Deodorant and Antiperspirant Testing - A Peek Behind the Sweaty Curtain
The Main Goal of Testing is Simple
Human Product Testers In Bergen and Teaneck New Jersey
Tech Meets Scent
Safety Testing Experts in Teaneck NJ
Sample Claims
- Up to 24 hours odor protection
- Up to 48 hours wetness protection
- Reduces sweat by up to 12 hours
- Wetness control for up to 24 hours
Claim Support Validation Consumer Product Testing Techniques
Expert Clinical Grading
Trained graders score visible changeSupports claims like “Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
Learn more →Biomarkers and Microbiome
Tape strips, swabs and collectionsSupports claims like “Microbiome friendly” and “Won’t disrupt the skin’s natural microbiome”
Learn more →Biophysical Instrumentation
Hydration, TEWL, elasticity, colorSupports claims like “Hydrates by up to 87% in as little as one use”
Learn more →Peer-Reviewed Writing
Clinical and scientific publicationsScientifically validated study summaries for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals
Learn more →Before and After Photography
Controlled, reproducible clinical imagingSupports claims like “Up to a 44% reduction in redness in as little as 2 weeks”
Learn more →Consumer Perception
Panelist questionnaires and self-assessmentSupports claims such as “97% of women agreed their skin felt smoother and more supple”
Learn more →What panelists are asked
At each visit, panelists rate statements like these on a five-point scale. Each statement is written to match a claim you want to make, and the result is reported as the percentage of panelists who agreed (Strongly Agree plus Agree).
Strongly agreeAgreeNeitherDisagreeStrongly disagree
- My underarms stayed fresh all day.
- This product controlled odor throughout the day.
- This product left no white marks on my clothes.
- This product did not irritate my skin.
- This product was easy to apply.
Example statements from VCS questionnaire templates. Final wording is agreed with you in the protocol.
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FAQ
Deodorant and Antiperspirant Testing: frequently asked questions
Where does Validated Claim Support test deodorants and antiperspirants?
Validated Claim Support tests deodorants and antiperspirants at its FDA registered drug testing laboratory in Teaneck, New Jersey, with human volunteers recruited in the Bergen County area. Participants apply the product and work up a sweat through controlled exercise or by sitting in a temperature controlled hot room.
How is antiperspirant effectiveness measured?
Sweat patches collect perspiration from the skin before and after the antiperspirant is applied, and technicians weigh them to evaluate how much the product reduced sweating.
How is deodorant odor protection measured?
Panels of experts rate odor on defined scales, taking into account intensity and the duration of odor protection, and can compare different scents to see which lasts longer or performs better in sweaty conditions.
How are deodorant and antiperspirant regulated differently?
In the United States, antiperspirants are regulated as over-the-counter drugs by the FDA, so their claims must be supported by scientific evidence. Deodorants are classified as cosmetics and face less stringent FDA regulation, but must still follow guidelines on truthful advertising. A product can make claims as both.
What deodorant and antiperspirant claims can VCS help support?
Validated Claim Support can help support claims such as "Up to 24 hours odor protection," "Up to 48 hours wetness protection" and "Wetness control for up to 24 hours," along with safety testing so products do not cause rashes or irritation.
Does VCS test on a diverse group of people?
Yes. Everyone sweats differently, so Validated Claim Support tests on diverse groups of people to make sure products work across a variety of skin types and sweat patterns.