Imaging Skin Texture and Roughness
The Antera 3D® provides a sophisticated texture analysis through its advanced multidirectional LED illumination and fast computer algorithms. Unlike traditional 2D photography that suffers from ambient lighting interference, the Antera 3D imaging the skin’s microscopic peaks and valleys with great physical accuracy.
Topographic Precision
The Antera 3D® translates complex skin texture into three simple, universally accepted metrics:
- Ra (Average Roughness): Measures the overall “bumpiness” of the skin, ideal for tracking general smoothing.
- Rq (Root Mean Square): Accurately flags scattered, severe imperfections like deep pores or sharp micro-peaks.
- Rt (Total Height): The distance from the absolute highest peak to the deepest valley, perfect for monitoring dramatic structural changes.
Proving Product Claims with Texture Imaging
When proving the efficacy of skincare products, side by side visuals do the heavy lifting. Texture images take the guesswork out of clinical proof by showing exactly how a formulation can smoothen the skin’s surface. It gives you clear, visual data to back up your big selling points.
- Clearer Skin (Anti-Blemishes, Exfoliating, Comedolytic): texture images show rough patches smoothing out and dead skin buildup disappearing week after week.
- Youthful Bounce (Anti-Ageing, Firming/Lifting): The data measures wrinkle depth. When those deep lines flatten out on the map, they provide direct proof of a firmer, lifted look.
- Deep Hydration (Anti-Dryness, Healthy Skin, Anti-Cracks): You can easily show how a balsam or cream repairs flaky, cracked skin on the face or lips, leaving behind a smooth, intact barrier.
- Targeted Body Care (Anti-Cellulite, Anti-Stretch Marks): For body products, these images track uneven skin irregularities, showing a noticeable smoothing and tightening effect on tough areas.
Bottom line: texture images will help you to support marketing claims and provide visuals that people can easily trust and relate to.
The Power of Data in Skincare Marketing
When marketing skincare products, standard before and after photos are no longer enough to convince a demanding audience. To build real trust, you need objective data. As shown in the image aside, the Antera 3D® system solves this problem by turning visual skin changes into clear, objective measurements.
The software makes tracking progress incredibly smooth. The alignment of follow-up images is controlled via software, ensuring that the exact same patch of skin is captured every single time.
With one click, you get instant quantitative results. The Antera 3D software generates clear reports and easy to read charts. In this specific case, it mathematically proves a massive texture improvement of over 27% in just 18 days across multiple roughness metrics.
Antera 3D® Versatility
Beyond just looking at texture, the Antera 3D® is a complete all-in-one device for measuring many endpoints to support a vast range of cosmetic claims. After a simple and quick image acquisition, you may quantify and substantiate claims related to colour, redness, pigmentation, wrinkles, texture and pores.
The Antera 3D takes all the guesswork out of skincare and gives you an easy, objective and visual proof you need to substantiate claims of your cosmetic products.
Reference to surface roughness image: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Surface-roughness-parameters-Ra-Rq-and-Rt_fig6_348694133
CONTACT
Guido Mariotto
CEO of Miravex Limited
