Our Review Process
How we ensure accuracy on this site, the limitations of our current process, and what our review covers.
How content is reviewed today
Every article on GlycolicAcid.com is researched from peer-reviewed sources, written with inline citations, and reviewed internally by our editorial team before publication. Our review process checks that:
- Factual claims are supported by the cited sources
- The language appropriately reflects the strength of the evidence
- Important safety information, contraindications, and caveats are included
- The overall content is accurate and would not mislead a reasonable reader
Published content is updated when new research emerges that changes the picture, or when a reader reports an issue.
What our review covers
Most articles on GlycolicAcid.com are researched from peer-reviewed sources, include inline citations, and are reviewed internally by our editorial team for factual accuracy, evidence strength, and safety caveats.
Unless an article explicitly displays a named medical reviewer, credentials, and a review date, it has not undergone formal review by a board-certified dermatologist.
Our content is research-backed educational information and is not medical advice.
Important limitations
We want to be direct about what this site is and is not:
- Not personalized medical advice. Our articles are written for a general audience. They cannot account for your specific medical history, skin conditions, medications, or allergies. Only your dermatologist can provide advice tailored to you.
- Not an endorsement of specific products. When we mention products, we are providing factual information about them, not personally endorsing or recommending them.
- Not a substitute for a doctor visit. If you have a skin condition, are pregnant or nursing, have allergies, or are taking medications that may interact with topical acids, you should consult your dermatologist before using glycolic acid products.
- Not a guarantee of completeness. Research evolves, and no review process catches everything. If you spot something that seems wrong or incomplete, please let us know.
What we check for
Our internal review evaluates each article against these criteria:
Every factual claim is checked against the cited source. We verify that the source actually supports the claim being made, and that the strength of the claim matches the strength of the evidence.
Language is checked for precision. Preliminary findings are described as such. Well-established facts are stated clearly. We aim to avoid overstating limited evidence or understating strong evidence.
We check whether important caveats, contraindications, or safety information is missing. If an article discusses a treatment, it should also address who should not use it and what risks are involved.
Every article that discusses treatment approaches, product usage, or clinical outcomes must include a clear reminder that the information is educational, not medical advice, and that readers should consult their dermatologist.
We assess whether the sources cited are appropriate for the claims being made. A single case report should not be the sole support for a broad claim. Systematic reviews and RCTs are preferred for clinical statements.
We check whether newer research has emerged that changes the picture. Guidelines, consensus statements, and recent meta-analyses are compared against the article content.
How to report inaccuracies
If you believe something on this site is inaccurate, outdated, or misleading, we want to know about it. Here is how to report it:
- Email info@glycolicacid.com with the subject line “Content accuracy report”
- Include a link to the specific article
- Describe the issue - what you believe is incorrect and, if possible, a reference to the correct information (a study, a guideline, etc.)
We investigate every report. If a correction is needed, we update the article promptly and include a correction notice as described in our editorial policy.
