Microfactory

In vitro testing systems for evaluating the efficacy and claims of cosmetic products

Microfactory is a company specialized in microfluidics that has patented the first synthetic skin capable of replicating sweating and sebum production in the laboratory. Founded by three co-founders, including CEO Fabrice Monti, an expert with over 20 years of experience in microfluidics, the company offers cosmetic brands, ingredient manufacturers, and R&D labs rapid, objective, and reproducible in vitro efficacy tests.
<p>
Its technologies enable the evaluation of the efficacy of antiperspirants and deodorants—including those without aluminum salts—as well as the sweat and sebum resistance and staying power of makeup, and the barrier effect and hydration of skincare products (TEWL).
<p>
This allows cosmetic claims to be validated more quickly: formulations are optimized as early as the development phase, with much shorter turnaround times than in vivo testing, reduced reliance on volunteers, and a proven correlation with in vivo results.