Efficacy Testing Services
Assessing Eye Sting-NociOcular Assay
Many personal care and cosmetic products accidentally contact the eye, which is very sensitive to numerous compounds that would otherwise be benign when applied to the skin. Due to the pain and stinging that is perceived, it is important for manufacturers of these products to be aware of the potential pain perceived should eye contact...
Pigmentation & Melanogenesis
The efficacy of ingredients or final formulations in modulating human skin pigmentation can be assessed in vitro by analysis of melanin production in reconstructed tissue models of various phototypes. In addition, this testing platform is suitable for investigation of the dermal irritation potential of test materials after repeated exposures using a tissue viability endpoint. The...
Anti-Inflammatory Screen
Inflammation is a common effect experienced after encounter with irritating substances, bacterial infection or by those suffering from auto-immune diseases. To address this rather common but impactful condition on quality of life, discovering effective compounds and natural products to counter these effects is a goal for many companies and organizations. Testing with animal models is...