Practical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing - How to Set up a Scientific Study in Skin Physiology

Practical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing - How to Set up a Scientific Study in Skin Physiology

von: Joachim W. Fluhr

Springer-Verlag, 2010

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Practical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing - How to Set up a Scientific Study in Skin Physiology


 

Preface

5

Contents

6

Introduction: History and Progress of Objective Skin Analysis

8

Part I:Legal Aspects of Cosmetic Testing

11

1: Regulatory Aspects

12

1.1Comparison Between General Cosmetic Legislation in Europe and Other Countries

13

1.2Recent Changes in European Cosmetic Regulation

14

1.3Important Weblinks

15

1.3.1European Union

15

1.3.2USA

15

1.3.3Canada

16

1.3.4Japan

16

1.3.5Mercosur Countries (Examples)

16

1.3.6ASEAN Countries (Example)

16

1.3.7South Africa

17

1.3.8China

17

1.3.9India

17

1.4Cosmetic Safety Testing

17

1.5Responsibility Considerations for Planning and Conduct of a Cosmetic Safety Study

18

1.6Frequent Cosmetic Safety Study Models

19

1.7Cosmetic Efficacy Testing

20

1.8Cosmetic Labeling and Packaging

21

References

22

2: Ethical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing

23

2.1Introduction

23

2.2Brief History of Research Ethics

24

2.3Ethical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing

27

2.4Ethical Aspects of Noninvasive Skin Measurements

27

2.5Essential Ethical Requirements for Performing a Study

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2.5.1Principles Related to Study Conduct

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2.5.2Principles Related to Study Investigator

28

2.5.3Principles Related to Study Subjects/Participants

29

2.5.4Principles Related to Investigational Products

29

2.5.5Principles Related to Measuring Techniques/Devices

30

2.5.6Principles Related to Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee (IRB/IEC)

30

2.5.7Other Considerations

30

2.6Conclusion

31

2.7Key Messages for Performing an Ethical Study

31

References

31

3: Good Clinical Practice

34

3.1Principles of GCP

34

3.2Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

36

3.3Study Design and Protocol Standards

37

3.4Conduct Standards

37

3.5Recording and Reporting Standards

37

References

38

4: Guidelines in Dermocosmetic Testing

39

4.1Introduction

39

4.2Skin Bioengineering Endeavor

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4.3Validation of Methods and Instrumentations

41

4.4A Plea for Standardization and Quality Controls

41

4.5Search for “Good Biometrological Practice”

42

4.6Guidelines in Perspective

44

4.7Conclusion

45

References

46

5: Claim Support: How to Create and Substantiate Claims

48

5.1Introduction: Cosmetic Claims and Cosmetic Product Testing

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5.1.1What Is a Cosmetic Claim?

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5.1.2Borderline Claims

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5.2The Process of Creating Cosmetic Claims

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5.2.1Global or Regional

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5.2.2Communication Style and Medium

52

5.2.3Consumer Factors

53

5.3Deciding How to Support a Claim

53

5.3.1 Classifying Claims

54

5.3.2Level of Evidence

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5.3.2.1Established and Widely Available Evidence

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5.3.2.2Established Rationale but Requiring Specific Evidence

57

5.3.2.3Evidence Based upon Significant Advance in Science or Technology

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5.4Generating Information to Support Claims

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5.5Presenting Information in Support of a Claim

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5.6State of the Art

64

5.7Conclusion

65

References

65

Part II:General Aspects of Cosmetic Testing

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6: Testing Laboratory

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6.1Requirements for Accommodation and Arrangement

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6.1.1Reception/Volunteer Recruitment Office

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6.1.2Data Base/Subject File Room

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6.1.3Waiting Area for Volunteers

70

6.1.4Room for Conducting General Volunteer Information Sessions

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6.1.5Investigator’s Office(s)/Examination Room(s)

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6.1.6Testing Lab Room(s)

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6.1.7Staff Office(s)

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6.1.8Rest Rooms for Volunteers

