
Medical diagnostics, cosmetic ingredient analysis, optimized fragrance release, and health
How can diseases be diagnosed early and non-invasively? Which substances are released by the body's metabolism and how can these be specifically influenced? How do ingredients – e.g. fragrances or so-called skin actives – in cosmetic products react when they come into contact with the skin?
By analyzing volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) from biological media such as breath, sweat, urine, saliva, and stool, we can investigate metabolic processes and identify biomarkers for various diseases. In addition to questions relating to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, the analysis of body emissions enables new strategies for the development of cosmetics, for example, to determine the effectiveness of active ingredients based on skin emissions or to demonstrate an effective reduction or masking of body odors.
Possible applications of our services in the field of volatile emissions as biomarkers for metabolic processes and cosmetic efficacy.
Healthcare and diagnostics companies, e.g., early detection, therapy, prevention, rapid tests, technologies, dietary supplements
Early diagnosis of health problems at the onset of disease is crucial to ensure effective treatment and increase the success of treatment. Volatile biomarkers, which serve as indicators of pathophysiological processes, the effectiveness of drugs or exposure to potentially harmful substances, not only enable non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring of therapeutic measures, but also the prediction and prevention of negative health consequences. When developing and establishing diagnostic tests, ensuring sample integrity is of central importance to achieve meaningful results in studies.
Skin care (rinse-off, leave-on skin care), hair care, perfume and fragrances, body odors
Our research also focuses on the effectiveness of active ingredients in cosmetics. The release and exposure of humans to volatile compounds play a central role here. By analyzing skin emissions and body odors, we can prove the effectiveness of active ingredients and develop strategies for effectively reducing or masking unwanted odors. At the same time, odors released from cosmetic products can have a positive effect on consumers. Together with us, you can develop a better understanding of the release of odors from your products themselves and when used on humans at the molecular level and optimize your product's effectiveness – complementary to our multisensory services.
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