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BioMeca reveals mechanical impact of your active ingredients and finished products on skin models. More than a claim, it’s a quasi-physiological proof.

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Our in vitro and ex vivo tests allow you to innovate by bringing a biomechanical dimension to your cosmetic claims. Biophysics, high-resolution imaging and skin biology : expertises adapted to every challenge in dermocosmetics.

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Skin penetration

In cosmetic industry and more generally in chemical formulation, it is important to understand active ingredients effects and how far they penetrate the different skin layers.
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Skin barrier

Epidermal differenciation triggers to the formation of apoptotic cells, corenocytes more or less cohesive. One of the main role of these cells is to regulate epidermis permeability. The skin barrier is due to the accumulation of lipids.
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Hair protection

Hair is a constant victim of many agressions : water, sun, brushing, pollution, having shine and smooth hair with blow dryers and heating irons… The robust structure of its external layer, the cuticle, protects it.
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Blue light

Light is necessary for life, but long exposure to artificial light is becoming a major health concern.
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Are you a smoker? Here’s how it affects your skin!

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end and what could be better than to finish it with a good reading about the effects tobacco has on your skin? If you’re a smoker, or even if you’re planning to stop, we assure you this article will help you decide to quit it
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29 November 2022