Beauty’s Next Big Claims Are Built on ALS Research

By testing formulations for effectiveness and safety, brands can confidently stand behind their claims, whether it’s anti-aging benefits, hydration, or hair strengthening.

Scientific research helps brands navigate evolving regulations and retailer requirements, making it easier to bring trusted, high-performance products to market.

The Role of Scientific Research in Beauty & Personal Care

Scientific validation ensures that beauty products deliver measurable results, ensuring that formulations are not only effective and safe but also positioned for commercial success. ALS uses proven research methods to enable brands to:

• Substantiate product claims with clinical research-backed evidence that enhances marketability and consumer confidence.
• Navigate regulatory complexities to meet retailer and industry standards, ensuring faster approvals and seamless market entry.
• Enhance consumer trust by demonstrating tangible product benefits through validated scientific testing.
• Drive innovation by identifying and validating new ingredients and formulation advancements that align with current beauty trends and consumer demands.

Key Research Publications from ALS in 2024

Melasma Treatment and Efficacy
Published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

A study conducted by ALS researchers examined the combination of 5% cysteamine and 4% nicotinamide in treating melasma. Results demonstrated enhanced efficacy, improved tolerability, and superior safety, offering new insights into effective hyperpigmentation treatment strategies.

These findings provide cosmetic brands with a scientifically validated formulation approach to addressing consumer concerns about skin tone and pigmentation.
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Hair Health and Sulfur-Based Supplements
Published in the Natural Medicine Journal

Research on methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) explored its impact on hair health, revealing improvements in hair structure, growth, and overall condition.

These results support the development of next-generation haircare formulations designed to address thinning hair, scalp health, and hair strengthening, providing brands with scientifically validated claims to enhance consumer trust.
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Advanced Skin Imaging Techniques
Published in the Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology

This comprehensive review covers the latest advancements in skin imaging methodologies and their applications in dermatology and cosmetic science.

The research underscores the importance of non-invasive imaging in evaluating anti-aging treatments, hydration efficacy, and pigmentation disorders, equipping beauty brands with the tools to validate and differentiate their products in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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Photographic Scale for Actinic Keratosis Diagnosis
Published in Frontiers in Medicine

This study presents a quantitative approach using reflectance confocal microscopy to characterize actinic keratosis.

The research provides a standardized method for assessing cellular transformation, offering new possibilities for early skin cancer detection and intervention.
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Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Skin Cancer Diagnosis
Presented at IFSCC 2024 Conference

This research explores the application of reflectance confocal microscopy as a complementary method for early skin cancer detection, particularly in hyperpigmented lesions.

By enhancing diagnostic accuracy, this study supports dermatologists and cosmetic scientists in identifying pre-cancerous skin conditions more effectively.
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The Impact on Beauty Brands

Scientific Validation for Stronger Claims
With clinical research backing, brands can confidently market their products, ensuring that claims—such as anti-aging, hydration, or hair-strengthening—are supported by credible data that enhance consumer engagement and purchasing decisions.

Regulatory Compliance and Market Access
As regulatory frameworks tighten, brands must meet evolving standards from major retailers and governing bodies, including Amazon, Sephora, Ulta, and MoCRA. Scientific research ensures smooth compliance, reducing costly reformulations and delays.

Innovation and Competitive Advantage
Science-backed research enables brands to stay ahead in the market by developing breakthrough formulations that align with emerging consumer trends. By leveraging cutting-edge testing and validation, companies can position themselves as industry leaders offering proven, high-performance beauty products.

Shaping the Future of Beauty Science

ALS remains committed to advancing scientific research in beauty and personal care, helping brands launch smarter, validate claims faster, and ensure regulatory success. Whether through efficacy studies, compliance testing, or advanced claim validation, our expertise supports brands in achieving industry-leading standards and commercial success.

Contact ALS today to explore customized testing solutions tailored to your brand’s needs.

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