iPulse SMOOTHSKIN PLUS User manual

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Instructions for use
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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.
If you are unsure about your skin tone,
always use a darker setting, which delivers
a more gentle treatment.
Always use skin tone setting IIII when
treating the face and neck.
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS is not effective on;
– Red hair
– Grey or white hair
The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system may be
less effective if you suffer from Polycystic
Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS).
WARNING DO NOT USE;
•If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 which may
cause serious skin injury.
•Onareasthathavebeenfakeor
naturally tanned in the last 30 days.
•Withoutrstapplyingathicklayerof
Activator Gel to the area to be treated.
See Appendix B for further help and
advice about identifying your skin tone.
If there is no
Skin Tone chart sticker
on this page, do not use the
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system.
Call the Boots Careline on
0845 120 1511 to obtain
replacement instructions.

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Contents
Skin Tone chart ................................................................................................................................2
Welcome to the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system............................................................................4
WhattheBootsSmoothSkinPLUS system can do for you.............................................................4
How does the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system work? ....................................................................4
WhattoexpectwhenusingtheBootsSmoothSkinPLUS system.................................................4
Using the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor...........................................................................................5
How to use summary ......................................................................................................................6
Recommended additional products ...........................................................................................6
1. Before you start ...........................................................................................................................7
2. Warnings and Safety information ..............................................................................................7
Skin type...........................................................................................................................................7
Tanned or fake tanned skin ...........................................................................................................7
Areas not to treat............................................................................................................................8
Whennottouse..............................................................................................................................8
Medical warnings............................................................................................................................8
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
Advice for men...........................................................................................................................18
During use ......................................................................................................................................19
5. Possible adverse reactions ......................................................................................................20
6. Aftercare ....................................................................................................................................21
7. Cleaning the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system...........................................................................21
8. Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................22
9.  ...............................................24
10. Treatment record card ...........................................................................................................26
Summary diagram ........................................................................................................................27
Appendix A....................................................................................................................................28
Appendix B ....................................................................................................................................31
Index...............................................................................................................................................32

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Welcome to the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system
What the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system can do for you
The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system is an
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) home use device
for the removal of unwanted body hair.
If used correctly it will provide permanent
hair reduction.
The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system also
givesyouexibility;youcanuseitwhen
it’s convenient for you.
How does the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system work?
The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system works
bydirectinganextremelyshort,intense
pulseoflteredlightintotheskin.Thelight
is absorbed by the coloured pigments in
and surrounding the hair and disables
the hair follicle preventing hair re-growth.
The hair needs to be darker in colour
than the skin so that the hair follicle
absorbs light.
Using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system
for typically 6 – 12 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ashoflightthatisonlyvisibleatthe
head of the unit when pressed against the
skin. For many people some discomfort
is normal when using the Boots Smooth
Skin PLUSsystem.Atmostyoushouldexpect
a feeling of heat and tingling in the skin
when triggering the light pulse followed
by localised redness in the skin.
Results vary between individuals.
However between 7 and 14 days after
thersttreatmentyoumaystarttonotice
hair has fallen out whilst washing in the
bath or shower.
Some hair re-growth may occur and the
new hair growth should be less dense,
nerandlighterincolourthantheoriginal
hair. This re-growth is perfectly normal
andshouldbeexpected,hairremoval
will not be totally complete until after
the full treatment period.

