International Consensus on Anti-Aging Dermocosmetics and Skin Care for Clinical Practice Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method
Zoe D. Draelos MD, Liu Wei MD, Mukta Sachdev MD, Bruna S. F. Bravo MD, Vasanop Vachiramon MD, Marie Jourdan MD, Martina Kerscher MD PhD, Catherine Delva h, Stephanie Leclerc-Mercier MD

Abstract

Background: This article objective was to provide international recommendations on anti-aging dermocosmetics for clinical practice starting with essential ingredients for protection and repair before working up to advanced products for specific concerns.

Methods: Seven international experts reviewed 8 hypothetical case scenarios covering different ages, skin issues (eg, sensitivity, acne, melasma), and exposure to exposome factors for both sexes and all Fitzpatrick skin types (FST). The RAND/UCLA appropriateness method was used to obtain consensus. Seventeen key ingredients were rated on a scale from 1 (totally inappropriate) to 9 (totally appropriate). Statistical analysis, 2 meetings, and email discussions refined the recommendations.