72

6.1.9Test Product/Sample Storage Room

72

6.2Requirements for Ambient Conditions

73

6.3Laboratory Quality Management System

73

6.3.1General Quality Management

73

6.3.2Measurement Devices Quality Management

74

References

75

7: Research Staff

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7.1Requirements for Qualification and Training of Study Nurses and Investigators

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7.1.1Investigator

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7.1.2Study Assistant (Study Nurse)

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8: Testing Population

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8.1Advertisements

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8.2Telephone Recruitment

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8.3Recruitment through Third Parties/Intermediaries

82

8.4Acquisition Criteria and Screening

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8.5Product-Related Information and Compliance

83

9: Testing Devices and Methods

84

Core Messages

84

9.1Introduction

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9.2Technical Assessment of the Various Skin Parameters

85

9.3The Measurement Technique and Norms, Standards and Directives

86

9.4The Practical Use of Measurement Devices

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9.4.1Factors Within the Laboratory

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9.4.2Factors Influencing the Choice of the Most Suitable Measurement Device

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References

88

10: Factors Influencing Measurements

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10.1Introduction

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10.2Sources of Error and Associated Variables

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10.2.1Instrument-Related Variables

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10.2.1.1Instrumental Variability, Start-Up, and Use

91

10.2.1.2Measurements

92

Surface Area

92

Contact Time

92

10.2.2Environment-Related Variables

92

10.2.2.1Air Convections

92

10.2.2.2Ambient Air Temperature

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10.2.2.3Ambient Air Humidity

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10.2.2.4Light Sources

93

10.2.2.5Skin Cleansing

93

10.2.3Individual-Related Variables

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10.2.3.1Age, Sex, and Race

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10.2.3.2Anatomical Sites

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10.2.3.3Sweating

95

10.2.3.4Skin Surface Temperature

95

10.2.3.5Skin Damage and Diseases

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10.2.3.6Circadia\n Rhythm

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10.2.3.7Intra- and Interindividual Variation

96

10.3Conclusions

97

References

98

11: Study Design

101

Core Messages

101

11.1Determination of Study Design

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11.2Study Objective(s)

102

11.3Measurement Variables and Endpoints

103

11.4Statistics

103

11.4.1Sample Size Calculation

103

11.4.2Statistical Methods

104

11.5Ethical Review and Scientific Validity

104

11.6Provision for Test Products

104

11.7Provision for Test Persons

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11.8Study Documents

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11.8.1Study Protocol

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11.8.2Subject Information Sheet

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11.8.3Case Report Form and Subject Diaries

106

11.9Data Processing

106

References

106

12: Cosmetic Testing Report

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12.1Introduction

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12.2Report Structure and Contents

108

12.2.1Title Page

108

12.2.2Synopsis (Study Summary)

109

12.2.3Table of Contents

109

12.2.4List of Abbreviations (If Applicable)

109

12.2.5Ethics

109

12.2.6Investigators and Study Administrative Structure

109

12.2.7Introduction

110

12.2.8Study Objectives

110

12.2.9Investigational Plan (Material and Methods)

110

12.2.10Results

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12.2.11Discussion and Conclusions

111

12.2.12Reference List

112

12.2.13Signatures

112

12.2.14Appendices (Attachments)

112

12.3How to Publish the Results

112

12.3.1Title Page

113

12.3.2Conflict of Interest Notification Page

113

12.3.3Abstract (Summary)

113

12.3.4Keywords

114

12.3.5Introduction

114

12.3.6Material and Methods

114

12.3.7Results

114

12.3.8Discussion and Conclusions

115

12.3.9Acknowledgments

115

12.3.10References

115

12.3.11Tables and Figures

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12.3.12Tables and Figures Legends

115

12.3.13Sending the Manuscript to the Journal

115

12.4Conclusions

118

References

118

Part III:Practical Aspects of Testing: Typical Examples of Test Settings

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13: Moisturizers and Emollients

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13.1Introduction

122

13.1.1Moisturizers and Emollients – What Are They?

