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Evidence Meter

See which studies support a claim, how strong the evidence is and where its limits lie.

Last editorial review: 26 August 2026 Reviewed by: Cosmetics Product & Evidence Editor
Evidence Meter INDEPENDENT EDITORIAL

A trend is not evidence. Every claim is assessed with its sources, limitations and conflicts of interest.

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INDEPENDENT EDITORIAL C LIMITED / EMERGING

Periprocedural dermocosmetics

A 2026 systematic review covered 104 publications and found few high-quality direct comparisons of routine skin care versus none.

LCYLCY Verdict: Potential benefit, but insufficient evidence for a universal routine.
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INDEPENDENT EDITORIAL B MODERATE / SAFETY

Laser risk and phototype

A review of 13 studies and 2,010 cases highlighted pigmentary change, with greater concern in darker phototypes.

LCYLCY Verdict: Device, settings and practitioner experience must be considered together.
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INDEPENDENT EDITORIAL C LIMITED

Ultra-processed food definitions

Definitions vary; evidence is mainly observational, associations are weak or inconsistent and trials are short.

LCYLCY Verdict: One label cannot explain overall diet quality.
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LCY / A–E

A–E Evidence Meter

The grade is not a product score; it summarises the strength and limits of published human evidence.

  1. A · StrongConsistent, high-quality human evidence.
  2. B · ModerateGood evidence with important limitations.
  3. C · EmergingPromising but limited or product-specific data.
  4. D · WeakSmall, indirect or inconsistent studies.
  5. E · UnprovenNo reliable human evidence identified.
LCY / 2026

Sources and next steps

An evidence rating is not a guarantee of personal suitability or safety. Consult a qualified professional for treatment and health decisions.

Periprocedural dermocosmetics systematic review

See which studies support a claim, how strong the evidence is and where its limits lie.

An evidence rating is not a guarantee of personal suitability or safety. Consult a qualified professional for treatment and health decisions.

A trend is not evidence. Every claim is assessed with its sources, limitations and conflicts of interest.

Periprocedural dermocosmetics systematic review

Laser safety systematic review

See which studies support a claim, how strong the evidence is and where its limits lie.

An evidence rating is not a guarantee of personal suitability or safety. Consult a qualified professional for treatment and health decisions.

A trend is not evidence. Every claim is assessed with its sources, limitations and conflicts of interest.

Laser safety systematic review

Ultra-processed foods evidence review

See which studies support a claim, how strong the evidence is and where its limits lie.

An evidence rating is not a guarantee of personal suitability or safety. Consult a qualified professional for treatment and health decisions.

A trend is not evidence. Every claim is assessed with its sources, limitations and conflicts of interest.

Ultra-processed foods evidence review
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