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Skincare Science Knowledge Base

Caution

MEDICAL & ACCURACY DISCLAIMER: This repository is a collection of personal interpretations of scientific literature and skincare science. It is NOT medical advice. The author is not a medical professional.

⚠️ High-Level Disclaimer

  1. Subjectivity & Potential Misinformation: The summaries herein reflect the author's personal understanding and synthesis of third-party research. There is a inherent risk of misinterpretation or misinformation.
  2. Not Medical Advice: Use this information at your own risk. For any skin conditions, medical concerns, or treatment plans, consult a licensed dermatologist or medical doctor.
  3. Verify with Primary Sources: Do not rely on this knowledge base for health decisions. Always refer to the original peer-reviewed papers and primary scientific data cited within for the most accurate information.

🌟 Highlights

  • Evidence-Led: Focused on clinical trials, biochemical mechanisms, and pharmacological evidence (inspired by Lab Muffin Beauty Science).
  • Johnny.Decimal System: A highly organized hierarchical structure for effortless information retrieval.
  • Typst-Powered: Beautifully typeset research papers generated from modern, developer-friendly markup.

📂 Structure (Johnny.Decimal)

This project follows the Johnny.Decimal system (10-19 for science, 20-29 for concerns, 30-39 for products).

  • 10-19 Ingredients & Science: Active ingredients, receptor mechanisms, and chemical generations.
  • 20-29 Skin Concerns: Focus on specific conditions like Hyperpigmentation or Acne.
  • 30-39 Products & Reviews: Database of product evaluations based on clinical reasoning.

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • Typst compiler installed.

Batch Compilation

Run the provided PowerShell script to compile all .typ files into high-quality PDFs:

.\batch_compile.ps1

📜 License & Disclaimer

  • License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
  • Disclaimer: This is for educational and research purposes only. Not medical advice. Always consult a professional for skin concerns.
  • Attribution: Contains synthesized research and insights derived from various scientific sources and science communicators like Dr. Michelle Wong.

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A structured scientific knowledge base for skincare. Organized by Johnny.Decimal, typeset with Typst, and grounded in clinical evidence.

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