Clinical Services

SGS North America Clinical Services

Beauty and Consumer Health Care Studies

Safety Studies

  • Cumulative Irritation
  • HRIPT
  • Facial Sting Test
  • Acute Skin Irritation
  • Primary Irritation
  • Phototoxicity
  • Photoallergy
  • Photobiology
  • Modified Maximization
  • Proof of Concept
  • Safety-In-Use
  • Ophthalmology Safety-In-Use
  • Comedogenicity (Non-Comedogenic Claim)
  • Acnegenicity
  • Baby and Infant Skin Care Products

Skin Care Product Claim Substantiation Studies

  • Anti-Aging
  • Elasticity and Firmness (Face and Body)
  • Skin Brightening
  • Skin Texture
  • Skin Density/Thickness
  • Skin Tone Evenness
  • Pore Size
  • Mildness
  • Moisturization and Hydration
  • Cell Turnover
  • Make Up Removal
  • No discomfort around the eye (no eye stinging)
  • Dermatologist and Ophthalmologist Tested
  • Exfoliation
  • Blood Flow
  • Lip Care Products-Long-Wear, plumping, feathering, and moisturizing
  • Cosmetic Wear Claims
  • Acne Claims
  • Male Shave Products
  • Baby and Infant Skin Care Products

Specialized Skin Condition Claims

  • Rosacea
  • Psoriasis (All Ages)
  • Atopic dermatitis/Eczema (All Ages)
  • Acne (Teen and Adult)
  • Oily Skin
  • Cellulite
  • Keratosis Pilaris
  • Wound Healing
  • Stretch Marks
  • Diaper Rash
  • Microbiome Testing

SPF Testing

  • SPF Testing: FDA 2011 Final Rule
  • SPF Testing ISO 24444
  • UVAPF Testing: ISO 24442
  • Water-Resistant Testing: FDA 2011 Final Rule
  • Water-Resistant Testing: ISO 16217 and 18861
  • Water-Resistant Testing: AS/NZ 2604
  • In-Vitro Critical Wavelength Analysis: FDA 2011 Final Rule
  • In-Vitro Critical Wavelength Analysis: ISO 24443

Learn more about our SPF testing

Hair Care Studies

  • At-Home Use Test
  • Androgenetic alopecia
  • Hair Growth
  • Anti-Dandruff
  • Scalp Irritation
  • Salon Evaluation

Foot and Nail Studies

  • Nail Polish Evaluations
  • Bunions
  • Corns
  • Dry Heels
  • Foot pain and discomfort
  • Fungal infections (Nail)

Consumer Research Tests

  • Research Guidance Tests
  • Consumer Preference or Consumer Usage
  • Focus Groups
  • Testimonials/Infomercials

Other Therapeutic Areas

  • Colds
  • Irritable Bowel
  • Women’s Health products
  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity
  • Pain

Soap and Sanitizer Efficacy Studies

  • ASTM E1174 Standard Test Method for the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Handwash Formulations
  • ASTM E2755 Standard Test Method for Determining the Bacteria-Eliminating Effectiveness of Healthcare Personnel Hand Rub Formulations Using Hands of Adults
  • ASTM 2783 Standard Test Method for Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity for Water Miscible Compounds Using a Time-Kill Procedure

Pharmaceutical and Device Studies

Dermatology Safety Studies

  • Cumulative Irritation
  • Acute Skin Irritation
  • Primary Irritation

Therapeutic Areas

  • Acne vulgaris
  • Actinic keratosis
  • Androgenetic alopecia
  • Cellulite
  • Dyschromia/Hyperpigmentation
  • Facial and Body Firming
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Rosacea
  • Seborrheic dermatitis
  • Skin tags
  • Tinea cruris/pedis