Remington i-Light Smooth Sense, IPL8500AU User Manual

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3 YEAR WARR ANTY

IPL8500AU

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THE SKIN CHART

SKIN CHART

WARNING: i-LIGHT® is not

suitable for very dark or black
skin, white/grey or very light
blonde/red hair.

FOR FACIAL USE: Only

suitable for female facial use
below the cheekbone.

DO NOT use on or around the

eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes.
Doing so can cause serious and
permanent eye injury.

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HAIR COLOUR

SKIN COLOUR

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING YOUR NEW REMINGTON® PRODUCT. PLEASE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP THEM SAFE. REMOVE ALL PACKAGING BEFORE USE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTROCUTION, FIRE, OR

INJURY TO PERSONS:

1. Use this appliance only for its intended use described in this manual.

2. Do not use if it is damaged or malfunctions.

3. Do not leave the appliance unattended while plugged in.

4. Keep the power plug and cord away from heated surfaces.

5. Do not use the product with a damaged cord.

6. Store the product at a temperature between 15° and 35°C.

7. Only use the parts supplied with the appliance.

8. Do not twist or kink the cable and do not wrap it around the appliance.

9. The body of this appliance is not washable or water resistant. Do not put the appliance
in liquid; do not use it near water in a bath tub, basin or other vessel; and do not use it
outdoors.

10. Make sure the power cable and adaptor do not get wet. Do not reach for your unit if it has
fallen into water - immediately unplug it from the electrical outlet.

11. Do not plug or unplug the appliance with wet hands.

12. This appliance should not be used by anyone under the age of 18 and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by persons under 18.

13. This appliance is not intended for commercial or salon use.

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Possible hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at the

light source which may be harmful to the eye.

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS

Before you start using i-LIGHT®:

Be sure to read all Warnings and Safety Information. Before you begin, check to see if
i-LIGHT® is suitable for you.

Use the skin and hair chart at the front of this manual (page 2) and the integrated skin sensor
to determine if this device is right for you.

For Facial Use:

Only suitable for female facial hair on the cheeks, sideburns, chin, neck and

above the lips.

DO NOT

use on the eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes. Doing so can cause serious and permanent

eye injury.

Skin Type

• DO NOT use on very dark or black skin, as it may result in burns, blisters and changes in

skin colour.

• DO NOT use on tanned skin or after recent sun exposure, as it may cause burns or skin injury.

• i-LIGHT® is not effective on naturally white, grey, blonde or red hair.

Areas not to treat:

• DO NOT use on the scalp or ears.

• DO NOT use on male face or neck.

• DO NOT use above the cheekbone (female facial use).

• DO NOT use on nipples, areola or genitals.

• DO NOT use if you have tattoos or permanent makeup in the area to be treated.

• DO NOT use on dark brown or black spots such as moles, birth marks or freckles.

• DO NOT use on an area of recent surgery, deep peel, laser resurfacing, scars or skin that has

been damaged with burns or scalds.

When not to use/When to avoid using i-LIGHT®

• DO NOT use if you have tanned skin in the intended treatment area, as your skin may be too

dark and treatment in tanned areas could temporarily cause skin swelling, blisters, or could
change the colour of your skin. Wait until your tan has faded before treating.

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• DO NOT use on skin with cosmetics applied, as treating in those areas could temporarily

cause skin swelling, blisters or could change the colour of your skin. Make sure to thoroughly
clean the intended treatment area prior to use.

• DO NOT flash the same treatment spot multiple times during the same session, as this could

temporarily cause skin swelling, blisters, or could change the colour of your skin.

• DO NOT treat any area more than once every two weeks, as this will not speed up results, but

could increase likelihood of skin swelling, blistering or changes to the colour of your skin.

• DO NOT use on damaged skin, including open wounds, cold sores, sunburns, or areas where

you have had a skin peel or other skin resurfacing procedure within the last 6-8 weeks.

• DO NOT use on irritated skin, including rashes or swollen skin. These conditions can make

the skin more sensitive. Wait for the affected area to heal before use.

