About Delfin
Delfin Technologies Ltd is a Finnish health-technology company that develops portable instruments and software for objective skin and tissue measurement. Its products support cosmetic and pharmaceutical research, skin-care product development and clinical assessment of localized tissue water associated with lymphedema. Measurements covered by the product range include transepidermal water loss, skin hydration, tissue water, color, melanin, erythema, elasticity, sebum, gloss and tissue firmness. The company is headquartered in Kuopio, Finland, and serves international customers through distributors and representatives. Delfin states that it has more than 25 years of experience and that its devices appear in over 1,600 peer-reviewed publications; these figures are company-reported. The official about page identifies Delfin as ISO 13485:2016 certified and the company as part of Boreo PLC.
Frequently asked questions
The range covers TEWL, surface and deep hydration, tissue water, color, melanin, erythema, elasticity, sebum, gloss and tissue firmness.
Yes. Delfin presents its scientific instruments for objective formulation testing, skin research and efficacy or claim-substantiation studies.
Yes. LymphScanner and selected MoistureMeter devices are designed to measure localized tissue-water changes for professional assessment and monitoring.
The head office is at Microkatu 1 in Kuopio, Finland, with postal correspondence directed to PO Box 1199, 70211 Kuopio.
The official about page states that Delfin Technologies is certified to ISO 13485:2016.
More details about Delfin
Company overview
Delfin Technologies Ltd is a health-technology company based in Kuopio, Finland. It develops instruments that convert physical properties of skin and underlying tissue into objective measurements for medical and scientific users. Its two principal application areas are localized lymphedema assessment and skin research, including cosmetic, pharmaceutical and personal-care product development. Delfin states that it has more than 25 years of experience and serves users through an international distributor and representative network. The company became part of Boreo PLC in 2023 while continuing to operate under the Delfin Technologies name.
Skin and cosmetic research instruments
Delfin’s scientific range measures parameters commonly used in skin research and cosmetic claim substantiation. VapoMeter measures transepidermal water loss, while MoistureMeterSC addresses surface hydration and MoistureMeterEpiD measures deeper hydration. SkinColorCatch measures skin color, melanin and erythema. ElastiMeter assesses elasticity, SebumScale quantifies sebum, SkinGlossMeter evaluates gloss, and SkinFibroMeter addresses tissue firmness, subcutaneous induration and fibrotic lesions. The Multiprobe MoistureMeterD measures tissue water at several effective depths. Product capabilities and accuracy statements are manufacturer descriptions; study design, calibration, operator training and statistical analysis remain important when generating substantiation data.
Lymphedema and tissue-water assessment
The LymphScanner and MoistureMeterD products are intended to provide objective information about localized tissue-water changes. Delfin presents these tools for prospective surveillance, assessment at specific body sites and monitoring change over time. The instruments support professional decision-making but do not replace clinical judgment, diagnosis or a complete patient evaluation. Regulatory classification and permitted claims vary by product and market and should be checked in current product documentation.
Software and research workflow
The DMC Software Package transfers measurements from compatible Delfin devices to a computer for analysis and storage. Delfin states that its portable, pre-calibrated instruments can reduce setup requirements and support repeatable protocols. Its scientific pages position the devices for formulation comparisons, efficacy studies, regulatory evidence and marketing-claim support. Research teams should define endpoints and protocols before data collection and consult product manuals for environmental controls, measurement-site preparation and repeatability procedures.
Quality and published evidence
Delfin’s official about page identifies the company as ISO 13485:2016 certified. Its homepage reports more than 1,600 peer-reviewed publications involving Delfin devices, more than 10,000 devices used in over 60 countries and more than 25 years of experience. These are company-reported metrics and may evolve. The company’s publications database links instruments to external studies, providing a useful starting point for evaluating measurement methods without establishing that every publication validates every device or use case.
Head office and support
Delfin Technologies Ltd publishes its head office at Microkatu 1, Kuopio, with postal correspondence directed to PO Box 1199, 70211 Kuopio, Finland. The company provides a Finnish telephone number, sales-support and general-information email addresses, a contact form and regional representatives. No explicit head-office business hours were found on the reviewed official pages.
Services
Instrumental and biophysical testing measures cosmetic performance on human participants using defined physical endpoints. Methods assess skin hydration, barrier function, colour, surface texture and mechanical properties, as well as relevant hair, scalp, nail and makeup performance measures.
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