The FOCUS #13 is here, with all you need to know about expert discussion around hair and scalp evaluation!
We are delighted to announce the publication of FOCUS #13, the latest edition of Skinobs’ semi-annual expert panel dedicated to the rapidly evolving field of hair and scalp evaluation
DISCOVER THE FOCUS #13
As the haircare market continues to accelerate, driven by rising consumer expectations, scientific advances, and the growing importance of claims substantiation, brands and laboratories are seeking more precise, innovative, and reliable testing methodologies.
This edition provides an essential overview of the current landscape, highlighting how technological innovation, biological understanding, and integrated evaluation strategies now converge to support product development. From scalp microbiome analysis to AI-assisted imaging, from molecular exploration to standardized performance assessments, the tools available to R&D teams have never been more sophisticated.
FOCUS #13 brings together leading experts who share their perspectives on these evolutions, offering valuable insights for cosmetic scientists, formulators, marketers, and anyone involved in haircare innovation. Whether you are exploring new claim possibilities, refining your testing roadmap, or simply seeking inspiration for future developments, this edition will help you navigate the complex and multidisciplinary world of hair and scalp evaluation.
By gathering diverse viewpoints, this publication reinforces Skinobs’ mission: to connect the cosmetics industry with reliable, cutting-edge testing solutions and to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to substantiate claims and demonstrate product performance with confidence.
This new publication contains 8 articles sharing 8 different pespectives and point of view:
- Skinification of the hair: the latest trends to substantiate new claims | Skinobs
- Standardization, AI, Visual Evidence: Rethinking Capillary Evaluation with the C-Cube | Pixience
- Scientific Evaluation of Frizz, Volume and Hairstyle Durability in Hair Styling Studies | Zurko Research
- Why measure the impact of cosmetic products on the scalp microbiome? | Byome Labs
- Integrated preclinical and clinical evaluation framework in trichology and hair health: molecular, structural and biometrics correlates | Dr Goya Analisis
- Perfect your hair products to maintain the balance of the scalp and achieve healthy hair | IEC France
- Hair surface condition: how to correlate visual aspect and physical quantification | Eotech
- CIDP’s comprehensive hair and scalp testing capabilities: in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo | CIDP
Thank You to Our Partners
We warmly thank all contributors for their valuable expertise and the high-level insights shared in this edition.
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