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Page 2: ...f the skin to be treated is darker than skin tone IIII shown on the Skin Tone chart If you have a parent or grandparent who is naturally dark skinned skin tone falls in the DO NOT USE category on the skin tone chart even if your skin tone is type I type II type III or type IIII on the chart or indicated by the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor Darker skin tones absorb too much light during treatment whi...

Page 3: ...Electrical warnings 9 3 Getting ready for a treatment 10 Gathering together the essentials you may need 10 Setting up the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system 10 Patch testing your skin before using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system 11 Preparation for treatment 11 4 Using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system 12 Under arms 14 Legs 14 Bikini Line 15 Back 15 Arms 15 Body 16 Face and neck 16 Advice for women 17...

Page 4: ...2 treatments will give the best results and help to achieve permanent hair reduction Do not use the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system more than once a week on the same area What to expect when using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system Every time you trigger the unit it emits a bright flash of light that is only visible at the head of the unit when pressed against the skin For many people some discomfort...

Page 5: ...ecause this will deliver less energy into your skin How to use To operate place firmly on the skin and press and hold the button The reading will display as long as the button is held down 1 Shave the area of skin to be measured before using the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor hair can affect the result 2 Make sure the area is clean and dry you should not use gel for this test as this may give an inac...

Page 6: ... correct skin tone light is on 7 Always apply a thick layer of refrigerated Activator Gel to the area to be treated DO NOT rub the gel into the skin The gel will help minimise any discomfort and also aid in showing the areas treated Not using enough gel may result in a serious adverse reaction 8 Hold handset to the skin The trigger button will illuminate to indicate correct positioning on the skin...

Page 7: ...warnings on pages 7 9 carefully to check it is suitable for you Always keep these instructions handy for future reference Incorrect use can lead to serious skin injury Remember to use an SPF30 fragrance free sun lotion on the treated area after 24 hours for at least two weeks Skin type WARNING DO NOT USE If the skin to be treated is darker than skin tone IIII on the Skin Tone chart on page 2 If yo...

Page 8: ...hildren 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 for at least 14 days following microdermabrasion treatment Do not use if you are already undertaking other permanent ...

Page 9: ...Y mode press and hold the selector button for three seconds Alternatively turn the product off for a few seconds and then back on The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system is now back in STANDBY mode and all four lights will flash every two seconds To continue using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system press and hold the selector button for a further three seconds to put into READY mode Check that your Boots...

Page 10: ...nit taking care that it is not plugged into the mains supply Plug the power supply into a suitable mains supply socket and turn the mains socket on The unit will start in STANDBY mode which will be indicated by all four lights flashing every two seconds Gathering together the essentials you may need Before starting to use Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system you may find it useful to gather together some...

Page 11: ...tercare on page 20 Only conduct your first full treatment after checking you don t have a reaction to the Activator Gel or to the light pulse produced by the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system The area where you have patch tested should not be treated for at least one week after the patch test Preparation for treatment Ensure the area to be treated is clean and free from deodorants perfume make up or o...

Page 12: ... will be in STANDBY mode with all four lights flashing every two seconds On the base unit press and hold the selector button for three seconds Momentarily press the selector button again to choose between the different skin tone settings IIII then III then II then I then IIII then III etc Treat one area of the body at a time e g underarms upper or lower legs and stop using if it becomes uncomforta...

Page 13: ...harged and the handset has been correctly positioned on the next area of gel covered skin to be treated the light on the handset will come on During treatment wipe away any build up of gel from the handset with a tissue or cloth After completing a treatment or moving to a new treatment area put the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS back into standby mode by pressing and holding the skin tone selector button ...

Page 14: ... for at least 24 hours after treatment Legs Check the skin tone of the area you re treating using the Skin Tone chart on page 2 and the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor The lower leg is often subject to tanning so the skin tone may change between the lower and upper area of your leg Take care to check the skin tone over the whole leg before starting every treatment Prepare the treatment area as describ...

Page 15: ...help of another person to ensure correct coverage and prevent any area receiving overlapping treatments It is often useful to mark out the area to be treated with gridlines using a very thin white eyeliner pencil It is best to work in zones to avoid missing areas Care should be taken when treating bony areas because the bone is close to the skin s surface making the skin more sensitive Prepare the...

Page 16: ...a treatment on your face when you know you will be exposing your face to sunlight in the following 24 hours If you are going into the sun following a treatment take care to shade the treated area from direct sunlight using a hat or parasol Using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system to remove unwanted hair on your face is a slightly different process to that used for removing unwanted hair on your bod...

Page 17: ...cause any hair loss is likely to be permanent Do not treat inside the nostrils as these are delicate mucous membranes and may cause a serious adverse reaction or ears Do not use perfumed products or make up for up to 24 hours after a treatment as this may cause irritation Advice for women Treating the face cheek and jaw A white eyeliner pencil can be used to mark out the treatment area treatment s...

Page 18: ...verlap treatments because this can lead to skin irritation Please note Treatment with the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system is usually permanent and complete removal of the male beard is not advisable and will produce changes in facial characteristics which may lead to a more feminine appearance The skin on your face and neck is exposed to natural UV light daily even when it is cloudy ONLY treat your ...

Page 19: ...n for three seconds Alternatively turn the product off for a few seconds and then back on The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system is now back in STANDBY mode and all four lights will flash every two seconds To continue using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system press and hold the selector button for a further three seconds to get into READY mode Always check the correct skin tone is set before starting a n...

