Who we are
We publish plain-English explainers, reference real clinical studies by name and number, and review devices on the specifications that actually govern results — irradiance, wavelength accuracy, coverage — not just diode and colour counts.
A note on independence
SkinScience Institute is published in association with Chouchou Tokyo, a maker of light-therapy devices. We disclose that relationship openly, and we hold every claim to the same standard regardless of the brand involved: if a statement is not supported by a named source or an accredited measurement, it does not appear here.
Our method — the evidence standard
- Cite or cut. Every efficacy figure links to a named study or report. If a claim has no published source, we don't make it.
- Measured, not felt. We weight instrument-measured laboratory studies and clinic imaging above consumer-perception surveys, and we state sample size, duration and statistical significance.
- The number behind the claim. For devices we look for the figures most makers omit — irradiance, wavelength accuracy, coverage.
- Conflicts disclosed. Where we have a commercial relationship with a product, we say so, clearly, on the page.
- Not medical advice. Our content is educational. For a medical concern, consult a qualified professional.
Editorial & review
Articles are written by the SkinScience Institute editorial team and checked against the cited literature before publication. We are building a panel of qualified reviewers; where an article has been reviewed by a named medical professional, that will be stated on the article with their credentials.
Contact
Questions, corrections or press enquiries: hello@skinscienceinstitute.org. We welcome corrections — if you believe a claim is unsupported, tell us and we will review it.