Instrumental efficacy tests (apparatus tests)

They provide an objective and indisputable assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of cosmetics (confirming the claimed properties). They are also a non-invasive way to determine the condition of the skin and/or hair before and after product use. Instrumental tests are performed in a laboratory under strictly defined ambient conditions, i.e., temperature and relative humidity. Using non-invasive testing methods, we confirm the effectiveness of products on a panel of test subjects selected depending on the specific product.

To assess product effectiveness, instrumental tests of cosmetics are performed before and after application, but it is also worth examining how certain parameters, such as skin hydration, persist over time. Therefore, to help clients better understand the effectiveness of our products, we also offer instrumental tests over 5 or even 8 hours. The results are presented quantitatively and using photos and 3D images.

We perform Instrumental efficacy tests (apparatus tests):

hair thermal protection
for anti-cellulite products- ULTRASCAN, ultrasound photos
assessment of the teeth whitening effect
moisturizing / not drying the skin
pH
smoothing
biochemical parameters (firmness and elasticity)
rate and amount of sebum secretion
TEWL
erythema, redness (hemoglobin)
coloring, discoloration, brightening effect, bronzing effect (melanin)
length and depth of wrinkles
roughness, exfoliation of the epidermis
secretion of sebum – Sebufix, Sebumeter
measurement of acne lesions (porphyrins, Propionibacterium Acnes)
SPF (Sun Protection Factor) in vitro
SPF (Sun Protection Factor) in vivo
UVAPF (UVA Protection Factor) in vitro
determining the critical wavelength
effectiveness of removing SPF products
water resistance and very water resistance
photos of the skin surface at 30x magnification
full-size photo of the face, the effect of improving the appearance of the skin, oval of the face
testing the effectiveness of antiperspirants in 24 and 48 hours
testing the effectiveness of the deodorant effect in 24 and 48 hours
„long lasting effect”
tests of the effects of lifting the drooping eyelid
tests of lip augmentation products „plumping effect”
eyelash length/ thickness
increase in nail length/ thickness
comedogenic
hair and skin shine, brightening effect, matting effect
soothing irritation – facial skin – STINGING TEST
soothing irritations – body skin – STRIPPING TEST
soothing irritations – washing products – SLS
soothing burns
„no tears” test / tear-free effect
anti-dandruff shampoos tests
assessment of the condition of the scalp – blemishes, hair follicles
hair density measurement
hair loss measurement
hair cuticle assessment
reduction of cellulite
reduction of scars
reduction of inflammation
narrowing of the pores
reducing skin sensitivity
reduction of dark circles under the eyes
reduction of edema
reconstruction of the hydrolipid layer of the skin

We also perform household chemicals tests:

testing the effectiveness of fat removal
product performance analysis
efficiency tests at different water temperatures
tests of non-destruction of cleaned surfaces + photos with magnification: x30/x60/x200/x500 (walls, metal, ceramic tiles)

We have professional, top-class, state-of-the-art equipment for measuring skin parameters, e.g. brands Courage+Khazaka electronic GmbH and Solar Light. We obtain precise results that are used to confirm marketing declarations.

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Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament end of the Council

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 655/2013 of July 10, 2013 laying down common criteria for the substantiation of claims used in relation to cosmetic products

EpiDermLab Laboratorium badawcze s.c., laboratory address: Poland, 30-613 Kraków, ul. Łowienicka 14, phone: +48 662 178 533, mail: biuro@epidermlab.pl, VAT-ID: PL9452271009

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