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Editorial policy

Tend the Pause aims to make skincare easier to think about, not to turn a routine into a list of promises. We separate general product information from medical advice, describe uncertainty plainly, and revisit our wording when a reader points out a problem.

Accuracy and scope

We check explanations for clarity, consistency, and appropriate context before publication. Skincare terms can be used loosely, so we aim to explain what a statement does and does not mean. Our articles are general information, not diagnoses, treatment plans, or substitutes for qualified medical care.

Independence and commercial material

Editorial decisions are kept distinct from commercial arrangements. Any sponsored article or material created with a partner is clearly labelled where it appears. Partner placements across the website are also identified as partner material, so readers can distinguish them from editorial coverage.

Corrections and updates

If you spot a factual error, unclear claim, or outdated detail, use the Contact page to tell us what needs attention. We review correction requests and update material when warranted, making meaningful changes clear in the article.

Illustrations

Some illustrations may be generated with artificial intelligence. Where relevant, we identify this clearly and do not present an illustration as documentary evidence of a product, person, or result.

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