02.03 / Product & ingredients
Scientific evidence and claims substantiation
Distinguish ingredient studies from finished-product studies, and laboratory findings from evidence in humans. Assess whether the available research supports the intended cosmetic claims.
✦ / What do you need to work on?
What do you need to work on?
12 selected practice areas. Original numbers guide you through the full catalogue.
What you will receive
A claims-and-evidence matrix covering supporting data, study quality, relevance to the finished product, limitations and additional tests needed.
What helps us assess your question
Product purpose, target markets, intended properties and existing formulation or test materials, subject to confidentiality arrangements.
Start with a general outline. Confidential materials are shared only after agreement.
02 / How the work progresses
How the work progresses
Stages are agreed after reviewing your question. Some research runs in parallel; each decision depends on the quality of the available data.
Define the question
Product purpose, target markets, intended properties and existing formulation or test materials, subject to confidentiality arrangements.
Research and compare
Distinguish ingredient studies from finished-product studies, and laboratory findings from evidence in humans. Assess whether the available research supports the intended cosmetic claims.
Test the decision
Distinguish ingredient evidence from finished-product evidence. Identify evidence gaps, testing needs and questions for qualified specialists.
Deliver and plan next steps
A claims-and-evidence matrix covering supporting data, study quality, relevance to the finished product, limitations and additional tests needed.
Methods and public sources
Sources are chosen for the product, market and period. These are reference databases and methods; a link does not imply partnership or endorsement of a project.
PubMed / NLMEuropean Union · Regulation 655/2013FDA · Product testing of cosmeticsResearch does not replace laboratory testing, safety assessment, legal advice or an authorised specialist’s decision. The contract defines the scope of review and each party’s responsibilities.
03 / Scope and working arrangements
Scope and working arrangements
Before paid work starts, we agree the input materials, deliverables, timing, fees and involvement of qualified specialists.