Device Review
What Does It Measure?
For many years, the measurement of elasticity parameters with the Cutometer® Dual MPA 580 has been worldwide acknowledged as standard method. The Multi Probe layout allows to connect up to four probes additionally to two Cutometer® probes. A Sebumeter® is also built in.
The Measuring Principle
The measurement is based on suction. Negative pressure created by a vacuum pump within the device draws the skin into the aperture of the probe. Inside the probe, the penetration depth is determined by a non-contact optical measuring system. It consists of a light source and a light receptor, as well as two prisms facing each other, projecting the light from transmitter to receptor. The light intensity varies due to the penetration depth of the skin. The resistance of the skin to be sucked up by negative pressure (firmness) and its ability to return into its original position (elasticity) are displayed as curves in real time.
Fields of Application
The measurement with the Cutometer® is used as standard in anti-ageing research and cosmetology.
It is indispensable for formulation, efficacy testing and claim support for all kinds of cosmetic products (esp. anti-ageing products, firmness enhancing & anti-cellulite products).
Basic research of mechanical properties of the skin and skin ageing.
Other materials like food or textiles can also be assessed.
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