| 摘要 |
<p>A sampling device (10) and method for collection of sebum secreted by a person for determination of the person's skin oil characteristics include a sampling element (12) having a backing member (18) of liquid impervious material. An absorbent material (24) is disposed upon the backing member for absorbing sebum secreted by a person's skin, the absorbent material defining an absorption surface (28). A device (14) is provided for disposing the absorption surface in contact with a region of the person's skin during a predetermined sampling period. The element is sealed within a liquid impervious pouch formed at least in part by the backing member during transport of the collected sebum to a site for measurement. A method for collection of sebum for selection of facial cosmetics of complementary formula is also described, including the step of providing a line of facial cosmetics (16) formulated with oil and the like present at stepped levels preselected to complement a range of sebum production.</p> |
