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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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Silk’n™ is a powerful device. As such, it should be usedwith special attention to safety.

Keep away from your eyes!Applying a Silk’n™ pulse to the eyes can causeserious eye injuryDo not use Silk’n™ on tanned skin or afterrecent sun exposure! Such use can cause seriousburns or skin injury.

Do not use Silk’n™ on naturally dark skin!

Please read all warnings and safety precautions beforeuse, and strictly follow them when using Silk’n™!

Note! Silk’n™ may not be effective on naturally white andlight hair.

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Copyright 2008 Home Skinovations Ltd. All rights reserved.Print date: February 2008

Home Skinovations Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to itsproducts or speci cations to improve per ormance, reliability, or manu acturability. In ormation urnished by Home Skinovations Ltd. isbelieved to be accurate and reliable at the time o publication. However,Home Skinovations Ltd. assumes no responsibility or its use. No license isgranted by its implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rightso Home Skinovations Ltd.

No part o this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any ormor by any means, electronic or mechanical, or any purpose, without theexpress written permission o Home Skinovations Ltd.

Data is subject to change without noti cation.

Home Skinovations Ltd. has patents and pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights coveringsubject matter in this document. The urnishing o this document doesnot give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights except as expressly provided in any writtenagreement rom Home Skinovations Ltd.

Speci cations are subject to change without notice.

Home Skinovations Ltd. Apolo Building, Shaar Yokneam POB533, Yokneam 20692, ISRAEL www.silkn.com, [email protected]



1. Be ore You Start ............................................................................ p. 61.1. What is Silk’n™?.............................................................................p.61.2. Silk’n™ intended use.......................................................................p.62. Sa ety with Silk’n™ ..................................................................... p.62.1. With Silk’n™ Sa ety Comes First...................................................p.62.2. Is Silk’n™ or you?........................................................................p.62.3. When to avoid using Silk’n™?.......................................................p.82.4. Precautions – How to use Silk’n™ Sa ely.................................p.8

2.5. Reducing the risk o injury............................................................p.92.6. Possible Side E ects using Silk’n™..............................................p.103. Long Term Hair Removal the Silk’n™ Way ............ p.113.1. How does light remove hair?...........................................................p.11

3.2. How does the hair growth cycle impact light-based hair removal?...................................................................................................p.113.3. What is di erent about Home Pulsed Light™ technology in Silk’n™?...........................................................................................p.12

3.4. Plan your Silk’n™ hair removal or best results....................p.12

Table o Contents



4. First Steps with Silk’n™ .............................................................. p.134.1. Silk’n™ device description..................................................................p.134.2. Package contents...................................................................................p.134.3. Silk’n™ Setup.......................................................................................p.134.4. Treating with Silk’n™ or the rst time.........................................p.144.5. What to Expect when treating with Silk’n™?............................p.154.6. A ter treating with Silk’n™.................................................................p.155. Maintenance o Silk’n™ .............................................................. p.165.1. Cleaning Silk’n™.................................................................................p.165.2. Replacing the Lamp Cartridge...........................................................p.166. Troubleshooting ............................................................................... p.176.1. “My Silk’n™ does not start.”...............................................................p.176.2. “A light pulse is not emitted when I press the Pulse Switch.”.......p.17

7. Customer Service ............................................................................ p.178. Frequently Asked Questions .................................................. p.189. Specifcations .................................................................................... p.2010. Labeling ............................................................................................... p.21EC Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................p.22



1. Be ore You StartBe ore using Silk’n™ or the rst time, please read this User Manual in its entirety. Pay particular attention to sections on device use procedures, deviceoperation, and a ter-use procedures.

We recommend you re- amiliarize yoursel with this User Manual be ore each use o Silk’n™.

1.1 What is Silk’n™?

Silk’n™ is a light-based device or long-term hair removal designed or home-use.

1.2. Silk’n™ intended use

Silk’n™ is a personal-use device intended or the removal o unwanted hair. Silk’n™ can be used by individuals with light skin tones (Fitz-Patrick skin types I-IV) andbrown – black hairs. Body areas typical or Silk’n™ use include the arms, legs, bikini line and under arms.

2. Sa ety with Silk’n TM

2.1. With Silk’n™ Sa ety Comes First

HPL™ technology in Silk’n™ - Superior sa ety with lower energy levelHome Pulsed Light™ technology is able to achieve long-term hair removal resultsat a raction o the energy level used in other light-based hair removal equipment. The low energy used in Silk’n™ reduces its potential to cause harmor complications, and contributes to your overall sa ety.

Silk’n™ protects your eyesThe Silk’n™ A pplicAtor has a built-in sa ety eature or eye protection. It has been designed so that a light pulse can not be emitted when the A pplicAtor is acing open air. The sa ety switch is activated only when the A pplicAtor t ip is in ull contact with the tissue and pressed.

Silk’n™ protects your skinThe 2X3cm² o pticAl l ens through which pulses o light are delivered is recessed inside the l Amp c Artridge at the A pplicAtor t ip . This enables Silk’n™ toprotect your skin by avoiding direct contact between the opticAl lens and the skin.

