About Pharmilab
Located in Coimbra, Portugal, cosmetic lab Pharmilab conducts efficacy testing for hair and skin products. Operating from Bloco C Rua Pedro Nunes, the facility offers:
- Hair analysis including anti-dandruff, strength and color protection tests
- Skin assessment covering firmness, elasticity and microbiome studies
- Advanced equipment like Corneometer and Cutometer systems
- Quality control and stability testing
As Portugal’s specialized cosmetic testing center, Pharmilab serves manufacturers across the Iberian Peninsula with scientific analysis and regulatory compliance services.
Frequently asked questions
Pharmilab conducts the following tests:
- Hair analysis
- Anti-dandruff efficacy
- Hair strength and thermal protection
- Color retention and shine
- Frizz and split ends evaluation
- Skin assessment
- pH and barrier function
- Firmness and elasticity
- Hydration and oil control
- Pigmentation analysis
- Technical measurements
- Biometric determinations
- 3D imaging
- Microbiological testing
- Stability studies
The lab operates according to these testing frameworks:
- Clinical assessments
- Biometric measurements
- Photo documentation
- 3D imaging analysis
- Performance testing
- Physicochemical analysis
- Stability evaluation
- Microbiological screening
- Quality standards
- GMP guidelines
- ISO protocols
- Regulatory requirements
The laboratory uses these instruments for cosmetic testing:
| Equipment Type | Function |
|---|---|
| Corneometer | Skin hydration measurement |
| Cutometer | Skin elasticity analysis |
| Tewameter | Trans-epidermal water loss |
| Colorimeter | Color measurement |
| Sebumeter | Sebum quantification |
| pH Meter | Skin pH measurement |
| Texture Analyzer | Physical properties testing |
More details about Pharmilab
A leading cosmetic lab in Coimbra, Portugal
Pharmilab operates as a cosmetic lab in Coimbra, bringing scientific rigor to beauty product development. Located at Bloco C Rua Pedro Nunes, this Portuguese laboratory serves manufacturers across the Iberian Peninsula.
Technical expertise and testing capabilities
The laboratory specializes in efficacy testing through a combination of clinical evaluations and advanced equipment. Their testing protocols cover both hair and skin products, using technology such as Corneometer, Cutometer, and Tewameter for precise measurements.
Hair product analysis services
Pharmilab conducts targeted assessments for hair care products, including:
- Anti-dandruff effectiveness
- Hair strength and thermal protection
- Color retention analysis
- Frizz control measurement
Skin care product evaluation
The laboratory performs detailed skin analysis focusing on:
- Barrier function and pH balance
- Elasticity and firmness measurements
- Moisturizing effect quantification
- Microbiome balance assessment
Quality control and regulatory standards
Operating from their Coimbra facility, Pharmilab maintains strict quality control processes. Their services include stability testing, microbiological analysis, and physicochemical evaluations, ensuring products meet Portuguese and EU regulatory requirements.
Scientific approach to cosmetic testing
The laboratory combines biometric analysis with clinical assessments. Their methodology includes:
- 3D imaging documentation
- Specialist evaluations
- Objective measurements
- Performance validation
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