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13.1.2Natural Sources for the Skin Hydration

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13.1.3Legislation and the Marketplace of Moisturizing Cosmetics

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13.2Non-Invasive Biophysical Methods in Testing Moisturizers and Emollients

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13.2.1Evaluation of the Electrical Properties of the Outermost Skin Layers

126

13.2.2Transepidermal Water Loss Assessment

126

13.2.3Instrumental Evaluation of the Skin Topography

127

13.2.4Spectroscopic and Optical Properties of the Skin

128

13.2.5Evaluation of the Mechanical/Visco-Elastic Properties of the Skin

128

13.3Practical Aspects of Moisturizers Testing

129

13.3.1Selection of the Investigative Method

129

13.3.2Study Design

129

13.3.2.1Single Application Tests

129

13.3.2.2Multiple Application Tests

130

13.3.2.3Regression Tests

130

13.3.2.4Efficacy on Pre-Irritated Skin

130

Remark

131

13.3.3Study Population

131

13.3.3.1General Considerations

131

13.3.3.2Number of Subjects

132

13.3.3.3Individual-Related Variables Influencing the Biophysical Measurements

132

13.3.4Test Site

132

13.3.5The Study Procedures

134

13.3.5.1Instructions to the Panelist

134

13.3.5.2The Washout Phase

134

13.3.5.3Environment-Related Variables Influencing the Measurements and the Panelist Acclimatization

134

13.3.5.4The Product Application

136

13.3.5.5The Measurement

137

13.3.5.6Data Management and Evaluation

137

13.4Conclusion

138

References

138

14: Antiaging and Antiwrinkle Products

140

14.1Introduction

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14.2Methods Used in the Evaluation of Antiaging Products

141

14.2.1Clinical Assessment

143

14.2.2Non-invasive Biophysical Methods

143

14.2.2.1Instrumental Evaluation of the Skin Surface Topography

143

14.2.2.2Epidermal Barrier Function by Transepidermal Water Loss Assessment

144

14.2.2.3Evaluation of the SC Hydration by Electrical Methods

144

14.2.2.4Skin Pigmentation and Color

145

14.2.2.5Skin Surface Acidity (pH)

145

14.2.2.6Assessment of Skin Microcirculation

145

14.2.2.7Assessment of Skin Surface Lipids by Photometric Methods

145

14.2.2.8Assessment of the Skin Mechanical Properties

146

14.2.3Invasive Procedures

146

14.3Study Design for Testing Antiaging Products

146

14.3.1Study Population

147

14.3.2Study Duration

148

14.3.3Test Site

148

14.3.4Product Application

148

14.3.5Efficacy Assessment

149

14.3.6Data Management and Evaluation

149

14.4Conclusion

149

References

150

15: Products for Impure, Acne-Like Skin

151

15.1Introduction

151

15.2Test Settings

152

15.2.1Study Background

152

15.2.2Study Objectives

152

15.2.3Material and Methods

152

15.2.3.1Study Products

152

15.2.3.2Study Subjects

153

15.2.3.3Study Design

154

15.2.3.4Study Methods

154

Oily Skin Assessment

155

Sensorial Assessment

155

Instrumental Assessment

156

Quality of Life Assessment

157

Acne Lesions Assessment

157

Sensorial Assessment

158

Instrumental Assessment

160

Quality of Life Assessment

161

Product Acceptance Assessment

161

Assessment of Unwanted Effects

162

15.2.3.5Study Protocol

162

15.2.3.6Study Ethics

163

15.2.3.7Statistical Analysis

163

15.3Conclusion

163

15.4Key Messages

163

References

164

16: Assessment of Hair Morphology

167

16.1Introduction

167

16.2Material and Methods

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16.2.1Optical Interferometry

168

16.2.2Static and Dynamic Experiments

169

16.3Results and Discussion

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16.3.1Static Experiments

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16.3.2Dynamic Experiments

171

16.4Conclusions

173

References

174

17: Skin Colour and Pigmentation

175

17.1Introduction

175

17.2Skin Colour

176

17.3Individual Differences

176

17.4Instruments

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17.4.1Reflectance Spectrophotometric Evaluation

