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  • Page 1 Instructions for use...

  • Page 2: Skin Tone Chart

    Selecting your correct skin tone After reading the warnings and safety information on pages 7 – 9 use the Skin Tone chart and Electronic Skin Tone Sensor to select the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system setting that most closely matches the area you want to treat.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Skin Tone chart ..........................2 Welcome to the Boots Smooth Skin system ................4 PLUS What the Boots Smooth Skin system can do for you ............. 4 PLUS How does the Boots Smooth Skin system work? ..............4 PLUS What to expect when using the Boots Smooth Skin system ..........4 PLUS Using the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor ...................

  • Page 4: Welcome To The Boots Smooth Skin

    Welcome to the Boots Smooth Skin system PLUS What the Boots Smooth Skin What to expect when using the PLUS system can do for you Boots Smooth Skin system PLUS The Boots Smooth Skin system is an Every time you trigger the unit it emits a PLUS Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) home use device bright flash of light that is only visible at the...

  • Page 5: Using The Electronic Skin Tone Sensor

    Using the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor How to use The Electronic Skin Tone Sensor has been expertly designed and clinically tested To operate, place firmly on the skin and to assist you in choosing the most press and hold the button. The reading will appropriate skin type setting. It should display as long as the button is held down. be used in conjunction with the skin tone chart for an accurate reading.

  • Page 6: How To Use Summary

    How to use summary Recommended additional This is a summary and a memory aid and not a replacement for the full instructions— products which you need to read fully. When using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system there are additional products Keep these instructions, you may need to that we recommend you use to get the refer to them in the future.

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    1. Before you start When used properly the Boots Smooth If there is a difference between the skin tone identified by the skin tone sensor Skin system will give excellent results PLUS and the chart, you should always use in the permanent reduction of hair. It is a the darker of the two results because powerful system and needs to be used this will deliver less energy into your skin.

  • Page 8: Areas Not To Treat

    Areas not to treat DO NOT use for at least 24 hours after heavy drinking. DO NOT use on pigmented or red birthmarks, brown or black spots on the skin such as DO NOT use for at least 14 days following large freckles, moles or warts or any area microdermabrasion treatment.

  • Page 9: Electrical Warnings

    • Oral Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) in the Alternatively turn the product off for a few previous six months seconds and then back on. The Boots Smooth Skin system is now PLUS • Topical retinoids such as Tretinoin back in STANDBY mode and all four lights will (Retin A) or Isotretinoin (Isotrex) in the flash every two seconds. To continue using previous three months the Boots Smooth Skin system press and PLUS hold the selector button for a further three...

  • Page 10: Getting Ready For A Treatment

    3. Getting ready for a treatment Setting up the Boots Smooth The Boots Smooth Skin system consists PLUS of two main parts; the power supply and Skin system PLUS main unit. Each time you use the Boots Place the base unit on a firm, flat surface. Smooth Skin system, inspect all parts PLUS of the system for damage.

  • Page 11: Patch Testing Your Skin Before Using The Boots Smooth Skin

    Patch testing your skin before using Preparation for treatment the Boots Smooth Skin system PLUS Ensure the area to be treated is clean and free from deodorants, perfume, make-up Before starting, test your skin reaction or other creams and lotions. to the Boots Smooth Skin system and PLUS...

  • Page 12: Using The Boots Smooth Skin

    4. Using the Boots Smooth Skin system PLUS To determine if you have any reaction to Treat one area of the body at a time the light pulse or the Activator Gel you e.g. underarms, upper or lower legs and need to complete a patch test at least stop using if it becomes uncomfortable.
  • Page 13 Take the handset in one hand and place squarely on the skin over the area to be treated, making sure you don’t cover the ventilation holes on the underneath AND on the sides of the handset. Glass lens light pulse comes Ventilation holes, from here DO NOT cover...

  • Page 14: Under Arms

    Under arms 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. This is probably one of the easiest areas to Check the skin tone of the area you’re start using the Boots Smooth Skin system PLUS...

  • Page 15: Bikini Line

    Bikini line Back Check the skin tone of the area you’re treating using the Skin Tone chart on page 2 and the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor. Backs can be treated, but the treatment will require the help of another person to ensure correct coverage and prevent any area receiving overlapping treatments.

  • Page 16: Body

    Body With the nipple safely protected, the whole area may be treated in rows placing the Check the skin tone of the area you’re handset over the protected area to ensure treating using the Skin Tone chart on page 2 that all the hairs are effectively treated. and the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor.

  • Page 17: Advice For Women

    Advice for women Protect any moles, birthmarks etc. or patches of sensitive skin in the treatment Treating the face, cheek and jaw area using white card or thick white paper to cover the marks and reflect the energy of the flash. Protect lips and the lip margin using white card or thick white paper to reflect the energy of the flash. White eyeliner pencil should be used to mask any permanent or...

  • Page 18: Advice For Men

    Advice for men Treating the upper lip Treating the face, cheek and jaw The Boots Smooth Skin system can be PLUS used to remove patches of hair that can White card appear high on the cheek. Take care not to shield lip to overlap treatments because this can lead to skin irritation.

  • Page 19: During Use

    The Boots Smooth Skin system can be When your Boots Smooth Skin has less PLUS PLUS used to reduce the hair growth on the than 500 pulses remaining the flashbulb neck where shirt collars rub and can lead expiry light will flash. If the flash bulb to soreness following shaving. expiry light is on continuously your handset has fired 20,000 flashes and your Boots During use Smooth Skin must be returned for PLUS a chargeable service or replaced.

