PRODUCT INFORMATION

MY-808S

A unique and powerful point of purchase selling tool that instantly shows the effectiveness of moisturizing and conditioning products, and lets you follow the progression of the skin care regimen.
Just press it onto the area to be measured, wait for the beep, then read the display.

Benefits and features:

• Accurate Correlation with Actual Moisture Content
• Controlled Measurement Depth into the Skin
• Easy to Operate
• Reliable / Repeatable / Trouble-free
• Low Cost
  

Moisture Checker Reference Points: Following are some reference points gathered from measurements taken at exhibitions and in salons which can be used to put Moisture Checker measurements into perspective.

Reading	Indication
45.1 and up	Very High
39.1 - 45.0	High Normal
27.1 - 39.0	Mid Normal
22.1 - 27.0	Low Normal
12.1 - 22.0	Low
Below 12.1	Very Low

Conditions such as climate, time of day, as well as individual differences such as a person's geographic area, lifestyle, etc. can all influence what is "typical" for that person.

Translation of Japanese language content in the MY808S Moisture Checker Operation Guide

 

GRAPHS: 

 

The three graphs show the distribution of moisture readings for the T-zone (top), edge of eye (middle) and underside of forearm (bottom) defining dry, normal, and wet skin ranges.

 

Interpretation:

 

For example, the range of moisture content reading considered “normal” for the eye is 40-54%.

 

Or, under the forearm a reading below 36% is considered “dry.”

 

Please note these data were collected in Japan and are only intended to be used as one sample of relative measure of the degree of hydration.  Baselines may vary.

 

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

 

How deep does the Checker measure the hydration?

80% of the reading is influenced by the top 10 microns, 90% by the top 200 microns, yielding a reading that relates closest to the depth of skin that hydration is important to be checking.

 

What if the reading seems off?

Check 2-3 times near the same area, as on occasion the sensor may show erroneous numbers due to poor positioning, failure to clean the sensor, etc.  And be sure fresh batteries are always used.

 

How hard should be Checker be pushed against the skin?

The sensor is spring-loaded, and it must be pushed so that it goes into the Checker housing.  Only minimal pressure is needed to accomplish this.

 

How should the sensor be cleaned?

Use a tissue or dry cloth.  Non-oily alcohol can be used, but avoid marring or coating the sensor surface.

Evaluation of Skin Moisture Content for Atopic Dermatitis Using the Scalar Moisture Checker: Correlation between deterioration of skin function and moisture content of skin - 22 cases ranging in age from 17 - 53 years compared with 86 cases of healthy people.

Results	Reading
Moisture content / Healthy	35.5 +/- 1%
Moisture content / atopic with tetter	24.3 +/- 5%
Moisture content / atopic without tetter	31.4 +/- 3%