{"product_id":"skin-hair-analysis-products-c-k-scientific-products-probes-sebumeter-sm-815-determining-sebum-on-skin-surface-scalp-and-hair","title":"Sebumeter SM 815 - Determining Sebum on Skin Surface, Scalp and Hair","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"uk-grid-margin uk-grid uk-grid-stack\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-width-1-1@m uk-first-column\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1 class=\"uk-h1 uk-text-primary\"\u003eSebumeter® SM 815 \u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-grid-margin uk-grid\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 class=\"uk-margin-remove-top uk-h3\"\u003eDetermining Sebum on Skin Surface, Scalp and Hair\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin\"\u003eFor more than 30 years the Sebumeter\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e has provided the \u003cspan\u003eworldwide most used method \u003c\/span\u003eto reproducibly and accurately determine the\u003cspan\u003e sebum level \u003c\/span\u003eof the skin surface, as well as on scalp and hair\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e This is documented by the numerous mentions in scientific literature in which the terms \"sebumetry\" and sebum measurements are inseparable.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 class=\"el-title uk-margin\"\u003eAdvantages of the Sebumeter®\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-content uk-margin\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe special tape\u003cspan\u003e only reacts to the skin sebum\u003c\/span\u003e independent on the water content.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt allows \u003cspan\u003efairly quick and very easy measurements\u003c\/span\u003e to avoid occlusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA zero calibration before each measurement provides \u003cspan\u003ehighest accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe probe is small and lightweight for \u003cspan\u003eeasy handling\u003c\/span\u003e and measurement on all body sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe spring in the head of the cartridge ensures constant pressure on the skin enabling exact, reproducible measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003eaccuracy of the device can be easily checked\u003c\/span\u003e at any time with a specific check calibration tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide \u003cspan\u003eestablished\u003c\/span\u003e as „sebumetry\" with a \u003cspan\u003ebroad range of studies\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sebumeter\u003cspan\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e SM 815 is available as stand-alone device, in the Derma Unit SSC 3, or built-in in the MPA systems (please see details in Basic Probe Systems).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"wk-grid018\" class=\"wk-grid-width-1-1 wk-grid-width-small-1-2 wk-grid-width-large-1-3 wk-grid wk-grid-match \" data-wk-grid-match=\"{target:'\u0026gt; div \u0026gt; .wk-panel', row:true}\" data-wk-grid-margin=\"\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wk-row-first\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wk-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/cartridge-hair_c4a4084d-262d-43ac-8296-45a8a48fe022.jpg?v=1723214278\" alt=\"Sebumeter® can be used on hair and scalp\" width=\"154\" height=\"205\"\u003e                  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Cartridge-cheek.jpg?v=1723214284\" alt=\"Sebumeter® - sebum measurements with the acknowledged method\" width=\"316\" height=\"203\"\u003e         \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/SM-MDD.jpg?v=1723214203\" alt=\"Sebumeter® also available as stand-alone device\" width=\"312\" height=\"201\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wk-panel\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wk-overlay-panel wk-overlay-fade wk-flex wk-flex-center wk-flex-middle wk-text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wk-overlay-panel wk-overlay-fade wk-flex wk-flex-center wk-flex-middle wk-text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wk-overlay-panel wk-overlay-fade wk-flex wk-flex-center wk-flex-middle wk-text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"wk-overlay-panel wk-overlay-fade wk-flex wk-flex-center wk-flex-middle wk-text-center\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin-small\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-child-width-expand uk-grid\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 class=\"el-title uk-margin\" style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003eMeasurement Principle\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-content uk-margin\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sebumeter® measurement principle\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Sebumeter-principle-e.jpg?v=1723214289\" target=\"_blank\" data-wk-lightbox=\"on\" data-uk-lightbox=\"on\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Sebumeter® measurement principle\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Sebumeter-principle-e.jpg?v=1723214289\" alt=\"Sebumeter principle e\" width=\"154\" height=\"168\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe measurement is based on grease spot photometry. The mat tape of the Sebumeter® SM 815 is brought into contact with skin or hair. It becomes transparent according to the sebum on the surface of the measurement area. Then the tape is inserted into the aperture of the device and the transparency is measured by a photocell. The light transmission represents the sebum content.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Probe (Cartridge)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe measuring head of the cartridge exposes a 64 mm2 measuring section of the mat tape. For a measurement the tape is moved forward by a trigger at the side of the cartridge to expose a new section of tape. The used tape is rewound inside the cartridge. One cartridge can be used for approx. 400 measurements. The scale from 1-0 on the trigger shows how much of the tape is still unused. When exhausted, the cartridge is simply replaced for reasons of hygiene.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin-small\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-child-width-expand uk-grid\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 class=\"el-title uk-margin\" style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003eFields of Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-content uk-margin\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sebumeter® - basic device in cosmetic research\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Sebumeter-laboratory.jpg?v=1723214295\" target=\"_blank\" data-wk-lightbox=\"on\" data-uk-lightbox=\"on\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Sebumeter® - basic device in cosmetic research\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Sebumeter-laboratory.jpg?v=1723214295\" alt=\"Sebumeter laboratory\" width=\"134\" height=\"89\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e             \u003ca title=\"Sebumeter® - basic efficacy testing for cleansers and skin care\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Wash-face.jpg?v=1723214300\" target=\"_blank\" data-wk-lightbox=\"on\" data-uk-lightbox=\"on\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Sebumeter® - basic efficacy testing for cleansers and skin care\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Wash-face.jpg?v=1723214300\" alt=\"Sebumeter\" width=\"85\" height=\"128\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many fields of application where the sebum content plays a major role.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is important for claim support and efficacy testing of all kinds of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products (especially cleansers, anti-acne products, shampoos and hair care, products for oily skin).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTypical claims (examples) substantiated with the Sebumeter®: against oily skin\/hair\/scalp, anti-dandruff, anti-acne, cleaning\/purifying, against imperfections, oil restoring, soothing, nourishing, rich, balancing, normalizing, protecting, pore refining\/pore activity decreasing and many more.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt is used as standard in dermatological basic research in humans and animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cimg title=\"Sebumeter® measurement on animal fur\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Sebumeter_Hund.jpg?v=1723214307\" alt=\"Sebumeter dog\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-margin-small uk-margin-remove-top uk-text-center\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"uk-flex-middle uk-grid-small uk-child-width-auto uk-flex-center uk-grid\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-item uk-first-column\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"el-content\" title=\"Download brochure\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courage-khazaka.de\/images\/Downloads\/Brochures\/Wissenschaftlich\/Brochure_Sebumeter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"uk-text-middle\"\u003eDownload brochure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-item\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"el-content\" title=\"Literature\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courage-khazaka.de\/images\/Downloads\/Studien\/Studies_Sebumeter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"uk-text-middle\"\u003eLiterature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Courage + Khazaka electronic GmbH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45717265154283,"sku":"SKN_SM815","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/1427\/0699\/files\/Cartridge-cheek__37146.1677760520.1000.1200.jpg?v=1723214272","url":"https:\/\/medisa.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/skin-hair-analysis-products-c-k-scientific-products-probes-sebumeter-sm-815-determining-sebum-on-skin-surface-scalp-and-hair","provider":"Medisa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}