What is Dermatest and why independent testing matters
At MILK™, we believe you shouldn’t have to guess what goes into your baby’s essentials. You deserve absolute transparency, and your baby deserves the gentlest care. That’s why we don’t just ask you to take our word for it—we prove it through independent scientific testing.
We sent our diapers and wipes to Dermatest®, a world-renowned scientific institution founded in Germany in 1978 by dermatologist and allergist Dr. Werner Voss. Their expert team thoroughly evaluates consumer products to give parents maximum confidence with every change.
The Ultimate Standard: The Dermatest® 5-Star Excellent Seal
The Dermatest® seal is a globally recognized mark of safety and skin compatibility. While Dermatest offers basic levels of certification (Good, Very Good, and Excellent), special products for babies demand the absolute highest level of safety.
We are incredibly proud to share that MILK™ diapers have been awarded the prestigious 5-Star Excellent Seal—the highest rating possible.
Decoding the Elite 5-Star Rating
What does it mean when a product carries the 5-Star clinical guarantee? It means ultimate peace of mind:
- Clinical Testing: The 5-star seal is exclusively reserved for long-term application tests. Products that successfully pass are officially certified as “clinically tested.”
- Real-World Conditions: Testing is conducted under strict dermatological control with a minimum of 20 real life baby volunteers over at least 4 weeks, applied directly to the skin.
- Maximum Protection: This intensive process is designed to rule out subsequent allergic or adverse skin reactions among active babies.
Certified Hypoallergenic: The Sensitive Skin Seal
In addition to our 5-star diaper rating, both MILK™ diapers and MILK™ Water Wipes have been awarded the official Dermatest® Sensitive Skin Seal.
What does the Sensitive Skin Seal mean for your baby?
This specific award guarantees that our products are hypoallergenic. It scientifically proves that our materials are exceptionally mild, skin-friendly, and specifically formulated to protect even the most delicate, easily irritated skin from redness and allergic reactions.
Why Independent Testing Matters (The Truth in Science)
Why do we look outside our own walls for testing? Because true safety requires unbiased eyes.
Dermatest® is entirely independent of investors, major corporate sponsors, or company turnover. Backed by a team of biologists, allergologists, chemists, and dermatologists, their results reflect the absolute truth regarding skin compatibility and efficacy according to the latest scientific methods.
When an independent giant like Dermatest validates our diapers and wipes, you know it’s a promise you can trust.
Pure Comfort: What We Leave Out of MILK™ Products
Engineering baby essentials that are super-thin, ultra-breathable, moisture wicking and incredibly comfortable requires absolute dedication. But keeping your baby’s skin healthy also means knowing exactly what to leave out.
Our Safe and Clean Promise: You will NEVER find these harsh chemicals or irritants in MILK™ diapers:
- Chlorine, Alcohol, & Dyes
- Fragrances, Phthalates, & Optical Brighteners
- Formaldehyde, Formamide, & Parabens
- PFAS, VOCs, SVHC & BPA
By eliminating these common triggers, we have helped parents clear up diaper rashes and maintain happy, healthy skin.
