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Dermatology & Cosmetics

From ex vivo skin explants to microbiome swabs, OMICS4 runs the molecular evidence behind your efficacy claims and mechanism-of-action studies, in-house and through our dermo-cosmetic partner network.

Overview

Evidence for efficacy and mechanism of action

From ex vivo skin explants to microbiome swabs, OMICS4 supports dermo-cosmetic R&D teams with the molecular evidence needed to substantiate efficacy claims and understand mechanism of action. Specialist dermo-cosmetic expertise is available through our partners DIVA Expertise and PKDERM, alongside our in-house transcriptomics and metagenomics platforms.

Partner spotlight: DIVA Expertise & PKDERM For dermo-cosmetic efficacy and safety studies that call for specialist ex vivo or clinical expertise, we work with DIVA Expertise and PKDERM under the same single point of contact and QC framework as our own lab.

OMICS4 capabilities

Built for claims substantiation

Ex vivo skin explant RNA-seq & efficacy testing

Transcriptomic efficacy signal from treated vs untreated explants.

  • Bulk RNA-seq on treated vs untreated explants
  • Time-course designs (24h / 48h / 7d)
  • Efficacy signal quantification for claims dossiers
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Skin microbiome profiling (16S / metagenomics)

Microbiome shifts tracked from low-biomass skin swabs.

  • 16S rRNA & shotgun metagenomics from skin swabs
  • Diversity & taxonomic shift analysis pre/post-product
  • Compatible with low-biomass sampling protocols
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Differential expression & QC for claims substantiation

Statistically defensible molecular evidence for claims and regulatory review.

  • Barrier function, inflammation & aging gene signatures
  • QC and data package built for claims/regulatory review
  • Reporting formatted for claims review, not just discovery
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Biomarker discovery for cosmetic actives, via GenXMap

Candidate biomarkers and mechanism hypotheses for new actives, delivered by GenXMap's Computational Biology & AI layer on top of our wet-lab data.

  • Candidate biomarker ranking from complex panels
  • Mechanism-of-action hypotheses for new actives
  • Cross-study comparison across your active ingredient pipeline
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Case studies Case studies for this industry are in preparation, so get in touch to discuss a project directly.

How OMICS4 adapts

How OMICS4 adapts to your process

No two programs run the same workflow. Here is how OMICS4 fits into what you already have in place.

Their reality

Claims substantiation needs data that stands up to regulatory and marketing review (EU Cosmetic Regulation, FTC).

How OMICS4 adapts

Reports are structured with the statistical rigor and traceability your claims and regulatory teams need to sign off.

Their reality

Explant and swab material is limited, fragile, and often low-biomass.

How OMICS4 adapts

Wet lab protocols are adapted for low-input, low-biomass samples to preserve signal quality.

Their reality

Product development runs on tight, iterative testing cycles: formulation v1, v2, v3.

How OMICS4 adapts

Fast-turn, standardized reporting lets you compare formulation iterations directly, cycle over cycle.

Their reality

Findings need to be understood by both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders (marketing, regulatory affairs).

How OMICS4 adapts

Deliverables include both the full technical report and a plain-language summary for cross-functional teams.

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