Page 20: ...d apply fragrance free moisturiser If the pain lasts longer than 24 hours seek medical advice Itching of the treated area Cool the skin and apply pure Aloe Vera gel If itching continues past the first 24 to 48 hours seek medical advice Heat and redness of the skin which Continue to cool the affected area continues after the first 24 hours cooling gel packs apply with fragrance free moisturiser If ...

Page 21: ...the handset of the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system should be regularly cleaned during use to prevent the build up of gel and the whole system inspected and cleaned after each treatment Cleaning during use Please ensure your Electronic Skin Tone Sensor is clean wipe with a clean cloth as necessary It is important to remove excess gel from the handset during use to do this first put the unit into STAN...

Page 22: ...very two seconds if not used for three minutes To use again press and hold the selector button for three seconds and the unit will revert to the previous skin tone setting used Problem Skin type II light is flashing Your Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system features a SLEEP mode which operates after approximately one hour in standby mode When this happens the skin tone II light will flash every two secon...

Page 23: ...random sequence The unit has not been placed on skin properly please try again Problem The lights on the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS Control Panel are ON or FLASHING in a strange pattern This means that the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system is self testing and will display any error messages through combinations of lights on the Control Panel The table below explains what these light combinations mean Prob...

Page 24: ...ment area spot size 3 cm2 12 mm X 25 mm This product does not exceed the optical radiation limits regarding exposure of the eye or skin that is expected to result in adverse health effects according to BS 8497 2 The system includes a safety system and needs contact with skin covered in a layer of suitable Activator Gel in order to operate correctly Use only gels specifically designed for use with ...

Page 25: ...oots UK Limited agrees that if any defect in materials or workmanship appears in the product within two years after the original date of consumer purchase it will repair or at its option replace the product free of charge This applies only if the product has been used for domestic purposes and has not been damaged through misuse accident or neglect and has not been modified or repaired by anyone o...

Page 26: ... Treated Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Name Skin Area Tone No Date Treated Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Name Skin Area Tone No Date Treated Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Name Skin Area Tone No Date Treated Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 27: ...ent Is there a reaction Wait for 48 hours Yes Yes No No Patch test skin area to be treated Assess your skin tone Read Warnings Look at Section 4 how to treat Look at Page 20 for advice Look at Page 20 for advice Repeat weekly Reassess your skin tone ...

Page 28: ...tivity Photosensitivity is a skin reaction that happens when you are exposed to light If you take medicines that are not listed in this table check the leaflet that comes with them to see if photosensitivity is listed as a side effect it may be described as a skin rash which worsens when exposed to the sun or similar phrase If your medicine or product is not mentioned here and you are unsure about...

Page 29: ...ne Sertraline St Johns Wort Thioridazine Trifluoperazine Venlafaxine Medicines for skin conditions such as acne or psoriasis Acitretin Azelaic acid Co cyprindiol Diannette Isotretinoin Psoralens Tretinoin Medicines for diabetes Gliclazide Tolbutamide Medicines to treat bacterial fungal or viral infections Aciclovir Ciprofloxacin Co trimoxazole Doxycycline Griseofulvin Isoniazid Lymecycline Minocyc...

Page 30: ...hlorphenamine Chlorpheniramine Ciproheptadine Diphenhydramine Promethazine Medicines to treat or prevent malaria Chloroquine Quinine Medicines for epilepsy Carbamazepine Phenytoin Medicines for stomach problems Esomeprazole Lansoprazole Mebeverine Omeprazole Pantoprazole Other medicines for various conditions Alendroic Acid Alendronate Betahistine Prochlorperazine Botulinium toxin Botox Collagen I...

Page 31: ...o months ago last few days TOTAL FOR EACH COLUMN Appendix B Skin Tone Questionnaire Total Score adding together all the column totals Use the total score to determine your Fitzpatrick Skin Type using the table below Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type is used to assess the correct setting you should use on the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system I II III or IIII or whether your skin tone is too dark to use the d...

Page 32: ...oth Skin PLUS 21 Cold sores 8 Cooling 24 Cooling gel packs 6 21 Cooling vents 11 D Damage to the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system 9 Deep peel 8 Deodorants 11 14 Depilation after treatment 21 Depression 8 29 Dermatitis 8 Diabetes 8 29 Disposal of Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system 25 E Eczema 8 Electronic Skin Tone Sensor 5 Epilation 11 Epilepsy medicines 30 F Facial treatment 16 17 18 Fake tanned skin 2 7...

Page 33: ...dicines 29 Semi permanent make up 17 Shaving trimming the area to be treated 11 Side effects 20 Skin cancer 8 Skin pigmentation changes 8 20 Skin Tone Questionnaire 31 Skin Tone Selection 2 Steam rooms 21 Stomach problem medicines 30 Summary Diagram 27 Surgery 8 Swelling 20 30 Swimming after treatment 21 T Tanned skin 2 7 21 Tattoos 8 Technical specification 24 Thyroid problems 8 Tight fitting clo...

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Page 36: ...6 Boots UK Limited Nottingham England NG2 3AA www boots com For help and advice please visit www boots com smoothskin or phone the Boots Careline number 0845 120 1511 Version 1 March 2011 CA00 1103A1 by ...

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