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Using the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor
The Electronic Skin Tone Sensor has been
expertlydesignedandclinicallytested
to assist you in choosing the most
appropriate skin type setting. It should
be used in conjunction with the skin tone
chart for an accurate reading.
Place the sensor on the area of skin
that you wish to treat (make sure the
areaisshavedrst),pressandholdthe
operation button. The Electronic Skin
Tone Sensor uses light based technology
to detect the amount of melanin in your
skin and determine your skin tone. After a
measurement has been made you will see
eitheragreenlightnexttothesymbolsI,
II,IIIorIIIIoraredlightnexttothesymbol
IIIII or IIIIII. Any other light combination
indicates a problem and the process
should be repeated. If the device lights
up RED on settings IIIII & IIIIII this means this
area will not be suitable for treatment.
AgreenlightnexttothesymbolI,II,IIIor
IIII is an indication that your skin tone in
that area of your body is likely to be type
I, II, III or IIII. If either of the red lights come
on then the skin tone in that area of your
body is too dark and you should NOT use
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS in that area.
The Electronic Skin Tone Sensor device
has been designed and proven to match
wellwithexpertassessmentofvarious
skin tones. However, if you perceive a
difference between the result from the
Electronic Skin Tone Sensor device and
the skin tone chart you should select the
darker of the two readings because this
will deliver less energy into your skin.
How to use
Tooperate,placermly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 inaccurate reading.
3 DO NOT make the measurement under
bright or direct sun light, this can affect
the result.
4 To measure your skin tone, place the
clear window on to the skin prepared as
above, then press and hold the button
on the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor. The
skin tone reading will be displayed as
long as the button is held down.
5 Take three or four measurements to
check consistency, remember that
a RED light means your skin tone is too
dark and you must not continue with
the treatment.
6 If more than one light comes on, there
is a problem with the measurement
or with the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor.
7 Each time you use the Electronic Skin
Tone Sensor for a treatment, always
double check the result using the skin
tone chart on page 2.
8 If there is a difference between the skin
toneidentiedbytheskintonesensor
and the chart, you should always use the
darker ofthe two results because this will
deliver less energy into your skin.
9 Always use the skin tone setting IIII
when treating the face and neck.
Skin tone indicator
lights I – IIII (green)
Skin tone indicator lights
IIIII – IIIIII (red). DO NOT
USE on this area.
Operation
button * Please remember to reference the skin tone chart and
Questionnaire(page31,appendixB)toenableyouto
select the most appropriate skin type setting.

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How to use summary
This is a summary and a memory aid and
not a replacement for the full instructions—
which you need to read fully.
Keep these instructions, you may need to
refer to them in the future.
The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system is not
suitable for everyone.
1 Ensure your skin type is suitable by
reading the warnings and safety
Information on
pages 7 – 9 of these
instructions before using.
2 Assess your skin tone in the area you
wish to treat using the Skin Tone chart
on page 2 and the Electronic Skin Tone
Sensor. NB Always use the skin tone setting
IIII when treating the face and neck.
3 Remember to patch test a small area
of skin (see section 3, page 11) and
wait for 48 hours to ensure no adverse
reactions occur in this time.
4 Shave or trim the area to be treated.
5 Turn on the mains supply and the
unit will come on in STANDBY mode.
Press and hold the selector button for
three seconds, the gentlest setting IIII
will light up and is now ready to pulse.
6 Repeatedly press the selector button
until the 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.
9 Presstriggerbuttontocauseaash.
10Movetonextareaandrepeat
treatment.
Recommended additional
products
WhenusingtheBootsSmoothSkinPLUS
system there are additional products
that we recommend you use to get the
best results.
•Fragrance-freemoisturiser
•Fragrance-freeSPF30+lotion(iftreated
areaisexposedtosun)
•Coolinggelpacksandfragrance-free
moisturiser for cooling and soothing the
treated area
•White eyeliner pencil, white card and
surgical white tape for marking out
and protecting delicate areas which
cannot be treated with the Boots
Smooth Skin PLUS system
•Spatulaforapplyingandremoving
ActivatorGel,awaxingspatulawould
be suitable
For further help and advice please
contact larger Boots stores or visit
www.boots.com/smoothskin or phone
the Boots Careline on 0845 120 1511.

