Smoothskin bare User manual

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Welcome to
SMOOTHSKIN
BARE
Congratulations!
You’ve opened up a world of unparalleled
beauty, smoothness and convenience. The days
of waxing woes are officially behind you! With
your new SMOOTHSKIN BARE Intense Pulsed
Light (IPL) hair removal system you can look
forward to silky smooth skin that lasts so long
you’ll have forgotten all about stubbly legs and
prickly underarms.
Wave goodbye to wax strips – SMOOTHSKIN
is here to stay!
Come and join in the conversation at
the beauty room ‘support programme’
www.smoothskin.com where you can
swap tips and get expert advice throughout
your treatment.

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CONTENTS
1.1 WARNINGS 6
1.2 PRECAUTIONS 9
1.3 EYE SAFETY 10
2.0 INTRODUCTION 12
2.1 YOUR SMOOTHSKIN 13
3.0 HOW IT WORKS 14
3.1 HOW DOES IPL WORK? 15
3.2 WHAT TO EXPECT 15
4.0 HOW TO USE 18
4.1 GETTING STARTED 19
4.2 FEATURES 20
4.3 TREATMENT 21
4.4 TREATMENT METHOD –
STAMP OR GLIDE 23
4.5 SWITCHING OFF 24
5.0 AFTERCARE 25
5.1 POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 25
5.2 SIDE EFFECT TABLE 26
5.3 CLEANING, MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE 28
5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING 30
6.0 INFORMATION 32
6.1 TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS 33
6.2 DISPOSAL (END OF LIFE) 34
6.3 WARRANTY 34

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1.1 WARNINGS
DO NOT USE SMOOTHSKIN BARE
if you have very dark skin (see Skin
Tone Chart below). Very dark skin may
absorb too much light energy, and injure
(e.g. burn, discolour or scar) your skin.
DO NOT USE SMOOTHSKIN BARE
if your skin has been artificially or
naturally tanned recently. Your skin
may be extra sensitive following sun
exposure and particularly susceptible
to side eects of IPL treatment (e.g.,
burn, blister, discolour or scar your skin).
Also, avoid unprotected exposure to
direct sunlight after your SMOOTHSKIN
BARE treatment. Your skin may be extra
sensitive following IPL treatment and
particularly susceptible to sunburn. Use
sunscreen (SPF 15 or greater) or cover
the skin.
DO NOT USE SMOOTHSKIN BARE
directly on the nipples, genitals or
around the anus. These areas may have
a darker skin colour and/or greater hair
density. Using the device in these areas

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may cause discomfort/pain or injure
(burn, discolour or scar) your skin.
DO NOT USE SMOOTHSKIN BARE if
you have a history of skin cancer or pre-
cancerous lesions (e.g. nevi or a large
number of moles).
DO NOT USE SMOOTHSKIN BARE
if you have any of the following, as
SMOOTHSKIN BARE may injure your
skin or make existing conditions worse.
You may experience side eects such as
burns, blisters and skin colour changes
(hyper- or hypo-pigmentation)
or scarring:
• Dark brown or black spots such as
birthmarks, moles or warts in the area
you wish to treat.
• Chronic skin disease (e.g. psoriasis
or vitiligo) or damaged skin (e.g.
sunburn, cuts, open wounds or
active infections) in the areas you
wish to treat.
• Varicose veins in the area you
wish to treat.
• Tattoos or permanent makeup on
the area you wish to treat.

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• If you have a known sensitivity to
sunlight (photosensitivity) or are
taking medication that makes the skin
more sensitive and causes photo-
sensitivity, e.g. Retin A, Accutane and/
or other topical retinoids.
If you are taking a medical product,
always check the instruction leaflet,
to see if photosensitivity is listed as a
side eect. If you are still unsure about
using SMOOTHSKIN BARE please seek
medical advice. A list of medicines that
cause photosensitivity can be found on
the SMOOTHSKIN website
www.smoothskin.com/support
DO NOT USE SMOOTHSKIN BARE if
you have had a skin peel treatment on
the area you wish to treat.
DO NOT USE SMOOTHSKIN BARE if
you are pregnant or lactating, as this
device has not been tested with these
individuals.
SMOOTHSKIN BARE is not intended for
use by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning safe and

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Glass Filter
proper use of the device by a person
responsible for their safety.
SMOOTHSKIN BARE should be kept out
of the reach of children under 16 years
of age. Children should not use, play
with, maintain or clean the device.
The SMOOTHSKIN BARE Glass Filter is
a critical component that will get hot
during use. DO NOT touch the Filter
during or directly after use. Regularly
inspect the Filter for damage. DO NOT
use SMOOTHSKIN BARE if the Filter is
cracked or missing.
1.2 PRECAUTIONS
SMOOTHSKIN BARE is not
recommended for use on red, grey or
very light hair as it is not eective on
these hair colours.
Electrical and Fire Safety
As with any electrical device, certain
precautions must be taken in order to
ensure your safety.