Silk’n™ is a power ul electrical device. As such, it should be used with special attention to sa ety.Please read all warnings and safety precautions before use, and strictly follow them when using Silk’n™

2.2. Is Silk’n™ or you?

Important Sa ety In ormation – Read Be ore Use!Silk’n™ is not designed or everyone. Please read and consider the in ormation in the ollowing section in order to decide whether it’s suitable or you.For urther in ormation and personalized advice you may also visit www.silkn.com or your local Silk’n™ domain. I you are unsure i Silk’n™ is sa e or you

to use, please ask your doctor or dermatologist!



Treating dark skin with Silk’n™ can result in adverse e ects such as burns, blisters, and skin color changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).

Silk’n™ removes unwanted hair by selectively addressing hair pigment. Varied quantities o pigment also exist in the surrounding tissue o skin. The quantity o pigment in a particular person’s skin, which is mani ested by their skin complexion, determines the degree o risk they are exposed to using Silk’n™.

DO NOT USE Silk’n™ on naturally dark skin!

See skin color table on the inside o the cover

DO NOT USE Silk’n™ on tanned skin or after recent sun exposure!

DO NOT USE Silk’n™ on naturally dark skin complexion!

Tanned skin par ticularly ollowing sun exposure, contains large quantities o the pigment Melanin. This applies to all skin types andcomplexions, including those which don’t seem to tan quickly. The presence o large quantities o Melanin exposes the skin to higher risk when using Silk’n™.

Using Silk’n™ on skin that has been recently exposed to sunlight can result in adverse e ects such as burns, blisters, and skin color changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).

Silk’n™ can be used or the treatment o acial hair. Extra caution should be used on the ace to avoid the eyes – never use Silk’n™ around or near the eyes.

DO NOT USE Silk’n™ on tanned skin or after recent sun exposure! Such use can cause seriousburns or skin injury.

Avoid exposure to the sun for 4 weeks before your Silk’n™ treatment!

Keep away from your eyes!

Keep away rom your eyes!



2.4. Precautions – How to use Silk’n™ Sa ely

Choose your energy levels CAREFULLY!

Energy level refers to the intensity of the light pulse that is projected on your skin during use, from the lowest level (-) to the highest

level (+). indicAtor l ights on the c ontrol p Anel illustrate the energy level at which the machine is set. As the energy level increases, so do theresults o Silk’n™ as well as the r isk o side e ects (see “Possible Side E ects” below).Always begin your rst use o Silk’n™ at the lowest energy setting (one light at “-“)!Only i you experience little or no discom ort during and a ter use o Silk’n™ at the lowest energy setting, raise the energy level by one indicAtor

l ight the next time you use Silk’n™, and so on or each subsequent hair removal session.For detailed instructions on energy level setting see “Energy Level” box in section 4.4 - “Treating with Silk’n™ or the rst time”.

I you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as porphyria, polymorphic light eruption, solar urticaria, lupus, etc.

I you have a history o skin cancer or areas o potential skin malignancies.

I you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy treatments within the past 3 months.

I you have any other condition which in your physician’s opinion would make it unsa e or you to be treated.I you are unsure i Silk’n™ is sa e or you to use, please consult with your doctor or dermatologist.

2.3. When to avoid using Silk’n™?

Certain conditions may prevent the use of Silk’n™ temporarily. DO NOT USE Silk’n™ if any of the following currently apply to you:

I you are pregnant or nursing (lactating).

I you were exposed to strong sunlight or an arti cial tanning machine during the past 28 days.

I you have a tattoo or permanent makeup on the area to be treated.

I you have dark brown or black spots, such as large reckles, birth marks, moles or warts on the area to be treated.

I you have eczema, psoriasis, lesions, open wounds or active in ections, such as cold sore in the area to be treated. Wait or the e ected area toheal be ore using Silk’n™.

I you have a history o kelodial scar ormation, a known sensitivity to light (photosensitivity) or are taking medication that makes the skin moresensitive to light, including non-steroidal anti-infammatory agents, (e.g., aspirins, ibupro ens, acetaminophen), tetracyclines, phenothiazines, thiazide,diuretics, sul onyluraes, sul onamides, DTIC, fuorouracil, vinblastine, griseo ulvin, Alpha-Hydroxi Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxi Acids (BHAs), Retin-A®,Accutane® and/or topical retinoids.

I you have abnormal skin conditions caused by diabetes, or example, or other systemic or metabolic diseases

I you are currently or have recently been treated with Alpha-Hydroxi Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxi Acids (BHAs), Retin-A®, topical retinoids or azelaic acid.

I you have been treated with Accutane® (isotretinoin) within the past 6 months.

I you have been on a steroid regimen within the past 3 months.I you have a history o herpes outbreaks in the area o treatment, unless you have consulted your physician and received preventative treatment be ore using Silk’n™.

I you su er rom epilepsy.

