Sun protection evaluation in vitro & in vivo
With over 25 years’ experience dedicated solely to the evaluation of sun protection, WENEOS has a team of specialized experts and draws on one of the largest fleets of state-of-the-art equipment to offer a vast selection of tests. These tests are carried out with full reproducibility and in compliance with the most recent international standards issued by :
- International standards (in accordance with ISO guidelines),
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines,
- Cosmetics Europe guidelines (formerly COLIPA).
WENEOS also participates in the BIPEA inter-laboratory program and is an active member of standards committees:
- In France: AFNOR/S91K/GT07 – Sun protection products
- European Union: CEN/TC 392/WG 4 – Working group on efficacy including sunscreens
- International: ISO/TC 217/WG 7 – SUN PROTECTION TEST METHODS
Find out more on our LinkedIn page
Evaluation of solar protection
UV evaluation
SPF
Sun Protection Factor - UVB
UVA PF
UVA Protection Factor - PPD
Critical Wavelength
UVA/UVB
Spectral photostability
Static | Dynamic
Absorbance spectrum
In vitro method
Beyond UV
UVC
In vitro method
Ultra-Long UVA
In vitro method
Blue Light
In vitro method
Visible
In vitro method
Infrared (IR)
In vitro method
Full Spectrum
In vitro method
Resistance
Water resistance
in vitro | in vivo
Sweat resistance
In vitro method
Sand resistance
In vitro method
Rub resistance
In vitro method
Wet Skin Application
In vitro method
Extreme conditions
In vitro method
Persistence
In vitro method | Long-lasting | 4h - 8h
Immediate protection
In vitro method