Editorial policy

Research and writing

• We read consumer and professional cosmetic explainers to identify the questions an article needs to answer.
• Ingredient identity is checked against current ingredient databases, regulatory records, or manufacturer documentation.
• Benefit claims are compared with the best available evidence and the conditions under which it was produced.
• Product listings may help us understand common formats, but they do not decide an article's conclusion.

Claims and corrections

Articles explain useful cosmetic effects without turning preliminary evidence into a guaranteed result or a medical treatment claim. Material corrections are added to the article and its review date is updated.

Advertising

Advertising does not determine which ingredients are covered or how a claim is assessed. Ads are labeled and kept separate from the article text.