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Independence
- Brands cannot pay to be covered, ranked or scored, and we do not accept free products in exchange for coverage.
- Commissions from Amazon do not change a score. The score comes from the published method.
- We name a limitation for every product we recommend, including the top pick.
What we say and what we do not
- We distinguish four states: independently verified (we found a matching record and checked its holder, scope and date), manufacturer states (the listing says so and we could not or did not check), not verified, and not applicable.
- Missing information lowers our confidence in a listing. It does not prove a product performs poorly.
- We never write that a cosmetic or supplement is “FDA approved”. The FDA does not approve cosmetics.
- We do not claim a product “works”, and we do not invent ratings, review counts, prices or test results.
- We do not quote Amazon customer reviews or star ratings. They are not evidence of quality or certification.
Research mode
Every guide is labeled Research-based comparison unless we actually tested the products, in which case it is labeled Hands-on tested. If a guide is labeled research-based, we did not use the products.
Prices and images
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Corrections and updates
We correct factual errors promptly. When a change affects a conclusion, a score or a recommendation, we note it at the end of the guide with the date. Each guide shows the date it was last updated. To report an error, email info@naturalpicks.net.
Health and safety
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