Dry skin, rashes, wrinkles – these are just some of the dermatological woes that the all-new Comper Smarkin skincare gadget claims to be able to combat. Unveiled at the recent 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) – an annual showcase of the latest high-tech developments – this smart device is packed to the brim with innovative technologies, all meant to help you troubleshoot your skin.
The brainchild of Comper, the Silicon Valley-based healthcare artificial intelligence start-up, the compact, hand-held Comper Smarkin seems to not only be a skin problem diagnoser but actually a one-stop cure-all for any dreaded dermis-related conditions as well, be it the tolls of ageing or the woes of hormone-driven pimples. So how does it work? According to the PR materials, it’s a combination of RF, MASS, EMS and LED. Confused? Don’t worry. Basically, these acronyms all stand for various types of electronic therapies that each target specific skincare problems.
First, there’s RF (Radio Frequency), which is aimed at skin tightening through in-built electrodes that produce an electromagnetic field that penetrates the skin. In layman’s terms, it creates a heating effect that sooths your subdermal layer. Then there’s MASS (Micro Vibration Therapy), the use of micro vibrations to promote blood circulation and to amplify the benefits of any applied creams or serums.
To combat the merest sign of ageing, there’s EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation), which sees the afore-mentioned electrodes also emit micro currents of three different intensities, all to gently coax muscles into a more toned shape. Finally, the Comper Smarkin utilises LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology to combat breakouts and smoothen any fine lines and wrinkles.
Available in red and light or dark grey, the Comper Smarkin measures only 13.7cm in length (LED screen not withstanding) and is made from medical-grade silicon rubber. With its companion Comper Health App, users can apparently directly access any readings taken and any issues diagnosed so they can partake in the relevant treatment. This skincare gadget, which completed a very successful crowdfunding campaign last year, is now in the production phase, and you can pre-order your own here for US$299.