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1. Before you start
2. Warnings and Safety information
Whenusedproperlythe Boots Smooth
Skin PLUSsystemwillgiveexcellentresults
in the permanent reduction of hair. It is a
powerful system and needs to be used
properly. It is not suitable for everyone
and you should read the instructions fully
before starting use to check whether it is
suitable for you.
1 Please make sure you also read the
warning and safety information.
2 The skin tone chart on page 2 should be
used along with the Electronic Skin Tone
Sensor to identify if the Boots Smooth
Skin PLUS system is suitable for use on your
skin and which skin tone setting you will
need to use to obtain the best results.
If there is a difference between the skin
toneidentiedbytheskintonesensor
and the chart, you should always use
the darker of the two results because
this will deliver less energy into your skin.
3 Remember to patch test a small area
of skin (see section 3, page 11) and
wait for 48 hours to ensure no adverse
reactions occur in this time. Always
conduct a new patch test before
using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system on different areas of the body.
For further help and advice please
contact larger Boots stores or visit
www.boots.com/smoothskin or phone
the Boots Careline on 0845 120 1511.
The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system is not
suitable for everyone.
Read the following 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 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
skin tone assessment tool. Darker skin tones
absorb too much light during treatment
which may cause serious skin injury
The technology used in the Boots
Smooth Skin PLUS system is based on that
used in professional IPL equipment.
Professional clinics offering IPL treatments
useverysophisticatedandexpensive
equipment with special power settings,
lightlteringsystemsandcooling
programmes to enable safe treatment of
all skin types including very sensitive and
darkerskintypesthatareusuallyextremely
prone to photosensitivity. Please read
the information on page 2 and section
1 and 2 of this user guide very carefully
before starting a treatment.
Tanned or fake-tanned skin
DO NOT use on areas of skin where a
fake tan has been applied within the
last 30 days.
DO NOT use if you have been sunbathing
or using a tanning bed in the last 30 days.
DO NOTexposetreatedareastothesun
for at least 24 hours after treatment.

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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 the male beard,
see advice for men on page 18.
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.
When not to use
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
orlackofexperienceandknowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instructions concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
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 for at least 14 days following
microdermabrasion treatment.
DO NOT use if you are already undertaking
other permanent hair removal treatments.
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 PLUS 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
•OveractiveThyroid
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:

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•OralIsotretinoin(Roaccutane)inthe
previoussixmonths
•TopicalretinoidssuchasTretinoin
(RetinA)orIsotretinoin(Isotrex)inthe
previous three months
•Adapalene(Differin)intheprevious
three months
•Minocyclineorothertetracyline-based
medication in the previous three months
Thisisnotanexhaustivelist,ifindoubt
please seek medical advice.
DO NOT use if you have used any medicines
or products that have photosensitising
properties in the last three months.
AppendixAonpage27containsalist
of common medicines and products that
may cause photosensitivity.
If you suffer from Polycystic Ovaries you
can still use the Smooth Skin PLUS but because
of hormone changes in the body caused
by the complaint the results may not be
permanent.
If you have a medical condition or you are
taking medicines and are unsure about
using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
seek medical advice before use.
Electrical warnings
The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system is designed
for use in the UK and elsewhere in the world
wherethemainsvoltageis100Vto240VAC
50/60Hz.
The unit will automatically go into STANDBY
withallfourlightsashingevery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.
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
asheverytwosecondsindicatingSLEEP
mode. To return the unit back into STANDBY
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
ash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 Smooth Skin PLUS
system is in good condition. Regular after
use cleaning is essential to maintaining the
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system in optimum
working condition.
DO NOT use if damage is found e.g. cracked
case, handset or power supply cable
damage, (internal wires visible), cracked or
badly chipped glass on the handset etc.
Internal parts contain energy levels and
voltagesthatarehazardous.
DO NOT use the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system
in a bathroom or near sinks or other vessels
containing water. If the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system becomes wet it should not be used.
DO NOT coil the power cable around the
power supply during storage; this can lead
to cable damage and early failure.
DO NOT pull the handset set cable tight
or bend it through very sharp angles.
This can cause cable damage and early
cable failure.
DO NOT use if either the base unit or hand
unit become hot to touch.
DO NOT dismantle; the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system contains no user-serviceable parts
and internal energy levels and
voltagesarehazardous.
DO NOT use a power supply or any other
accessoryunlesstheyarespecically
approved and supplied for use with the Boots
Smooth Skin PLUS system. Use of accessories,
which are not approved, may be dangerous.
The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system is designed
tooperatebetween15–30˚C.
ALWAYS unplug the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system when not in use.

