SPF and Photoageing Testing Panel

Protecting skin from UV-induced photo-aging is essential. Photo-aging refers to the premature aging of the skin caused by repeated exposure to UV rays from the sun or artificial sources. UV rays can damage the skin’s structure, leading to signs such as fine lines around the eyes and mouth, forehead expression lines, pigmentation spots, uneven complexion, and a loss of skin tone. These aging signs can appear prematurely due to UV exposure.

To address the increasing demand for ingredients that repair and protect against UV damage, many anti-photoaging ingredients are available with with proven biological activity, tested using advanced technology. We validate the cosmetic actives’ effectiveness through rigorous laboratory testing on reliable 3D tissue models.

Test Menu
SPF Factor
Protection against UV - Explosure
Protection from Pollution
UVA
UVB
Critical Wavelength
PA ++++
Anti-Photoageing
Anti-Ageing / Anti-Wrinkle
Anti-Ageing / Anti-Wrinkle/ SPF
Anti-Aging And Skin Hydration
Wrinkle Depth Analysis
Surface Smoothing

Cosmetic Products

Milk Sunscreen SPF 100

Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil

Sunscreens

UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46

Biomarker Testing List:

Biomarker	Remarks on the Biomarker
Inflammatory Cytokine (Interleukin-6 [IL-6])	IL-6 (Interleukin-6): A pro-inflammatory cytokine that indicates immune response and is often elevated in chronic inflammation and various diseases.
Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1)	MMP1 (Matrix Metalloproteinase-: An enzyme that breaks down collagen, playing a critical role in tissue remodeling and skin aging.
Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1a)	IL-1α (Interleukin-1 alpha): A key pro-inflammatory cytokine involved in immune responses, contributing to inflammation and tissue damage.
Oxidative Stress Marker (8-Hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine [8-OHdG])	8-OHdG (8-Hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine): A marker of oxidative stress and DNA damage, reflecting the impact of oxidative stress on cellular integrity.
Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8)	MMP8 (Matrix Metalloproteinase-8): An enzyme involved in the degradation of type I and type III collagen, often associated with inflammatory conditions, particularly in periodontal disease.

Reference Research Publications:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tox.2007.05.005

https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19113457

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2020.102243

Related Services

UVA

In-vitro testing evaluates the ability of a product to protect against UVA rays, which penetrate deeper into the skin and contribute to aging and DNA damage, using UV-transmittance assays.

UVB

Assesses the product’s ability to shield the skin from UVB rays, which cause sunburn and increase the risk of skin cancer, through SPF testing in controlled in-vitro environments.

Critical Wavelength

Tests the spectrum of protection offered by the product by measuring the critical wavelength (the point at which the product absorbs UV light), ensuring broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

PA ++++

Evaluates the broad-spectrum UVA protection of a product, determining the level of protection against UVA rays, with PA+++ indicating high protection as per international standards for skin care products.