HoMedics ME Instructions for use manual - page 12
HOMEDICS
meˉ
10
GB
How Does Electro-optical Synergy (eloˉs) Work?
Hair growth
Hair grows from a root within the hair growing structure called a follicle, which is located inside the
skin. The follicle produces and contains the pigment, melanin, which gives hair its colour. The amount
of melanin in the hair determines the hair colour. People with dark hair have more melanin in the hair
than people with light hair. The more melanin there is within the hair - the better the expected results
of the elo
ˉs treatment.
Note: Light hair has less melanin. The ability of the meˉ system to remove hair if your natural hair colour in the
treatment area is blond (light or dark), white, grey or red is far more limited. It is recommended to use the epilator
attachment (sold separately) as this will increase the efficacy of the treatment and help to prevent future regrowth.
Generally speaking, users with light hair colours will require greater persistance with their treatments.
What to expect from your treatment
Hair grows in cycles, so not every hair can be treated at the same time. How long each cycle
lasts varies from person to person and between the different body parts. Factors such as genetics,
metabolism and age also influence hair stages. You will need to treat the areas of unwanted hair
multiple times in order to target hair in the growing cycle. Hairs do not fall out immediately after
treatment, they are shed naturally by the body in the days following the treatment. For an immediate
solution, consider buying the shaver or epilator attachments (visit www.homedics.co.uk).
Working principle
The revolutionary eloˉs technology is based on three basic principles:
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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) from the meˉ system is absorbed by the melanin in the hair shaft and hair
follicle structure. This heats up the follicle.
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Radio frequency (RF) from the meˉ system is directed to the already heated hair follicles as it enters
the skin, heating it further
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Hair follicles are injured and/or destroyed due to the accumulated heat delivered by IPL and RF.
Once a hair follicle is destroyed, it can no longer grow new hair.
eloˉs technology is designed to cause injury and/or destruction of the hair follicle without damaging
the surrounding skin. This means that even dark skin can be treated safely and effectively with
minimum discomfort.