OUR ACTIVE CLINICAL TRIALS

Offering product safety testing and efficacy testing along with a wide range of other testing options, UNIVERSAL SKINCARE INSTITUTE stands at the forefront of clinical laboratory research in skin and hair investigations.
We offer per subject pricing so that small scale screening panels and pilot studies can be utilized to save time and expense while providing initial insight into the effectiveness of your products.

As a third party unbiased clinical testing facility, UNIVERSAL SKINCARE INSTITUTE can analyze your product and isolate the unique attributes which distinguish it from competitors. Please refer to your legal/regulatory team when finalizing the claim substantiation derived from the data output by our technicians.
We always suggest first conducting studies on smaller sized panels and intensely scrutinizing the data obtained for a variety of parameters. We can then decide, based on the orders of magnitude in the trends observed and the statistical significance (if any), which areas of investigation to concentrate on if increasing the size of the test population.

UNIVERSAL SKINCARE INSTITUTE is also equipped to handle a plethora of different specialized and custom-tailored studies.

The list below is an additional sampling of our capabilities, however, please note that fully customized protocol is available upon request.
Specialty Studies include but are not limited to:

• Moisturization and Hydration Studies
• Film and Barrier Forming Effect
• Anti-Aging and Wrinkle Reduction
• 3D Modelling
• Eyelash Enhancement & Volumization
• Acne Studies & Redness Reduction
• Skin Toning & Skin Lightening
• Color Persistence Evaluations
• Pore Size Reduction
• Age Spots & Hyperpigmentation
• Swelling, Puffiness & Discoloration Assays
• Cellulite & Skin Firming/Smoothing
• Lip Plumping
• Self-Tanning Efficacy
• Hair and Nailcare Evaluations

We always suggest first conducting studies on smaller sized panels and intensely scrutinizing the data obtained for a variety of parameters. We can then decide, based on the orders of magnitude in the trends observed and the statistical significance (if any), which areas of investigation to concentrate on if increasing the size of the test population.

Consumer research studies are an important part of marketing research wherein the behaviors of a target consumer are identified through direct observation. This is accomplished by examining motivations, preferences, and the buying behaviors of that targeted consumer. Knowing your consumer will help in the successful launch of your product/s into the market. UNIVERSAL SKINCARE INSTITUTE offers in house Focus Group study trials.
The test area contains an ample conference room that can be viewed through a two-way mirror affording the client an opportunity to immediately view the consumers’ reactions and comments. This facility is equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video recording equipment and is available for conducting all types of consumer research, from simple questionnaires to “one-on-one” interviews, as well as the viewing and analysis of television commercials.
Focus Group Studies:

• 5 persons to 15 persons
• Panel Studies – 20, 25, 50 persons
  Specific protocols designed to demonstrate product efficacy.

We always suggest first conducting studies on smaller sized panels and intensely scrutinizing the data obtained for a variety of parameters. We can then decide, based on the orders of magnitude in the trends observed and the statistical significance (if any), which areas of investigation to concentrate on if increasing the size of the test population.

digital imaging services capable of helping a product stand out in an ever-changing and increasingly competitive global marketplace. Offering high-resolution still images in the form of photographs, UNIVERSAL SKINCARE INSTITUTE has effectively been able to revolutionize before and after photos and provide unbiased, repeatable, and quantified results from one-time point to the next.We always suggest first conducting studies on smaller sized panels and intensely scrutinizing the data obtained for a variety of parameters. We can then decide, based on the orders of magnitude in the trends observed and the statistical significance (if any), which areas of investigation to concentrate on if increasing the size of the test population.

Our photography technique offers a fully controlled method to help ensure that the only major variables over the course of a given efficacy study are time and the effect of the product or treatment regimen itself. Our method documents panelists’ facial expressions and any special locational information.
Variables controlled and monitored at each session throughout the duration of the study include:

• Camera and lighting equipment position and angle
• Lighting temperature and intensity
• All camera and sensor-related settings
• Room temperature and humidity
  Before a photoshoot begins, panelists are given time to acclimate to the ambient conditions of the studio. This minimizes any lingering effects from the weather or the external environment. During a session, a subject’s physical position is electronically monitored; the subject receives instant feedback to closely maintain a customized marked position to achieve the most accurate imaging possible.