I you have an active implant, such as a pacemaker, incontinence device, insulin pump, etc.

The Silk’n™ device is not e ective on naturally white, grey, blond and red body hair. I your body hair is o these colors, Silk’n™ will not work on you.

NOTE! Silk’n™ is not effective on light hair



Avoid adverse effects!Do not treat the same area o skin more than once per hair removal session!Try to avoid overlapping pulses!I your skin blisters or burns,STOP USE IMMEDIATELY!

Avoid complications after use of Silk’n™!Do not expose treated areas o skin to the sun. Be sure to care ully protect the treated skin with sunscreen, throughout the hair removal period

and or at least 2 weeks ollowing the last hair removal session.Always shave the area to be treated and make sure that the skin is clean and dry be ore using the Silk’n™.

Cover birthmarks and tattoos be ore Silk’n™ application.

Cover dark brown or black spots, such as large reckles, birth marks, moles or war ts be ore Silk’n™ application.

Never look directly at the light coming rom the Silk’n™ A pplicAtor and l Amp c Artridge .

Do not use Silk’n™ on nipples and genitals (male or emale).

Do not use Silk’n™ on any body site where you might later want hair.

Do not use Silk’n™ or any purpose other than hair removal.

Never point the Silk’n™ A pplicAtor in an attempt to emit a light pulse into open space. Always make sure that the A pplicAtor is pointed at, and inull contact with the skin during application.

Remove the Silk’n™ A pplicAtor rom the skin i either the skin or the A pplicAtor is too hot.

Never use fammable liquids such as alcohol (including per umes, sanitizers, or other applications containing alcohol) or acetone to clean the skin be ore using Silk’n™.

Use o Silk’n™ may cause temporary pigmentation changes (See “Possible Side E ects” below).

Keep this device out o the reach o children. Do not use Silk’n™ on children or allow children to use it.

2.5. Reducing the risk o injury

As with any electrical device, certain precautions must be taken in order to ensure your sa ety when using Silk’n™.

Keep Silk’n™ away from water!Silk’n™ is an electrical device. As such it should always be kept away rom water.Do not place or store Silk’n™ where it can all or be pushed into a tub, sink or any other vessel containing water. Do not place in, or drop into water or any other liquid.This may cause severe electrocution.

Do not use Silk’n™ while bathing.Do not use Silk’n™ i it becomes damp or wet.Do not reach or Silk’n™ i it has allen into water.Unplug Silk’n™ immediately i it has allen into water.

Keep Silk’n™ away from water!

Never open Silk’n™!Do not attempt to open or repair your Silk’n™ device. Opening Silk’n™ may expose you to dangerous electrical components and to pulsed lightenergy, either o which may cause serious bodily damage and/or permanent eye injury.



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Trying to open Silk’n™ may also damage the device and will void your warranty.Please contact Silk’n™ Customer Service i you have a broken or damaged device in need o repair.

Use Silk’n™ only or its intended use and as described in its manual.

Silk’n™ should never be le t unattended when plugged into an outlet.ֿ

Do not operate Silk’n™ i it has a damaged cord or plug and keep the power cord away rom heated sur aces.

Do not use Silk’n™ i you see or smell smoke when it is in use .

Do not use Silk’n™ i it is not working properly or i it appears damaged.

Do not use Silk’n™ i the an vent in its A pplicAtor is cracked, coming o or missing.

Do not use Silk’n™ i the outer shell is cracked or is coming apart.

Do not use Silk’n™ with a damaged d isposAble l Amp c Artridge , or i itso pticAl l ens is cracked, chipped or missing

Always unplug Silk’n™ rom the electrical outlet immediately a ter use.

Unplug Silk’n™ be ore cleaning.

Do not use Silk’n™ with any attachments or accessories not recommended by Home Skinovations Ltd.

Minor Skin DiscomfortAlthough home pulsed light hair removal is generally very well-tolerated, most users do eel some mild discom ort during use, usually describedas being a mild stinging sensation on the treated skin areas. The stinging sensation usually lasts during the time o the application itsel or or a ewminutes therea ter. Anything beyond this minor discom ort is abnormal and means that either you should not continue to use Silk’n™ because youare unable to tolerate the hair removal application, or that the energy level setting is too high.

Skin RednessYour skin may become red right a ter using Silk’n™ or within 24 hours o using Silk’n™. Redness generally clears up within 24 hours. See your doctor i redness does not go away within 2 to 3 days.

Increased Sensitivity of the SkinThe skin o the treated area is more sensitive so you may encounter dryness or faking o the skin.

Skin Wounds and BurnsVery rarely, burns or wounds to the skin can occur ollowing the application. The burn or wound can require a ew weeks to heal and, extremely rarely, may leave a noticeable permanent scar.

ScarringAlthough very rare, permanent scarring may occur. Usually when scarring occurs, it is in the orm o a fat and white lesion on the skin (hypotrophic).However, it can be large and red (hypertrophic) or large and extend beyond the margins o the injury itsel (keloid). Subsequent aesthetic treatmentsmay be required to improve the appearance o the scar.

