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Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (HRIPT)
Human Repeat Insult Patch Tests are designed to detect sensitization as a result of skin contact. Induction Phase Challenge Phase...

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Aug 16, 20211 min read
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Spot and Acne Studies
We test skin products designed to reduce spots, inflammation or sebum production. We also run a range of comedogenicity and tolerance...

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Eczema Studies
We have a wealth of experience in running studies on the skin, including active skin conditions such as Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema).

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Deodorant Studies
We test a wide range of deodorant, antiperspirant and underarm products for irritation, odour and efficacy.

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Aug 16, 20211 min read
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Dandruff Studies
We have a large dandruff panel and can recruit these studies very quickly. Alba Science has a number of NVQ and above trained...

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Aug 15, 20211 min read
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Moisturisation Studies
Moisturisers affect the appearance of skin by doing three things -- fighting dryness, balancing skin tone and improving skin texture....

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Tooth Whitening Studies
Tooth Whitening studies can be used to evaluate the performance of a tooth whitening product over time, under qualified dentist control....

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Aug 15, 20211 min read
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Stinging Study
A Stinging Study is used to learn if products intended to be used on the face such as cleansers, moisturisers, make-up etc. are capable...

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Claim Support and Substantiation
Safety products claims can include: Allergy Tested Dermatologically Tested/Approved Hypoallergenic Non-Sensitive Ophthalmologically...

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Arm / Hand Immersion Studies
This test is used to determine the mildness of products to which human skin would have longer contact with, for example bath/shower...

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Eye Instillation Studies
Products such as baby baths or shampoos are formulated so that they are less irritating and usually less prone to produce a stinging or...

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Aug 15, 20212 min read
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Consumer Preference Studies
We offer a range of Consumer Preference Studies designed to evaluate consumer preference, product performance and to substantiate your...

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Aug 15, 20211 min read
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Sensory Studies
Sensory characteristics such as aroma, feel, flavour, appearance and sound can be evaluated for your consumer product to ensure product...

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User Studies
We run hundreds of User Studies each year making use of our UK-wide consumer panel of over 35,000 consumers. User Studies are very useful...

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Dental Studies
We regularly perform a rage of oral care studies: Dental Plaque Tooth Whitening Stain Removal Gingivitis Calculus We also have a...

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Aug 15, 20211 min read
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Hair / Grooming Studies
Our test facility includes a fully equipped hair salon, a purpose built wet area and an evaluation suite for consumer perception and...

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Jul 18, 20201 min read
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Anti-aging Studies
Visible skins of skin ageing can include sagging (laxity), wrinkles (rhytids), erythema (redness), dyspigmentation (brown...

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Jul 18, 20201 min read
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Patch Testing
One of the final steps in the safety evaluation of new products is to perform a Patch Test on human subjects. We offer a range of patch...

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Jul 18, 20202 min read
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