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Imperfections Assessed by Classical Methods by C+K

May 20, 2021

Imperfections of the skin can manifest in different forms such as blemishes, dilated pores and discolorations. They have always been a subject in beauty and clinical evaluation. With today’s onset of “mascne”, their measurement has gained momentum.

Assessment of skin’s hydrolipid film composition by Corneometer^® (hydration) and Sebumeter^® (sebum) shows imbalances. Measurement of the acidic mantle, typically with the Skin-pH-Meter, adds to this information. Other important parameters are skin barrier function (Tewameter^®) and colour measurements (erythema and melanin level with Mexameter^®).

Special cameras such as Visiopor^® show the activity of the acne bacteria as fluorescent lesions. Pore size, lines and evenness of coloration analysis with the VisioFace^® complete the picture.