Is theonlyskincare dermatology tested?

I am often asked, is theonlyskincare dermatology tested? 

Let's start by understanding what "dermatology tested" actually means. 

Dermatology is a branch of medicine that is concerned with the health of the skin and the treatment of diseases that affect the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. A dermatologist is a doctor whose medical practice specializes in dermatology. They have a vast knowledge of the numerous conditions that could potentially cause skin conditions. This makes them knowledgeable of skin remedies and medications that are effective in treating different types of skin ailments. 
A dermatologically tested product simply means that a product was tested in consultation with or by a dermatologist. This testing is simply looking to see if the skin can tolerate the product or if they are signs of skin reactions. 
The basic claim for a dermatologically tested product is that the product has been tested on human skin, the formula is "mostly" safe when applied to the skin, the product was tolerated by the person who tested it, and in most cases, it did not cause adverse skin reactions. It may be possible that some of the individuals did not tolerate the product well or not at all. 
 
Therefore, a label that states “dermatologically tested” without any further, details has no real practical value and does not inform the user regarding the efficacy of the ingredients in the product. 
 
Important information would include the details of the tests that were carried out. Information like how often was used, how long the testing was for, amount of product applied, which body part the product was applied and results or data for the testing. The only way to get this information is to ask the manufacturer for specific details regarding the test design and results.

 

So, is theonlyskincare dermatologically tested? 

Yes, Theonlyskincare has been through rigorous testing by Essex Testing Clinic, Inc. Essex testing has been performing testing in the cosmetic, personal care, and skin care industries for 40 years. They provide providing testing for product safety, efficacy, and assist with marketing claims. Their resume includes major players, as well as niche, indie along with sales platforms like HSN and QVC.  Essex Testing has a reputation as a trusted partner for both brands and retailers alike.

The study they conducted for Theonlyskincare meets the Good Clinical Practices regulations as described in Title 21 of the U.S. Code of federal regulations and Helsinki standard operation procedures. This testing included informed consent of 55 male and female test subjects ranging from 18 to 79 years of age. 

RIPT or Human Repeat Insult Patch Test was performed in 2 phases. The induction phase was where 0.05mL/cm was applied 3 times per week, mid-back for 3 weeks. subjects left the patch on for 24 hours with a 24 hour rest period between applications. The second phase or challenge phase started after a 2 week rest period with product applied on virgin skin and scored 24 and 72 hours after application. 

There was a total of 55 subjects, 15 male and 40 female, used in the testing. 50 or the 55 subjects completed the process. the 5 that dropped were dropped for a personal reason not related to the product. 

 So what are The results

Theonlywash had no associated skin irritation or allergic contact dermatitis. All subjects scored "no evidence of any effect.  

Test Article Induction Scores
Theonlywash
0 0.5 1 2 3 4 other
50 0 0 0 0 0 0
  Challenge Scores
 
0 0.5 1 2 3 4 other
50 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

Theonlylotion had no associated skin irritation or allergic contact dermatitis. All subjects scored "no evidence of any effect. Theonlylotion was also tested for sunscreen effectivity and had an efficacy of SPF18.  

Test Article Induction Scores
Theonlylotion
0 0.5 1 2 3 4 other
50 0 0 0 0 0 0
  Challenge Scores
 
0 0.5 1 2 3 4 other
50 0 0 0 0 0 0

No testing was performed on animals and has never been. 

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