Placebo Heroes
When testing a new cosmetic product or treatment, one sets out to confirm its effects are actually due to the treatment and not to chance or other factors. The most…
Building a brand by standing out from the crowd: Not as easy as you might think!
Cosmetics have the advantage of giving consumers a sense of empowerment over their appearance, the freedom of choice, and the ability to experiment without too much damage to our skin…
Taking part in trials in 2020 and beyond
At the time of writing this article, on Sunday the 1st of November 2020, Australia has recorded no new cases of locally transmitted coronavirus infection for the first time in…
How the pandemic has changed everyday personal care habits
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed worldwide in people’s everyday life. Due to the highly infectious nature of the virus, we have all noticed some drastic changes in…
Impact of the Pandemic on in-vivo Cosmetic Studies
In 2020, the world is facing a challenge that many of us would have never predicted. All the best wishes exchanged a few months back for a new year filled…
Cosmetic testing overview
In Australia, testing on cosmetic products is mostly not mandatory. However, there are many reasons why cosmetic products in Australia and overseas undergo a number of tests and clinical trials:…
How much does a cosmetic study cost?
When cosmetic companies evaluate the potential to conduct an in vivo scientific study or consumer study on a skin care product, one of the major deciding factors is naturally its…
A Summer Concern Exposed
With the temperatures warming up in summer, shorts and swimming costumes become more prevalent options for the beach or pool, exposing a very common aesthetic skin concern - cellulite. It…
Thermographic image of a human face showing different temperatures in a range of colors from blue showing cold to red showing hot which can indicate inflammation.
New ways to bring the skin into focus
Both cameras and imaging technologies have advanced rapidly in the last few decades, leading to the production of some fascinating images. As a result, the visual impact of the images…
“SWITCH IT ON” Cosmetic Industry Startup Seminar
We are please to announce that Ozderm Director Emanuela Elia will be one of the speakers at the following event: The Startup Collective Presents "SWITCH IT ON" Cosmetic Industry Startup…