L'Oreal is 3D printing human skin to test cosmetics
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | L'Oreal is 3D printing human skin to test cosmetics |
| Owner/Developer | Wired Magazine |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Languages | English |
| URL | http://www.wired.co.uk/article/loreal-3d-printing-skin |
| Description | Beauty brand L'Oreal is 3D printing human skin tissue in order to test cosmetics. The company has partnered with bioprinting specialist Organavo, which can produce living human tissues that mimics the form and function of native tissues in the body, citing "boundless" potential for new types of tests. |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Publication |
| Sub categories | Press release |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Audio / Video, Social media |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Industry, General public, Scientists |
| Users access | Open access |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Replacement |
| Purpose | Toxicological and safety evaluation, Method development |
| Legislative framework | Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 |
| Technology/Tools | 3D printing, Alternative test methods (in vitro), Tissue engineering |