• DO NOT use if your skin is sensitive to light. In order to determine if you can use i-LIGHT®,

perform a test on a small patch of skin and wait 24 hours to determine if there are any
adverse reactions before treating more broadly.

• DO NOT use if you are or may be pregnant or are breast-feeding. i-LIGHT® has not been

tested on pregnant women. Hormonal changes are common during pregnancy and
breastfeeding and could increase skin sensitivity and the risk of skin injury.

• DO NOT flash against any material other than skin.

• DO NOT use i-LIGHT® for any purpose other than hair removal .

• DO NOT treat any area where you may someday want your hair to grow back. The results

may be permanent and irreversible.

• DO NOT use if taking a photosensitising medication or herbal remedy without seeking

medical advice as the flash may harm the skin.

• DO NOT use on the face if you have a history of cold sores; use of IPL or any treatment that

irritates skin can cause a recurrence of cold sores.

CAUTION: Avoid treating areas that contain only vellus hairs (very thin, fine hair known as
“peach fuzz”) as this may result in undesired hair re-growth.

• If you’ve had professional or clinical or self-administered laser or IPL or electrolysis hair

removal treatments, wait at least 6 months before using i-LIGHT®. If you’ve waxed, plucked
or epilated hair in the treatment area, wait at least 6 weeks before using i-LIGHT® . The device
uses the hair under your skin to disable your hair at the root, so it is not effective if the hair
has been pulled out.

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• DO NOT use directly over or near Active Implantable Medical Devices such as implantable

pacemakers, internal defibrillators, or insulin devices. Although no problems associated
with the use of this device have been reported during clinical studies, it is recommended
to observe all active implantable medical device warnings regarding the use of electronic
devices to prevent any failure or interruption of an active implantable device.

• DO NOT use over or near anything artificial such as silicon implants, Implanon contraceptive

implants, injectable fillers (eg. botox), pacemakers, subcutaneous injection ports (insulin
dispenser) or piercings.

• DO NOT use over or near fillings or dental implants.

• Wireless communications equipment may affect the i-LIGHT® device and should be kept at

least 3.3m away.

KEY FEATURES

1. Power Switch

2. Power Inlet

3. Power Pack

4. Hand Piece

5. Flash Button

6. Sensitive Mode Button

7. Express Mode Button

8. LED Indicator Lights

9. Skin Tone Tester

10. Hand Piece Cord

11. Flash Window

12. Skin Contact Sensors

13. Body Treatment Cap

14. Precision Treatment Cap

15. Power Cord

16. Lint Free Cloth

WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)

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i-LIGHT SMOOTH SENSE® KEY FEATURES

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GETTING STARTED

Be patient when first using your i-LIGHT® Smooth Sense, as with any new product, it may take
a little while to familiarise yourself with the product. Take the time to acquaint yourself with
your i-LIGHT® Smooth Sense as we are confident you will receive years of enjoyable use and
complete satisfaction.

GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH i-LIGHT® SMOOTH SENSE

What is i-LIGHT®?

The i-LIGHT® Smooth Sense system is a revolutionary light-based device designed for the
removal of unwanted body hair and female facial hair at home.

i-LIGHT® Smooth Sense utilises similar clinically-proven technology that professional
dermatologists and salons use, optimised for personal
treatment.

What is Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and how does
i-LIGHT® Smooth Sense work?

IPL - (Intense Pulsed Light) is a well-established technology
used worldwide for over 15 years. i-LIGHT ® uses this
technology to flash your skin with an intense pulse of light.

The pulse works under the skin’s surface to target hairs at the
root, disabling the hair follicle and hair regrowth (Fig 1).

The energy in the pulse of light targets dark colouring, and
best results are seen on darker hair. To avoid targeting (and
possibly damaging) very dark brown/black skin, you should
only use i-LIGHT® on light to dark skin tones (I-V). Consult the
skin tone chart on page 2 to ensure this device is right for you.

What to expect from i-LIGHT® Smooth Sense

Results aren’t immediate, and individual results vary. Most
users will begin to notice fewer hairs within 1-2 weeks after
beginning treatment. During this time it may look like the hair
is still growing, but it is actually being ‘pushed out’ (Fig 2).

Fig 1

Fig 2