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Boots Smooth skin User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
intense pulsed light permanent hair reduction
salon technology for use in the home
incredibly effective results and easy to use
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Boots Smooth skin Specifications

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BrandBoots
ModelSmooth skin
CategoryPersonal Care Products
LanguageEnglish

Summary

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Selecting your correct skin tone

How to use summary

Recommended additional products

Lists additional products recommended for use with the Boots Smooth Skin system for best results.

Welcome to the Boots Smooth Skin system

What the Boots Smooth Skin system can do for you

Explains the device's function as an IPL home use device for permanent hair reduction.

How does the Boots Smooth Skin system work?

Describes the mechanism of IPL technology in disabling hair follicles for hair reduction.

What to expect when using the Boots Smooth Skin system

Details the sensations and typical results users can expect during and after treatment.

Before you start

Warnings and Safety information

Covers essential warnings and safety advice for using the Boots Smooth Skin system.

Skin type

Details warnings and contraindications related to specific skin types for safe use.

Tanned or fake-tanned skin

Provides warnings against using the system on recently tanned or fake-tanned skin.

Areas not to treat

Lists specific areas of the body and conditions where the system should not be used.

When not to use

Outlines situations and conditions where the device should not be operated.

Medical warnings

Lists medical conditions and medications that make the system unsuitable for use.

Medical warnings continued

Further details on medical conditions and photosensitising medicines that contraindicate use.

Electrical warnings

Provides safety instructions regarding electrical usage, voltage, and potential hazards.

Getting ready for a treatment

Set up the Boots Smooth Skin system

Instructions on how to assemble and set up the device components for operation.

Gathering together the essentials you may need

Lists necessary items and recommended preparations before starting a treatment.

Patch Testing your skin before using the Boots Smooth Skin system

Detailed steps for performing a patch test to check for skin sensitivity to the system.

Preparation for treatment

Guidance on preparing the skin and the treatment environment before commencing a session.

Using the Boots Smooth Skin system

SKIN TYPE Indicator lights

Explains the function of the skin type indicator lights on the base unit.

READY Light

Describes the 'READY' light and its indication of the unit's readiness for use.

STANDBY/READY MODE Selector button

Details the operation of the button used to switch between standby and ready modes.

SKIN TYPE Selection button

Explains how to use the button to select the appropriate skin tone setting.

Ventilation holes

Instruction to avoid covering the ventilation holes on the handset during use.

Trigger button

Information on the trigger button and its illumination when the handset is correctly positioned.

Safety sensor pins

Explains the role of safety sensor pins in ensuring proper contact with the skin.

CORRECT

Illustrates correct handset positioning with pins in contact with the skin for triggering.

INCORRECT

Illustrates incorrect handset positioning where pins are not fully in contact, preventing triggering.

Under arms

Specific guidance for performing hair reduction treatments on the underarm area.

Legs

Instructions and tips for effectively treating hair on the legs, including bony areas.

Bikini line

Detailed instructions for treating the bikini line area safely and effectively.

Face and Neck

Specific precautions and procedures for hair reduction treatments on the face and neck.

Treating the upper lip

Guidance on treating the upper lip area, noting sensitivity and protection methods.

Treating the neck and chin

Instructions for treating the neck and chin, noting potential redness and the need to avoid overlap.

Advice for men

Specific advice for men regarding facial hair treatment and avoiding permanent beard removal.

Body

General guidance for body treatments, including chest and nipple areas, with specific warnings.

On the breast

Instructions for treating the breast area, emphasizing protection of areola and nipple.

Back

Guidance for treating the back, highlighting the need for assistance and marking treatment areas.

Arms

Instructions for treating arms, noting potential tanning and sensitivity in bony areas.

During use

Details on operational aspects like cooling delays, standby mode, and handset temperature.

Possible adverse reactions

Strong pain in the area being treated

Advice for managing strong pain during treatment, including stopping and cooling.

Itching of the treated area

Recommendations for soothing itchy skin after treatment, including using Aloe Vera.

