Evocutis : Microbiology

Focused skin microbiology expertise

Our knowledge and know-how in skin microbiology is unrivalled. From skin sampling and establishing antimicrobial potency to looking at its natural microflora, we have the skills you need to test your product from concept to clinic

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Microbiology

Specialists in human skin microbiology

Evocutis can provide you with unrivalled expertise in testing, research and consultancy services in the microbiology of human skin. Our services range from rapid, focused analyses to flexible, tailor-made research programmes. For unparalleled R&D support for your products you can access exclusive collections of skin microorganisms from patient and volunteer sources.

We have extensive experience in:

  • Quantitative microbiology of the skin surface, pilosebaceous follicle, scalp and wounds.
  • Antibiotic resistance profiling
  • Antimicrobial efficacy testing
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) detection
  • Identification of skin microorganisms
  • Skin & nail assays for dermatophyte infection
  • Assays to measure the residual activity of antimicrobials after application and/or washing

Unique living skin surface microbiology services

Our unique colonised LabSkinTM in vitro skin model provides unrivalled flexibility in rapid, cost-effective screening, being able to simultaneously assess microbial control/manipulation strategies and immunogenic potential of ingredients and products.

Using LabSkinTM, topical materials and formulations can be tested against pure and mixed cultures of microorganisms, including mixtures taken directly from skin, allowing assessment of both pre- and probiotic approaches to product efficacy.

General microbiology services

Our highly trained staff are also able to provide a range of standard microbiological methods and assays to support research into infectious disease, infection control, oral health and environmental monitoring. We are always customer-focused and service-driven, delivering data and advice aligned to your requirements. Click below to see examples of how we use and adapt our science:

How we assess the safety of hygienic tampons through the effects on normal microflora and the production of TSST-1

The validation of the Williamson and Kligman scrub technique for enumeration of skin surface microorganisms
 

Click here to download our Microbiology Services leaflet.