Laboratory for advanced analyses and test
for the cosmetics industry

To support innovation in the cosmetics industry and strengthen the scientific claims associated with new formulations or innovative active ingredients, NOVITOM offers its clients cutting-edge expertise in ex vivo cosmetic testing.

Thanks to its in-depth knowledge of skin and hair microstructure, NOVITOM assists cosmetic brands in the development, validation, and commercialization of their products.

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Skin benefits objectively demonstrated by physical measurements

  • Active ingredient penetration: detection of the active ingredient and its effects

  • Anti-aging well-aging effects: demonstration of the active ingredient’s effect on collagen structure

  • Barrier function: structural quality of stratum corneum lipids

  • Improvement of skin microstructure: monitoring of tissue density, thickness, and organisation

  • Sebaceous glands: density and volume in the skin

  • Anti-pollution properties: evaluation of protection against environmental particles

  • Treatment safety: indicators of skin tolerance

Hair science at the service of cosmetic performance

  • Cuticle repair: quality of cuticle morphology and structure
  • Cortical penetration: evaluation of the depth of action of an active ingredient
  • Cortical defect correction: detection and quantification of weakened areas of the cortex
  • Mechanical strengthening: analysis of increased hair resistance and hold
  • Anti-pollution properties: evaluation of protection against environmental particles
  • Treatment safety: tolerance indicators

Characterise and evaluate your products

  • Characterisation of self-assembled organisations: micelles, liposomes, liquid crystals, etc.

  • Stability of formulations as a function of temperature and time

  • 3D dispersion of ingredients within the matrix (emulsions, gels, suspensions)

  • Microstructure of powders: particle size, distribution, and morphology

  • Crystal polymorphism and phase transitions

  • Film structure: thickness, homogeneity, molecular organization

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Anti-aging skincare seen through collagen fibres organisation

Anti-aging skincare seen through collagen fibres organisation

Novitom has developed an original test based on the…

Structural analysis of human Stratum corneum lamellar structure

Structural analysis of human Stratum corneum lamellar structure

Congratulations to our colleague Danilo Rosa Nunes, PhD in…

Unveiling the impact of topical formulations on the organisation of skin lipid barrier

Unveiling the impact of topical formulations on the organisation of skin lipid barrier

X-ray diffraction reveals the structural organisation of the intercorneocyte…

Unveiling the impact of topical formulations on the organisation of skin lipid barrier

Unveiling the impact of topical formulations on the organisation of skin lipid barrier

X-ray diffraction reveals the structural organisation of the intercorneocyte…

Anti-aging skincare seen through collagen fibres organisation

Anti-aging skincare seen through collagen fibres organisation

Novitom has developed an original test based on the…

NOVITOM: your partner for R&D and evidence-based cosmetics

Regognised eExpertise

Over 30 years of experience in physical analyses for skin, hair and the effects of cosmetic products.

Innovation in cosmetic tests

Original analytical approaches for your product development and marketing campaigns

Support for R&D

Unique knowledge and expertise in analytical sciences and 2D-3D-4D imaging