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3. Getting ready for a treatment
The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system consists
of two main parts; the power supply and
main unit. Each time you use the Boots
Smooth Skin PLUS system, inspect all parts
of the system for damage. If damage is
found it should not be used.
Setting up the Boots Smooth
Skin PLUS system
Placethebaseunitonarm,atsurface.
Lift the handset and uncoil the cord from
around the base. Set the handset back
into the cradle.
The handset should be securely placed in
its cradle on the base unit.
The power supply unit should be plugged
into the base unit 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ashingeverytwoseconds.
Gathering together the essentials
you may need
Before starting to use Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
systemyoumaynditusefultogather
together some helpful bits and pieces.
You will need:
•BootsSmoothSkinActivatorGel
Werecommendyoukeepthisinthefridge
so it’s more cooling when you apply it to
the skin.
Werecommendyouhavetohand:
•SPF30+fragrance-freesuntanlotion
•Fragrance-freemoisturisingcream
•White eyeliner pencil
•White card or white sticky labels
•Spatula
•Tissues
•Towel
Power Supply
Base Unit
Handset

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Patch testing your skin before using
the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system
Before starting, test your skin reaction
to the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system and
Activator Gel on or as near as possible
to the area you are planning to treat
following the instructions in this section.
1 Prepare a small area of skin as described
in Preparation for treatment opposite.
2 Check your skin tone using the Skin Tone
chart on page 2 and the Electronic Skin
Tone Sensor.
3 Set the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system to
the appropriate skin tone—see section 4.
4 Apply a thick layer of refrigerated
Activator Gel on to the area you are
patch testing. DO NOT rub the gel into
the skin. The gel will help minimise any
discomfort and also aid in showing the
areas treated.
5 Use the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system
and apply a single treatment to the
patch test area—see section 4.
6 Turn the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system off
and clean the gel from the patch test
area and the handset.
7 Follow the aftercare instructions on
page 20.
Following the test wait at least 48 hours,
checking the area regularly to see if you
developanyreaction—see‘Whattoexpect
when using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system’ on page 6, ‘Possible adverse
reactions’ on page 19 and ‘Aftercare’
on page 20.
Onlyconductyourrst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 other creams and lotions.
Because a small amount of bright light
will escape from the handset in use and
thiscanbeadistraction,youshouldnd
a location away from other people and
young children or babies when conducting
a treatment.
Select the area of your body that you
want to treat with the Boots Smooth
Skin PLUS system.
Usingarazor,shaverorclipper,shaveor
trim the area to be treated. For best results
hair should be no longer than 1 mm.
DO NOT epilate,waxortreatthearea
with hair removing creams because this
may remove too much hair and stop
the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system from
working effectively.
DO NOT point the handset at anyone or
attempt to trigger the light pulse when the
handset is not in full contact with the skin.
DO NOTlookdirectlyintotheglasslter
on the handset.
DO NOT block the cooling vents on the
handset.
DO NOT use on skin not covered with the
Activator Gel.
If you’d like to see a video on how to use
the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system you can
see this at www.boots.com/smoothskin

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To determine if you have any reaction to
the light pulse or the Activator Gel you
need to complete a patch test at least
48 hours before treatment but you must
avoid treating the patch tested area of
skin for at least 1 week.
To start using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system prepare an area of skin for the
treatment as described on page 11.
Using the Skin Tone chart on page 2 and
the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor, select the
skin tone that best matches your skin tone
and set the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system
to your selected skin tone I, II, III or IIII. Dark
skin absorbs more light than fair, so the IIII
setting is the gentlest setting. If you’re not
sure which setting matches your skin tone
always use a darker, gentler setting.
Other light sequences on the
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS unit
Stand-by mode
LightsI,II,IIIandIIIIashonandoff 
every 2 seconds
Sleep mode
LightIIashesonandoffevery2seconds
500 Flashes remaining
Flashbulblightashes
Flash bulb needs replacing
Flashbulb light on constantly
See page 23 for further information.
Once the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system
has been set up as described in section 3,
the unit will be in STANDBY mode with all
fourlightsashing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 uncomfortable.
Usingyourngersoraspatula,coverthe
area of skin to be treated with a thick layer
of cooled Activator Gel. Only apply to a
small treatment area each time to prevent
the gel being accidentally wiped off or
drying before treatment. If the gel starts
to dry out before you treat an area, it
MUST be reapplied before treatment.
DO NOT rub the gel into your skin, not
using enough gel may result in a serious
adverse reaction.
At the end of a treatment cycle put the
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS back into standby
mode by pressing and holding the skin
tone selector button for three seconds.
Alternatively, the unit will go into standby
mode if it is not used for three minutes.
4. Using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system
Flashbulb
expiry light
SKIN TYPE
Indicator lights:
I/II/III/IIII
SKIN TYPE and
STANDBY/READY
selector button
Skin tone indicator
lights I – IIII (green)
Skin tone indicator
lights IIIII – IIIIII (red).
DO NOT USE on
this area.
Operation
button

