
A biomedical engineer involved in cosmetics is launching his new skincare product at a major industry event in the fashion capital of the world.
Dr. David Heath launched the prototype in Paris, by analyzing their skin and telling people how many beauty products they need.
He sees the gap in the market for his app
Basic equipment and the company founded by cutitrooper.
Inventions like Fitbit have driven demand for personalized health devices.
Dr. Heath came up with this idea. the CutiTron -
Through his work at Strathclyde University, he studied how to deliver drugs through the skin.
He told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland show: "I showed at a skin care conference what I think is more about the medical side and it turns out to be more about the beauty side.
"I was surprised to see the scale of the industry.
"I saw some of the challenges they faced and I realized they were trying to cope with them with chemistry.
"They don't really think about the power of engineering equipment and digital technology.
Dr. Heath said that his equipment monitors the hydration of the customer's skin and then uses information such as their location and temperature to recommend a proper amount of the product.
He also said that it can be tailored to any brand, whether at home or lying on the beach, to advise customers.
Cutitrooper has attracted investment from Beauty Industry Company and chemical giant Croda International, the prototype will be In-
Global trade fair for cosmetics in Paris.
Dr. Heath added that after learning about the scientific level used to develop new industrial products, his own attitude towards skin care has completely changed.
"In order to get into the industry, one area I really have to look into is to understand how much of this is based on science and how much is based on marketing rotation.
"As I have often been told, I am a cynical scientist.
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