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Your Guide to Understanding Skincare Claims
Shopping for skincare can be overwhelming with millions of products available from various brands, all claiming to do different things...
Morgan Carpenter
Jul 29, 20222 min read


Unique Skincare Ingredients and Where to Find them
The skincare industry has long reached for unusual ingredients that may benefit the complexion, and we’ve already covered some popular...
Morgan Carpenter
Jul 27, 20222 min read


SPF Clinical Research Facts You may not Know
With the Summer months wearing on, sun protection is more important than ever. The clinical research that goes into skincare products...
Morgan Carpenter
Jul 25, 20222 min read


Guide to Cosmetic Research: What Claims Matter?
Whether you’re a veteran of cosmetics clinical research or just starting out, creating health claims that are useful in modern marketing...
Morgan Carpenter
Jul 13, 20222 min read


What defines “Clean Beauty” Products?
Clean beauty and skincare products are all the rage right now, with natural ingredients and minimal routines trending. But, when a brand...
Morgan Carpenter
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Guide to Skincare Research: What Claims Matter?
Whether you’re a veteran of skincare clinical research or just starting out, creating health claims that are useful in modern marketing...
Morgan Carpenter
Jul 8, 20222 min read


Castor Oil for Hair Care: Clinical Evidence
Castor oil has been used in har care for centuries, particularly among cultures based in hot, dry places such as Ancient Egypt. Castor...
Morgan Carpenter
Jun 24, 20222 min read


Glycolic Acid for Scalp Care: Clinical Evidence
Recently, a Glycolic Acid product by The Ordinary has been making the rounds on Tik Tik as a cure-all for scalp health. Many people are...
Morgan Carpenter
Jun 22, 20222 min read


Anti-Aging skincare: Facts Vs. Myths
A significant portion of the skincare industry focuses on anti-aging products. Any ingredients that offer blurred imperfections, reduced...
Morgan Carpenter
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Are serums necessary in your skincare routine?
In the routines of skincare gurus and influencers across social media, serums are championed as a game-changing step in delivering...
Morgan Carpenter
Jun 13, 20222 min read


Cosmetic Brand feature: Saie Beauty
Earlier this week, we explored the value cosmetic brands can gain by creating health claims through clinical trials. Now, we’ll highlight...
Morgan Carpenter
May 27, 20222 min read


Why Create Performance Claims for Cosmetics?
Before advertising their products, many cosmetic brands choose to run clinical trials in order to create claims about their products’...
Morgan Carpenter
May 23, 20222 min read


Best sunscreens for every budget
When it comes to SPF, finding the right fit for your skin type, budget, and preferences can be challenging. It is vital to protect your...
Morgan Carpenter
May 6, 20222 min read


K-Beauty Vs. J-Beauty Skincare
Over the last few years, K-beauty and J--beauty (Korean and Japanese beauty, respectively) have become increasingly popular in the US and...
Morgan Carpenter
May 2, 20222 min read


Face Rollers - Clinical Evidence
Face rollers, typically made from jade or other stones, have grown in popularity alongside traditional gua sha as a technique to improve...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 22, 20222 min read


Hyaluronic acid Skincare guide
Hyaluronic acid has become a hot topic in the skincare world in recent years. The ingredient boasts health claims such as intense...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 20, 20222 min read


Skincare Clinical Testing: What to Expect
When you get involved with a skincare clinical trial, you may have some concerns about the process of testing out a new product. It can...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 18, 20223 min read


Snail Mucin skincare Health claims
With the recent rise in popularity of K-Beauty and J-Beauty, one somewhat unusual skincare ingredient has come into the spotlight: snail...
Morgan Carpenter
Apr 8, 20222 min read


Case Study: Pai Skincare Claims
Clinical trials are the best way to invest in your brand and give your customers the information they actually care about (read more...
Morgan Carpenter
Jan 28, 20222 min read


Recruitment for Skincare & Supplement Trials
Recruiting patients for your skincare or supplement clinical trial can be challenging, as potential participants may fall victim to fear,...
Morgan Carpenter
Dec 31, 20212 min read
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