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17/01/2025 CosmeticBusiness

Chip understands how our skin ages

L'Oréal Group presents "Cell BioPrint" table-top laboratory for better skin care

At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the L'Oréal Group presented a small tabletop device that enables personalised skin analysis in just a few minutes. Thanks to the microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technology, the protein composition in the human body, which has a significant influence on biological skin ageing, is analysed, the international cosmetics group announced. With the "Cell BioPrint", consumers have the opportunity to better understand the ageing process of their skin and find the best skin care for them. The system was developed in collaboration with the South Korean start-up NanoEnTek, which holds more than 100 patents in this field. The first practical test of the Cell BioPrint is planned for later this year - in a pilot project with a L'Oréal brand in Asia.

Predictions minimise guesswork

The Cell BioPrint is based on L'Oréal's "Longevity Integrative Science", which investigates how mechanisms in the human body influence the appearance of the skin. The device calculates the so-called skin age, gives individual recommendations on how skin ageing can be slowed down and also shows how certain skin care substances such as retinol can affect your own skin. "L'Oréal Cell BioPrint minimises the guesswork by helping to predict the response to certain key ingredients," the company reports. Potential cosmetic issues such as enlarged pores or darker areas of skin can be predicted - even before they become visible. "At L'Oréal, we are looking to the future of beauty by combining breakthrough discoveries with our long-standing beauty expertise," says Barbara Lavernos, Deputy CEO and responsible for Research, Innovation and Technology at the L'Oréal Group.

Facial sample and photos offer help

The global growth of the skincare market is currently being driven by consumers seeking more and more information about their skin and more effective products. In a US survey, almost 80 per cent said they rely on trial and error to find the best product for them. On average, they test seven different cleaning products before finding a solution they like. In contrast, the Cell BioPrint, which identifies unique biomarkers in the skin, can instantly reveal key components for healthy-looking skin. All it takes is a simple, non-invasive procedure: A facial strip is stuck to a cheek, then placed in a buffer solution and then analysed by the device. While the sample is being processed, the Skin Connect device also takes several pictures of the face and a short questionnaire on skin problems and skin ageing is completed. A detailed personal consultation can then take place.

Source: L'Oréal

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