trinamiX GmbH, a subsidiary of BASF SE, has developed the NIR spectrometer that measures in the wavelength range of 1 to 3 micrometers and can fit into a smartphone or a handheld device for cosmetic applications.
A smartphone prototype will be available for viewing at BEAUTY Düsseldorf March 22-24. The device can analyze the user's own skin on a molecular basis and obtain scientifically based information about the condition of their skin, per the company.
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The company's device allows for NIR spectroscopy analysis methods in consumer products and enables non-invasive measurements of biomarkers in skin and hair.
Wilfried Hermes, director consumer electronics, North America and Europe, trinamiX GmbH, commented: "Imagine trinamiX consumer spectroscopy as a kind of camera in a smartphone or beauty device that sees what is invisible to the human eye."
trinamiX plans to work with companies to offer industry-specific applications that utilize its technology. The first application is being developed in collaboration with Revea, which offers skin care products that are individualized on the basis of scientific analysis.
Troels Marstrand, founder and CTO of Revea, commented: “trinamiX’s technology can be a game changer for the industry. By measuring the moisture level of a person’s skin, this technology adds additional insights to Revea’s visual skin analysis. This will further improve skin care recommendations, helping users to find the right treatment for their skin type and keep tabs on their hydration levels – all with a simple scan.”
