QACS offers skin Cosmetic Microbiome studies in the form of clinical trials to substantiate product microbiome claims. Our dedicated team offers a variety of options on skin microbiome evaluation to address your product needs. Microbiome studies, adopted to your product’s needs and budget, are provided in the form of customized protocols. At QACS we conduct Microbiome Balance and Microbiome Friendly studies.

We assess the hydration capacity of cosmetic products on a selected panel of volunteers.

Under the supervision  of our Dermatologists:

• We carry out instrumental moisture measurements.
• We statistically interpret all measurements.

We perform all types of tests:

• Short term e.g. 2-hour moisture (Moisture Meter SC or Corneometer® CM 825)
• Long tem e.g. 1-week moisture (Moisture Meter SC or Corneometer® CM)
• Custom moisture tests

We evaluate skin color using the VISIA Complexion Analysis System & Pantone scale. Under the supervision of our dermatologists we:

• Perform clinical evaluations.
• Take before and after photographs.
• Provide auto-evaluation reports compiled by the selected panel of volunteers (in-use test, questionnaires).

We evaluate the effect of cosmetic products on wrinkles using the VISIA Complexion Analysis System and Visioscan.

Under the supervision of our dermatologists we:

• Carry out instrumental wrinkle and fine-line depth measurements.
• Statistically interpret all measurements.
• Perform clinical evaluations.
• Take before and after photographs.
• Provide auto-evaluation reports compiled by the selected panel of volunteers (in-use test, questionnaires).

We evaluate the elasticity effect of cosmetic products on the skin using ElastiMeter.

Under the supervision of our dermatologists we:

• Carry out instrumental elasticity measurements.
• Statistically interpret all measurements.
• Perform clinical evaluation.
• Provide auto-evaluation reports compiled by the selected panel of volunteers (in-use test, questionnaires).

We assess Redness  and Porphyrins reduction properties of cosmetic products on the face using the VISIA Complexion Analysis System.

Under the supervision of our dermatologists we:

• Carry out instrumental red-area & porphyrins measurements.
• Statistically interpret all measurements.
• Perform clinical evaluations.
• Take before and after photographs.
• Provide auto-evaluation reports compiled by the selected panel of volunteers (in-use test, questionnaires).

We assess the effect of cosmetic products on the secretion level of sebum. Under the supervision of our dermatologists:

• We carry out instrumental sebum measurements.
• We statistically interpret all sebum measurements.

We perform two types of tests:

• Sebum in-use test (Sebumeter® SM 815)
• Desquamation test (Corneofix® F 20)
• Provide auto-evaluation questionnaires answered by the selected panel of volunteers

We assess Pores, UV and Brown spots  measurements of cosmetic products on the face using the VISIA Complexion Analysis System.

Under the supervision of our Dermatologists:

• We carry out instrumental Pores-UV-Brown spots measurements.
• We statistically interpret all measurements.
• We perform clinical evaluations.
• We take before and after photographs.
• We provide auto-evaluation questionnaires answered by the selected panel of volunteers.

We provide evidence on the comedolytic action and non-comedogenicity of cosmetic products using the Sebumeter® or Sebutape® & Dermatoscope.  Under the supervision of our dermatologists we:

• Assess the products based on an assessment scale.
• Use standardized digital imaging and picture comparison computer software.
• Statistically interpret all measurements.
• Take before and after photographs.

At QACS we conduct clinical efficacy testing for Sensory evaluation of cosmetics, household and personal care products following standardized international protocols and practices. Sensory experts, trained judges and consumers participate in the assessment of the sensorial characteristics. The sensory perception in terms of smell, aspect, texture, is studied and described for the optimization of new developments. Sensory testing is a powerful tool in product benchmarking.

During a use test, volunteers are recruited to use the product under normal conditions and as specified by the sponsor for a determined period of time. Inclusion criteria that match the target consumer of the product can be chosen from the study sponsor. These studies are conducted under the supervision of a trained clinical professional according to the target area of the product (dermatologist, ophthalmologist, dentist, cosmetologist).

If you wish, we suggest optimal questionnaires to be answered by volunteers by the end and/or during the study.