Sources and methods

The news coverage on skinandserum is compiled from published feeds and indexes of specialist publications, trade journals, and regulatory bodies within the European dermatology, cosmetic science, and consumer health sectors. These sources are selected for their focus on the site's core subject matter: the intersection of active ingredients and the skin concerns they are intended to address. Each identified story is processed with automated assistance to extract its key factual claims, which are then rewritten into a concise, neutral summary. The original publication is always credited as the source of the information.

When a factual assertion, such as a new research finding or a regulatory update, appears in only one publication from our monitored sources, it is clearly labelled as such within the summary. This single-source designation indicates that the claim has not yet been corroborated by other specialist reporting. This approach allows readers to gauge the preliminary nature of the information while tracking its development.

The site's reference pages, such as those for a specific Ingredient, Concern, or Product, are built differently. They are constructed from stable, well-established facts that are consistently reported across multiple authoritative sources. These pages centre on a factual table detailing properties, uses, and efficacy, accompanied by a credited photograph where available. The text synthesises this consensus information without attribution to any single publication, reflecting the settled understanding within the field.

Both news summaries and reference pages are subject to scheduled refresh cycles. News coverage is updated continuously as new information is published. Reference pages are reviewed and updated on a regular quarterly schedule, or immediately if a significant, consensus shift in the scientific or regulatory landscape occurs. This ensures that skinandserum maintains a current and reliable resource for its audience.