Do not attempt to open or repair your Silk’n™ device. Only authorized Silk’n™ repair centers are permitted toperform repairs.

2.6. Possible Side E ects using Silk’n™ When used according to the instructions, side e ects and complications associated with use o Silk’n™ are uncommon.However every cosmetic procedure, including those designed or home use, involves some degree o risk. There ore it is important that you understandand accept the risks and complications that can occur with pulsed light hair removal systems designed or home use.



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Pigment ChangesSilk’n™ targets the hair sha t, in particular the pigmented cells in the hair ollicle and the hair ollicle itsel . Nevertheless there is risk o temporary hyperpigmentation (increased pigment or brown discoloration) or hypopigmentation (whitening) to the surrounding skin. This risk o changes in skinpigmentation is higher or people with darker skin tones.Usually discoloration or changes to skin pigment are temporary and permanent hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation rarely occur.

Excessive Redness and Swelling

In rare cases treated skin may become very red and swollen. This is more common in sensitive areas o the body. The redness and swelling should subside within2 to 7 days and should be treated with requent applications o ice. Gentle cleansing is OK, but one should avoid exposure to sun.

InfectionIn ection o the skin is exceedingly rare but is still a possible risk ollowing a skin burn or wound caused by Silk’n™.

BruisingVery rarely, use o Silk’n™ may cause blue-purple bruising that can last 5 to 10 days. As the bruising ades, there may be a rust-brown discolorationo the skin (hyperpigmentation) that can be permanent.

3.1. How does light remove hair?

Light-based hair removal is based on the theory o selective photothermolysis in which optical energy is used to disable hair growth. In order to achievesuch thermal e ect the hair sha t needs to selectively absorb light energy and trans orm it into heat. This selectivity is achieved when optical energy thatis delivered to the tissue is mostly absorbed by hair sha t pigment, while the skin and the surrounding tissue stays cool. Melanin is the pigment in thehair sha t that is responsible or the absorption o the light, which generates the heat that eventually disables hair growth. There ore the more melaninpresent in the hair (i.e. the darker the hair) the more light that can be absorbed and the more e ective light can be at removing hair.

After Silk’n™ ApplicationDuring Silk’n™ pulseBefore Silk’n™ Application

3. Long Term Hair Removal the Silk’nTMWay

3.2. How does the hair growth cycle impact light-based hair removal?

Every hair in our body goes through the three phases o the hair growth cycle: Anagen, Catagen and Telogen. These phases have an impor tant impacton how the process o light-based hair removal works.Anagen is the hair growth phase while Catagen and Telogen, both are resting phases.The time it takes to complete a ull hair growth cycle varies rom person to person and the location o the hair on the body, but is typically 18-24 months.



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3.3. What is di erent about Home Pulsed Light™ technologyin Silk’n™?

Silk’n™ utilizes the patent pending Home Pulsed Light™ technology (HPL™) developed by the scientists at Home Skinovations exclusively

or sa e and e ective removal o unwanted hair at home. The technology allows or Silk’n™ to be small, portable and easy to operate compared toother similar systems. And like other light and laser systems HPL™ useslight energy to target melanin pigment in the hair.

3.4. Plan your Silk’n™ hair removal or best results

A typical full hair growth cycle may take 18-24 months. During this time multiple Silk’n™ sessions may be required in order to achieve long term hair removal.The e ciency o hair removal varies rom person to person according to body area, hair color, and how Silk’n™ is used.

Typical Silk’n™ hair removal plan during a full hair growth cycle:

The rst 3-4 hair removal sessions with Silk’n™ will be approximately two weeks apart.

Hair removal sessions 5-7 with Silk’n™ will be approximately four weeks apart.

A ter that you will typically use Silk’n™ againfrom time to time i and when needed, until long-term results are achieved.

Typical maintenance with Silk’n™ after achieving long-term hair removal:Due to hormonal or other physiological changes dormant hair ollicles may become active. Maintenance hair removal sessions with Silk’n™ may be required

rom time to time.

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TelagenCatagen

At any given moment the majority o the hair ollicles in any skin area arein the resting phases. These resting hairs cannot be a ected by Silk’n™.However, hairs in the growing Anagen phase will respond to Silk’n™applications. It is important to understand that it may take a ull hair growthcycle to realize complete hair removal results with Silk’n™.

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4.1. Silk'n™ device description

Your Silk’n™ consists o ab Ase U nit and an ApplicAtor .

On the b Ase U nit you can nd the Silk'n™ c ontrol p Anel includingp ower o n /o ff s witch and p ower indicAtor l ight , the e nergy l evel s etting b Uttons ande nergy l evel indicAtor lights , the A Udio o n /o ff s witch , r eAdy indicAtor , s ystem w Arning indicAtor l ight and c Artridge 90% and 100% U sAge indicAtor l ights .On the Silk'n™ A pplicAtor you can nd the p Ulse b Utton . The d isposAble l Amp c Artridge is located at the A pplicAtor t ip .

