by Minty Hand | Dec 8, 2023 | News
Why do people still use animals in testing? The main reason is that the perceived similarities between animals and humans are often used as the justification for animal experimentation and seems more humane than testing potentially hazardous materials on live humans!...
by Minty Hand | Nov 23, 2023 | News
Conversations about the skin barrier are mainstream nowadays, and a vast range of products are available to repair, protect, soothe and calm our skin from supermarkets, pharmacies and beauty counters. Assessing the integrity and vulnerabilities of our skin barrier Our...
by Minty Hand | Nov 15, 2023 | Animal-free testing, Efficacy testing, News
What are the differences between baby and adult skin? Baby skin has reduced barrier function and a different lipid profile, increased reactivity, lower melanin production (and therefore less in-built sun protection). It also displays higher permeability, enabling...
by Minty Hand | Oct 9, 2023 | Animal-free testing, News
As we’ve discussed, in vitro testing doesn’t automatically mean animal-product-free, that’s where XCellR8’s scale of animal-free testing come into play. The scale is intended to help organisations distinguish between the different levels of animal products used, to...
by Minty Hand | Oct 2, 2023 | Animal-free testing, In Vitro Safety, News
Demand for plant-based skincare products is projected to experience exceptional rise in the worldwide personal care industry over the decade. People are learning more and more about various organic and natural products made with safe ingredients that eliminate the...
