Skin Testing and Healthcare Product Analysis
Using skin strips we have a protocol using two to three platforms that deliver on over 1000 metabolites in skin layers from surface to in depth for skin health, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and potentially disease biomarkers. Such skin studies may contribute to skin health, aging, inflammation, and more.
Probiotics: Using two LCMS platforms and our OMEGA Scan polar platform, we can inventory probiotic products providing perhaps 1000 metabolites and lipids. We will provide a functional analysis.
Skin care products: We can provide a compositional analysis of commercial or development products. For developmental products, metabolomic analysis can help direct product profiles by monitoring functional metabolites.
Disease markers: Plasma data can be combined with skin strip data to provide a comprehensive analysis for disease progression and treatment response.
Skin Strips: Using our recommended skin strips and protocols, we measure both polar (CEMS) and lipid (LCMS) metabolites (over 900) in each strip, with strips taken at multiple levels to reveal changes in inflammation, microbiome, oxidative stress, nutrient pool or other relevant paraments.
Interpretation: As always, HMT is available to help interpret results in the context of client goals.
Dermo-metabolomics
Dermo-metabolomics is a process whereby we measure metabolites and lipids in the epidermis and dermis or measure metabolites in cosmetic and beauty products.
Dermo-metabolomics can be applied anywhere along the value chain and be informative for both the cosmetic industry and the health industry.
Metabolomic profiles provide information on:
- Probiotics (bacterial metabolites, hydroxy acids)
- Cosmetic products (antioxidants, emollients)
- Health industry (inflammatory pathways, cellular stress)
In HMT’s new eBook on Dermo Metabolomics…
- Learn about the Integumentary System – the structure and function of a healthy epidermis and dermis
- Discover what happens with Aging and Damaged Skin
- Observe the benefits of applying molecular analysis to the cosmetic and beauty industry
- How health providers can improve the standard of care through skin testing
- See how Dermo-metabolomics applies to Odor and Breath analysis