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Danger
DO NOT USE if SMOOTHSKIN BARE is
damaged; for example, cracked handset,
cable damage (internal wires visible),
cracked or broken glass on the handset,
etc. Internal parts contain electric
charges that are hazardous.
DO NOT USE near bathtubs, showers,
basins or other vessels containing water.
If SMOOTHSKIN BARE becomes wet, it
should not be used. DO NOT use if the
device has been exposed to water.
NEVER try to open the SMOOTHSKIN
BARE, as this may expose you to
dangerous electrical components and to
pulsed light energy.
DO NOT USE if the handset becomes
uncomfortably hot to touch. This may
indicate that the SMOOTHSKIN BARE is
damaged.
1.3 EYE SAFETY
SMOOTHSKIN BARE emits flashes of
Intense Pulsed Light. Direct exposure
is potentially harmful to your eyes.
Take care to follow the safety
precautions below.

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The handset can only be
activated (flashed) if
the skin tone sensor
detects a valid skin tone
reading. However:
DO NOT look directly into
the treatment window
of the handset when the
system has electrical
power and is switched on.
DO NOT attempt to
activate (flash) the system
towards the eye.
ONLY attempt to activate
(flash) the system when the front of the
handset is in good contact with the area
you wish to treat.
We recommend you look away from
the handset when firing onto your skin.
DO NOT treat areas around the eye
(eyebrows or eyelashes).
SMOOTHSKIN BARE can be used to
treat the upper lip, chin, cheek, jawline
and neck.
DO NOT attempt to activate (flash)
SMOOTHSKIN BARE onto any surface
other than skin.
SMOOTHSKIN
BARE is a
single user
device; it is
not gender
specific so it
is suitable for
male use.
SMOOTHSKIN
BARE is not
recommended
for use on the
male beard as
results may be
permanent.

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2.0
INTRODUCTION

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2.1 YOUR SMOOTHSKIN
She’s a beauty!
SMOOTHSKIN BARE is powered by Intense
Pulsed Light derived from professional IPL
technology. This means when it comes to hair
removal, nothing else comes close.
Skin Tone
Sensor
Activation
Button
Umbilical
Cable
Power
Supply
Power
Cable
Treatment
Window

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3.0
HOW IT WORKS

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3.1 HOW DOES IPL WORK?
SMOOTHSKIN BARE is designed to help break the hair
cycle and prevent regrowth. Light energy is transferred
through the skin’s surface and is absorbed by melanin
present in the hair shaft. That light energy is converted
to heat energy (below the surface of the skin), which
stops the pesky hairs from growing back. Now you can
look forward to seeing the treated hairs naturally fall
out over the course of a few days to 1-2 weeks.
3.2 WHAT TO EXPECT
Interesting fact! Hair grows in 3 distinct and
consecutive phases, and not all hairs are in the same
phase at any one time. Because the IPL treatment is
only eective in one particular phase (the Anagen
‘growth phase’ – since you ask), this is why you should
follow your treatment regime until you see the desired
results. By following the recommended regime,
you’re likely to zap any hairs you missed in previous
treatments. Simple science!

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The Treatment Regime
First let’s talk about what NOT to expect. As for
ALL home-use IPL or laser treatments (don’t
believe anyone who would tell you otherwise), one
treatment won’t last forever. You will need to keep
treating the hairs every once in a while to avoid
hair growth starting up again; but the great thing
about SMOOTHSKIN BARE is that it will prevent hair
regrowth as long as you keep treating regularly, so
if you keep it up, you will never have to experience
stubbly legs or underarms again. Hoorah!
To get the most out of your SMOOTHSKIN BARE, you
should use it every week to ensure all hair follicles are
treated.
In the first few weeks following the initial treatments,
you will still see some hairs growing. Relax, these
will likely be the hairs that were not treated in their
growth phase (when IPL is most eective) so be sure
to keep up with the treatments!
Within 4 weeks, you should be seeing a reduction in
hair regrowth. Doesn’t it feel fantastic? There will still
be some hairs that need treating as you need to catch
each hair in the right phase, but don’t worry, things
will only get better from here on in - so keep it up!
Side Eects
You shouldn’t expect to see any significant side
eects from the treatments. If you do notice anything
out of the ordinary, just flick to section 5.2 for a bit
more information.

