Under the spotlight : Cosmetris, an IDEA Tests Group subsidiary

Published: 2-Nov-2012

Young laboratory created in 2008, Cosmetris is managed by associates having acquired within big companies a significant experience in the field of cosmetic products efficacy evaluation.


Young laboratory created in 2008, Cosmetris is managed by associates having acquired within big companies a significant experience in the field of cosmetic products efficacy evaluation. Cosmetris lab is specialized in in vitro testing to assess performance of sunscreen products.




Christophe Courbière,  Scientific Manager
Doctor in Pharmacy
Graduated from « Institut de Pharmacie Industrielle de Lyon » - specialized in Cosmetology Research engineer: 15 years of experience in the field of sun care and personal care products. 8 years dedicated to the development and the realization of efficacy assessment methods Speaker-trainer  - in vitro UVA-PF COLIPA method (FEBEA, PARIS, 2007)

Martine Jolimay-Cotgrove, Studies Manager
Biochemist
In charge of in vitro et in vivo efficacy studies : 16 years of experience in the field of suncare products

Screening and formulation assistance :

  • SPF and in vitro UVA protection factor (*)
  • Distribution homogeneity of filters
  • UV absorption spectra analysis
  • Water resistance
  • Photostability by spectral method

Quality control:

  • Comparison of batch production in terms of UV filtration efficacy

Marketing authorization / Argumentation support :

  • In vitro UVA protection: UVA-PF by the Colipa method, critical wavelength, UVA/UVB protection ratios including Boots ratios modified in 2008(**), spectral uniformity index Diffey 2009.
  • Water resistance
  • Spectral photostability

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(*) Depending on your objectives, these studies can be realized without samples pre-irradiation for a first low-cost approach, or with samples pre-irradiation to take in account the possible formulations photo-instability phenomena. (**) Studies realized with samples pre-irradiation, according to European recommendation (26/9/2006).



Under the spotlight : 
Cosmetris, an IDEA Tests Group subsidiary

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