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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.
Whenthehandsetiscorrectlypositioned,andbothsafetybarsareincontactwiththeskin
the trigger button on the handset will glow white.
If the trigger button does not glow white this either means you need to apply more gel or
both safety bars are not in contact with the skin.
You are now ready to treat the area.
Look away from the handset to avoid the
bright light and press the trigger button.
You will hear a click and feel a warm
sensation in the area being treated.
You may also see a localised redness
in the skin—this is normal, see section
5Possible adverse reaction.
Movethehandsettothenextareatobe
treated. You will need to wait for a few
seconds for the unit to recharge before
it is ready to trigger again. The skin tone
settinglightonthebaseunitwillashto
show that the unit is recharging.
Once the unit has recharged 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 for
three seconds. Use a tissue, towel or cloth
tocleananyexcessActivatorGelfromthe
bottom of the handset and the area you
have treated and place the handset back
on the base unit.
Make a note of the date, the area you
have treated and the skin tone setting used,
on the treatment record card provided on
page 26 for future reference.
Note that up to twelve weekly treatments
may be required for a full treatment to
be completed.

DO NOT cover
Trigger button
(Trigger button
will light when
handset is correctly
positioned)
Glass lens light
pulse comes
from here
Safety sensor
bars one in
each side
CORRECT
Bars are both in
contact with the
skin surface and

Gel layer
Skin
INCORRECT
Both bars are not in
contact with the skin
surface—unit will

Gel layer
Skin

DO NOT cover

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Under arms
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
start using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system
and to learn how it works.
Some parts of the underarm can be
sensitive, especially in the centre where hair
growth is thickest.
Prepare the treatment area as described on
page 11 and remember to use a thick layer
of cooled Activator Gel before using the
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
Start by treating the hairs furthest from the
centre of the underarm area, closest to
the elbow, and move steadily towards the
breast as shown, moving in straight lines
and taking care not to treat any area
more than once.
DO NOT use underarm deodorant 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 described on
page 11 and remember to use a thick layer
of cooled Activator Gel before using the
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
You can work either up and down the
leg or across and round the leg but we
recommend you consistently use one
method whichever is easiest for you.
You may also notice that bony areas,
the shin and ankle, are more sensitive.
Knees are better treated with the leg
held out straight and not bent.
Formoredifcultareasyoumayrequire
the help of another person to ensure
correct coverage and prevent any
area receiving overlapping treatments.

