Basic Probes Systems – MPA, MDD, Wireless
Create your own measurement device exactly according to your needs
The C+K probe devices are modular and can be put together according to your needs. They consists of a basic device and the probes. Choose a basic device meeting your requirements: with display, only connectable to software or even wireless to transmit the measurement values directly into software. Select the measurement parameters you need for your work. Together, the basic device and the probes will form your individual measurement center.
Skin-Visiometer® SV 700 USB
Assessing the Skin Micro Relief
The Skin-Visiometer® SV 700 USB is an established tool to evaluate the topography (micro relief) of the skin surface by light transmission of a very thin, special blue dyed silicone replica.
CutiScan® CS 100
Novel Method to Measure Viscoelasticity & Anistropy
Measurement of skin displacement during circular suction/relaxation by video (optical flow). The CutiScan offers a new dimension of looking at the mechanical properties of the skin (viscoelasticity & anisotropy).
Software MPA CTplus
Sophisticated software for the complete C+K probe family
This new software is a revolutionary step into a modern use of the C+K probe family and offers a variety of new, convenient features.
Corneometer® CM 825
The World's Most Popular Skin Hydration Measurement Instrument
For more than 35 years the Corneometer® has provided the worldwide most used method to reproducibly and accurately determine the hydration level of the skin surface (stratum corneum). This is documented by the numerous scientific 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®.
Sebumeter® SM 815
Determining Sebum on Skin Surface, Scalp and Hair
For more than 35 years the Sebumeter® has provided the worldwide most used method to reproducibly and accurately determine the sebum level of the skin surface, as well as on scalp and hair. This is documented by the numerous mentions in scientific literature in which the terms "sebumetry" and sebum measurements are inseparable.
Mexameter® MX 18
Assessing Melanin Content and Erythema Level
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) by reflectance.
There are many fields of application where changes in the skin colour are of interest. The instrument is worldwide established and used in many scientific studies.
Tewameter® TM Hex
Ultimate Measurement of Transepidermal Water Loss and Beyond
The Tewameter® TM Hex (successor of the world-wide popular Tewameter® TM 300) assesses the Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL), indispensable parameter for the evaluation of the water barrier function of the skin, with a revolutionary accuracy and reproducibility.
30 sensors inside the probe “see” the relative humidity and temperature like a camera. The high amount of data allows the user not only to highly accurately measure inside the probe but can show results also for the areas right outside the probe, namely skin surface and ambience above the probe.
Thus, new, exciting parameters (e.g. local skin energy balance and others) may give interesting insights in several research fields.
Cutometer® Dual MPA 580
The World's Most Established Elasticity Measurement by Suction
For more than 35 years elasticity measurements with the Cutometer® have been recognized as standard in cosmetology and have been used to support the latest discoveries in this field. 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.
Skin-pH-Meter PH 905
pH-Measurement on Skin and Scalp
The Skin-pH-Meter PH 905 is a quick, easy and economical tool to specifically measure the pH on the skin surface or the scalp.
Skin-Glossymeter GL 200
Measuring Gloss on Skin, Lips and Hair
The measurement of gloss is very important in the efficacy testing of skin care, hair care and decorative cosmetics (lipsticks, make-up, etc.). Skin and hair are supposed to show a natural, luminous gloss without appearing oily. Also for nail cosmetics, gloss is an important parameter.
Skin-Colorimeter CL 400
An Economical Way to Look at Skin & Hair Colour
The Colorimeter CL 400 measures specifically the colour of the skin. It can also be used on hair. Measuring values are expressed as coordinates in the colour space L*a*b* (or as RGB - red/green/blue).
Skin-Thermometer ST 500
Assessing Skin Temperature and Microcirculation
The Skin-Thermometer ST 500 is a quick, easy and economical tool to measure the skin temperature which is an indicator of the skin's microcirculation.
Frictiometer FR 700
Assessing Skin Friction
The Frictiometer FR 700 is a quick, easy and economical tool to measure the friction values on the skin and other surfaces for various applications.
Indentometer IDM 800
Assessing Skin Mechanical Skin Properties from a Different Angle
The Indentometer IDM 800 is a quick, easy and economical tool to look at the skin softness/stiffness.
Tewameter® Triple TM 330T
Three Heads in one Probe of the Worldwide Most Used Device for Transepidermal Water Loss
With this innovative new probe of the Tewameter® a variety of additional options are available for the users.
Tewameter® TM Nano
Ultra-Small TEWL Measurement Probe for Special Skin Sites
With its exceptional small measuring chamber (only 2 mm Ø), the Tewameter® TM Nano allows to measure the Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) in g/h/m² on small, or difficult to reach sites, e.g. nails, scalp with hair, lips, etc.
Tewitro® TW 24
Transepidermal Water Loss Measurement in Cultured Skin Samples
The Tewitro® TW 24 is the only device to measure the water evaporation from skin tissue models (wells in a plate with medium) in up to 24 wells simultaneously with the worldwide most used “open chamber” measurement of the Tewameter®.
Invitro Tewameter® VT 310
Probe Perfectly Suited for TEWL-Measurements on Franz Cells
With the Invitro Tewameter® VT 310 a probe for the TEWL measurement is available, which offers all benefits of the Tewameter® and is perfectly suited to sit on a Franz cell.
