Skincare Disclaimer.

General educational information.

Articles, videos, guides, treatment descriptions and other content published on merveakkaya.com are intended primarily for general educational and informational purposes.

The content may discuss skincare routines, cosmetic products, ingredients, visible skin concerns, professional skincare technologies and non-medical professional care.

General information cannot take account of every individual’s medical history, medications, allergies, diagnoses, pregnancy status, skin condition or other personal circumstances.

Merve Akkaya’s professional role.

Merve Akkaya works within professional skincare, skincare education, cosmetic routine guidance and non-medical skincare practice.

Unless explicitly stated in relation to a separate appropriately qualified healthcare professional, information provided by Merve Akkaya should not be interpreted as medical diagnosis, medical treatment, prescribing or other physician-led healthcare.

Consultation is not diagnosis.

A skincare consultation may involve discussion of your current routine, cosmetic products, visible concerns, previous skincare experiences and professional skincare options.

It does not create a medical diagnosis simply because a skin concern is discussed.

If a concern appears to fall outside the appropriate scope of professional skincare, medical evaluation may be recommended before further cosmetic skincare advice or treatment is considered.

Products and ingredients.

References to skincare products or ingredients are educational and should not automatically be understood as a recommendation for every visitor.

Individual tolerance varies. Cosmetic products may cause irritation, sensitivity, allergy or other unwanted reactions even where a product is commonly used.

Visitors should follow relevant product instructions, introduce products appropriately and discontinue use if an unexpected or concerning reaction occurs.

If you have a diagnosed condition, known allergy, significant sensitivity or uncertainty about whether an ingredient is appropriate for you, advice from an appropriate healthcare professional may be necessary.

Professional treatments and technologies.

Descriptions of professional skincare treatments, devices or technologies explain their role in general terms. Publication on the website does not mean that a particular treatment is suitable for every person.

Suitability may depend on factors including skin condition, tolerance, treatment history, contraindications, expectations and the professional scope of the person providing the treatment.

No website description should be treated as an individual treatment prescription or guarantee of a particular result.

Results vary.

Skin response varies between individuals and over time. Results may be influenced by age, genetics, environment, lifestyle, consistency, existing skin condition, professional treatment history and many other factors.

Examples, observations or descriptions of expected skincare outcomes should not be understood as guaranteed results.

When medical advice should come first.

Appropriate medical assessment should be considered where symptoms or circumstances may fall outside ordinary cosmetic skincare.

Examples may include:

• A new, unexplained or rapidly changing skin lesion.
• Persistent or severe inflammation, pain, swelling, bleeding or infection.
• A severe or unexpected reaction to a product or treatment.
• A diagnosed or suspected dermatological condition.
• Questions involving prescription medication or medical treatment.
• Concerns requiring diagnosis rather than cosmetic skincare assessment.

This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive. If you are unsure whether a concern requires medical attention, obtaining appropriate medical advice is the safer course.

Urgent symptoms.

MerveAkkaya.com is not an emergency medical service and ordinary website or email communication should not be used for urgent medical situations.

If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency or a serious acute reaction, seek appropriate emergency medical assistance without waiting for a response from the website.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and medical circumstances.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, medical conditions, prescription treatments and other individual circumstances can affect whether particular products, ingredients or professional skincare treatments are appropriate.

General website information should not be used to override individual medical advice provided by a healthcare professional familiar with your circumstances.

Journal and editorial content.

The Journal contains different forms of content, including Merve Akkaya’s own perspective, professionally reviewed material and broader educational articles.

Where authorship or professional review is identified, that information describes the editorial contribution to the page. It does not transform general website content into individual medical advice.

Scientific understanding, product formulations and professional practices can also change. Relevant articles may therefore be updated when better or newer information becomes available.

External information.

Articles may refer to research, manufacturers, educational sources, professional organisations or other external information.

External sources remain responsible for their own content. A citation or link does not necessarily constitute endorsement of every statement, product or service offered by that source.

Your responsibility.

You remain responsible for decisions concerning your own skincare and for obtaining appropriate professional or medical advice when your circumstances require it.

Website information should be used as one source of education and context rather than as a substitute for individual assessment.

Changes to this Disclaimer.

This Disclaimer may be updated as the website, professional services, editorial standards or applicable requirements evolve.

The current version will be published on this page with the latest revision date.