CNN underscored Beauty/Skin Care | The 25 best anti-aging products for wrinkles, dullness and more, according to dermatologists

Nowadays, it seems that all the creams and serums on the shelves are anti-aging products. So, how do you know where to begin? We spoke to five dermatologists to find out what anti-aging skin care actually works and what powerhouse ingredients to look for.

As we get older, our bodies undergo tons of tiny changes that keep us moving. Because the skin is the body’s largest organ, many of these changes stare back at us in the mirror. “Many changes occur within the skin over the years that outwardly are manifested as aging,” says Dr. Carlos Charles, a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of 4.5.6. Skin.

Some of them are healthy and completely natural, like smile lines or crow’s-feet, though Charles says that sun exposure, pollution and blue light from screen time are the most common external factors that contribute to accelerated aging. “These will gradually cause textural skin changes, hyperpigmentation and even collagen loss, which results in fine lines and wrinkles. [Plus], as we age, the skin cells tend to regenerate more slowly, leading to a duller complexion.” In other words, our skin’s ability to retain moisture, produce collagen and repair itself quickly decreases dramatically over time.  –read more–