International dermocosmetic skincare consensus using the RAND/UCLA appropriateness method

Z. D. Draelos MD, L. Wei MD, M. Sachdev MD, B. S. F. Bravo MD, V. Vachiramon MD, M. Jourdan MD, M. Kerscher MD PhD, C. Delva, S. Leclerc-Mercier MD

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES

Consumers often seek recommendations from dermato-logists on the best ingredients in dermocosmetics.
Recommendations can be introduced gradually starting with essential products for protection and repair, then renewal, and finally stimulation depending on patients’ specific concerns.^1,2
The objective of this international expert consensus was to provide a tool for recommendations on anti-aging dermocosmetics for diverse patient populations across all phototypes, both genders and with exposure to various exposome factors.