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…
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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…
Objectively Assessing the Skin Barrier Function
In a previous article, we talked about the stratum corneum (SC), or, skin barrier. This is derived from the Latin name, meaning horned layer, which represents the outermost layer of…
Assessing ‘exfoliation’ and ‘skin renewal’
During the 1970’s and 1980’s, several dermatological studies were conducted to evaluate and compare human skin cell turnover rate in healthy skin on different body regions, as well as examining…
‘Clinically Proven’ claim
The claim clinically proven has become very popular with marketers of both therapeutic and cosmetic products. This is likely due to the fact that this claim may provide consumers with…
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Subjective Assessment: Windows Into the Mind of Potential Consumers
Cosmetic products are all about perception. How you view and feel about yourself when using a product is an integral part of using cosmetics, and this should be reflected in…
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Recruitment Essentials in Cosmetic Trials
Recruitment of study participants is a critical aspect of any research project, and this includes cosmetic trials. Recruitment is normally conducted internally by the research centre performing the study. However,…