growth
phase
Length of hair
cycle
Upper lip
350
60 %
5 months
Chin
100
20 %
15 months
Arms
80
40 %
9 months
Underarms / bikini
line
65
30 %
18 months
A series of treatments spread out within this time will allow the destruction, in their growth phase, of all the hairs in
one area. Thick and fair hairs take longer to treat.
In general, 6 to 12 sessions are necessary to achieve complete and effective long-term depilation.
The initial three sessions are carried out at regular intervals of around 4 – 6 weeks and then, according to growth,
approximately every 2 months throughout the duration of the hair cycle.
Beyond this period, sessions should be repeated at a rate of 1 to 2 per year, when the follicles enter a new initial
growth cycle.
NOTES:
The technique causes no side effects and the sensation experienced is practically painless.
Use should be comfortable and never painful.
A little redness or swelling may appear on sensitive skin, but it should rapidly disappear, within a few hours
depending on the sensitivity of the area.
Between sessions, it is important not to epilate with wax, cream or an epilator. It is imperative that hairs are shaved
or cut with scissors.
Throughout the duration of treatment, the majority of roots are damaged, the number of hairs diminishes and remaining
atrophied hairs become finer and lighter.
The results are lasting, but do not preclude possible growth linked to age or hormonal changes.
PRECAUTIONS:
The depilatory must always be unplugged when not in use.
Allow the appliance to cool before putting it away.
Only authorised agents can inspect and repair this depilatory. Any procedure carried out by an untrained person
may put the user in danger.
It is recommended that all exposure to the sun, to UV rays or the application of self-tanning treatments be avoided
for two weeks before and after each session.
Af ter d epi l atio n, a p ply no al coho l, p e rfu m e or deod o ran t .
In the case of any discomfort or skin irritation, stop use and consult your doctor.
Do not apply to wounds, breasts, nipples, genitals or eyebrows.
Do you use in the bath or shower.
Keep this appliance out of reach of children.
The manufacturer is not liable in case of use not conforming to these instructions for use.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
EPIL FLASH is suitable for use by all adults in good health, but it is not advisable to use it without medical
advice in the following cases:
• on recent scars or varicose veins
• if you are pregnant
• if you are taking drugs which give you a sensitivity to light
• if you are taking anti-coagulants.
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE:
After each use, the exposure window and two metal electrodes must be thoroughly cleaned with alcohol, in order to
remove any excess gel.
Use just a soft cloth, moistened with a little soapy water, to wipe the case.
Do not use detergents, abrasives agents or solvents.
CONTENTS:
• electronic flash depilatory
• contact gel
• power lead
• one pair safety glasses
• hand razor
• demonstration video
• storage pouch
• instructions for use
INGREDIENTS OF THE GEL:
The TENY contact gel is specifically formulated to completely diffuse the light spectrum of the flash and to
be detectable by the safety system.
It soothes and hydrates the skin:
Wate r – Carbome r – Sodium h ydroxide – Po tassium so rbate – S od ium benzoa te – Magnes iu m chloride
– Pota ss ium iodide.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions
175 x 157 x 80 mm
Weight
280g
Input power
230 volts / 50 Hz
Output power
12 volts DC – 1 A
Light source
Xenon borosilicate lamp
Wavelength
600 to 950 nm
Light energy
20 J / cm
2
Length of flash
24 to 33 ms
Exposure surface
30 x 10 mm = 3 cm
2
Interval between flashes
5 seconds
Lamp cooling
by air
Flash head
swivelling
Choice of the skin type
pale or olive
Choice of hair type
fine, medium, fair, or thick, dark
Operating safety mechanism
4 digit code
Positioning safety mechanism
2 detecting sensors
Gel application safety mechanism 2 detecting sensors
Operation control
warning light and audible signal
Safety mechanism control
warning light
Flash emission
if all safety mechanisms are in place
SAFETY:
This appliance conforms to European norms regarding electromagnetic compatibility directive CE N° 89/336 EEC.
Category B equipment.
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