AquaFlux™( PATENTED TEWL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM )

Aquaflux: Patented condenser tewl measurement for accuracy and versatility

Aquaflux: The optimal solution for transepidermal water loss (tewl)

Assessing Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is fundamental in skin barrier function research. However, traditional methods often face challenges with stability and environmental interference. The AquaFlux TEWL Instrument overcomes all these hurdles with a unique, patented technology: it uses a condenser to continuously remove water vapor by converting it to ice.

This technology allows AquaFlux to outperform all its competitors in terms of accuracy, sensitivity, repeatability, and versatility, as supported by numerous scientific studies.

The breakthrough technology behind aquaflux

The distinction of AquaFlux lies not just in its closed-chamber design, but in the mechanism that handles vapor within the measurement chamber.

The unique advantages of aquaflux:

• Patented condenser technology: The condenser continuously removes water vapor from the chamber, creating a strong and stable gradient. This prevents measurement saturation and provides the best repeatability.

• Non-stop measurements, no recovery time: Because water vapor is removed instantly, the device requires no “recovery time” between measurements. You can perform non-stop measurements to increase your workflow productivity.

• Complete immunity to the environment: The closed-chamber design and condenser technology completely eliminate errors caused by air currents, drafts, or room temperature, ensuring results reflect the true condition of the skin.

• Superior versatility: from in vivo to in vitro: AquaFlux not only measures on skin, lips, and nails but also features dedicated adaptors for in vitro and cell culture studies. The probe caps are autoclavable to 180°C, ensuring sterility for sensitive applications.

Key specifications and features

Comprehensive applications in science

With its proven accuracy and flexibility, AquaFlux is an indispensable tool for:

• Efficacy and claims support for cosmetic products.

• Medical and dermatological research.

• Membrane integrity testing.

• Perspiration studies.

• Zoology / Animal health.

• Desorption measurements.

Frequently asked questions (faq) about aquaflux

1. How is the aquaflux condenser technology different from other devices?

• Instead of letting water vapor diffuse passively, AquaFlux actively removes it by cooling it into ice. This mechanism creates a much more stable, sensitive, and faster measurement, while also enabling continuous, non-stop operation.

2. Is the device calibration reliable?

• Yes. AquaFlux uses a very simple droplet calibration method that can be performed by the user. This method has been independently verified by the UK’s National Physical Laboratory (NPL), ensuring its reliability and accuracy.

3. Can aquaflux be used for research other than on human skin?

• Absolutely. This is a major strength of AquaFlux. With dedicated adaptors, the instrument can be used for cell culture wells (in vitro), artificial membranes, and even for research on animals.

4. Does the instrument require special laboratory conditions?

• No. Thanks to its closed-chamber technology and immunity to ambient air currents, you can confidently use the AquaFlux in normal laboratory conditions without worrying about interfering environmental factors.

Conclusion

AquaFlux is more than just a TEWL device; it is a comprehensive measurement system built on a solid scientific foundation. By eliminating uncertainty and providing accurate, reproducible data, AquaFlux empowers scientists and product developers to draw reliable conclusions and make convincing claims.