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| The Multiprobe Adapter Systems
MPA® |
 All measurement probes of the latest generation are digital,
providing a high degree of stability and flexibility. Each probe features all
the necessary electronics and can be used in different ways. The systems enable
the following probes to be connected: Sebumeter® SM 815, Corneometer®
CM 825, Skin-pH-Meter® PH 905, Skin-Thermometer® ST 500, Tewameter®
TM 300, Mexameter® MX 18 and Reviscometer® RV 600. |
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| Skin Surface
Hydration - Corneometer® CM 825 |
Since 1980 the Corneometer® has provided a well established method to
determine reproducibly and accurately the hydration level of the skin surface.
It is the world’s best selling skin hydration measurement device. This is
documented by the numerous mentions in dermatology and cosmetology literature
in which the terms “corneometry” and skin hydration measurements are
inseparable. The accuracy of other hydration measurement instrumentation on the
market is always assessed against the standard of the Corneometer®. |
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| Sebum on the Skin
Surface - Sebumeter® SM 815 |
The Sebumeter® is the most widely acknowledged and successful sebum
measurement device for skin, hair and scalp. Various in vitro and in vivo tests
and comparisons with other measurement techniques are documented in literature
and demonstrate its importance in dermatological and cosmetological fields. The
measurement with the Sebumeter® SM 815 allows determination of even
slightest changes in the skin surface sebum content. |
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| pH-Measurement -
Skin-pH-Meter® PH 905 |
 The measurement of the pH-level on the skin surface is an
important parameter for evaluating the quality of the hydrolipidic film on the
skin especially in developing soaps, cleanser or detergents. |
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| Transepidermal
Waterloss (TEWL) - Tewameter® TM 300 |
 The measurement of the transepidermal waterloss (TEWL) is the most
important parameter for evaluating the efficiency of the skin water barrier.
Since 1990 CK has been manufacturing one of the most accepted and best selling
TEWL measurement devices, the Tewameter® TM 210. Many international
scientific studies demonstrate its importance in dermatological and
cosmetological fields. Thanks to long experience in producing scientific skin
measurement devices, next generation electronics and very close contact with
the users, the Tewameter® TM 300 is a giant step forward in the technology
of skin research. The measurement of the TEWLvalue allows an early
determination of even the slightest damage in the skin water barrier. |
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| Pre-Heating of the
Probe - Probe Heater® PR 100 |
 This is an additional tool to pre-heat all CK probes to skin
temperature. It is essentiel especially for the measurement of the
transepidermal waterloss (TEWL), which will be stable in less time. |
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| Melanin &
Erythema - Mexameter® MX 18 |
 The human eye is very sensitive to the distinction of colours
viewed side by side. But, as soon as they meet the eye separately, differences
can often not be detected. Furthermore, the impression the eye receives from
colours depends on the ambient lighting. The Mexameter® MX 18 is a very
easy, quick and economical tool to measure the two components, mainly
responsible for the colour of the skin: melanin and haemoglobin (erythema).
Many international scientific studies demonstrate its benefits in all important
dermatological and cosmetological application fields. |
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| Elasticity and
Direction of the Fibers - Reviscometer® RVM 600 |
 Determining the various parameters of the mechanical properties
of skin has an established role in scientific bioengineering studies. The new
aspect of the measurement - based on Resonance Running Time of the
Reviscometer® RV 600 - in addition to finding elastic and viscoelastic
features is to determine the direction of the collagen and elastine fibres.
