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AITEX is innovating cosmetics evaluation through new technologies that measure skin ageing

AITEX is making great advances in improving the precision of efficacy studies on anti-ageing products using 3D scanners ans sun protection anaysis

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AITEX has made important advances in the objective evaluation of skin ageing and the efficacy of cosmetic treatments. Isabel Soriano, deputy director of laboratories and international offices at AITEX, and María Blanes, head of the eco-processes, cosmetics and health research group, have applied innovative aporoaches ranging from the analysis of intrinsic and extrinsic factors of skin ageing to the use of advanced technologies, such as sun protection evaluation and 3D scanning.

How can the effectiveness of sun protection products and their ability to prevent ageing be measured and how does AITEX accurately evaluate the skin’s response to anti-ageing treatments?

AITEX innova en la evaluación cosmética con nuevas tecnologías que miden el envejecimiento de la piel

Skin ageing factors and the importance of sun protection

Skin ageing is a complex and multifaceted process involving intrinsic causes such as genetics and hormonal changes, and extrinsic factors, including UV radiation and environmental pollutants. To better understand these factors and their impact, AITEX has developed advanced techniques to objectively measure the effects of ageing and evaluation of the effectiveness of cosmetic products.

“Cosmetic research requires precise tools that ensure reliable results, especially in the field of anti-ageing treatments”, explaines Isabel Soriano, Laboratories and International Offices Subdirector.

AITEX is working on “Photoageing”, a specific type of skin deterioration caused by sun exposure that affects the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. The process can be accelerated when sun protection products are not used properly and Isabel highlighted the relevance of sun protection studies that use set standards to evaluate the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and the ability of products to block both UVA and UVB radiation.

“Effective sun protection not only protects the skin from immediate damage, but also contributes to a lower incidence of photoaging”.

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High-resolution 3D scanning: precision and customisation in skin assessment

To understand the impact of cosmetic treatments on reducing signs of ageing, AITEX has introduced high-resolution 3D scanning for the topographical assessment of the skin. The method involves:

  • The projection of striped patterns deformed by the typography of the skin
  • A camera placed at a different angle to the projector that captures the images of the displaced stripes.
  • The resulting images are used to create a 3D mapping of the skin tography by collecting features such as roughness, skin depth, wrinkle characteristics and volume parameters.

One of the main advantages of this technology is its capacity for customisation, allowing the selection and monitoring of areas of interest such as crow’s feet or wrinkles between the eyebrows. The approach allows us to assess changes in specific parameters over time, obtaining detailed results on how cosmetic products affect problematic areas with an almost individualised approach.

This degree of precision is essential to objectively assess the effectiveness of cosmetics on different aspects of skin ageing without the need for invasive procedures.

“the precision of 3D scanning allows us to map the skin and observe subtle changes, providing an objective indicator of the effectiveness of cosmetic products” points María Blanes, Head of R.G in Eco-processes, Cosmetics and Health.

In addition, the technology allows repeated measurements to be made on the same patient without adverse effects, which is ideal for longitudinal efficacy studies. In this way, the AITEX team not only contributes to the research and development of new products, but also increases precision in the testing of existing products, achieving results that more faithfully reflect the effects of treatments on the skin.

The development of objective and reproducible techniques is an important step for the cosmetics industry, as it allows manufacturers to guarantee consumers the efficacy of their products. With these advances, AITEX remains a benchmark in the sector, supporting research and ensuring that cosmetic innovations are safe and effective.

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