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Four study areas — safety, functionality, efficacy and in-vitro. Test items are combined to fit your target claim.

SAFETY

Safety Testing

Assessment of irritation, allergic response and usability on human skin.

Test items
6
Subjects
20–50+
IRB review
Required
Deliverables
Data
Patch test being graded for skin irritation

Test items

Primary irritation test

A single-patch skin irritation test: the substance is applied under a 24-hour closed patch and the degree of irritation is assessed.

Duration 1 week
Subjects 30+ subjects
Test site Back / forearm
Output Data
Cumulative irritation test

A repeated-patch skin irritation test: the substance is patched cumulatively over 3 weeks and the degree of irritation is assessed.

Duration 3 weeks
Subjects 50+ subjects
Test site Back / forearm
Output Data
Sensitive-skin primary irritation test

A primary irritation test conducted on subjects with sensitive skin identified through pre-screening.

Duration 1 week
Subjects 30+ subjects
Test site Back / forearm
Output Data
Sensitization test

The substance is patched cumulatively for 3 weeks, followed by a 2-week rest period and a challenge application, to assess sensitization response.

Duration 6 weeks
Subjects 50+ subjects
Test site Back / forearm
Output Data
Usability test

Subjective stinging and usability are assessed by questionnaire after product use under real-use conditions.

Duration 2+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data
Acne-prone skin suitability test

Product-use suitability is assessed on subjects with acne-prone skin.

Duration 4+ weeks
Subjects 20+ subjects
Test site Face
Output Data

Standards & approvals

Conducted under IRB review and related guidelines.

Every human study runs on a protocol reviewed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), with documented subject consent and personal-data protection.

Need safety testing?

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