Anti – Aging Testing

Posted on: July 12th, 2023 by Jane Tervooren

Aging is a natural phenomenon, but its effects on appearance are often not welcomed. Society’s focus on maintaining a youthful appearance has led to the creation of copious amounts of anti-aging products, all of which make claims that must be substantiated by independent lab testing.

Anti-aging testing refers to the ability of a product to reduce the visible appearance of the signs of aging. These may include fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, discoloration, sagging and uneven skin tone.

Information About Anti-Aging Testing

In order to evaluate the efficacy of anti-aging claims and products, rigorous testing methods are employed, which include bio-instrumentation measurements, expert visual clinical grading, and before and after imaging. The following will delve into the significance of anti-aging testing and its relevance to anti-aging claims. It will explore the principles behind these testing methods and their practical applications. Aging is a natural biological process influenced by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Genetics and cellular processes play a role, as do exposure to UV radiation, pollution, and lifestyle habits (smoking, drinking, and diet).

Certain factors contribute to the visible signs of aging including the following:

Wrinkles
Fine lines
Sagging skin
Age spots
Discoloration
Uneven skin tone

To combat these signs, people frequently turn to anti-aging products. This leads to the need for reliable testing methods to support such claims.

What is Anti-Aging Testing

Anti-aging aging testing is a method used to measure the effectiveness of a product on signs of aging. It is one form of consumer product testing. Anti-aging testing allows companies to evaluate a product’s performance and make claims.

Testing may include bio-instrumentation including:

Corneometer – Hydration

Novameter – Hydration

Moisture Meter EpiD – Deep hydration

Tewameter – Barrier Protection

Vapometer – Barrier Protection

Glossymeter – Radiance/Vibrance/Shine

Chromameter – Color and Lightness (evenness or max/min changes)

Cutometer – Skin Firmness and Elasticity

Visioscan – Surface Topography, Fine Lines/Wrinkles

Dermo – Collagen Potential

Sebumeter – Oil/Sebum Production

Laser Doppler – Blood Flow

pH Meter – Skin balance

Canfield Visia CR – wide range of imaging with Vaestro analysis

Canfield Visia CR Generation 5 with Primos 3-D analysis

Practical Applications of Anti-Aging Testing

Anti-aging testing will benefit industries including the following:

Cosmetics
Skincare
Topical treatments
Pharmaceuticals
Medical devices

Anti-Aging Testing and Validated Claim Support

At Validated Claim Support, we provide anti-aging testing to help companies evaluate the efficacy and performance of their products. Our experienced clinical team uses various testing methods to provide comprehensive results.

Validated Claim Support has the tools and expertise to support your anti-aging claims.