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Q. How often should I treat with i-Light?
A. An interval of 2 weeks for the initial treatment, is proven to be the most effective in hair reduction. You
should avoid treating the same area multiple times in one session, as it will not improve efficacy but
increases the risk of skin irritation.
Q. Can I use i-Light if I have blonde, red, grey or white hairs?
A. i-Light works best on darker hair types because they contain more melanin, the pigment that gives hair
and skin its colour. Melanin is what absorbs the light energy used during i-Light treatment. Black and
dark brown hairs respond the best. Brown and light brown hairs will also respond, but typically require
more treatments. Red hairs may show some response. White, grey or blonde hairs usually don’t respond
to i-Light treatments, although some users have noted results after multiple treatments.
Q. Can I use i-Light if I have naturally dark skin?
A. No. i-Light is designed to react with the dark pigment of the hair. As a result, dark brown and black skin
may absorb too much of the device’s energy (heat), which may cause skin damage. Do not use i-Light on
naturally dark skin, as it contains too much melanin. Treating dark skin with i-Light can result in burns,
blisters and skin colour changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).
Review the skin colour chart on page 3 to determine if i-Light is right for you.
Q. Do I need eye protection while using i-Light?
A. No, it is not harmful to the eyes, unless it is directed to the face (Body treatment head only). i-Light
features a safety system which prevents unintentional flashing when the device is not in contact with the
skin. The small amount of light emitted during treatment is similar to that of a camera flash and is not
harmful to the eyes. The specially tuned facial treatment head minimises light leakage. If the reflected
light is unpleasant, you may want to close your eyes before each flash.
Q. Can I use i-Light if I am pregnant or nursing?
A. No. i-Light has not been tested on pregnant women, therefore we do not recommend using i-Light if you
are pregnant or breast feeding. Hormonal changes could increase sensitivity and the risk of injury to
the skin.
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The Fitzpatrick Skin-Type Chart
Applicable Skin Tones, Skin tone chart – Fitzpatrick skin types I - IV
You can use this skin-type chart for self-assessment, by adding up the score for each of the questions you’ve
answered. At the end there is a scale providing a range for each of the six skin-type categories. Following the
scale is an explanation of each of the skin types. You can quickly and easily determine which skin type
you
are.
