How is dermatological testing done?
Written by Nitya
Did you ever read the is dermatological testing product label before buying your skincare products? Have you ever asked yourself whether that beauty product on Instagram is actually safe? To be honest, most of us don’t, because well it’s simply skincare.
Skin is our body’s first line of defence against the outside world, including irritants and allergens. Keeping it healthy by daily cleansing is important for our overall wellbeing. Reading the product label and checking the safety of your daily skincare items can also play a significant part in maintaining a healthy skin.
Dermatologically tested’ is one such label that confirms the product was tested for safety, irritability, and any harmful allergies. It also ensures that the product didn’t use artificial colours or preservatives.
So how does your favourite skin care brand get this certification? Let’s delve deeper and find more about dermatological testing and why is it so important.
What dermatological testing entails?
Skincare products go through rigorous dermatological testing to check for tolerance in various skin types and any possible signs of obvious or severe skin reactions.
One of the commonly performed tests is Human Repeated Insult Patch (HRIPT) which involves repeated application of a product to human skin followed by a rest period(interval/break). After the rest period, the product is subjected to a ‘challenge’ phase where it is applied again and checked once more for safety standards. These tests are conducted in the presence of a dermatologist or with their consultation to ensure that products are safe and works for most of the skin types.
Yet the reality couldn’t have been more different. The overwhelming influx of skin products in the market with the addition of social media influencers has brought in a whole new level of competitiveness where safety has become a lesser concern.
Why should you look for ‘Dermatologically tested’ in all your skincare products?
In the race to attract younger consumers, many skincare products use artificial colours, fragrance and even artificial preservatives that could irritate the skin temporarily and cause perennial problems like dry skin, wrinkles, and rigidity.
Always check for the label “Dermatologically tested”, it means your product is safe and free of these harsh ingredients and has been tested for different skin types under a qualified dermatologist’s supervision.
If you have sensitive skin that becomes easily dry and catches dermatological conditions recurrently, then reading the ingredient label for say artificial preservatives, is important to prevent severe skin reactions. While allergies can be extremely circumstantial and subjective, if you know about the type of allergy, then make sure that your soap is tested against the allergen.
Every Camia soap is dermatologically tested on all skin types for different allergies and no animal product including milk, lanolin, emu oil, fish oil, mink oil, honey, beeswax, tallow, or urea has been used in our refreshing range of handmade soaps. In fact, Camia soaps are made with certified organic oils, natural salts & plant essential oil and undergo cold process to preserve the goodness of these natural ingredients towards providing long-lasting nourishment for your skin.