Therefore it is an ideal addition to the very well established suction
measurement method of the Cutometer®. The special measurement method of the
Reviscometer® RV 600 allows investigation of new interesting fields as
orientation of incision during cutaneous surgery, relation between body mass
index and elasticity, photoageing and many more. |
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| Viscoelasticity by
Suction - Cutometer® MPA 580 |
 For many years elasticity measurements with the Cutometer®
have been recognized as standard in dermatology and cosmetology and have been
used to support the latest discoveries in both fields. Due to its precision and
ease of use compared to other elasticity measurement methods, the
Cutometer® is mentioned in most studies on this subject worldwide. The
Cutometer® MPA 580, the successor instrument of Cutometer® SEM 575, is
equipped with the most up to date electronics and offers the possibility of
connecting other CK skin measurement probes for simultaneous use. |
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| Absolute Measurement
of Wrinkle Depth by Light Transmission of a Silicone Replica -
Skin-Visiometer® SV 600 |
 Quite well established, accurate, very economical and easy to
handle measurement method to evaluate the topography of the skin surface by
light transmission of a very thin, especially blue dyed silicone. The very
viscous two part silicone, mixed under vacuum to avoid bubbles, fills even
smallest skin depths and reproduces them in detail. |
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| Direct Measurement
of the Skin Topography by UV-Light Video Camera - Visioscan® VC 98 |
 Special UV-A light video camera with high resolution has been
developed especially to study the skin surface directly. The images show the
structure of the skin and the level of dryness very impressively. With the
foils Corneofix. F 20 and Sebufix. F 16 desquamation and sebum production can
be evaluated. With its multi functional software, the Visioscan® VC 98 is a
very unique flexible system to characterize skin surface condition easily,
accurately and very economically. |
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| Measurement of the
Skin Makro Relief - Visioline® VL 650 Quantirides |
 The Visioline® VL650 is the ideal instrument to objectively
analyze the deeper lines and macro wrinkles such as crow feet. It is a further
development of the renowned Quantirides® system. |
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Sebum Collector Foil
- Sebufix®
Desquamation Collector Foil - Corneofix® |
 Sebufix®
A white foil that absorbs the sebum of the skin
surface due to its micro pores when applied to the skin. The sebum taken from
the skin is visible as transparent spots in various sizes. The lateral spread
of sebum in the film is minimized.
Corneofix®
Works as a
corneocytes (flakes of dead cells) collector. The number, size and thickness of
the corneocytes indicate the moisture level of the stratum corneum. Many thick,
large corneocytes can only be collected when skin is dehydrated or even
damaged. Adequately, moist skin shows small regular flakes. The adhesive side
is applied to the skin area to be measured. On removing the tape from the skin
the corneocytes stick to the tape. |
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| Sensory Analysis -
Sensorimeter® SR 100 |
 Against the background of nowadays fast changing consumer habits,
sensory tests and profiles have become an important part of a product’s or
strategie’s success. In order to achieve reliable and meaningful results,
to support the decision-making process, it is crucial to take great care
conducting such tests. Using the slide-control of the Sensorimeter, a
testperson can intuitively answer prepared questions. The chosen position of
the slider represents a number between 1 and 100, which can be read off a
LCDdisplay on the back of the device. For this purpose Courage + Khazaka
electronic in corporation with scientists developed the Sensorimeter®SR
100. Using the slide-control of the Sensorimeter, a testperson can intuitively
answer prepared questions. The chosen position of the slider represents a
number between 1 and 100, which can be read off a LCDdisplay on the back of the
device. |
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| Mobile Datacollector
for Corneometer® -Measurements |
 Situation: Normally the laboratories invite their
volunteers to do, e.g. a moisturization test, which is more or less time
consuming and expensive. They only take persons from their geographical region.
For long term studies the volunteers have to come several times over a long
period. Of course, it is necessary to have standardized measurement conditions,
as in a laboratory. For some applications however, it might be interesting to
collect measurement data from the regular every day environment, where the
consumers use the products to be tested.
The Device: CK has developed a
small, easy to handle, low weight, battery operated inexpensive device
featuring the Corneometer® CM 825, the worldwide mostly used moisture
measurement device. Its accuracy and easy use is documented in hundreds of
studies from all over the world. Other measurement parameters as sebum or
pigmentation/erythema measurement might be added to the system.
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Mathias-Brüggen-Straße 91, D-50829 Köln (Germany), Phone: ++49
221 9564990, Fax: ++49 221 9564991, email:
info@courage-khazaka.de |
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