SGS Testing
What Does SGS Testing Mean — and Why Does Anitch Use It?
When choosing a skincare cream, one of the most important questions is simple: How do you know it’s safe to put on your skin? We believe trust should be built on more than promises, and that’s why our creams go through independent testing with SGS, one of the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification companies.
This gives both us and our customers confidence that our products meet high standards for safety, quality, and skin compatibility.
What is SGS?
SGS is an independent global company that specialises in testing and verifying products across many industries, including skincare and cosmetics.
Rather than a brand only saying, “our cream is safe,” an independent organisation helps verify that claim through professional testing. For skincare products, this can include assessments such as:
- skin tolerance
- irritation testing
- safety and stability checks
- claim verification
- sensitive skin suitability
SGS works with cosmetic brands around the world to help prove that products are both safe and effective.
Why independent testing matters
Any brand can make claims on packaging. Phrases like “gentle,” “suitable for sensitive skin,” or “dermatologically tested” sound reassuring, but what really matters is whether those claims have been properly assessed and this is where independent testing becomes so important.
The role of SGS is to assess the product objectively rather than from a marketing perspective. This extra layer of verification helps give customers more confidence in what they are buying.
What does SGS test for in skincare?
For creams and moisturisers, they commonly performs tests focused on how the product interacts with skin. For example, skin tolerance tests may check whether the cream causes visible redness, irritation, or sensitivity reactions after controlled application.
For leave-on creams, this often involves a patch-style dermatological test. The product is applied to healthy skin and observed over a set period to assess how well the skin tolerates it.
They may also assess performance claims such as:
- hydration
- moisturization
- skin barrier support
- suitability for sensitive skin
This is especially important for creams designed for dry or eczema-prone skin.
Why Anitch uses SGS testing
Our creams are created for people who care about what goes on their skin, after all your skin is the biggest organ your bod has. Many of our customers are specifically looking for products that feel gentle, reliable, and suitable for delicate skin. Using SGS helps us validate three things that are central to our brand:
Skin safety - First and most importantly, we want confidence that the formula is well tolerated on skin.
Product quality - Testing helps confirm that the cream performs consistently and maintains the standard we expect.
Customer trust - We never want customers to feel they are taking a risk when trying our products.
Why this matters for you
When you apply a cream, especially to dry, irritated, or sensitive skin, trust is paramount. Knowing that the product has been independently tested helps provide peace of mind. It means the cream has gone through professional assessment before it reaches you. For us, this is not just a technical process. It is part of our commitment to making skincare that people genuinely feel confident using.
