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Evaluation of safety and efficacy
We offer most appropriate tests for any specific type of product
Safety Tests Alternative Tests
Skin Irritation
Phototoxicity
Eye Irritation
Human Tests
Skin Primary Irritation
Skin Cumulative Irritation
Sensitization
Stinging tests
Preservative
Challenge Tests
Anti-microbial Efficacy
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Efficacy tests
UV protection in vitro measurement (SPF-analyzer) SPF/PA measurement
Whitening effects In vitro tests
Suppression of melanin production in B16 melanoma cells
Suppression of tyrosinase biosynthesis/Inhibition of Tyrosinase Activity
Suppression of melanin production in a reconstructed skin model

In vivo tests
Suppression of UVB-initiated skin pigmentation
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Anti-aging effects In vitro tests
Activation of energy production (keratinocytes and fibroblasts)
Tolerances against oxidative stress (UVB, ROS) (keratinocytes and fibroblasts)
Stimulation of Collagen (Type I) production (fibroblasts)
Stimulation of Hyaluronic acid production (keratinocytes and fibroblasts)
Suppression of MMP-1 production/Inhibition of MMP-1 activity (fibroblasts)
Inhibition of elastase activity (fibroblasts)

In vivo tests
Wrinkle repair by the replica method (wrinkle depth, wrinkle area)
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Anti-aging effects In vitro tests
Stimulation of NMF in keratinocytes
Stimulation of ceramides in keratinocytes
Stimulation of ceramide in a reconstructed skin model

In vivo tests
Moisture tests (skin surface water content, transepidermal water loss)
Corneocyte diagnosis (area, desquamation, residual ratio of nucleated cell)
Anti-acne effects
Anti-bacterial effect against P. acnes.
Inhibition of lipase activity in P. acnes.
Hair growth effects
Hair growth test by image analysis (rate of hair growth, diameter of a hair, ratio of anagen hair and telogen hair)
Sensory evaluation
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