My Skin Track UV, the first battery-free wearable UV sensor
La Roche-Posay My Skin Track UV—the first battery-free wearable electronic to measure UV exposure—is available now at apple.com and select U.S. Apple Store locations. With a precise sensor that measures individual UV levels and a companion app that tracks your exposure to pollution, pollen, and humidity, the launch of My Skin Track UV allows users to make more informed choices when it comes to their skin.Buy here: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HML02ZM/A/la-roche-posay-my-skin-track-sensor?fnode=4aThe award-winning La Roche-Posay My Skin Track UV measures both UVA and UVB rays, and provides instant status updates while storing up to three months of data. The battery-free sensor is activated by the sun and powered by the user’s smartphone using near-field communication. My Skin Track UV relays stored data to its accompanying app through an easy single-touch function: users simply tap My Skin Track UV against their smartphone to update the app. In addition to extensive UV data, the app—which seamlessly integrates with Apple HealthKit—provides insights into humidity, pollen, and pollution levels.Designed in collaboration with visionary designer Yves Behar, the discreet wearable sensor is 12mm wide and 6mm high, waterproof, and has a sturdy wire clip that can conveniently attach to clothing or accessories.The device is the latest development from L'Oréal’s Technology Incubator and was first unveiled at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show.
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