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Bikini line
Check the skin tone of the area you’re
treating using the Skin Tone chart on
page 2 and the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor.
Prepare the treatment area as described on
page 11 and remember to use a thick layer
of cooled Activator Gel before using the
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
One useful tip is to use white cotton
underwear or a g-string as a guide to
show you the line to follow.
Start from the edge of the hair growth
and work towards areas where the hair
is denser.
Avoid overlapping treatments. If necessary
use a cooling gel pack, kept in the fridge
andnotfrozen,tocooltheareaafter
treatment.
DO NOT use dark coloured underwear
because this may absorb some of the
energy from the light pulse.
DO NOT treat the delicate, highly sensitive
areas such as the inner area of the vagina
(known as the Labia Minora) as this is a
mucous membrane and treatment will
cause a serious adverse reaction.
DO NOT treat directly on the anus as
this is also a mucous membrane and
treatment to this area can cause a
serious adverse reaction.
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.
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 treatment area as described
on page 11 and remember to use a thick
layer of cooled activator gel before using
the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
Arms
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armisoftenexposedtothesun
so it is very important to check the skin
tone of both the upper and lower arm and
make sure you set the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
to the darker, skin tone setting.
Arms, and particularly the lower arms, are
often tanned and may be sun-damaged.
You should wait 30 days after the last
exposuretothesunbeforetreatment.
If required, mark out the areas to
be treated using a very thin white
eyeliner pencil.
Prepare the treatment area as described
on page 11 and remember to use a thick
layer of cooled activator gel before using
the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
You can treat around the elbow or wrist
but care should be taken when treating
bony areas because the bone is close to
the skin’s surface making it more sensitive.

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Body
Check the skin tone of the area you’re
treating using the Skin Tone chart on page 2
and the Electronic Skin Tone Sensor.
Unwanted hair growth in females can
occur in the centre of the chest, between
the breasts, and more commonly in areas
around the nipple area.
In males, unwanted hair growth is usually
more general across the chest but the
same techniques should be followed.
Take care when treating the area
between the breasts as the chest bone
is close to the skin’s surface and this
area may be sensitive.
The upper chest area is often tanned
and may be sun-damaged and therefore
you should use the Skin Tone chart to
reassess the skin tone and adjust the skin
tone setting on the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system base unit accordingly.
Prepare the treatment area as described
on page 11 and remember to use a thick
layer of cooled activator gel before using
the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
On the breast
Cover up all of the areola and nipple area
using a shield. White adhesive labels may
be cut to shape and used for this job.
DO NOT treat any of the dark skin.
Withthenipplesafelyprotected,thewhole
area may be treated in rows placing the
handset over the protected area to ensure
that all the hairs are effectively treated.
Face and neck
Avoid starting 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 body,
for this reason please read this section
thoroughly before proceeding.
Before starting a treatment it is important to
prepare your skin properly and complete a
patch test to check your skin does not have
a reaction to the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
system or the Activator Gel. See page 11
of the user guide for more information.
Skinonthefaceandneckisexposed
tonaturalUVlightdaily,evenwhenit’s
cloudy.Whentreatingyourfaceandneck,
be sure to select the gentlest skin tone
setting IIII on your Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
DO NOT use other Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
power settings when treating the face
and neck as this may cause injury.
If you use a mirror to help you correctly
position the handset when treating your
faceandneck,lookawaybeforering
becausetheashisverybright.
Aftertreatmentavoidexposingthetreated
area to the sun for at least 24 hours. Use an
SPF30+fragrance-freesunlotionregularly
after 24 hours and for at least two weeks
following the treatment.
DO NOT sun tan or use sun beds for at least
30 days after a treatment.

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Protect any moles, birthmarks etc. or
patches of sensitive skin in the treatment
area using white card or thick white paper
tocoverthemarksandreecttheenergy
oftheash.
Protect lips and the lip margin using white
card or thick whitepapertoreectthe
energyoftheash.White eyeliner pencil
should be used to mask any permanent or
semi-permanent lip liner on the lip margin.
Avoid overlapping treatments. If following
a treatment the area is particularly sensitive,
a cool compress may be soothing and a
fragrance-free moisturising cream can
be applied.
In the unlikely event that you see pigmentary
changes in your skin (light or dark patches),
stop using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS on
your face. Seek medical advice to
determine the cause.
DO NOT treat the eye socket or around
the eye area.
DO NOT use for eyebrow shaping. It is
important to avoid accidentally treating
the eyebrows as any hair loss is likely to
be permanent.
DO NOT treat the scalp, it is important
to avoid accidentally treating the
scalp because 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

