Sweat monitor and companion app recognised with CES 2019 Innovation Award

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A prototype device that measures pH levels from sweat on the skin has been recognised with a CES 2019 Innovation Award in the Wearable Technology Products category.

Co-developed with L’Oréal’s skincare brand La Roche-Posay, the so-called My Skin Track pH device is said to be the first wearable and companion app to measure personal skin pH levels and then create customised recommendations to better care for skin in a global skincare market estimated by Statista to be worth around $180bn by 2024.

“The scientific and medical communities have long known the link between skin pH levels and common skin concerns that millions of people experience every day,” said Guive Balooch, global vice president of the L’Oréal Technology Incubator, a division of L’Oréal Research and Innovation. “At L’Oréal, we know that health is the future of beauty and we are committed to leveraging technology to bring powerful insights and solutions to our consumers.”

Healthy skin pH exists within the slightly acidic range between 4.5 and 5.5. When pH balance is compromised it can trigger inflammatory responses that can cause or exacerbate common skin conditions including dryness, eczema, and atopic dermatitis.

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