Beauty, Skincare & Haircare
Our Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab employs chemists, scientists, and engineers who conduct rigorous evaluations on beauty, haircare, and skincare products to determine their effectiveness. Our team works closely with a diverse group of consumer testers to gather real-life feedback on how well products perform. To complement these efforts, our Lab utilizes cutting-edge instruments to measure product performance, such as the Craniometer, which assesses skin hydration levels to accurately track the efficacy of skincare products. Additionally, we utilize the Visia Complexion Analyzer, a digital imaging device that captures changes in skin, including wrinkle intensity, pore size, dark spots, and color coverage of cosmetics.
Regarding haircare testing, our expert scientists and chemists utilize an Instron machine to measure a product's conditioning ability, and a swatch-wash station to calculate a product’s efficacy in cleansing or protecting against color fade. Our testing also includes weathering procedures that simulate hair exposure to UV light and heat styling, as well as an environmental chamber that subjects hair to high levels of humidity to evaluate claims related to frizz reduction
By EMMA JOHNSON, SOPHIA GARCIA Updated FEB 16, 2024 6:45 AM
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