Safety

We can test from 1 – 8 products per study on patch tests.

Primary irritation patch testing

  • Types of tests
  • Claims supported

  • Types of tests

    Primary irritation patch tests performed include:-

    • Standard 1,2,3 application tests.
    • 96 hour (4 application) test.
    • Cumulative irritation studies.
    • Frosch & Kligman Soap Chamber test.

    Claims supported

    Our Primary Irritation Patch Testing supports claims such as:-

    • Dermatologically Tested
    • Clinically Tested
    • Mild
    • Kind to Skin

    With Consultant endorsement claims such as the following are supported:-

    • Dermatologist Tested
    • Dermatologist Approved
    • Paediatrician Approved
    • Gynaecologist Approved

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Secondary irritation patch (HRIPTS)

  • Types of tests
  • Claims supported

  • Types of tests

    Secondary irritation patch tests (HRIPTS) performed include:-

    • Jordan & King
    • Kligman
    • Shelanski

    Claims supported

    Our Secondary Irritation Patch testing supports claims such as:-

    • Hypoallergenic
    • Non-sensitising
    • Allergy Tested

    This is a typical reaction that is seen during an HRIPT patch test.

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Open Application Testing

  • Open application testing is usually performed for formulations containing volatile ingredients that might irritate under occlusion.

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Human Eye Direct Instillation Test

  • Our human eye direct instillation test is conducted by our Consultant Ophthalmologist.

    This test supports claims such as:-

    • No Tears
    • Mild
    • Kind to Eyes

    Dr Idrees is an experienced surgeon with many years of experience in running clinical trials.

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Comedogenicity Testing

  • In this test comedones (blackheads) are counted microscopically by our expert assessors.

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Phototoxicity/Photosensitisation Testing

  • This test determines the potential of a formulation to elicit irritation or sensitisation due to UV exposure.

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In–use Testing

  • We perform an enormous amount of in-use testing. Studies range from small (20 subjects), simple, self perception types to large (200 subjects), market appraisal types. Let us know your preference.

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Each of our units is equipped with a crash trolly in case of any emergency that may happen during the course of the study.