Introduction; Measurement Principle; Applications - Delfin ElastiMeter User Manual

ElastiMeter User Manual version 1.6
15.8.2018
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NTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Delfin ElastiMeter. The ElastiMeter measures the
instant skin elasticity (ISE).
The ElastiMeter is safe and easy to operate and this manual is designed to help
perform measurements accurately and reliably. The measurement process is
totally non-invasive.
It is advisable to read this guide carefully before using the ElastiMeter.
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EASUREMENT PRINCIPLE
The ElastiMeter utilizes an indenter which is briefly pressed on the skin. The
skin resists the change in shape when an external force is applied and thus the
skin's response under a short term load indicates its instant elastic properties.
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PPLICATIONS
Instant skin elasticity measurements give important information on the
biophysical properties of the skin. The ElastiMeter gives information that can
be used to assess elasticity changes related to skin aging, UV damage, hydration
and seasonal variations of the skin. Effects of skin treatments and different skin
care products on the skin can also be examined.
The ElastiMeter can be used in numerous applications in skin research, in
service laboratories and the promotion and marketing of skin care products, and
in product development and claims substantiation within cosmetic and personal
care industries.
Note that the ElastiMeter is intended to measure only the skin, not any other
material.
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