Do anti-ageing creams work?
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Retinoids (tretinoin, retinol) have the strongest evidence for improving fine lines and texture. Vitamin C and niacinamide have moderate support, and sunscreen prevents more ageing than any cream reverses. Most other claims are marketing.
Retinoids are the only widely available topical with strong evidence for improving fine lines and texture. Start low and slow — twice a week at night, building up.
Sunscreen prevents more visible ageing than any cream reverses, which makes it the highest-value product in any routine.
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