178

17.5Study Procedure

179

References

181

18: Characterization of Sunscreens: Determination of the SPF

182

18.1Introduction

183

18.2UVB Protection

183

18.3Example for the SPF Determination

184

18.3.1Determination of MED

184

18.3.2 Sunscreen Application

185

18.4International Methods for the SPF Determination

186

18.5Determination of the UVA Protection Factor

186

18.6Classification of Sunscreens

187

18.7Outlook

188

18.8Summary

188

References

189

19: Practical Aspects of Shampoo and Conditioner Testing

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19.1Introduction

191

19.2Hair Science Overview

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19.3Shampoos: An Overview

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19.42-in-1 Shampoo+Conditioners: An Overview

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19.5Conditioners: An Overview

198

19.6Evaluation Approaches

199

19.7Consumer Evaluation Approaches

199

19.8Technical Evaluation Approaches

200

19.9Assessing Surface Damage: Microscopy

202

19.10Lubrication

202

19.11Strength

204

19.12Static Electricity Retardation

205

19.13Shine

205

19.14Color Fade

206

19.15Moisturization

207

19.16Summary

208

References

209

20: Antiperspirants and Deodorants

210

20.1Introduction

211

20.2Antiperspirants and Deodorants: What Are They?

212

20.3Testing Efficacy of Antiperspirants

212

20.3.1Test Methods

212

20.3.2Test Design

213

20.3.2.1Gravimetric Evaluation of the Armpit Sweating

213

Study Population

214

The Conditioning Phase

214

Test Procedure

214

Data Evaluation

215

20.3.2.2Multiple Product Test Design

216

Study Population

216

The Conditioning Phase

216

Test Procedure

216

Data Evaluation

216

20.4Testing Efficacy of Deodorants

217

20.4.1Test Methods

217

20.4.2Test Design

217

20.4.2.1Sniff Test

217

Study Population

217

The Conditioning Phase

218

Test Procedure

218

Data Evaluation

218

20.5Conclusion

218

References

219

21: Hair Growth

220

21.1Keypoints

221

21.2Introduction

221

21.3Study Design

222

21.4Assessment of Clinical Appearance (Investigator’s Questionnaire)

222

21.5Clinical Grading Systems

223

21.6Daily Hair Count

223

21.7Hair Wash Test

224

21.8Hair Pull-Test

224

21.9Hair Weighing

225

21.10Trichogram

225

21.11Unit Area Trichogram

227

21.12Phototrichogram

227

21.13Contrast-Enhanced Phototrichogram

228

21.14Epiluminescence Microscopy of Hair (TrichoScan)

228

21.15Global Photographs

231

21.16Optical Coherence Tomography of Hair

231

21.17Electron Microscopy of Hair

233

21.18Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy of Hair

233

21.19Conclusions

233

References

236

22: Sensory Perception

239

22.1Introduction

239

22.2Sensitive Skin

239

22.3Underlying Mechanisms

240

22.4Testing Sensory Perception

241

22.5 Setting Up a Test

242

22.6Interpretation

243

References

244

23: Practical Use and Significance of Transepidermal Water Loss Measurements

245

23.1The Bricks and the Mortar Model

245

23.2Instrumental Assessment of Epidermal Barrier Status and Repair

246

23.2.1Industrial vs. Legislation Needs to Measure Barrier Status and Repair

246

23.2.2How to Assess the Positive Impact of Body Lotions and Protective Creams on Permeability Barrier Function?

246

23.2.3Finding the Right Formula!

248

23.2.4How Valid Is TEWL to Measure Skin Barrier?

248

23.2.5Few Examples of Currently Used Instruments for Measuring Water Loss

248

23.3Limits and Pitfalls of TEWL Measurement

249

References

250

24: Compliance Check with On-Site Measurements: Advanced Ways in Product Testing

252

Core Messages

252

24.1Introduction: Classical Laboratory Test

252

24.2Efficacy Tests in the Real Environment of the Consumer (Field Studies)

253

24.3The Device Corneometer® Mobile Data Collector DC 3000

254

24.4Conclusion/Perspective

255

References

256

Index

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