Heat and redness of the skin which continues after the first 24 hours

Guidance for persistent heat and redness, suggesting cooling and moisturising.

Blistering or burning of the skin

Immediate actions for blistering or burning, emphasizing cooling and seeking medical advice.

Swelling, fragile skin, bruising

Advice for managing swelling, fragility, or bruising, including moisturising and sun protection.

Changes to the pigmentation (colour) of the skin in the area treated

Information on pigment changes, noting that it should return to normal over time.

Aftercare

Keep area clean and dry

Essential post-treatment advice for maintaining hygiene and skin condition.

Drink lots of water to keep skin hydrated

Recommendation for fluid intake to support skin hydration after treatment.

DO NOT

Lists prohibited actions and conditions to avoid after treatment to prevent hypersensitivity.

Cleaning the Boots Smooth Skin system

DO NOT

Prohibits immersion in water and the use of certain cleaning agents on the device.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM: The lights on the Boots Smooth Skin Control Panel are not lit up.

Guides on checking power supply and connections if the control panel lights are off.

PROBLEM: My Boots Smooth Skin system base unit or handset appears to be broken, cracked or defective.

Advice on what to do if the device shows signs of damage, emphasizing not to use it.

PROBLEM: The lights on the Boots Smooth Skin Control Panel are ON or FLASHING in a strange pattern.

Explains error messages indicated by light combinations on the control panel.

READY / STANDBY LIGHTS

Table explaining the meaning of different combinations of READY and STANDBY light indicators.

SKIN TYPE LIGHTS

Table explaining the meaning of different SKIN TYPE light indicators.

Technical specification

Light Pulse Wavelengths

Specifies the range of light wavelengths used by the system.

Electrical protection

Indicates the electrical safety classification of the device.

Ingress Rating

Details the system's protection level against the ingress of liquids.

Pulse duration and Energy density from applicator

Provides technical data on pulse duration and energy density for different skin settings.

Pulse repetition rate

States the rate at which the device can deliver light pulses.

Treatment area (spot size)

Specifies the dimensions of the treatment spot size.

COOLING

Describes the cooling mechanisms for the base unit and handset.

APPROVAL

Lists the compliance standards and regulations the product is designed to meet.

Disposal (end of life)

Warranty

Treatment record card

Summary diagram

Appendix A

MEDICINES FOR CANCER

Lists medicines used for cancer treatment that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES FOR HEART OR BLOOD VESSEL PROBLEMS

Lists medicines for heart or blood vessel issues that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES FOR ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SCHIZOPHRENIA, INSOMNIA AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

Lists medicines for mental health conditions that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES FOR SKIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS ACNE OR PSORIASIS

Lists medicines for skin conditions like acne or psoriasis that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES FOR DIABETES

Lists medicines for diabetes that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES TO TREAT BACTERIAL, FUNGAL OR VIRAL INFECTIONS

Lists medicines for infections that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES FOR PAIN RELIEF AND SWELLING, INCLUDING INFLAMMATORY AND RHEUMATOID CONDITIONS

Lists medicines for pain and inflammation that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES TO TREAT ALLERGY

Lists medicines for allergy treatment that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES TO TREAT OR PREVENT MALARIA

Lists medicines for malaria that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES FOR EPILEPSY

Lists medicines for epilepsy that may cause photosensitivity.

MEDICINES FOR STOMACH PROBLEMS

Lists medicines for stomach issues that may cause photosensitivity.

OTHER MEDICINES FOR VARIOUS CONDITIONS

Lists other miscellaneous medicines that may cause photosensitivity.

Appendix B—Skin Tone Questionnaire

TOTAL FOR EACH COLUMN

Instruction to sum scores for each column in the Skin Tone Questionnaire.

Total Score

Instruction to sum the column totals to get the overall score.

TOTAL SCORE FROM ABOVE

Table mapping total scores to Fitzpatrick Skin Types and Boots Smooth Skin settings.

Index