Mirror, mirror on the wall, tell me my faults

The HiMirror Mini scans owners' faces for defects and provides detailed analysis of most cases.

It displays a percentage result for problem skin areas such as wrinkles, fine lines, skin tone, dark circles, red spots and pores.

Homeowners can scan or select moisturizers that they use in a list. keep a daily diary, allowing them to train if the treatments have an effect on the problem areas. There is an option to buy creams and treatments through the mirror, and the ability to track the improvements that they bring, if any.

The device is a new evolution of an instrument that remained largely intact by Justus von Liebig, the German chemist, in 1835.

However, the latest development, which is expected to reach the Great Britain in September for £ 239 (NZ $ 467), raised concerns among activists. The Body Dysmorphic Syndrome Foundation (BDD) and the YMCA's Be Real campaign have expressed concern that this could have a negative impact on vulnerable people.

Dr. Amita Jassi, a consultant clinical psychologist at Maudsley Hospital in South London, said: This fuels the idea that appearance is the most important aspect of life. A person, and in particular by pointing out defects, is dangerous.

"These types of products are likely to fuel distress and concern for people with BDD." , the head of Be Real said: "The last thing that young women need even before they leave home, is to learn that their wrinkles have gotten worse and that their stains are getting worse. not since Snow White has a mirror more damaging to the lives of young women. "

A HiMirror spokesperson said:" The rise of fitness trackers and health monitors is evidence of the desire to More and more people are making informed decisions Technology like ours gives people the insight and understanding they need

"Only people over the age of 13 can create a HiMirror account to track their data, but finally the HiMirror is designed for adults. ] HiMirror's privacy policy clearly states that she collects skin, health and body conditions, order history, photographs and voice recordings, and that she may share them with third parties so that they can sell you their products or services. HiMirror is distributed by Cal-Comp Big Data, a subsidiary of a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer. A wall-mounted version of the product is available at Selfridges

Other products in the HiMirror range, which can be connected to the mirror, include an intelligent body balance and a "skin analyzer" at home

– The Sunday Telegraph