Testing Capabilities
- Moisturization, Skin Hydration, Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL), and Skin Barrier Function Evaluations
- Skin Elasticity, Extensibility, and Firmness Evaluations
- Skin Luminosity, Skin Color/Skin Tone, and Skin Color Evenness
- Skin Topography/Profilometry/Image Analysis
- Anti-Aging Claims Support
- Video Microscopy of the Skin and Skin Structures
- Clinical Photography by Canfield VISIA CR, Canfield Vectra 3D and Professional Digital Photos
- Cell Turnover/Cell Renewal Claims Support
- Sebum Output Determinations
- Exfoliation/Dry Skin Evaluations via D-Squame
- Skin pH and Skin Temperature Determinations
Photographic Capabilities:
- VISIA-CR Photography System: The VISIA-CR system captures close-up, high resolution facial photographs. Whether your goal is quantitative analysis, subjective evaluation or both, VISIA-CR delivers excellent, standardized images for visualization of wrinkles and fine lines, skin texture, coloration/evenness, photo damage, vascular features and porphyrins (P. acnes).
- VECTRA 3D System: The VECTRA 3D system allows for quantitative skin measurements. Advanced image analysis provides state of the art imaging capabilities for claims substantiation and research applications. 3D imaging provides close-up, three dimension views of any area of the body and allows for high resolution surface topographic measurements.
Home - Use Safety Studies:
- Cosmetics
- Personal Care Products
- Dermatological Products
Photobiology
BioScreen's capability for SPF testing includes both static and very water resistant SPF testing according to FDA, International/Colipa, Australia/New Zealand and JCIA methods.
Capabilities
- Phototoxicity Testing
- Photoallergy Testing
- Sunscreen SPF Evaluations
- Static SPF 0-30+
- Waterproof 0-30+
Ocular and Periocular Studies
Many of the industry's most innovative and sophisticated test methodologies are conducted in BioScreen's Ophthalmology department. Clinical studies for safety and efficacy are conducted on a diverse array of cosmetics, OTC, and pharmaceutical products. BioScreen specializes in industry standard tests for Ophthalmologic safety, or Ophthalmologist tested claims. Safety claim parameters may include, sensitive skin subjects and/or those that wear contact lenses. Common claims include ‘no-tears' or ‘does not sting eyes' for mild surfactant based products.
Types of Clinical Tests Performed
- Human Ocular Instillation
- No Sting/Non-Irritating Claims
- Sub Acute Exaggerated Use
- In-use Ophthalmic Safety Evaluations
- Ophthalmologist Tested