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Keeping Continuously Smooth
Of course, everyone’s length of treatment is dierent
(because we all have dierent skin, hair, lifestyle…
even genetics play a role!) so from now on it’s mostly
up to you to define what is the right regime for you.
The secret to staying silky smooth is to keep at it and
stick to your treatment regime. With regular use, you
will see fewer and fewer hairs growing back. These
hairs should also be finer, lighter in colour and grow
more slowly. As time goes on, you will be able to
completely replace your shaving routine.
Visit the SMOOTHSKIN website (www.smoothskin.
com) for further advice and for helpful tips on how to
use and get the best out of your SMOOTHSKIN BARE.

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4.0
HOW TO USE

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4.1 GETTING STARTED
1. Before using SMOOTHSKIN BARE,
prepare the area to be treated by
making sure it is shaved (making
sure to remove all visible hair
prior to every treatment), cleaned
and dried. Any hairs remaining
above the surface of the skin may
damage the front of your device and could cause an
adverse reaction.
Remember, don’t use any gels or creams with this
device!
2. Power on the device.
Plug the power supply in using the cable provided.
The skin tone sensor on the front of the handset
will illuminate blue and the fan will start up.
Don’t wax, epilate
or pluck the hair
in the treatment
area, as this
will remove the
hair shaft that
absorbs the light
energy during
treatment.
Whoa there! One step at a time...
Before your first treatment on each new body area, test your skin (in that
area) for a reaction to SMOOTHSKIN BARE.
The Patch Test area should be approximately 3cm x 2cm (equivalent to 2
flashes side by side).
1. Follow the instructions in the ‘Getting Started’ section to begin as
usual.
2. Treat the area.
3. Wait 24 hours.
4. If there’s no reaction after 24 hours, you’re good to go! The ‘patch
tested area’ should NOT be re-treated for at least 1 week.

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4.2 FEATURES
Skin Tone Sensor
SMOOTHSKIN BARE has a unique, sophisticated
skin tone sensor. During a treatment, the sensor is
continuously active, searching for a valid skin tone.
If the skin tone sensor does not detect a valid skin
tone, then the handset cannot be activated.
Make sure the handset is placed flat against your skin,
as it will only detect the correct Skin Tone when
pressed against the skin.
Skin Tone
Sensor

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4.3 TREATMENT
• Press the handset firmly against the area to be
treated. The indicators around the activation
button will illuminate WHITE when the device is
ready to flash.
• Press the activation button. The device will flash,
and you will feel a warm sensation.
• Move the handset to the next area to be treated
and go again!
Ensure that the ENTIRE AREA receives treatment,
and treat any stubborn areas (such as underarms)
with multiple passes (running your device over the
same area a maximum of 3 times).
Indicator O
No Skin Detection
Correct Incorrect
Skin Detection
Indicator On

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Make sure not to cover the vents on the device whilst
treating, as this can lead to the device overheating.
SMOOTHSKIN BARE is an extremely fast and powerful
device, allowing you to complete a whole body
treatment in under 10 minutes.
Treatment
Window
Full Coverage Overlapping Missed Areas
Treatment Window
Vents

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4.4 TREATMENT METHOD
– STAMP OR GLIDE
There are two recommended methods for treatment -
‘Stamp’ or ‘Glide.’
For whichever method you choose,
the handset must be moved between
flashes to ensure the area is treated
evenly and no bits are missed.
Stamp Method
Best for small areas such as the underarm and face.
Place the handset on the skin, press and release
the activation button. Remove from the skin before
carefully re-applying to the next treatment area.
Glide Method
This is best for larger areas such as legs. Place
the handset on the skin, press and hold down the
activation button, then glide the handset along the
skin between flashes. Try to move the handset at a
steady speed that gives full coverage without overlap
or missed areas.
The device needs
to recharge
between flashes.
This will take about
half a second.