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Eurofins-Dermscan Quantifies the Performance of Nail Care

In adults, a healthy nail is hard, tough, transparent and has a smooth surface. Many products (creams, oils, masks, enamels) aim to promote nail growth and strengthen its hardness.

Clinical scoring remains a standard for evaluating the appearance and health of the nail (brittle, soft, split, etc.),
Image analysis on photographs in standardized light makes it possible to follow the speed of growth,
Panelists can appreciate the penetration and the drying time
Biometrological measurements of color [C-Cube; Spectrophotometer], hydration [MoistureMeter D], TOWL [Aquaflux], brightness [Glossymeter], thickness [DermaScan C; DubSkinScanner], hardness [TA-TX, Nail StrainStress Meter NM 100] are also available.

Read the complete article: ZOOM#17 -Testing trends nails evaluation – in vitro efficacy testing – Skinobs.web