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K Product Review adheres to strict clinical, ethical, and scientific publishing standards. These Editorial Guidelines define our research methodology, citation requirements, fact-checking protocols, conflict-of-interest policies, and post-publication review mechanisms.
1. The 5-Phase Clinical Editorial Review Lifecycle
Every article published on K Product Review passes through a rigorous five-stage clinical verification pipeline before release:
| Editorial Phase | Responsible Specialist | Verification Standards & Mandatory Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Topic Conception | Senior Section Editor | Evaluates dermatological relevance, consumer safety implications, and current scientific discourse. |
| 2. Primary Research | Lead Author (MSc / MD) | Analyzes full INCI cosmetic decks, active concentrations, supplier COAs, and peer-reviewed studies. |
| 3. Pharmacological Audit | Dr. Min-Seok Choi, PharmD | Verifies transdermal absorption mechanics, skin pH compatibility, and potential drug-cosmetic interactions. |
| 4. Dermatological Validation | Dr. Ji-Woo Park, MD, PhD | Reviews clinical claims against published clinical trials, safety margins, and contraindications. |
| 5. Post-Publication Monitoring | Editorial Safety Desk | Audits user adverse reaction feedback, regulatory MFDS/FDA updates, and re-evaluates annually. |
2. Clinical Citation & Evidence Grounding Standards
We reject anecdotal marketing claims, influencer testimonials, and manufacturer press releases as evidence. All physiological and therapeutic assertions must meet our strict citation standards:
- Mandatory PubMed / PMC Indexing: Citations must originate from recognized, peer-reviewed biomedical journals indexed on PubMed, MEDLINE, or ScienceDirect.
- Primary Sources Required: Authors must cite original research papers, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), or systematic meta-analyses rather than tertiary secondary summaries.
- Transparent Reference Attribution: Direct context links to PubMed identifiers (PMID) or DOI URLs are provided inline throughout our guides.
3. Commercial Independence & Anti-Bias Mandate
Our research is completely independent of cosmetic manufacturers, retail distributors, and public relations agencies:
- No author or medical reviewer may accept financial compensation, company equity, or consulting fees from brands evaluated within their assigned research pillar.
- Products reviewed are purchased through standard retail channels to ensure testing samples match consumer shelf stock.
- Affiliate relationships are maintained strictly by the administrative operations department and are completely firewalled from scientific author evaluations.
4. Transparent Corrections & Retraction Policy
Accuracy is the foundation of scientific trust. When a factual, biochemical, or regulatory error is identified:
- The correction is applied immediately to the live article.
- A timestamped Correction Notice is placed transparently at the top or bottom of the guide detailing the exact correction made and the rationale.
- Readers and researchers may report factual discrepancies directly to corrections@kproductreview.com.