Sensitive and accurate skin surface hydration meter
MoistureMeterSC
The MoistureMeterSC is a portable, wireless skin moisture tester and analyzer. Get fast, accurate skin surface hydration readings in seconds.
MoistureMeterSC – Sensitive and easy-to-use skin surface hydration meter
MoistureMeterSC is an easy-to-use, fully portable and wireless skin hydration measurement instrument. As a skin moisture tester and analyzer, it enables fast and objective assessment of skin hydration in the stratum corneum. This skin moisture meter makes it simple to analyze skin hydration levels for cosmetic testing, dermatology, and skin research purposes.
Skin surface hydration depends on two variables: the amount of moisture held in the stratum corneum and the thickness of the stratum corneum’s dry layer. As a skin hydration tester, the MoistureMeterSC uses a precise (1.25 MHz) electromagnetic field to measure the skin’s dielectric constant. By accounting for both variables, it delivers more accurate and reproducible results than conventional skin moisture detector devices. Get quote on MoistureMeterSC.
Benefits
- Non-sensitive to electrolytes of formulations
- Built-in pressure sensor for consistent, reproducible and user-independent skin surface hydration measurements
- Small and lightweight for easy handling
- Skin surface moisture measurements on all body sites
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FAQs
FAQs
MoistureMeterSC is a skin hydration tester that measures skin surface hydration accurately and quickly. It provides objective readings in seconds, making it an essential tool in dermatology, cosmetic testing, and clinical research.
Monitoring skin hydration with a reliable tester is crucial in dermatology and cosmetic science. It helps evaluate treatment outcomes, assess barrier function, and provide evidence of cosmetic product performance such as moisturizers, cleansers, or barrier-repair formulations.
The MoistureMeterSC provides the same type of surface skin hydration measurement as traditional skin hydration meters / corneometers (corneometry), while offering fast, wireless, and reproducible readings. It combines the proven principles of corneometry with modern sensor technology, making it a reliable, portable solution for dermatology and cosmetic research.
MoistureMeterSC is a surface hydration analyzer, focusing on skin moisture at the outermost level. The MoistureMeterD Compact is a universal instrument for assessessing tissue water and edema in both skin and upper subcutis, making it better suited for deeper tissue analysis and swelling studies compared to a surface hydration analyzer like MoistureMeterSC.
MoistureMeterSC measures surface hydration at the outermost layer of the skin, while the MoistureMeterEpiD is designed to measure deeper skin hydration at the epidermal level.
MoistureMeterSC is ideal for surface hydration measurements. For assessing tissue water content at multiple depths, Delfin offers the Multiprobe MoistureMeterD, which measures from 0.5 to 5.0 mm below the skin surface.
The MoistureMeterSC is designed to measure moisture specifically within the stratum corneum (the outermost skin layer) providing consistent results regardless of variations in its thickness.
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Use cases of MoistureMeterSC in research and dermatology
MoistureMeterSC is widely used in clinical research, dermatology, and cosmetic testing to evaluate skin hydration at the surface level.
In research, it provides reliable data on skin physiology, treatment outcomes, and the effects of environmental factors such as humidity or temperature. In dermatology, it helps monitor patients with conditions linked to impaired hydration, including dry skin, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. In the cosmetics field, the MoistureMeterSC supports product development and claims validation by delivering objective evidence of the performance of moisturizers, cleansers, and barrier-repair formulations.
For transepidermal water loss (TEWL) studies, see VapoMeter.
How to choose the right skin hydration measuring instrument?
While MoistureMeterSC measures surface hydration at the outermost skin layer, Delfin offers other instruments for different hydration and barrier assessments:
- MoistureMeterEpiD hydration meter provides reliable measurement of deeper epidermal hydration, making it suitable for studies that go beyond surface-level analysis.
- MoistureMeterD Compact tissue water analyzer is a universal device for assessing both tissue water and edema in the skin and upper subcutis.
- Multiprobe MoistureMeterD multi-depth instrument enables precise tissue water content measurements from 0.5 to 5.0 mm below the skin surface.
- VapoMeter TEWL meter is used to measure transepidermal water loss, providing direct insights into skin barrier function.
