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The ingredients: Inorganic chemicals (zinc oxide or titanium oxide) and organic compounds (octyl methoxycinnamate or oxybenzone).
What they do: Ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium oxide reflect harmful rays, while octyl methoxycinnamate and oxybenzone work by absorbing the rays and dissipating them as heat.
Where to find them: Creams that have SPF labels, including Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15, Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream with SPF 15.
Do they work?: Sunscreen "is the number one anti-aging product," Kazin said. "I tell people, and they kind of laugh, but it's true. If you use it regularly, you'll definitely look better over time." Read calls it "the cornerstone of all of my treatment for patients."
Retinoids
The approach: Using a multi-step molecular block of photoaging effects.
The ingredients: Retinol, tretinoin.
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