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Q. Can I use the i-Light device if I have naturally dark skin?
A. No. the i-Light device 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 the i-Light device 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 (page 3) to determine if i-Light Pro Face & Body is right for you.
Q. Do I need eye protection while using the i-Light device?
A. No, it is not harmful to the eyes, unless it is directed to the face (Body treatment head
only). The i-Light device 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
facial
treatment
head
minimises
light
leakage.
I
the
light
is
unpleasant,
want
to
close
your
eyes
before
each
Q. Can I use the i-Light device if I am pregnant or nursing?
A. No. The i-Light device has not been tested on pregnant women, therefore we do not
recommend using the i-Light device 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.
Genetic Disposition:
Score
0
1
2
3
4
What is the colour
of your eyes?
Light blue,
Grey, Green
Blue, Grey or
Green
Blue
Dark Brown
Brownish
Black
What is the natural
colour of your hair?
Sandy Red
Blond
Chestnut
Dark Blond
Dark Brown
Black
What is the colour
of your skin (non
exposed areas)?
Reddish
Vary Pale
Pale with
Beige tint
Light Brown
Dark Brown
Do you have
freckles on
unexposed areas?
Many
Several
Few
Incidental
None
Total score for genetic disposition :----
Reaction To Sun Exposure:
Score
0
1
2
3
4
What happens
when you stay in
the sun too long?
Painful
redness,
blistering,
peeling
Blistering
followed by
peeling
Burns
sometimes
followed by
peeling
Rare burns
Never had
burns
To what degree do
you turn brown?
Hardly or not
at all
Light colour,
tan
Reasonable
tan
Tan very
easily
Turn dark
brown
quickly
Do you turn brown
within several hours
after sun exposure?
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Often
Always
How does your face
react to the sun?
Very sensitive Sensitive
Normal
Very resistant Never had a
problem
Total score for Reaction to Sun Exposure :----
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