Orivida Insights: June 2025

Written By Samia Green

Welcome to the first edition of Orivida Insights- your monthly look at clinical testing trends, lab updates, and tips to support your product development goals.

Feature: What is HRIPT and Why It Matters

As cosmetic products evolve with novel ingredients and bold claims, ensuring skin safety remains critical. The Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (HRIPT) is the gold-standard method to assess a product’s potential to cause skin sensitization. It involves repeated application of a product to the same site on the skin, followed by a challenge phase to detect delayed hypersensitivity reactions.

Why it matters:

  • Meets MOCRA safety substantiation standards

  • Builds consumer trust

  • Reduces regulatory and legal risk

Orivida Research offers HRIPT studies with full dermatologist oversight, designed for both startups and established brands.

When Should Brands Conduct HRIPT

Brands Should condut HRIPT when:

  • Launching a new product (e.g., creams, serums, deodorants etc)

  • Using new or high-risk ingredients (essential oils, preservatives, fragrances)

  • Making claims like ‘dermatologist-tested’ or ‘safe for sensitive skin’.

Conclusion

HRIPT is more than a check-the-box safety test- it’s a strategic investment in consumer safety and brand credibility. With new regulatory demands and rising consumer scrutiny, HRIPT helps ensure your product is safe, compliant, and market-ready.

Ready to Schedule Your HRIPT study?

Reach out to our team to discuss your project and receive a customized quote.


 
Samia Green