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4.2. Package contents

Upon opening the Silk'n™ package, you will nd the ollowing parts:

Silk'n™b Ase U nit and ApplicAtor

An AC cord

A second d isposAble l Amp c Artridge

This User’s Manual and a Quick Star t Guide leafet

An Instructional DVD

4.3. Silk’n™ Setup

1. Remove Silk’n™b Ase U nit , ApplicAtor and other components rom box.

Insert the ApplicAtor

into its cradle in the Silk’n™b Ase U nit

.2. Veri y that the d isposAble l Amp c Artridge is inserted correctly into the ApplicAtor .3. Plug the power cord into the Silk’n™ b Ase U nit socket.4. Plug the other end o the power cord into an electrical outlet. Your Silk’n™ is now ready to start.



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Energy LevelEnergy level determines the intensity o the Silk’n™ light pulse delivered to your skin, rom the lowest level (-) to the highest level (+).

Corresponding indicAtor l ights on the c ontrol p Anel represent the increases in energy. As energy level increases, so does hair removal results aswell as the risk o possible side e ects and complications.Always start your rst Silk’n™ hair removal session at the lowest energy setting.I you experience little or no discom ort during and a ter the hair removal session using the lowest energy level, raise the energy level by oneindicAtor l ight at the next session, and so on or each subsequent session.

Do not raise the energy level if you experience abnormal discomfort during or after treating with Silk'n™! (See section2.6 - “Possible Side E ects”)Do not raise the energy level during hair removal session even if you experience no discomfort. Discomfort may also appearsome time after the session.

Whenever Silk’n™ is turned on its energy level will automatically be reset to the lowest energy level. Only one e nergy l evel indicAtor l igh t will be on.To set the energy level, press the e nergy l evel s etting b Uttons using “-“ or “+” to respectively decrease or increase the energy level. The number o e nergy l evel indicAtor l ights will coincide with the change in energy level.For your sa ety, when using Silk’n™ or the very rst time, the system is automatically set to deliver the rst 50 pulses at the lowest energy level, and

the next 200 pulses at up to level 3.To cancel these sa ety settings press and hold the “+” and ”-“e nergy l evel s etting b Uttons simultaneously until you hear 2 consecutive “beep” sounds.To restore these sa ety settings press and hold the “+” and ”-“e nergy l evel s etting b Uttons simultaneously until you hear 3 consecutive “beep” sounds.

4. Using rm pressure, apply the A pplicAtor t ip to the skin. Be sure that the skin area you are about to treat is spread evenly and smoothly, and that the A pplicAtor t ip is in ull contact with the skin.5. Press the p Ulse b Utton to emit a pulse. You will then see a fash o light and hear a subtle pop-like sound. This is a normal light pulse o Silk’n™.

Note: As this intense pulse may be disturbing to your eyes, it is recommended to close them shortly beforepressing the p Ulse b Utton .

Firmly press the A pplicAtor t ip against the skin

6. A ter emitting a pulse, remove the A pplicAtor t ip rom the skin. Silk’n™ will recharge or thenext pulse.7. A ter approx. 3.5 seconds the r eAdy indicAtor l ight will turn on again, accompanied by a beep, toindicate that your Silk’n™ is ready or another pulse.

8. Continue to administer pulses until the desired skin area is ully treated.

4.4. Treating with Silk’n™ or the frst timeThe skin should be shaved, clean, dry and ree o any powders, antiperspirants or deodorants.1. Press the p ower o n /o ff s witch to turn Silk’n™ on.2. Shortly a ter pressing the p ower o n /o ff s witch , the r eAdy indicAtor l ight will turn on, accompanied by a beep, to indicate that your Silk’n™ is ready

or its rst pulse.3. Your Silk’n™ is automatically set to the lowest energy level.



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Covering skin areas

Silk’n™ pulses should be administered in rows, starting at one end o each row and progressing sequentially towards the other end. This technique allows better control o skin coverage, and helps you avoid treating the same area more than once or overlapping skin areas. When applied to the skin, the Silk’n™ A pplicAtor t ip is designed to create temporary pressure marks on the

treated area. These visible marks can be used or proper positioning o the next pulse.

Try to avoid overlapping pulses!

Do not treat the same area of skin more than once per hair removal session!

I your skin blisters or burns, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY!

4.5. What to Expect when treating with Silk’n™?

For many people, using Silk’n™ may be their rst experience with a light-based device designed or home use. Silk’n™ is simple to use, and hair removalsessions go by quickly. During a Silk’n™ session it is normal to experience and eel:

A Fan Noise – The cooling an in Silk’n™ makes noise similar to a hairdryer. This is normal.A Pop Sound with Each Pulse – When a pulse o HPL™ light is activated, it is normal to hear a subtle pop sound simultaneously with the fash o light.Moderate Pressure of the A pplicAtor – This is necessary and help ul or placement o adjacent pulses o light, and is part o the unique sa ety

eature o Silk’n™.A Sensation of Warmth and Tingling – During each pulse o light it is normal to eel a mild sensation o warmth and tingling rom the light energy.Remember it is important to always use low energy settings or initial hair removal sessions. You may eel some warmth or up to an hour a ter your Silk’n™ session.Some Mild Red or Pink Color – During and just a ter your Silk’n™ session it is not uncommon to see some very mild, pink-like color o the skin. Thisis usually most noticeable around the hairs themselves. However i you see ull redness o the skin, blistering or burns stop use o Silk’n™ immediately.

