MedPharm’s Center for Skin Biology (CSB) is a dedicated team with laboratories focused exclusively on the cosmetic and personal care sector.
CSB provides scientific support for substantiating performance-based cosmetic claims through:
CSB supports innovators across the global cosmetic and personal care industry, from early-stage startups to established industry leaders:
CSB combines scientific rigor, proprietary test systems and models, and deep dermatological expertise to generate reliable, scientifically backed data that helps cosmetic and OTC products gain a competitive marketing edge.
MedPharm’s CSB provides full-spectrum cosmetic and topical formulation services including:
30-Day Skin Viability
MedPharm’s proprietary Skin Life Extension Protocol (SLEP™) keeps human skin biologically active for up to 30 days, more than three times longer than the industry average, allowing for deeper, more meaningful data on long-term product effects.
CSB uses specialized platforms to evaluate delivery, penetration, barrier function, and biological response, including:
Advanced high-throughput flow-through diffusion system for skin penetration and permeation studies (IVPT)
Learn moreHigh-throughput device for extended skin culture and larger study designs using living human explants
Learn moreMeasures skin barrier function, disruption, and reconstruction, compatible with MedFlux and HTPD
Learn moreEnables consistent mechanical wounds (cutting/scraping); in conjunction with HTPD, and supports evaluation of all stages of the wound-healing process
Learn more| Wounds (cut and burn) | Skin Lightening & Darkening |
|---|---|
| UV and Sun Protection | Fibrosis, Scarring, & Collagen |
| Infections (bacteria, fungus, viral, etc.) | Fat Loss, Adipocytes, Fillers |
| Inflammation (eczema, atopic dermatitis, bacterial, etc.) | GLP-1 Effects |
| Ageing and Senescence | Irritation (acute and chronic) |
Through Wilmington Dermatology Center
