FUNCTIONAL COSMETICS
To evaluate the anti-wrinkle or whitening efficacy of the investigational
product by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) guideline
ANTI--WRINKLE EFFECT |
To evaluate the anti -wrinkle effect of a cosmetic investigational product and to assess its cutaneous acceptability, under Dermatological control, after repeated applications for a period under the normal conditions of use
· Method : video imagery of silicone skin replicas, Clinical evaluation (clinical scoring system), Global appraisal of the efficacy by subject |
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WHITENING EFFECT ON U.V. INDUCED PIGMENTATION |
Evaluation of the whitening effect of cosmetic investigational products on U.V induced pigmentation, after repeated cutaneous applications, under Dermatological control
· Method : Colorimetric measurements, Clinical evaluation, Global appraisal of the efficacy by subject |
WHITENING EFFECT |
To assess the whitening efficacy of a cosmetic investigational product after repeated cutaneous applications, under Dermatological control
· Method : Colorimetric measurements, Clinical evaluation, Global appraisal of the efficacy by subject |
SPF TEST |
Sun Protection Factor value for a sunscreen is defined as the ratio of the Minimal Erythemal Dose (MED) on protected skin (MEDp) by product to the Minimal Erythemal Dose on unprotected skin (MEDu) of the same subject in field of UVB (290nm to 320nm). · Method : M.E.D assessment between Sunscreen-treated and Non-treated |
WATER RESISTANCE SPF TEST |
This study defines the efficacy and its persistency of water resistance of sunscreen with artificial condition such as on the beach or outdoor swimming pools. · Method : MED assessment between Sunscreen-treated and Non-treated Determination of SPF on the Wet skin compared with Dry skin |
UVA TEST |
The Sun Protection Factor of UVA for a sunscreen is defined as the ratio of the Minimal Persistent Pigment Darkening Dose (MPPDD) on protected skin (MPPDDp) by product to the Minimal Persistent Pigment Darkening Dose on unprotected skin (MPPDDu) of the same subject in field of UVA (320nm to 400nm) · Method : MPPPD assessment between Sunscreen-treated and Non-treated |