4.6. A ter treating with Silk’n™

When Silk’n™ session has been completed turn Silk’n™ o by pressing the p ower o n /o ff s witch . (Be sure to remember the last energy level settingyou used, as it will not be restored when turning Silk’n™ on again.)Unplug the power cord rom the electrical outlet.A ter each hair removal session it is recommended that you clean your Silk’n™ device, especially the A pplicAtor t ip (See section 5.1: “Cleaning Silk’n™”).A ter cleaning, it is recommended to store your Silk’n™ device in its original box, and keep it away rom water.

Skin care ollowing hair removal session

Do not expose treated areas o skin to the sun. Be sure to care ully protect the treated skin with sunscreen, throughout the hair removal period and or at least 2 weeks ollowing the last Silk’n™ session.



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Side e ects and complicationsSome patients may experience pigmentation changes resulting rom treating with Silk’n™. These e ects, i they occur, aregenerally mild and transient.In case you experience any complication (See section 2.6 Possible Side E ects using Silk’n™)please contact yourphysician immediately.

5. Maintenance o Silk’n™

5.1. Cleaning Silk’n™

A ter each hair removal session, it is recommended to clean your Silk’n™ device, and especially the A pplicAtor t ip .

Unplug Silk’n™ be ore cleaning.Use a dry, clean cloth and a specially ormulated cleaner or electronic equipment to gently wipe Silk’n™ sur ace, and especially the A pplicAtor t ip .

Never immerse Silk’n™ or any of its parts in water!

5.2. Replacing the l Amp c Artridge

The Silk’n™d isposAble l Amp c Artridge can re 750 light pulses that would typically cover 2 Legs, Arms, Under arms, and Bikini line. Pulse intensity is determinedonly according to the energy level setting o the device. There is no decrease o energy during the usable li etime o thel Amp c Artridge .When a d isposAble l Amp c Artridge has reached 90% o its possible li etime thec Artridg e 90% U sAge indicAtor l ight on the c ontrol p Anel will be activated, indicating

that the d isposAble l Amp c Artridge should soon be replaced.Once all 750 pulses in ad isposAble l Amp c Artridge have been used the c Artridge 100% U sAge indicAtor l ight will be activated, indicating that urther pulses cannot be emitted.In order to continue the hair removal session, it will now be necessary to replace the d isposAble l Amp c Artridge .

To replace a d isposAble l Amp c Artridge :

1. Press the p ower o n /o ff s witch to turn Silk’n™ o .2. Unplug the power cord rom the electrical outlet.3. Grasp the used d isposAble l Amp c Artridge on both sides,pull it out o the socket and discard with normal trash.4. Unwrap a new d isposAble l Amp c Artridge .

5. Line up the holes in the A pplicAtor socket with the metal and plastic hinges in the newd isposAble l Amp c Artridge ,and push it gently into place.I correctly installed, thed isposAble l Amp c Artridge will spring back when pushed in and released.

Note: A d isposAble l Amp c Artridge should also be replaced if large spots appear inside it or if its l ens is broken.



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6.2. “A light pulse is not emitted when I press the P ulse s witch ”.

Make sure that you have good contact with the skin and that the A pplicAtor t ip is evenly and rmly pressed to the skin. For your sa ety, the p Ulse b Utton will activate a pulse only i the A pplicAtor t ip is rmly pressed against the skin.

Check the c Artridge 100% U sAge indicAtor I it is on, disconnect Silk’n™ and replace thed isposAble l Amp c Artridge .Make sure that the r eAdy indicAtor is on.

I within 10 seconds the r eAdy indicAtor remains o turn Silk’n™ o and back on by pressing thep ower o n /o ff s witch twice.I the problem persists, contact your local Silk’n™ Customer Service Center.

Check the s ystem w Arning indicAtor l ight .I the light is on turn Silk’n™ o and back on by pressing thep ower o n /o ff s witch twice.I the problem persists, contact your local Silk’n™ Customer Service Center.

I these problems persist, contact your local Silk’n™ Customer Service Center.

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6.1. “My Silk’n™ does not start.”

Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the Silk’n™ device.Make sure the power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet on the wall.

6. Troubleshooting

Do not attempt to open or repair your Silk’n™ device. Only authorized Silk’n™ repair centers are permittedto perform repairs.

Opening Silk’n™ may expose you to dangerous electrical components and to pulsed light energy, either o which may cause serious bodily damage and/or permanent eye injury.Trying to open Silk’n™ may also damage the device and will void your warranty.Please contact Silk’n™ Customer Service i you have a broken or damaged device in need or repair.

