why elemis

Why Oceana Day Spa choose the Elemis range of products and treatments:
 
                   RESULTS

EFFICACY TESTS

Elemis have made the critical decision to use only objective, fact-based clinical measurements in efficacy trials as opposed to subjective consumer questionnaires. This demonstrates the company’s dedication and commitment to the development of high performance, effective skincare products.
 
However, it is important to note that everyone’s skin is individual and therefore we can only base our results on the trial, which indicates that the product had an effect.
 
Elemis write a protocol of what they want to test the product for. An independent laboratory will then set up the trial. Elemis have no control, or influence over the results or the panel selected. This takes 2-3 months. The Testing company will then provide a statistical evaluation on the product results. Elemis will the either reject and reformulate, or launch the product based on these results.
 
There are 2 types of test:
* Scientific test
* Consumer tests

1 – SCIENTIFIC TESTS

Various tests can be carried out to verify how affective a product is at achieving its claims. These tests are carried out on a panel of independent volunteers who use the product over a period of time (usually 15 days to one month). Their skin is then measured using equipment before using the product, half way through and at the end of the trial period.
 
Before and after photos can also be taken and the tests are often supplemented with a consumer questionnaire.
 
Possible tests include:
- Measurement of the skin surface hydration
- Measurement of the skin surface sebum level
- Measurement of the pH level on skin surface
- Measurement of the temperature of the skin surface
- Measurement of moisture loss
- Measurement of skin colour based on melanin and hemoglobin levels
- Measurement of skin elasticity
- Measurement of wrinkle depth
- Study of skin surface topography
- Quantitative measurement of the products efficacy

 

2 - CONSUMER TESTS

Analysis of the subject’s answers to a subjective evaluation questionnaire. Gives accurate information regarding product popularity.
 
Why do Elemis pay an Independent company to perform scientific efficacy tests?
 
- Although extremely expensive they provide fact-based information.
- Helps support and strengthen product story
- Improve education and training
 
 
The market is more and more competitive, especially in Anti-Ageing and Elemis is now providing products to a very well educated consumer. It is not enough to sell products on the basis that they contain exotic ingredients. Everything is about results.