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:
• Skin cancer or a history of skin cancer
• Acne in the areas you want to treat
• Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis or red swollen
skin in the area you want to treat
• Cold sores in the area you want to treat
• Varicose veins in the area you want to treat
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Heart disease
• Thyroid problems
• Polycystic ovaries
do noT use if you have abnormal skin
pigmentation for example Vitiligo or Albinism.
do noT use if you are taking medicines for:
• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Depression
• Hormone problems
do noT use if you have taken or used the
following medicines for the treatment of acne
or other skin conditions:
• Oral Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) in the previous
6 months
• Topical retinoids such as Tretinoin (Retin A) or
Isotretinoin (Isotrex) in the previous 3 months
• Adapalene (Differin) in the previous 3 months
• Minocycline or other tetracyline-based
medication in the previous 3 months
This is not an exhaustive list, if in doubt please
seek medical advice.
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