Belaidi J P Author

Short Communication Open Access

Promises and future of bio-printing technic in cosmetic evaluation

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Maite Rielland, Madiedo-Podvrsan S, Belaidi J P, Desbouis S, Ben Khalifa Y and Soeur J

Since last 80’, a long time before 2013 European Union ban on animal testing for cosmetic products, L’Oreal has placed itself as a pioneer for reconstructed human skin. It became one of the first cosmetic companies testing its raw materials/actives/formulations on in-house reconstructed human skin. Many different skin models are currently used in-house for efficacy and safety evaluation tests and knowledge of human skin physiology and pathology. However, one of the challenges with in vitro models is to develop more relevant and predictive ones according to cosmetic target (anti-aging, skin imbalance etc..,). Bio-printing is a great alternative to create new models of skin with a complexity that cannot be achieved only by human hands. One of the biggest potential advantages o... view more»

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