Deparee IPL Hair Removal Device Guide
Modes, levels and cooling, the cordless model, and your treatment schedule.
Level: start low, build up from 1 to 9 · Sessions: 3 a week for the first 4 weeks · Sun: none for 24 hours after a session
Your first session
How to skin test
- Pick a small patch of skin near the area you want to treat.
- Shave, clean and dry the skin.
- Give that spot one flash on the lowest level.
- Check your skin after 30 minutes. Any itching, redness, swelling or blisters? Do not carry on. Wait 24 hours and test again, and do not use the device if it happens again.
- All clear? We suggest waiting 24 hours before your first full session.
Flashing along the arm
Hold the flash window flat and upright on your skin and press the flash button. Give each area 1 to 2 flashes, then move on.
Settings on the screen
The side buttons move you through the modes, the energy level and the cooling. Everything you choose shows on the screen.
What's in the box
Everything in the box
The Deparee, its charging base, the power adapter, the safety goggles, a razor and the manual.
Power and charging
- Listen for the fan. When you switch on, you should hear a gentle hum. No hum? Do not use it. Contact us.
- Switch off before you unplug. Pulling the plug while it is on can damage it.
- Never leave it switched on unattended. Turn it off as soon as you finish.
- Room temperature. Use it in a room between 0 and 45°C. If you bring it from a cold place into a warm one (a change of more than 20°C), leave it switched off for about 2 hours first.
The two models on their bases
The Plugged-In model is blue and runs from the mains. The Cordless model is black and has a battery.
Modes, levels and cooling
Energy levels. Higher levels feel warmer and work better on thick, coarse hair. Start low the first time, and turn it up as your skin gets used to it.
Manual or Auto? Manual for small areas such as the underarms and upper lip. Auto for large areas such as the arms and legs.
Ice cooling. If your skin feels too warm, stop for about 10 seconds to let the flash window cool.
Will it work for me?
It will not work on grey, white, red or light-blonde hair. IPL works on the pigment in darker hair, and these colours have too little of it. Two quick checks tell you if the Deparee is right for you.
The colour swatches on page 4 of your manual show the same: the four lighter skin tones and the four darker hair colours are suitable.
Where you can use it: legs, arms, underarms, bikini line, upper lip, chin and most body areas. For your back, ask someone to help. See "Safety: please read first" for the places it must never go.
Is IPL right for you?
Skin tones I to IV and black to light brown hair respond to IPL. Skin types V and VI, and blonde, red, grey or white hair, do not.
How often, and when you'll see results
Hair grows in cycles, and the light only works on hair in its growing stage, so keep to the schedule. Adjust the level and how often you treat to suit how thick your hair is.
When will I see results? Everyone is different. Many customers tell us they notice thinner, slower-growing hair within 2 to 4 weeks.
How long each area takes (averages from the maker's tests; yours may differ):
After your session, and cleaning
- It is normal for the skin to feel slightly warm and look a little red.
- Keep water off the treated skin for 6 hours. After that, a moisturiser is fine.
- Skip perfume, face masks and scrubs with beads on treated skin.
- Do not put antiperspirant on your underarms straight after a session.
- Keep treated skin out of the sun for 24 hours, and take care in the sun for the whole course.
Cleaning. Clean it before and after each session. Switch off and unplug first. Wipe the flash window with a soft, clean, dry cloth. No wet wipes, no running water or dishwasher, and no scourers, toothpaste or solvents such as acetone.
Storing. Keep the device and adapter dry. Store it back in its box or a clean case, somewhere dry and dust-free, between -10 and 60°C, and out of reach of children under 15.
Safety: please read first
Do not use the Deparee if you:
- are pregnant or breastfeeding, or during your period;
- have naturally dark brown or black skin;
- have light-sensitive skin, skin that rashes easily, fragile skin or scars that heal poorly;
- have diabetes, serious heart disease, moderate to high blood pressure, varicose veins or another blood vessel condition, or a bleeding disorder;
- have cancer, or an illness that weakens your immune system, such as HIV, lupus or porphyria;
- have an infection, folliculitis, cold sores or another infectious skin condition on the area;
- take aspirin, blood thinners, immune-suppressing medicine, isotretinoin, or medicine that makes skin sensitive to light (such as tetracycline or sulfa drugs);
- have used AHAs, BHAs, azelaic acid, skin-whitening products or vitamin A creams recently, or hair removal cream in the last 30 days;
- have been sunbathing just before.
Never use it on:
- your eyes, eyelids or around the eyes, even with goggles on;
- eyebrows, the hair on your head, or your ears;
- nipples, the Adam's apple, inside the belly button or over large veins;
- inside the mouth, the genitals or other moist skin;
- tattoos, body paint, moles, spots or acne;
- areas that have had surgery or cosmetic surgery.
Using it safely:
- Keep it away from baths, showers, basins and water. Keep the device and adapter dry.
- Keep the ventilation holes clear while it runs.
- Do not use it in a dark room, and do not point the flash at clothes, hair, pets or other objects.
- Keep it away from anything that catches fire easily, such as sprays.
- Keep children under 15 away from it while it is in use.
- If it or its adapter is damaged, stop using it and contact us. Never touch the parts inside.
Quick fixes and the fine print.
Something not right?
Warranty. Your Deparee has a 1-year warranty from the date you bought it, covering faults with the device. Keep your proof of purchase. It does not cover damage from misuse, taking it apart, liquid getting in, or events such as fire or floods.
Your questions, answered
Does it hurt?
Most customers tell us it does not. The built-in ice cooling keeps your skin comfortable, and you can set both the energy level and the cooling. Start low and work up as your skin gets used to it.
When will I see results?
Everyone is different. Many customers tell us they notice thinner, slower-growing hair within 2 to 4 weeks of regular sessions. Keep to the schedule: 3 times a week for weeks 1 to 4, twice a week for weeks 5 to 8, then once a month.
What skin tones and hair colours does it work on?
It works best on fair to medium skin (Fitzpatrick I to IV) with darker hair. It will not work on blonde, red, grey or white hair, because there is too little pigment for the light to find. It is not suitable for dark brown or black skin.
Which mode should I use?
Infinite suits most sessions. Quick Flash is fastest for large areas, Body Parts is set up for different parts of the body, and Deep is for thick, coarse hair. Use Manual flashes for small areas and Auto for arms and legs.
Which body areas can I use it on?
Legs, arms, underarms, bikini line, upper lip, chin and most body areas. Never use it around your eyes or on your eyebrows, nipples, tattoos or moles.
Do I need to use gel?
No. The Deparee cools the skin itself. Gel or other liquids can get inside and damage it, so keep your skin clean and dry.
Why is there a burning smell?
The light has singed hair on the surface of the skin. Shave closely before every session and the smell should stop.
What is different about the Cordless model?
The Cordless model (black) has a lithium battery, so you can use it without the cable. The Plugged-In model (blue) runs from the mains, so your session can be as long as you need. Both have the same modes, levels and cooling. The manual gives the Plugged-In model up to 28 J per flash and the Cordless model up to 24 J.
Does it need new cartridges?
No. The lamp is built in and gives unlimited flashes, with no cartridges to replace.
Can I use it after sun or fake tan?
Do not treat skin straight after sunbathing, and keep treated skin out of the sun for 24 hours after each session. Do not use fake tan or sunbeds during your course. Our manual gives no exact wait before a session. The usual IPL advice is to wait 4 weeks after sunbathing and 2 weeks after fake tan.
What warranty is included?
The Deparee has a 1-year warranty from the date you bought it. If anything goes wrong, contact us and we will arrange a repair or a replacement.
Specifications
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