A responsible manufacturer always cares about the quality of its products. During production, they carefully select raw materials, examine the evidence for each ingredient, and confirm the safety of the finished product. In today’s cosmetics world, the EFFECTIVENESS of finished products must also be proven, meaning the marketing claims on the packaging must be supported. The C.T.L. Research Laboratory gives you this opportunity! Using specialized laboratory equipment, we study the effects of cosmetics on human skin and hair.
C.T.L. laboratory will help determine the following parameters:
- Skin elasticity
- Skin hydration
- Skin TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss)
- Skin color/redness/whitening
- Skin pH
- Sebum secretion level
- Skin and hair shine
- Hair surface condition
- Skin and hair surface heating level
Result
Proven product effectiveness. Substantiated marketing claims.
Reliable data for labels and advertising campaigns
Possibility of comparative tests (before/after use)
Growing trust among customers and partners
Opportunity to increase sales and brand image
An opportunity to highlight the uniqueness of a product on the market
We test all types of products
Creams, gels, serums, lotions, shampoos, sprays, oils and other types of cosmetics.
🧴
Creams and lotions
🧼
Shampoos and gels
🧪
Serums and oils
Skin diagnostics and assessment with the Pen Station PS100
We offer instrumental skin diagnostics—a modern and effective way to show consumers the true condition of their skin and clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of cosmetic products.
This modern device allows you to accurately determine your skin type and condition, select individual care, and evaluate the results before and after applying cosmetics.
Service format: diagnostics by a CTL specialist at events and points of sale, training for your staff, provision of a digital skin passport.
Measured parameters:
Moisture
(Hydro Pen HP10)
Oiliness
(Sebu Pen SP15)
Melanin levels
Skin tone and phototype (Skintone Pen TP20)
Visual structure
Skin and hair (Visioscope® Palm VP25)
🛍️ For Points of Sale
- Diagnose customer skin conditions
- More accurate determination of skin type and condition
- Measure indicators before/after product application
- Individual selection of cosmetics for each customer
- Increase customer loyalty and trust
- Increase sales of your cosmetics
💆♀️ For Cosmetologists
- Diagnosing clients’ skin conditions before treatments
- Evaluating the effectiveness of treatments (before/after)
- Accurate determination of skin type for IPL laser treatments
- Evaluating the effectiveness of prescribed home care products
- Increasing sales of home care products
- Increasing customer loyalty and trust
What you get:
A complete turnkey service — we provide not just a device, but a specialist who takes measurements and professionally explains the results.
Brand support — diagnostics becomes a tool for customer engagement, helping to increase interest in products.
Staff training — training or a test session with your consultant so they can confidently work with the diagnostic results.
Get advice on testing or diagnostics
Our specialists will answer all your questions and prepare a customized commercial proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is IN VIVO and EX VIVO method?
IN VIVO is research conducted on living organisms, in our case, on volunteers. EX VIVO is research conducted on living tissues removed from the body.
How long does testing take and what does the price depend on?
Testing times typically range from 2 to 6 weeks and depend on the complexity of the test. For on-site diagnostics, the timeframe is negotiated individually based on the date of the test.
Can test results be used for marketing?
Yes. Our research results are presented in a detailed report that serves as the evidence base for marketing claims.
Confirming the effectiveness of cosmetics for your brand
Verified clinical studies are a key factor in the success of a cosmetics brand in today’s market. Consumers are increasingly seeking products with proven effectiveness. CTL Laboratory, as part of Viachem, offers a full range of cosmetic testing services, helping you build trust in your brand.
Technological Advantages and Partnerships
We use state-of-the-art equipment to accurately measure all parameters. Partnering with us will allow you not only to prove the effectiveness of your products but also to optimize your formulations. Together with high-quality raw materials from Viachem, we provide a comprehensive solution for creating a successful product.