In Vivo Testing To Determine the Efficacy of Scalp and Haircare Products
Dandruff and Scalp Health Clinical Testing
Non-Drug Flakiness and Dryness Claims
Clinical photography
Before & After Photography: Custom Teaneck NJ Studio
Clinically Validated, High Resolution Before and After Images and Analysis Over Time. Validated Claim Support offers cutting-edge, high-resolution photography to help document product efficacy over a given treatment timeline or product usage cycle.
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Redness reduction: 44% less excess redness from baseline to week 2. Drag to compare.
Before and after case studies
Hair Growth Efficacy And Clinical Density Improvement →
Hair Density And Hair Growth Clinical Imaging Side Profile →
Full Face Acne Reduction Lesions With Analysis →
Dry Scalp And Dandruff Improvement Clinical Study Photo →
Antiaging, Wrinkle Reduction And Clinical Claim Support Imaging →
Full Face Before And After Anti Aging And Fine Line Reduction →
Pore Size Reduction Clinical Photograph →
High Resolution Redness Reduction →
Expert Clinical Grading
Trained graders score visible changeSupports claims like “Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
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Tape strips, swabs and collectionsSupports claims like “Microbiome friendly” and “Won’t disrupt the skin’s natural microbiome”
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Hydration, TEWL, elasticity, colorSupports claims like “Hydrates by up to 87% in as little as one use”
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Clinical and scientific publicationsScientifically validated study summaries for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals
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Controlled, reproducible clinical imagingSupports claims like “Up to a 44% reduction in redness in as little as 2 weeks”
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Panelist questionnaires and self-assessmentSupports claims such as “97% of women agreed their skin felt smoother and more supple”
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Dandruff Testing Claims: frequently asked questions
Does mentioning "dandruff" make my product a drug?
Yes. Using the term "dandruff" directly in marketing automatically qualifies a product as a drug, whether you intend it to or not. Unless the product contains an FDA approved anti-dandruff active such as salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione at an approved concentration, Validated Claim Support recommends avoiding the term.
How does Validated Claim Support test dandruff and scalp products?
Validated Claim Support takes controlled clinical measurements and subjective consumer feedback at multiple timepoints, on people with the relevant scalp condition. A study combines some mix of clinical expert grading, biophysical instrumentation, consumer perception questionnaires and before and after photography, designed specifically for the product.
What makes a dandruff study strongest?
The strongest clinical tests include double blind controls, placebo products, and washout or crossover designs. Non-drug scalp products do not necessarily have the same requirements, and Validated Claim Support will help you choose the right design for your product.
What can I claim if my product has no approved anti-dandruff ingredient?
You can still make compelling secondary claims, such as "Improves the overall appearance of the scalp" and "Reduces flakiness." Validated Claim Support will work with your marketing and legal teams to choose the best approach, and any final claims should be vetted by your legal and regulatory teams.
