A GLOBAL
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COSMETIC
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MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTROL – DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIFIC AND NON-SPECIFIED MICRO-ORGANISMS:

Mesophilic aerobes
Fungi
Staphylococcus aureus
Escherichia coli
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Candida albicans
Burkholderia cepacea 

Challenge test (ISO 11930:2019 or European Pharmacopoeia)

This test determines the preservative power of a formulation to prevent contamination by microorganisms during normal and predictable use.

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL TESTING IN COSMETICS

Water activity
Determination of heavy metals
Determination of substances
Determination of pH, viscosity and density among others
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Mass ICP
ICP gases
Determination by chromatography

BIOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING

Patch test
Open test
Het-Cam test
HRIPT test
Stinging test
Strip Patch test

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USER TEST UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION:

> Dermatological
> Gynaecological
> Ophthalmology
> Odontology
> Paediatric

SUBJECTIVE CONSUMER EFFICACY STUDIES

NEUROSENSORY STUDY

TASTING PANEL

SNIFF TEST OR SMELL TEST

ANTI-SMELL TEST

EFFICACY STUDIES FOR COSMETIC PRODUCT CLAIMS: IN VIVO AND EX VIVO

> Facial care
> Body care
> Hair care
> Nail care
> Sun care

EFFICACY STUDIES FOR COSMETIC PRODUCT CLAIMS: IN VITRO

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SPF ANALYSIS OF SUNSCREENS

> UVA IN VITRO
> UVA IN VIVO
> SPF IN VIVO
> SPF WATER RESISTANT
> SPF VERY WATER RESISTANT
*According to ISO and FDA
*AITEX participates in the international ISO working group for the evaluation of the efficacy of SPF products (BIPEA)

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Comprehensive cosmetic design and development service from scratch with AITEX using a five-phase method that guarantees a complete and personalised cosmetic process. From the market and trend study to the safety and efficacy evaluation of the product and the final scaling of the product.

Thanks to the experience of proven technical experts, AITEX carries out the cosmetic, from conception to large-scale production. Technical know-how is combined with innovation to create unique and effective cosmetics. AITEX takes your brand to the next level in the competitive world of cosmetics.

AITEX offers companies a comprehensive and personalised service for the marketing of their cosmetic products, ensuring that each stage of the process meets the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance. The approach encompasses both product safety, through rigorous toxicological evaluations and dermatological studies, and efficacy, through scientific testing with a broad volunteer base.

These trials are conducted in a controlled clinical environment, ensuring reliable and reproducible results. This not only helps companies to comply with current regulations, but also supports them in demonstrating the claims of their products, strengthening their position in the market.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

> Life cycle analysis
> Water footprint calculation and reduction
> Calculation and reduction of carbon footprint
> Biodegradability of packaging and wipes

BIODEGRADABILITY AND COMPOSTABILITY CERTIFICATION FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS

Companies can guarantee their commitment to the environment by obtaining the biodegradability and compostability certification by AITEX for cosmetic products.

AITEX certifies the biodegradability of the cosmetic chemical and both the biodegradability and compostability of the cosmetic packaging. With the certificate, companies will help to reduce the carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future with quality and trustworthy certifications..