Editorial Policy & Testing Methodology | GentArmor

Our Commitment to Uncompromised Research Integrity

At GentArmor, trust is our primary asset. Our readers rely on us for objective, evidence-backed information regarding clinical topicals and grooming products. To maintain this trust, we enforce strict editorial protocols across all content published under GentArmor Lab, Regimen Protocols, and Clinical Versus.

1. Peer-Reviewed Scientific Research

We do not rely on promotional materials provided by skincare brands. Every ingredient breakdown, active comparison, and protocol is cross-referenced with peer-reviewed literature indexed in PubMed, NCBI, and recognized dermatological journal databases.

2. Clinical Patch & Real-World Testing

Before a product or protocol is recommended, it undergoes a structured evaluation period:

Epidermal Cycle Duration: Topicals are tested over a minimum 4-to-6 week period to match the natural epidermal cell turnover cycle.
Barrier Stability Checks: We monitor skin responses, evaluating hydration levels, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) indicators, and inflammation markers.
Formulation Integration: We test how products layer with other actives (e.g., Retinoids, Peptides, Niacinamide) to observe compatibility and texture performance.

3. Formulation & Chemical Audit

Our evaluation includes a technical breakdown of product packaging and formulation chemistry:

Packaging Protection: Assessing airless pump integrity vs. open jars to prevent light and air oxidation (crucial for unstable ingredients like L-Ascorbic Acid).
pH Compatibility: Verifying if active chemical exfoliants (AHA/BHA) operate within the effective pH window required for exfoliation.
Fragrance & Sensitivity Screening: Identifying potential sensitizers, synthetic dyes, and volatile essential oils that compromise skin barrier health.

4. Independence from Brand Influence

Brands cannot buy favorable coverage on GentArmor. We do not accept paid positive reviews, nor do we alter our testing results in exchange for commercial compensation. If a product fails our internal benchmarks, our findings are reported honestly.