Efficacy testing

Efficacy testing: smoothing

Study design

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
Skin care

Signs of skin smoothing

Soft FX microcamera probe and accessories

The signs of smooth skin include improved texture, reduces roughness, enhanced radiance, even skin tone, refined pores, diminished fine lines.

Claims related to smoothing

  • Smoothing
Methodology

Measurement principles and instruments.

Soft FX skin texture measurement

To prove smoothing claims, we measure the following parameters using the following instruments:

Evaluation of skin texture with microcamera

  • Microcamera Soft FX (Callegari, 1930)
Evidence

See our results.

Microcamera Soft FX

(Callegari, 1930)

Example of skin texture

Example of skin texture

Skin texture measurement with the Soft FX microcamera
Skin care

Skin smoothing.

Skin smoothing aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and texture irregularities such as roughness, fine lines, and imperfections. Achieving smooth skin involves various factors such as exfoliation, hydration, sun protection, healthy lifestyle, proper skincare routine.

Achieving smooth skin is a gradual process that requires patience and consistency. Results may vary based on individual skin types, concerns, and effectiveness of the products or treatments used.

Tailored to your product

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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