Services-Sunscreen testing
Sunscreen Testing
- In-vitro SPF testing
- In-vivo efficacy testing
- Safety testing
Sunscreen Testing
- In-vitro SPF testing
- In-vivo efficacy testing
- Safety testing
The incidence of sunlight –induced skin aging and skin cancers has been increasing in many parts of the world. Hence Sunscreens form an integral part of a person’s skin care regimen.
It is crucial to establish the Safety and Efficacy of a Sunscreen formulation prior to its launch in the market.
We at C.L.A.I.M.S. Pvt. Ltd. provide you with comprehensive services for Safety, Sensory, Consumer testing and In-vitro / In-vivo testing of your sunscreen formulations.
TYPES OF TESTS
1. Safety tests
a. 24-hour Patch test
b. HRIPT (Human Repeat Insult Patch Test)
c. Photo patch test
d. HRIPPT (Human Repeat Insult Photo Patch Test)
2. Efficacy Test
Sun Protection factor (SPF) is the definitive measurement of the effectiveness of any sunscreen product.
This test consists of evaluating the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) which expresses the sun protection level of a sunscreen product through UVB spectrum, using an appropriate substrate on which the product has been spread and measured by means of a spectrophotometric method.
Similarly, UVA protection for your Sunscreen formulation can also be tested by In vitro methods.
Types of tests
| CLAIMS | TESTS | STANDARD |
|---|---|---|
UVA protection PA ++ | UVA-PF evaluation with pre-irradiation | ISO 24443:2012 method |
| PA++ | UVA-PF evaluation | COLIPA rev 1211 |
UVB/UVA balance Broad spectrum | CW evaluation for Broad spectrum | FDA rev 2011 method |
UVB/UVA balance Broad spectrum | CW evaluation for Broad spectrum | EU 1206 regulation |
UVB/UVA balance Star rates | UVA: UVB ratio- The Boot star rating system | FDA rev 2011 method |
UVB & UVA protection Complete | SPF +UVA PF + CW with pre-irradiation | ISO 24443:2012 EU recommended complete |
| Water resistance | In Vitro Water Resistance evaluation | Published method |
| For quality control purpose | In Vitro comparison between two products | Published method |
| SPF | In Vitro SPF evaluation | In-house method |
| Photo stable | Photo stability UVA/UVB | In-house method |
| PA++ | UVA pre irradiation | In-house method |
C.L.A.I.M.S Pvt. Ltd. has entered into strategic alliance with HELIOSCREEN Testing Facility in France wherein all testing to be carried out at HELIOSCREEN can be submitted to C.L.A.I.M.S Pvt. Ltd. India.
Normally we need to re-apply Sunscreen every 2 hours, however, recently Long lasting Sunscreens and One time application Sunscreens have been launched.
At C.L.A.I.M.S. PVT. LTD. we have an unique instrument which can assess the long lasting effect of your Sunscreen and help substantiate your claims.
SPF formulations by virtue of ingredients present therein can be sticky and heavy on the skin. This can be a major deterrent for consumer acceptability.
We at C.L.A.I.M.S can help you to methodically evaluate your SPF formulation for various sensory attributes, this will done using ASTM methodology for sensory evaluation and/or consumer research using well –defined set of questionnaire to understand likes and dislikes for various product attributes can be carried out at our facility.
effect of sunscreen (In vivo)
Sun Protection factor (SPF) is the definitive measurement of the effectiveness of any sunscreen product.
This test consists of evaluating the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) which expresses the sun protection level of a sunscreen product through UVB spectrum, using an appropriate substrate on which the product has been spread and measured by means of a spectrophotometric method.
Similarly, UVA protection for your Sunscreen formulation can also be tested by In vitro methods.
Types of tests
| CLAIMS | TESTS | STANDARD |
|---|---|---|
UVA protection PA ++ | UVA-PF evaluation with pre-irradiation | ISO 24443:2012 method |
| PA++ | UVA-PF evaluation | COLIPA rev 1211 |
UVB/UVA balance Broad spectrum | CW evaluation for Broad spectrum | FDA rev 2011 method |
UVB/UVA balance Broad spectrum | CW evaluation for Broad spectrum | EU 1206 regulation |
UVB/UVA balance Star rates | UVA: UVB ratio- The Boot star rating system | FDA rev 2011 method |
UVB & UVA protection Complete | SPF +UVA PF + CW with pre-irradiation | ISO 24443:2012 EU recommended complete |
| Water resistance | In Vitro Water Resistance evaluation | Published method |
| For quality control purpose | In Vitro comparison between two products | Published method |
| SPF | In Vitro SPF evaluation | In-house method |
| Photo stable | Photo stability UVA/UVB | In-house method |
| PA++ | UVA pre irradiation | In-house method |
C.L.A.I.M.S Pvt. Ltd. has entered into strategic alliance with HELIOSCREEN Testing Facility in France wherein all testing to be carried out at HELIOSCREEN can be submitted to C.L.A.I.M.S Pvt. Ltd. India.
effect of sunscreen (In vivo)
Normally we need to re-apply Sunscreen every 2 hours, however, recently Long lasting Sunscreens and One time application Sunscreens have been launched.
At C.L.A.I.M.S. PVT. LTD. we have a unique instrument which can assess the long lasting effect of your Sunscreen and help substantiate your claims.
SPF formulations by virtue of ingredients present therein can be sticky and heavy on the skin. This can be a major deterrent for consumer acceptability.
We at C.L.A.I.M.S can help you to methodically evaluate your SPF formulation for various sensory attributes, this will done using ASTM methodology for sensory evaluation and/or consumer research using well –defined set of questionnaire to understand likes and dislikes for various product attributes can be carried out at our facility.
