We present proof of concept experiment of a sensing method to detect skin hydration using a low-cost bio-impedance sensor. The sensing system is validated by testing its current output over frequencies between 1 kHz and 50 kHz and comparing measured values of impedance. A series of experiments with salt-water mixtures as well as a gelatin-based phantom were carried out to test the sensor's ability to detect small changes in impedance due to changes in water content. We also compared impedance measurements from the phantom to human skin to confirm that the manufactured phantoms can mimic skin properties successfully. Our experimental results show that the sensor can detect small changes in salt concentration and can capture the correlation between the impedance and skin hydration in a reliable manner.

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