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Editorial Standards

Transparency in how we evaluate products and what we will not do.

How ExplainScore Works

ExplainScore is a deterministic scoring methodology. Every product receives the same score given the same inputs — there is no manual override, no pay-for-placement, and no editorial discretion in the scoring algorithm itself.

Inputs include:

  • Published clinical evidence for active ingredients
  • Ingredient concentration and formulation quality signals
  • Known irritant and allergen profiles
  • SPF and protection claims where applicable

What We Do Not Do

  • We do not accept payment for product placement or favorable scores
  • We do not fabricate clinical evidence or test results
  • We do not publish user reviews as editorial content
  • We do not use urgency tactics (“buy now before it's gone”)
  • We do not display prices we cannot timestamp and source

Evidence Standards

Ingredient claims are linked to published peer-reviewed research where available. We grade evidence strength and note when evidence is limited, conflicting, or preliminary. We do not present preliminary findings as established fact.

Corrections

If we publish something inaccurate, we correct it. Contact editorial@theskincare.report with the URL and the specific issue.