Efficacy testing: skin moisturizing and hydration
General skin testing protocol
Number of subjects
20 (determined by client)
Place of application
Face / Arm / Thigh (determined by client)
Testing time
4 weeks (determined by client)
Sample requirement
Equal to the number of subjects
Measurement points
- T0 – before application (cleaned skin surface, adaptation time 20 min)
- Tx – after x weeks (determined by client)
Procedure
- Washout phase at least 2 h before the measurement
- 3–5 measurements on the testing site (“BEFORE testing”)
- Product used by participants at home during the testing period
- 3–5 measurements on the testing site (“AFTER testing”)
Equipment
- Demaflex / Dermalab (Cortex Technologies)
- Soft FX (Callegari, 1930)
- EVE M Panoramic AI skin analyzer
Signs of skin dehydration.
Signs of skin dehydration.
Skin dehydration occurs when the skin lacks adequate moisture and water. Skin can appear dull, dry and less supple.
Common signs are rough texture, tightness and discomfort, flakiness and peeling, increased sensitivity, redness, decreased elasticity and also fine lines and wrinkles.
Claims related to hydration
- Moisturizing
- Hydrating
Measurement principles and instruments.
Measurement principles and instruments.
To prove moisturizing and hydrating claims we measure the following parameters using the following instruments:
Evaluation of skin hydration
- Dermalab (Cortex Technologies)
- Soft FX (Callegari, 1930)
See our results.
Skin hydration.
Skin hydration.
Skin hydration is important for normal functioning of the skin and is primarily linked to the ability of the stratum corneum to retain water. While the amount of water in the inner layers of the skin is relatively constant. Adequate hydration is essential for maintaining healthy, plump, and radiant skin.
The process of hydration involves mechanisms like natural moisturizing factors, stratum corneum which prevents excessive water loss, sebum which maintains hydration by preventing excessive evaporation of water, water intake, hydrating skincare products.
A protocol built for your claims.
Efficacy testing protocol is prepared for each product individually with close cooperation with the sponsor. Based on the claims, usage regime and efficacy expectations, we prepare a protocol that is suitable for the type of product and can confirm product efficacy. The studies can be performed over a different time period (from a few days to several weeks or months) depending on the claim and type of measurement.
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