About American Skincare Journal
American Skincare Journal is an independent publication dedicated to evidence-based skincare reporting. We cover active ingredients, product formulations, clinical treatments, and the published research behind them. Our editorial team works in partnership with board-certified dermatologists and formulation scientists to evaluate the claims that manufacturers make and to explain what the peer-reviewed evidence actually supports.
We do not accept advertising from skincare brands, and no company sees our evaluations before they are published. Our revenue comes from readers, not from the industry we cover. That structure exists for one reason: so that our reporting stays honest.
How We Evaluate Products
We purchase every product we review ourselves, anonymously, from the same retailers readers use. When we assess a formulation, we look at the concentration and stability of the active ingredients, the clinical evidence behind the manufacturer’s claims, and how the product performs under controlled observation over weeks, not days. Our dermatology advisors review our methodology and findings before publication. Our full testing methodology is published for transparency. Their role is to verify that our work meets the standards of the published literature, not to endorse any product.
Our Advisory Panel
American Skincare Journal’s advisory panel includes board-certified dermatologists, a cosmetic chemist with formulation experience across clinical and consumer skincare, and a researcher specializing in skin barrier biology. Panel members review our testing protocols, flag claims that exceed the evidence, and ensure our reporting reflects the current state of the science. They do not receive compensation tied to our coverage decisions.
What We Cover
Our reporting spans six principal areas: active ingredients and their mechanisms, sun protection science, skin barrier health and repair, clinical dermatology topics grounded in peer-reviewed research, evidence-based anti-aging interventions, and rigorous product testing. We write for readers who want the science explained clearly and the marketing stripped away.
Corrections and Reader Input
If you find a factual error, disagree with our interpretation of a study, or believe we have overlooked relevant clinical evidence, we want to hear from you. Details on how to reach the editorial team are on our contact page.