7. Customer Service

For USA and Canada customers:For more in ormation about Silk’n™ products please enter www.silkn.com or www.silkn.caI your device is broken, damaged, in need o repair, or or any other user assistance, please contact Silk’n™ Customer Service:1-877-DO-SILKN / 1-877-367-4556, [email protected]

For customers in other countries:For more in ormation about Silk’n™ products please enter your local Silk’n™ website, www.silkn.eu or www.silkn.com.I your device is broken, damaged, in need o repair, or or any other user assistance, please contact your local Silk’n™ Customer Service or write to:[email protected].



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1. Does Silk’n™ really work?Yes. In clinical trials held by physicians, Silk’n™ was proven to sa ely achieve long-term hair removal results.2. Where on my body can I use Silk’n™?The Silk’n™ device has been designed or ull body hair removal. The most common areas treated with Silk’n™are: legs, underarms, arms, bikini line and ace.3. How long does a Silk’n™ treatment session take?The time can vary depending on the area o the body treated. A ull leg can take up to 30 minutes, or twounderarms could take 10 minutes. Because Silk’n™ runs on regular electric power it can be used or as long as

needed to complete a ull hair removal session o the desired body part(s).4. Is Silk’n™ sa e?Silk’n™ has been designed with your sa ety in mind, and tested and approved by top dermatologists and plasticsurgeons to meet their sa ety standards or a home-use device. But like any skin product or electronic device, onemust use according to the operating instructions and user precautions.5. Will Silk’n™ hurt?When used properly most users o Silk’n™ report eeling a slight sensation o heat at the time o the pulse o light. Users with thicker and darker hairs may eel slightly more discom ort, but this discom ort subsides once thehair removal session is completed. For your convenience Silk’n™ has ve setting levels that can be used according

to your sensitivity.6. How o ten should I use Silk’n™?Hair removal sessions with Silk’n™ should be spaced every two weeks or the rst three to our sessions. A ter

that hair removal sessions should be done i hairs have grown back, until the desired results are achieved.7. Is Silk’n™ e ective on white, grey or blonde hairs?Silk’n™ works best on darker hair types, or hair that contains more melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives hair and skin their color, and will absorb light energy. Black and dark brown respond the best, although brown and lightbrown hairs will also respond but typically require more hair removal sessions. Red may show some response.White, grey or blonde hairs usually don’t respond to Silk’n™ though some users have noted results a ter multiplehair removal sessions.8. Can I use Silk’n™ on brown or black skin?Do not use Silk’n™ on naturally dark skin complexion! Silk’n™ removes unwanted hair by selectively addressinghair pigment. Varied quantities o pigment also exist in the surrounding tissue o skin. The quantity o pigment in

a particular person’s skin, which is mani ested by their skin complexion, determines the degree o risk they areexposed to using Silk’n™. Treating dark skin with Silk’n™ can result in adverse e ects such as burns, blisters, andskin color changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).

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9. When will I see results rom Silk’n™?As with any light-based or laser hair removal device, results are not immediate, and in act you may not think anything happened at all. Hair may sometimes appear to be growing back a ter a hair removal session, but typically a ter two weeks many o these hairs will simply all out. Additionally hairs grow in three di erent stages and onhairs in an active growth stage will be a ected by Silk’n™. This is one o the main reasons that multiple sessions arerequired to achieve the desired result.10. Can a man use Silk’n™?Though designed exclusively or women, Silk’n™ may be suitable or use by men. However, hairs on men, typically

those on the chest, will require more hair removal sessions than that o women to get the desired results.11. Why is my hair growing, even though I treated it a week ago?It is quite common or hair to appear as i it is still growing up to two weeks a ter a hair removal session withSilk’n™. This process is known as “ejection” and at around two-weeks you’ll see that these hairs simply all out or

slide out with a slight tug. (We don’t however recommend pulling on the hairs – just let them come out naturally.)It is also possible that some hairs, due to missed application or di erent stages o growth, were not a ected by Silk’n™. These hairs will be treated in ollow-up sessions, and hence the reason multiple hair removal sessions areneeded to get the best result with Silk’n™.12. I’ve heard that some hairs grow back lighter and fner a ter light based hair removal?This phenomenon is well documented amongst aestheticians and doctors using light and laser devices or hair removal. It is possible that some hairs will grow back lighter and ner a ter hair removal with Silk’n™. Usually

