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Bioinstrumentation

Standard and custom protocols deliver objective clinical measurements for personal care and cosmetic product claim support.

     
 

Our experience in this facet of clinical testing is considerable. Our equipment is truly advanced. Studies are conducted in a controlled environment by highly skilled, thoroughly trained technicians. Standard protocols have been developed to substantiate a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care product claims. Custom protocols can be developed to support your specific test requirements. In addition, we have the technical expertise to thoroughly interpret the data and provide you with reports suitable for both your technical and marketing needs.

 
     
     
 

Capabilities include:

  • Moisturization, skin hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and skin barrier evaluations
  • Skin elasticity, extensibility, and firmness evaluations
  • Skin luminosity, skin color/skin tone, and evenness of color evaluations
  • Skin Topography / Profilometry / Image Analysis
  • Anti-aging claims support
  • Video Microscopy of the skin and skin structures
  • Clinical Photography (35mm and Digital)
  • Cell Turnover / Cell Renewal claims support
  • Scanning Laser Doppler Blood Flux evaluations
  • Sebum output determinations
  • IN VIVO Free Radical Scavenger evaluations
  • Exfoliation / Dry Skin evaluations via D-Squame™
  • Skin pH and skin temperature determinations