Boots Smooth Skin Is it suitable for me

Before you use Boots Smooth Skin at home it is essential you assess your skin tone in the area you wish to treat by using the skin tone chart provided.
Please read the list of warnings below.

Skin type

Warning Do Not Use;

• If the skin to be treated is darker than the dark skin tone setting
• If you have a parent or grandparent who is naturally dark skinned, for example of Indian, Pakistani, Black Caribbean, Black African or Bangladeshi ethnic origin, even if your skin tone is fair, medium or dark on the Skin Tone chart. Darker skin tones absorb too much light during the treatment which may cause serious skin injury
• On areas that have been fake or naturally tanned in the last 30 days

Tanned or fake tanned skin

Warning Do Not Use:

• On areas of skin where a fake tan has been applied within the last 30 days
• 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

General

Warning Do Not Use:

• Near or around a mole, unless you cover the mole using a white eyeliner pencil, white adhesive label (adhesive "dot") or use a piece of white card and treat round it
• On the same area of your skin more than once a week
• For at least 14 days following a microdermabrasion treatment
• If you are already undertaking permanent hair reduction treatments
• On children under the age of 16, or allow children to use this product, it is not a toy
• If pregnant, or after giving birth, wait until your periods return
• Whilst breastfeeding
• During your period
• During times of stress or tiredness
• For at least 24 hours after heavy drinking
• In the same room as very young children or babies. The light, which escapes from the side of the unit in normal use, can be very bright and may cause them discomfort

Areas not to treat

Warning 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
• On an area of recent surgery, deep peel, laser resurfacing, scars or skin that is has been damaged through burns or scalds
• On hair on the head, hair reduction is usually permanent
• On tattooed areas of skin
• On dry or fragile skin caused by the use of chemical peels, glycolic peels, AHAs
• On nipples, areola or genital parts

Medical warnings

If you have a medical condition or are taking any of the medicines described below, the Boots Smooth Skin system may not be suitable for you.

Warning Do Not Use if you have any of the following conditions:

• Skin cancer or a history of skin cancer
• Acne in the areas requiring treatment
• Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis or red swollen skin in the area requiring treatment
• Cold sores in the area requiring treatment
• Varicose veins in the area requiring treatment
• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Heart disease
• Thyroid problems
• Polycystic ovaries
• Abnormal skin pigmentation, eg vitiligo or albinism

Warning Do Not Use if you are taking medication for:

• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Depression
• Hormone problems

Warning Do Not Use if you have taken, or are using the following medicines for the treatment of acne or other skin conditions:

• 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.

Warning do not use if you have used any medicines or products that have photosensitising properties in the last 3 months.

• Appendix A on page 24 of the instruction manual contains a list of common medicines and products that may cause photosensitivity.
• If you have a medical condition or you are taking medicines and are unsure about using the Boots Smooth Skin system, seek medical advice before use.

This is not an exhaustive list; if in doubt please seek medical advice.

For further help and advice please contact larger Boots stores or phone the Boots Careline on 0845 120 1511. Calls may be recorded to help maintain our high standards of service.

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