SkinAnalyzer SEBU
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New and unique: the hightech sebum measurement tool to help with deciding on the best cleaning and beauty products for body, skin and hair. Our tried and proven measurement system has been improved for daily use in professional skin care institutes and pharmacies specializing in skin care. SkinAnalyzer SEBU can be used in conjunction with SkinAnalyzer DESQ to get a very specific description of the skin's current state. For instance, a high score in both programmes indicates that beauty products with too high lipid content are being used. |
The indicator pads used by SkinAnalyzer SEBU are sensitive to lipids and react to the sebum produced by the sebaceous glands. This sebum is used to guard the skin against becoming too dry. To analyze this, the indicator pad is held onto the part of the skin in question, then a snapshot of the pad is taken with a microscopy camera which is processed by the SkinAnalyzer SEBU computer program. The best part: the result is immediately available and easily explained with the result image and the programme's score. |
Analysis Output
To the left are two screenshots of the program, the upper one showing oily skin, the lower one normal skin.
The original image is displayed in the upper left corner of the window. The rotating 3D model next to the original image visualizes the result. The red dot marks the direction of the image.
In the 3D model, blue color marks areas with very little sebum, white indicates areas with a normal amount. Areas where a very high amount of sebum has been detected by the indicator strip are marked orange.
Beneath the two images there is a color-coded gradient from blue through white to orange. This bar is used to represent a rough estimate of the results for the analyzed image, ranging from 0 (very dry skin) to 100 (very oily skin).
As an aid for interpretation, three images with their respective estimates are displayed at the bottom of the window. Each estimate has a background of the color corresponding to the respective result on the color bar.
Analyzing with the SkinAnalyzer SEBU System
The SkinAnalyzer SEBU system consists of:
- sebum indicator pads
- digital USB microscopy camera
- analyis computer (optional)
- the SkinAnalyzer SEBU software
The system is able to determine the skin's state by indirectly measuring its sebum production. Due to a physical process the indicator is able to produce an image of the lipidous areas of the skin, which can then be used for an objective analysis. With the included camera, a picture is taken of the important areas of the pad which is then analyzed on the computer.
The software is optimized for touch-screen computers but will work just as well on standard PCs. In case you're not sure if your computer is suitable for the software, there's a test program available for download to determine if it meets the requirements.
Procedure
preparations
apply indicator for 10 seconds
make sure indicator is not moved
check results manually
take picture to start analysis
discuss results
Why use SkinAnalyzer?
Especially in the facial areas, an appropriate but not exceedingly high amount of lipids are critical to a person's well-being. |
High amounts of sebum are not direct causes of comedones and acne, but they do indirectly contribute in their development. Objective measurements thus help in finding appropriate beauty and cleaning products. |