A white eyeliner pencil can be used to mark
out the treatment area, treatment should be
carried out in a line from the ear, down the
face and follow the jaw line as shown.
Theskinonyourfaceandneckisexposed
tonaturalUVlightdaily,evenwhenitis
cloudy, ONLY treat your face with the unit
set to skin type IIII. DO NOT use a higher skin
type setting.
Before starting a treatment of your face
make sure you have completed a patch
test as described on page 11 and you have
taken care to protect any moles, birthmarks,
lips etc. using white card or thick white
paper as described under the Face and
neck section.
Prepare the treatment area as described on
page 11 and remember to use a thick layer
of cooled activator gel before using the
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
If necessary additional lines of treatment
may be added until the required area has
been covered. Take care not to overlap
treatment areas.

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Treating the upper lip
White card
to shield lip
Take additional care when treating hair
on the upper lip because the central area
below the nostrils is particularly sensitive.
Treating the neck and chin
Hair growth under the chin can be denser
and more coarse in nature and this can
sometimes lead to slight reddening in the
skin following a treatment. This redness is
temporary and should completely disappear
after 24 hours.
Whentreatingthisareatakecarenotto
overlap treatments because this can lead
to skin irritation.
Advice for men

The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system can be
used to remove patches of hair that can
appear high on the cheek. Take care not
to overlap 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 face with the unit
set to skin type IIII. DO NOT use a higher
skin type setting.
Before starting a treatment of your face
make sure you have completed a patch
test as described on page 11 and you
have taken care to protect any moles,
birthmarks, lips etc. using white card or thick
white paper as described under the Face
and neck section.
Prepare the treatment area as described
on page 11 and remember to use a thick
layer of cooled activator gel before using
the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
Treating the neck

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The Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system can be
used to reduce the hair growth on the
neck where shirt collars rub and can lead
to soreness following shaving.
During use
Once activated, if the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
is not used for three minutes it will automatically
go into standby mode and all four of the
skintonelightswillasheverytwoseconds.
To continue using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS
simply press and hold the skin tone selector
button for three seconds and the unit will
revert to active mode. Always check the
correct skin tone is set before starting a new
treatment cycle.
Your Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system features
a SLEEP mode which operates after
approximatelyonehouroftheunitbeing
inSTANDBYmode.Whenthishappens
theskintoneIIlightwillasheverytwo
seconds indicating SLEEP mode. To return
the unit back into STANDBY 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
ash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 new treatment cycle.
If the handset starts to feel uncomfortably
warm or hot against your skin during use,
stop using the Boots Smooth Skin PLUS, put
the unit back into STANDBY mode and
place the handset back into the cradle.
Leave the unit for at least 30 minutes to
cool down. Remember to check that you
have a thick layer of gel applied at all
times. If the problem persists stop using the
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS.
WhenyourBootsSmoothSkinPLUS has less
than500pulsesremainingtheashbulb
expirylightwillash.Iftheashbulb
expirylightisoncontinuouslyyourhandset
hasred20,000ashesandyourBoots
Smooth Skin PLUS must be returned for
a chargeable service or replaced.

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Mostpeoplewillexperiencesomediscomfort(heatorrednessoftheskin)whenusingthe
Boots Smooth Skin PLUS system, and this is normal. You may feel heat and tingling when
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. In rare cases it may take up
to 72 hours to appear.
OTHER EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET THEM
5. Possible adverse reactions
EFFECT WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET THEM
Strong pain in the area being treated Stop treatment immediately, cool the
affected area with cooling gel packs and
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rst24to
48 hours seek medical advice.
Heat and redness of the skin which Continue to cool the affected area
continuesaftertherst24hours coolinggelpacks,applywith
fragrance-free moisturiser.
 Ifthereisnoimprovementinthenext
24 hours seek medical advice.
Blistering or burning of the skin Cool the area with cooling gel packs.
Seek medical advice immediately.
Swelling, fragile skin, bruising Continue to moisturise the area and protect
itfromsunlight.Useafragrance-freeSPF30+
sun cream.
 Ifthereisnoimprovementinthenext
24 hours seek medical advice.
Changes to the pigmentation (colour) Your skin pigment should return to normal
of the skin in the area treated in time.