Open AccessWrinkle and roughness measurement by the Antera 3D and its application for evaluation of cosmetic products
Author(s) -
Messaraa C.,
Metois A.,
Walsh M.,
Hurley S.,
Doyle L.,
Mansfield A.,
O'Connor C.,
Mavon A.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
skin research and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.521
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1600-0846
pISSN - 0909-752X
DOI - 10.1111/srt.12436
Subject(s) - repeatability , wrinkle , filter (signal processing) , computer science , surface finish , biomedical engineering , materials science , computer vision , artificial intelligence , medicine , mathematics , statistics , composite material
Background Skin topographic measurements are of paramount importance in the field of dermo‐cosmetic evaluation. The aim of this study was to investigate how the Antera 3D, a multi‐purpose handheld camera, correlates with other topographic techniques and changes in skin topography following the use of a cosmetic product. Methods Skin topographic measurements were collected on 26 female volunteers aged 45‐70 years with the Antera 3D, the DermaTOP and image analysis on parallel‐polarized pictures. Different filters for analysis from the Antera 3D were investigated for repeatability, correlations with other imaging techniques and ability to detect improvements of skin topography following application of a serum. Results Most of Antera 3D parameters were found to be strongly correlated with the DermaTOP parameters. No association was found between the Antera 3D parameters and measurements on parallel‐polarized photographs. The measurements repeatability was comparable among the different filters for analysis, with the exception of wrinkle max depth and roughness Rt. Following a single application of a tightening serum, both Antera 3D wrinkles and texture parameters were able to record significant improvements, with the best improvements observed with the large filter. Conclusion The Antera 3D demonstrated its relevance for cosmetic product evaluation. We also provide recommendations for the analysis based on our findings.