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FAQ
Tests and Claims: frequently asked questions
What types of product claims can Validated Claim Support test?
Validated Claim Support runs custom claim studies across anti-aging, acne and pores, active ingredients, cosmetics and makeup, hyperpigmentation, moisturization, luminosity, undereye, cellulite, SPF, safety and irritation, haircare, hair growth, dandruff, eyelash, lip care, foot care, microbiome, deodorant and nutraceutical products, combining a range of clinical support techniques in one study.
Does VCS test over-the-counter (OTC) drug claims?
Yes. Validated Claim Support supports OTC claims including dandruff, SPF, redness reduction, acne products, psoriasis, melasma studies and custom anti-aging support, and is an FDA registered drug testing laboratory for hair loss and hair regrowth claims.
What testing does VCS offer for SPF and sun care?
Validated Claim Support refers SPF and sun care testing to its partner photobiology labs: Normec Schrader Institute, HelioScience and KosmoScience. Those labs cover in vivo and in vitro methods, including FDA, ISO, UVA and UVB testing, photobiology and photostability.
Can VCS support cosmetic and makeup claims?
Yes. Validated Claim Support tests cosmetics claims including makeup performance, longwear, all-day wear, color persistence and durability, and lip care claims such as color persistence, transfer resistance and all-day wear.
What safety testing does VCS provide?
Validated Claim Support's safety and irritation testing covers patch testing, safety in use, hypoallergenic claim support, sensitive skin, HRIPT and ocular testing.
Can VCS combine several test methods in one study?
Yes. Validated Claim Support combines a wide range of clinical support techniques, such as expert grading, biophysical instrumentation, clinical photography and consumer questionnaires, so one custom study can support several claims at once.