by Minty Hand | Jun 27, 2022 | Animal-free testing, Efficacy testing, In Vitro Safety, News
Last week we hosted our very first webinar where our unique XtraMild™ mildness test took centre stage. Dr Carol Treasure and Chris Longmore looked at why mildness testing is so important, and how this super-sensitive method can be used to test a wide variety of...
by Sam Thistleton | Jun 14, 2022 | Animal-free testing, Efficacy testing, In Vitro Safety, News
Written by Sam Thistleton. In the last blog we looked specifically where the outdated animal testing methods for eye irritation fall short. This time we have pulled together some of the compelling evidence that explains why animal skin is not a suitable mimic for the...
by Sam Thistleton | Jun 9, 2022 | Animal-free testing, Efficacy testing, In Vitro Safety, News
Written by Sam Thistleton The majority of the personal care and beauty products we buy are not designed to come into direct contact with our eye surface, or cornea, nevertheless accidental exposure can happen like shampoo running into our eyes in the shower,...
by Minty Hand | Jun 6, 2022 | Efficacy testing, In Vitro Safety, News
We all know the drill when it comes to looking after our mouth: brush your teeth twice a day, floss between your gums, limit your sugar intake… But how do product manufacturers play their part in making sure the toothpastes and mouthwash we repetitively use are not...
by Sam Thistleton | May 3, 2022 | Animal-free testing, Efficacy testing, News
Conversations about the skin barrier are mainstream nowadays, and a host of products available to repair, protect, soothe and calm are on the shelves of our supermarkets, pharmacies and beauty counters. Assessing the integrity and vulnerabilities of our skin barrier...
by Minty Hand | Apr 29, 2022 | Animal-free testing, Efficacy testing, In Vitro Safety
Baby care is BOOMING! We’ve done a round-up of all the latest on the baby care market, so you don’t have to. Baby care market According to a 2021 Mintel report, the baby personal care products, nappies and wipes category has grown in value for the first time in...
