Retinoids and mineral sunscreen are among the most effective ingredients for multiple skin complaints, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
For the study, nearly 80 dermatologists from 43 institutions used a Delphi method to rate skin care ingredients on a 1-9 scale. After two rounds of scoring and expert discussion, only ingredients with strong agreement made the final recommended list. One of the most recommended ingredients was mineral sunscreen for protecting against wrinkles, redness, and dry skin. Retinoids also were highly recommended for improving wrinkles, acne, dark spots, large pores, and oily skin.
“This is the first time experts have come together nationally to cut through the overwhelming number of skin care options,” says Murad Alam, MD, Vice Chair and Professor of Dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL, in a news release. “We wanted to help both doctors and everyday users understand which ingredients are backed by the most expert support.”
The study appears in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