Visioscan® VC 20plus
Skin Topography Directly Measured with the Multi-Talent
The Visioscan® VC 20plus is a unique UVA-light video camera with high resolution to study the skin surface directly. The SELS® parameters (Surface Evaluation of the Living Skin) have been developed especially for this camera and are used in numerous studies. The images show the structure of the skin and the level of dryness very impressively. The camera can be used on pigmented spots and lesions and on hair. With its multi-functional software, the Visioscan® VC 20plus is a very flexible system to characterize skin surface condition easily, accurately and very economically. It had been used on board of the International Space Station ISS for several years.
Visioline® VL 650 (Quantirides)
Assessing the Skin Macro Relief by Replica and Oblique Lighting
The Visioline® VL 650 is the ideal and economic instrument to objectively analyze the deeper lines and macro wrinkles such as "crow's feet". It is a further development of the renowned Quantirides® system.
Sebufix® SF 16
Sebum Collector Foil
The Sebufix® SF 16 is a special foil absorbing the sebum of the skin surface due to its micro pores and showing them as spots in different sizes. When mounted on the Visioscan® camera, the qualitative sebum production can uniquely be monitored in real time.
Corneofix® CF 20
Desquamation Collector Foil
Corneofix® CF 20 is a special adhesive tape collecting corneocytes (flakes of dead cells). The number, size and thickness of the corneocytes indicate the desquamation/hydration level of the stratum corneum. When mounted on the Visioscan® camera, the desquamation can be evaluated by its software.
Visiopor® PP 34 N
Monitoring Acne Lesions by Skin Fluorescence
The Visiopor® PP 34 camera uses a specific UV-light to visualize the fluorescing acne lesions of an area of minimum 8 x 6.4 mm. The orange-red fluorescence indicates the presence of Propionibacterium acnes bacteria within clinically non-evident (follicular impactions and microcomedones) and clinically evident lesions (comedones, papules and pustules).
DandruffMeter DA 20
Easy and Quick Method to Analyse Dandruff Accurately
Analysing dandruff is an important subject in research of hair care products and their efficacy testing. With the DandruffMeter DA 20 a very economic and extremely convenient image analysis system is on hand.
VisioFace® RD
High Resolution Standardized Full Face Photography for Treatment Documentation
The VisioFace® RD and its software have been developed together with our partners in France at Monaderm to take highest resolution full face photos under standardized conditions for the documentation of treatments and studies. It is focused on simple organisation of the photos and detailed comparisons.
MoistureMap MM 200
Unique Device to Look at Hydration Distribution and Texture Properties
Capacitance imaging, based on the renowned L'Oréal SkinChip®*. The sensor gives graphical information on the near surface hydration distribution and the micro-topography of skin and other tissues (textiles, plants, etc.). The latest model comes with new sensor and modern sophisticated software with additional functions to facilitate your work.
Drop Angle Meter DM 300
Compact, high-quality instrument for analyzing wettability and spreadability of materials on the skin
Characterizing the shape of a drop of water on a surface and determining its contact angle is a well-known method to analyze wettability, skin’s free surface energy, its tension and its hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties.
Nail StrainStress Meter NM 100
Characterize the Biomechanical Properties of the Nail
For the first time objective, highly accurate measurements on the nail are possible. In collaboration with Prof. Paola Perugini from the University of Pavia in Italy we have developed a patented device to analyse mechanical properties of nails, such as firmness, elasticity and thickness.
Meibometer® MB 560
Interesting Device to Measure the Lacrimal Fluid's Lipid Content
Lipids produced by the Meibomian glands keep the moisture of the tear fluid, thereby prevent the eyes from drying and keep them clear with comfortable vision. The typical dry eye problem is caused when the lipid production at the Meibomian glands is disrupted. The tear film becomes destabilized and can break down quickly, creating dry spots on the surface of the eyes. The Meibometer® is the first and only measurement tool worldwide offering an interesting and unique approach to assess this deficiency.
Mobile Data Collector DC 3000
An Interesting Approach to Collect Efficacy Data of Products in the Real Consumer Environment
This small, easy to handle, low weight, battery-operated device is an interesting, extremely cost effective approach for efficacy testing and claim support. It features the worldwide acknowledged Corneometer® CM 825 to measure skin hydration for use as a „home test" to be sent to the volunteers. Hydration tests with the Corneometer® are standard in efficacy tests of the cosmetic industry.
Sensorimeter SR 100
Combining Sensory Analysis with Objective Measurement Methods
The consumer's subjective evaluation of products is taken very seriously by the cosmetic industry and is part of almost every efficacy testing. Questions and answers result in a sensory product profile. Experience, taste, attitude, social background, culture and moods of the consumers contribute to the sensory analysis.
Ultrascan UC 22
Look into the skin with 22 MHz
22 MHz ultrasound is an interesting tool to measure skin thickness and density in vivo with plenty of different applications. The Ultrascan UC 22 is OEM made especially for C+K and our customers to complete the product range of skin testing parameters with an extremely economic, easy to handle and absolutely accurate ultrasound device for cosmetic research.
Derma Unit SSC 3
Characterizing the Hydrolipidic Film of the Skin
The Derma Unit SSC3 is the classic compact device with a digital display for Sebumeter® / Corneometer® / Skin-pH-Meter in one housing. Ideal device to support your recommendation of individual suitable skin and hair care products.