  • Page 20: Possible Adverse Reactions

    5. Possible adverse reactions Most people will experience some discomfort (heat or redness of the skin) when using the Boots Smooth Skin system, and this is normal. You may feel heat and tingling when PLUS triggering the light pulse followed by localised redness in the skin. This type of reaction usually disappears after 24 hours and is not a side effect that needs any action. Side effects are usually immediate or appear within 24 hours.

  • Page 21: Aftercare

    6. Aftercare Avoid exposing a treated area to the • take part in contact sports for 24 hours sun for 24 hours and then apply a after treatment fragrance-free SPF30+ sun lotion to the • wear tight fitting clothing over the area. Continue to protect the skin with treated area SPF30+ throughout the treatment and for two weeks after each treatment. • sunbathe, use a sunbed or fake tan during the treatment and for at least two After treatment has started you should: weeks after the last treatment • Keep area clean and dry...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting guide to the previous skin tone setting used. should be used initially to try to solve any PROBLEM: Skin type II light is flashing. problems you may experience with the Boots Smooth Skin system. PLUS Your Boots Smooth Skin system features PLUS a SLEEP mode which operates after If you have followed the instructions in approximately one hour in STANDBY mode.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM: The lights on the Boots Smooth cooling vent holes on the handset and that Skin Control Panel are ON or FLASHING in you are using a fresh, thick layer of cooled PLUS a strange pattern. Activator Gel. DO NOT use the unit without having a thick layer of Activator Gel on the This means that the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS...

  • Page 24: Technical Specification, Warranty And Disposal Instructions

    9. Technical specification The Boots Smooth Skin system (Item The system includes a safety system and PLUS code 45-20-408) is a ‘filtered broadband needs contact with skin covered in a intense pulsed light’ system with the layer of suitable Activator Gel in order to following technical specification: operate correctly. Use only gels specifically designed for use with the Boots Smooth Light Pulse Wavelengths limited to...
  • Page 25 Disposal (end of life) In order to minimize hazards to health and the environment and ensure that materials can be recycled, this product should be disposed of at a separate collection facility for waste electrical and electronic equipment. The Wheelie Bin symbol marked on the product is there to remind you. The installed battery in the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor will be removed by a professional recycling facility.

  • Page 26: Treatment Record Card

    10. Treatment record card Name: Name: Skin Skin Area Tone Area Tone Date Treated Setting Date Treated Setting Name: Name: Skin Skin Area Tone Area Tone Date Treated Setting Date Treated Setting...

  • Page 27: Summary Diagram

    Summary diagram...

  • Page 28: Appendix A

    Appendix A DO NOT use the Boots Smooth Skin system if PLUS MEDICINES FOR CANCER you take the following medicines or products. Fluoruracil These medicines or products may cause photosensitivity. Photosensitivity is a skin Methotrexate reaction that happens when you are exposed to light.
  • Page 29 Medicines for anxieTy, depression, MEDICINES FOR SKIN CONDITIONS SUCH schizophrenia, insoMnia and oTher AS ACNE OR PSORIASIS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS Acitretin Alimemazine (Trimeprazine) Azelaic acid Amitriptyline Co-cyprindiol (Diannette) Chlordiazepoxide Isotretinoin Chlorpromazine Psoralens Citalopram Tretinoin Clomipramine MEDICINES FOR DIABETES Dosulepin (Dothiepin) Fluoxetine Gliclazide Flupentixol Tolbutamide Fluvoxamine...
  • Page 30 MEDICINES FOR PAIN RELIEF AND MEDICINES FOR STOMACH PROBLEMS swelling, including inflaMMaTory Esomeprazole AND RHEUMATOID CONDITIONS Lansoprazole Celecoxib Mebeverine Diclofenac Omeprazole Etanercept Pantoprazole Felodipine Gold OTHER MEDICINES FOR VARIOUS CONDITIONS Ibuprofen Indometacin (Indomethacin) Alendroic Acid (Alendronate) Mefenamic acid Betahistine Meloxicam Prochlorperazine Naproxen Botulinium toxin (Botox)

  • Page 31: Appendix B

    Appendix B—Skin Tone Questionnaire The table below contains a simple list of questions, For answers in column 3, score 3. which are designed to help you identify your skin tone For answers in column 4, score 4. more accurately. Add together the scores in each column and put the total Answer each question in the left-hand column and in the box at the bottom of the column.

  • Page 32: Index

    Index 8, 29 16, 17, 18 Acne Cancer medicines Facial treatment Activator Gel 6, 10 Chemical peels Fake tanned skin 2, 7, 21 8, 11 8, 20 Adapalene Children Fragile skin Aftercare Cleaning the Fragrance-free Boots Smooth Skin moisturiser 6, 10, 20 PLUS Albinism 8, 31...
  • Page 33 Laser resurfacing Red hair Underarm treatment Leg treatment Upper lip treatment Light pulse wavelengths Using the Boots Smooth Skin system PLUS Safety system Saunas Make-up Scarring Varicose veins Malaria medicines Schizophrenia medicines Viral infection medicines Men’s facial & neck Semi-permanent make-up treatment Vitiligo Shaving/trimming the area Menstrual cycle to be treated Voltage...
  • Page 36 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...

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