CPT will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026 due to inclement weather (snowstorm).
Sunscreen Static Back Study-Skin Type I, II, III
If you are eligible for the study and you choose to participate, you will:
Day 1: Qualification
Visit time: ~15-20 minutes
Subject fills out MED / ITA consent
An ITA is when a technician determines a subjects skin color in terms of numbers using a colorimeter
Technician will draw one box on subjects back and subject will go on the lamp for approximately 1 minute to determine an MED which is the smallest dose of sunlight required to cause redness
Day 2: Testing
Visit time: ~1 - 3 hours
The MED site is evaluated. If no redness is seen or there is a lot of redness, the subject may be disqualified.
If qualified, subject will complete a study consent form.
The technician will draw 3 boxes on subjects back. Application of 2 products will take place.
After at least 15 minutes of dry time, the subject goes on lamp (once done on lamp, can leave)
Day 3: Evaluation & Pay
Subject comes back the next day at the same time to have their back evaluated
Subject receives the compensation check
Must wait 3-4 weeks to perform another sunscreen study
70 New Dutch Lane, Fairfield, NJ
973-359-5879
Monday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 7:30PM
Friday: 7:30AM - 7:00PM
If this is your first water or static study, or you have not done a water or static study in over a year, you will be required to requalify for which you will receive an additional $15 upon successful completion of the study.