Cosmetic products are intended for application to the external parts of the body or to the teeth and oral mucosa. From the consumer’s perspective, they are expected to be safe, effective, pleasant to use, and truthful in their claims. To meet these expectations, DermaProof Asia provides cutaneous, ocular, and oral compatibility testing designed to confirm safety under real-use conditions. These services are conducted in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of experienced physicians, including dermatologists, ophthalmologists, and a dentist, who evaluate the occurrence of physical and functional signs following repeated product use, typically over a four-week period. Cutaneous compatibility, performed by a dermatologist, verifies that a cosmetic product is safe for regular, long-term use, does not induce irritation, allergic reactions or other adverse effects, and is suitable and comfortable for the targeted skin or hair type (e.g. sensitive skin). This assessment can be complemented by patch testing and comedogenicity or acnegenicity studies.
Ocular compatibility assessment is conducted by an ophthalmologist and includes subject interview, slit-lamp examination of the eyelids, cornea, and conjunctiva, and measurement of the Tear Film Break-Up Time (TBUT) to assess tear film stability. DermaProof Asia also offers direct instillation tests to support “no tears” claim, reinforcing confidence in product safety for this highly sensitive area. Oral compatibility, carried out by a dentist, ensures that products (toothpaste, mouthwash) are well tolerated by the oral mucosa and gingival tissues.
Together, cutaneous, ocular, and oral compatibility testing demonstrate that a cosmetic product is well tolerated on is intended area of application and support popular claims such as “clinically tested”, “dermatologically tested”, and “ophthalmologically tested”.
Contact
Fabrice Perin – fabrice.p@dermaproofasia.com
Marketing Dpt. – marketing@dermaproofasia.com
