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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:
