1. Before you start
2. Warnings and Safety information
When used properly the Boots Smooth
Skin sytem will give excellent results in the
permanent reduction of hair. It is a powerful
system and needs to be used properly. It is not
suitable for everyone and you should read
the instructions fully before starting use to
check whether it is suitable for you.
1. Please make sure you also read the warning
and safety information on pages 6 – 8.
2. The Skin Tone chart on page 2 should
be used as a guide to identify if the Boots
Smooth Skin system is suitable for use on
your skin and which Skin Tone setting you
will need to use to obtain the best results.
3. Remember to patch test a small area of
skin (see section 3, page 10) and wait for
48 hours to ensure no adverse reactions
occur in this time. Always conduct a new
patch test before using the Boots Smooth
Skin system on different areas of the body.
The Boots Smooth Skin system is not suitable for
everyone.
Check the following warnings on pages 6 – 8
carefully to check it is suitable for you.
Always keep these instructions handy for
future reference.
Incorrect use can lead to serious skin injury.
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sun lotion on the treated area after 24 hours for
at least 2 weeks.
Skin type
WARNING DO NOT USE;
If the skin to be treated is darker than the
dark skin tone setting.
If you have a parent or grandparent who is
naturally dark skinned, for example of Indian,
Pakistani, Black Caribbean, Black African or
Bangladeshi descent, even if your skin tone is
Fair, Medium or Dark on the Skin Tone chart.
Darker skin tones absorb too much light
during treatment which may cause serious
skin injury.
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Skin system is based on that used in
professional IPL equipment. Professional
clinics offering IPL treatments use very
sophisticated and expensive equipment with
special power settings, light filtering systems
and cooling programmes to enable safe
treatment of all skin types including very
sensitive and darker skin types that are
usually extremely prone to photosensitivity.
Please read the information on page 2 and
section 1 and 2 of this user guide very carefully
before starting a treatment.
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tanned in the last 30 days.
Tanned or fake-tanned skin
DO NOT
use on areas of skin where a fake tan
has been applied within the last 30 days.
DO NOT
use if you have been sunbathing or
using a tanning bed in the last 30 days.
DO NOT
expose treated areas to the sun for
at least 24 hours.
Areas not to treat
DO NOT
use on pigmented or red birthmarks,
brown or black spots on the skin such as large
freckles, moles or warts or any area of skin you
are applying medicine to.
DO NOT
use on an area of recent surgery,
deep peel, laser resurfacing, scars or skin that
is damaged through burns or scalds.
DO NOT
use on hair on the head, hair removal is
usually permanent.
DO NOT
use on tattooed areas of skin.
DO NOT
use on dry or fragile skin caused by the
use of chemical peels, glycolic peels, AHAs.
DO NOT
use on nipples, areola or your
genital parts.
DO NOT
use near or around a mole, unless you
cover the mole with white eyeliner using a white
eyeliner pencil, white adhesive label (adhesive
“dot”) or use a piece of white card and treat
round it.
DO NOT
use on the same area of your skin more
than once a week.
DO NOT
use for at least 14 days following
microdermabrasion treatment.
DO NOT
use if you are already undertaking
permanent hair removal treatments.
When not to use
DO NOT
use on children or allow children to use
this product, it is not a toy.
DO NOT
use if pregnant or after pregnancy until
your periods return.
DO NOT
use if breast feeding.
DO NOT
use during your period.
DO NOT
use during times of stress or tiredness.
DO NOT
use for at least 24 hours after heavy
drinking.
DO NOT
use in the same room as very young
children or babies because the light, which
escapes from the side of the unit in normal
use, can be very bright and may cause
them discomfort.
Medical warnings
If you have a medical condition or are taking any
of the medicines described below, the Boots
Smooth Skin system is not suitable for you.
DO NOT
use if you have any of the conditions
listed:
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skin in the area you want to treat
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use if you have taken or used the
following medicines for the treatment of acne
or other skin conditions:
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6 months
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Isotretinoin (Isotrex) in the previous 3 months
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medication in the previous 3 months
This is not an exhaustive list, if in doubt please
seek medical advice.
For further help and advice please contact larger Boots stores or visit
www.boots.com/smoothskin or phone the Boots Careline on 0845 120 1511.
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