| Author |
Message |
|
|
 |
Wed Jul 07, 2010 4:56 am  |
I think this Moisture Checker is going to be the next gadget I purchase. It gives you readings of the moisture content of your skin.
http://www.wellnessresources.org.au/category15_1.htm
The older I get, the more my face needs moisture and I'm not sure I'm always giving it what it needs.
Does anyone have one or something similar? |
_________________
If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -Albert Einstein |
|
havana8
Moderator
 
Joined: 09 Sep 2005
Posts: 3449
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Jul 11, 2010 6:28 am |
I saw it too!! I must admit I was tempted - but then I could just imagine myself checking my skin moisture level a million times a day!
Skippie, please let us know if you purchase it.
ETA: I was just thinking that this would really be a good tool to see if drinking gallons of water really does hydrate the skin. Maybe I should get one to see if drinking tea also hydrates the skin - I contend it does, but others think it's a diuretic. |
_________________
Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
|
|
|
|
Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:26 am |
| I like this idea too. I make myself drink water and I hate it. It would be good to know if it even matters. |
_________________
Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:54 am |
| I wonder how it works, it does look interesting and I'm curious like the others. Let us know if you get it and would recommend it! |
|
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:52 am |
| Keliu - tea does count. Being hydrated is about the amount of water that passes through your body, flushing toxins etc, and tea definitely contributes to this, as long as its not just tea you're drinking! And at any rate, your body will keep a more or less constant amount of water actually in your body - otherwise you'd die! |
_________________
32, still using: OCM, vitc C, epidermx, ageless (for my lips), now added clarisonic, silk pillow and Aldi skincare! Skin is better than ever 31, medium olive skin, combination-oily. Staples: epidermx II, OCM, retin-a, vit c powder, facial exercises (ageless). |
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 12, 2010 4:12 am |
Huh - I thought tea was a direutic, meaning that your body needed to consume more water to get it out of the body? How does that work? Its not that I think thats bad news (actually I've always been a tea drinker) but it goes against what others have told me?
| mowgli wrote: |
| Keliu - tea does count. Being hydrated is about the amount of water that passes through your body, flushing toxins etc, and tea definitely contributes to this, as long as its not just tea you're drinking! And at any rate, your body will keep a more or less constant amount of water actually in your body - otherwise you'd die! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:08 am |
| TheresaMary wrote: |
| Huh - I thought tea was a direutic, meaning that your body needed to consume more water to get it out of the body? How does that work? Its not that I think thats bad news (actually I've always been a tea drinker) but it goes against what others have told me? |
Tea being dehydrating is supposed to be a myth. New research states that drinking tea hydrates the body in the same way that water does - plus you get the benefits of antioxidants.
http://www.teasetc.com/tea/article.asp?ID=52
I'm hoping this is correct because a drop of water never so much as passes my lips! |
_________________
Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:58 am |
Whoa...this is way cool! Thanks, Skippie! If anyone tries this out, I would love love love to know whether this is worth it. So tempting...  |
_________________
34 y.o. FlexEffect and massage. Love experimenting with DIY and botanical skin care products. Appreciate both hard science and natural approaches. Eat green smoothies + lots of raw fruit and veggies. |
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:18 pm |
Me too - I do hope this is true. I start my day off with the much needed cup of tea before I have to do anything. That would be excellent if it is.
| Keliu wrote: |
| I'm hoping this is correct because a drop of water never so much as passes my lips! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:34 pm |
| TheresaMary wrote: |
Me too - I do hope this is true. I start my day off with the much needed cup of tea before I have to do anything. That would be excellent if it is.
| Keliu wrote: |
| I'm hoping this is correct because a drop of water never so much as passes my lips! |
|
There are a number of studies on the subject that Tea and other liquids we consume contribute to the hydration of our bodies.  Just a few:
http://www.tea.co.uk/files/fact_sheets/tea_and_hydration_update_jan06.doc
http://www.teaadvisorypanel.com/press/view/33 |
_________________
I'LL SEE YOU ON THE DARKSIDE OF THE MOON.... |
|
|
|
|
Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:56 am |
Ok but I've just seen somewhere else it was argued that the effect of tea and coffee in the body is opposite to that of water?
I mean this poster seems to really think tea/coffee are the bad ones, and I've sent him those links to see what he says, but he argues that anything that contains caffeine triggers stress responses in the body.
I wish the experts would agree on things like this as it only causes more confusion for the rest of us non-experts! |
|
|
|
|
|
Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:43 am |
| Sorry - I've been out of town. If and when I get this, I'll let you know. I became interested in it when I was watching a video on the Rankines Remedies site. A client was being given a galvanic treatment, but he first measured the moisture content of her skin in different areas. One of her cheeks was drier than the rest of her face. |
_________________
If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -Albert Einstein |
|
|
|
|
Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:59 am |
| Skippie wrote: |
| One of her cheeks was drier than the rest of her face. |
I don't think any of us here need to find out that kind of information. Can you imagine us applying different products to different areas!
BTW, I love your new signature - very appropriate for this place!  |
_________________
Born 1950. There's a new cream on the market that gets rid of wrinkles - you smear it on the mirror!! |
|
|
|
|
Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:08 am |
| That would be pretty awful, Keliu. It's bad enough applying layer after layer but to do that for different areas of the face would make me suicidal. |
_________________
If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -Albert Einstein |
|
|
|
|
Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:39 am |
| I received this and have tried it out once. My readings all came back in the normal range. The instructions that come with the unit leave much to be desired in the way of telling you how to interpret the readings and clean the unit. I found a really good PDF online with better information so if you do purchase one, you might want to take a look at this: http://www.skindrmachine.com/pdf/ScalarMoistureCheckerFAQ.pdf |
_________________
If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -Albert Einstein |
|
|
|
| Fri Apr 19, 2024 4:40 am |
If this is your first visit to the EDS Forums please take the time to register. Registration is required for you to post on the forums. Registration will also give you the ability to track messages of interest, send private messages to other users, participate in Gift Certificates draws and enjoy automatic discounts for shopping at our online store. Registration is free and takes just a few seconds to complete.
Click Here to join our community.
If you are already a registered member on the forums, please login to gain full access to the site. |
|
 |
|
