NIKODERM RESEARCH INC.

As a company specializing in skin-related contract testing, Nikoderm Research collaborates with other research institutions, both domestic and international, to test cosmetics and pharmaceutical products based on the latest scientific findings. In addition to assessing the safety and effectiveness of raw materials and preparations on skin, they also provide technical consultations, including suggestions regarding optimal assessment methods. We are a trusted partner in creating safe and highly functional cosmetic products.

Company Profile

Company name: Nikoderm Research Inc.
Representative: Shoichi Yahagi, President
Founded: April 28, 2003
Capital: 100 million yen
Employees: 20 employees
Business details: Safety/efficacy evaluation of cosmetics/pharmaceutical raw materials and preparations. Proposal of appropriate evaluation methods.
WEB SITE: https://www.nikoderm.com
Inquiry: Please contact us through the Inquiry Form.

Main Service

Contracting and consulting for the following evaluation tests

Safety evaluation: 〔Animal testing alternative〕Irritation, Photoxicity, Ocular irritation
〔Human object test〕Primary skin irritation, Skin sensitization, Stinging test
Efficacy evaluation: 〔In vitro test〕Cell activations, Cell proliferation, Oxidative stress resistance, Collagen synthesis, Hyaluronic acid synthesisi, MMP-1 synthesis, Elastase activity, Tyrosinase activity, Melanogenesis, Tyrosinase synthesis
〔In vivo test〕Physiological effects on the skin, Skin lightening. Anti-wrinkle, Hair growing, Effects of long-term application of cosmetics, SPF/PA measurement
Sale of reconstructed 3-D models (SkinEthic Laboratories) in Japan: Reconstructed human epidermal models(Episkin,RHE), Reconstructed human pigmented model(RHPE), Reconstructed human cornel epithelial model(HCE) *Nikoderm also performs safety and efficacy evaluations using the abovementioned models.

Office Locations

Head Office

1-6-14 Azuchimachi,Chuo-ku, Osaka City, OSAKA 541-0052, Japan
TEL. 81-6-6125-3501 FAX. 81-6-6125-3530