Skinobs' V2.0 Simplifies and Accelerates Preclinical and Clinical Beauty Testing

Apr 11th, 2024
Can the process of identifying needed tests and potential testing partners be simplified? Skinobs says yes.
Can the process of identifying needed tests and potential testing partners be simplified? Skinobs says yes.
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Skinobs' V2.0 supports and reportedly simplifies research projects by connecting beauty professionals with clinical and preclinical test options, laboratories, and/or consultants in a digital platform.

Taking a matter of minutes, according to Skinobs, key features of the upgraded platform include project management tools, a private integrated messaging system, Q&A support and a simplified interface. 

Skinobs offers two platforms dedicated to preclinical assays (in silico, in tubo, in vitro or ex vivo) and clinical evaluation (in vivo on humans) to reportedly optimize product development in terms of performance, cost, speed and innovation.

The latest platform upgrade comes amid escalating demand for proven efficacy in beauty. 

“Testing cosmetics products is at the heart of the beauty industry and is the key to success,” said Anne Charpentier, CEO, and founder of Skinobs. “Our objective today is to function as a central hub where laboratories and cosmetics professionals converge. With Skinobs, we strive to facilitate collaboration and communication between these two essential industry entities.”

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