these hairs are a raction o what was originally there, and continued use may have a desirable e ect on them.13. Why can’t I treat mysel i I have an “active” suntan?Do not use Silk’n™ on tanned skin or a ter sun exposure! Tanned skin and particularly ollowing sun exposure,contains large quantities o the pigment Melanin. This applies to all skin types and complexions, including thosewhich don’t seem to tan quickly. The presence o large quantities o Melanin exposes the skin to higher risk o adverse e ects when using Silk’n™ including burns, blisters, and skin color changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation)14. Is long-term use o Silk’n™ dangerous or my skin?The use o light and laser energy in aesthetic medicine has been well documented or over 15 years in pro essionalpeer-reviewed journals, and by well respected institutions like the Mayo Clinic. These journals and institutions havenot reported any side-e ects or damage rom long-term use o light and laser device.15. Can I use Silk’n™ to remove my chin hair or elsewhere on my ace?Silk’n™ can be used or the treatment o acial hair rom the cheek line downwards. Extra caution should be usedon the ace to avoid the eyes – never use Silk’n™ around or near the eyes. And as with other parts o the body care should be taken to avoid sun exposure be ore and a ter treatments with Silk’n™. Acceptable means o sunprotection are covering garments or sunscreen (SPF higher than 50) used continuously or 3 weeks be ore and

a ter treatments.16. How long should I wait to treat with Silk’n™ a ter unprotected exposure to the sun?One should wait 4 weeks be ore using Silk’n™ a ter unprotected exposure to the sun. However, i there is ever any



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9. Specifcations

Specs, Spot Size 2cm x 3cm [6cm 2]Speed 1 pulse every 3.5 second: 1.7 cm 2/secTechnology Home Pulsed Light™Max Energy Level Max 5J/cm2

Wavelength 475-1200nmCharging Time/Power Source Continuous operationElectrical Requirements 100-240VAC, 2ATime Needed to Treat Lower Legs 30 minutes

Operation and Sa ety Sa ety sensor tip enables sel -trigger or maximum sa ety & control. Easy to

use on all body partsPackage Size Height 9 inch, Width 9 inch, Depth 5.2 inchSystem Weight 4 pounds

TemperatureOperating 10 to 40°CStorage -40 to +70°C

Relative Humidity Operating 30 to 75%rHStorage 10 to 90%rH

Atmospheric pressureOperating 700 to 1060hPaStorage 500 to 1060hPa

uncertainty about sun exposure please contact your physician or Home Skinovations customer support.17. Should I do anything be ore using Silk’n™?Be ore any Silk’n™ session it is important to avoid sun exposure on the treated area or at least our weeks. Ahigh level UV Sun Screen (SPF 50+) will help, as will clothing covering the treated area. The area to be treatedshould also be cleaned with mild soap and water, and the hairs shaved down to skin level.18. How should I care or the treatment area a ter using Silk’n™?The area treated with Silk’n™ can be cleaned and maintained with standard skin care products. Special care mustbe taken to avoid unprotected sun exposure. Strong sunscreens (50+ SPF) and covering clothing are suitable or protection rom the sun.19. Should I pull the hairs out a ter treatment?No, let the hairs gradually all out on their own. This may take up to 2 weeks.



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10. Labeling

- Class II equipment

- Degree o protection against electric shock: type BF applied part

- WEEE - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

- CE Mark

- Follow operating instructions

- This device comply with Par t 15 o the (FCC) Federal Communications Commission Rules.

- CSA Mark or USA and Canada.

Degree o protection against ingress water: ordinary This device is not suitable or use in the presence o fammable anesthetic mixturewith air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide.



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EC Declaration o Con ormity We Home Skinovations Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that

the home Skin treatment productsBrand name: Home SkinovationsModel name

Silk’n

SensEpilAre ully in con ormity with the essential requirements o EMC Directive2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

This declaration is based on the ull compliance o the products with the

ollowing European standards:

Models NumberAS101496A

AS101500A

EN 61000-3-2:2000; (A2:2005)

EN 61000-3-3:1995; (A1:2001)EN 55014-1:2000; (A2:2002)EN55014-2:1997; (A1:2001)EN 301489-1:(2004)EN 301489-3:(2002)

EN 60335-1:2002; (A1:2004; A12:2006)EN 50415:2003

Electrical Sa ety:

EMC:

RF: EN 300330-1:(2002-12)EN 300330-3:(2006-04)

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Manu acturer:Home Skinovations Ltd.

Apolo Building, Shaar

Yokneam, POB 533, Yokneam20692, ISRAEL

Tel: +972-4-9097470Fax: +972-4-9097471

G.M. Hans Edel

General Manager July 12, 2009

Gabi Lavi

General Manager July 12, 2009

Authorized Representative:Home Skinovations GMBH

Dr. Kurt Huber Str.6D-82031 Grunwald,

GERMANYTel: +49-89-64919530Fax: +49-89-64919531



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Apolo Building, Shaar Yokneam POB 533, Yokneam 20692, ISRAELwww.silkn.com tel. +972-4-9097470 , ax+972-4-9097471 , in [email protected], [email protected]

Silk’n™ is a physician recommended and innovativelight-based device or hair removal in the privacy o yourhome . Sa e, easy to use and cost e ective , Silk’n™achieves marked clinical results while o ering personalconvenience.

Silk’n™ utilizes the highly sophisticated and new HomePulsed Light™ (HPL™) technology developed by HomeSkinovations Ltd .

Documents

April 2010 Silkn User Manual