Skinsight: a wearable patch that analyzes skin aging in real time

Researchers at MIT and Korean beauty firm Amorepacific have developed Skinsight, a Bluetooth‑enabled sensor patch that sticks to the skin and monitors factors linked to skin aging. The patch measures skin tightness, UV exposure, temperature and moisture, sending data to a companion AI app that estimates how those factors contribute to aging and recommends tailored skincare products.

Skinsight was named a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree and is designed to be breathable and sweat‑resistant so it can remain on the skin for extended periods. The research team says the AI app will combine multiple sensor readings to personalize advice — for example, suggesting UV protection or hydration‑focused products when appropriate.

How it works

• Sensors: Measures skin tightness, UV exposure, surface temperature and moisture levels.
• Connectivity: Bluetooth patch pairs with a mobile app for continuous monitoring and recommendations.
• Durability: Breathable adhesive is intended to withstand sweat and daily activity so users can wear it for long stretches.

What’s not yet public

The team hasn’t revealed pricing or commercial availability yet. Skinsight is slated to debut publicly at CES 2026, but whether and when it will reach consumers — and at what cost — remains unclear.

Potential benefits and concerns

Personalized, sensor‑driven skincare could help users target environmental and lifestyle contributors to premature aging, making routines more effective and reducing product waste. However, there are open questions about data privacy, the clinical accuracy of sensor readings, how recommendations are validated, and how the app handles sensitive biometric data.

Researchers and brands will need to answer questions about regulatory clearance, medical vs. cosmetic claims, and long‑term wearability before such devices become mainstream. Still, Skinsight illustrates how wearable sensors and AI can move beyond fitness metrics toward personalized skin health.

Read the original coverage (opens in a new tab): Engadget — Skinsight patch. Learn more about Amorepacific (opens in a new tab): amorepacific.com.

Discussion: Would you use a wearable patch to track skin aging and get personalized product recommendations — or do privacy and accuracy concerns put you off? What tests or reassurances would you want before trying one?