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"  With all the potions out on the market promising to give us that miracle cure for our skin, it can be hard to navigate what works and what doesn&amp;#039;t. ELLE.com sat down with dermatologist Marina Peredo, MD to get her take on the best ingredients for anti-aging. Peredo runs Spatique Medical Spa in New York and her work in laser technology and skin rejuvenation has been featured on The View and the BBC. ELLE: What are some of the best anti-aging ingredients to look for in skin care?  Marina Peredo: Retinol, which most people are familiar with, is great for rejuvenating skin cells and increasing collagen production. It&amp;#039;s also recommended to start using a retinol before signs of aging appear. Vitamins C &amp;amp;amp; E are also great because they help to protect the skin, therefore lessening your chance of further signs of aging. Vitamin C specifically helps boost the production of collagen and improves the appearance of wrinkles. Another great ingredient is honey. It reduces the appearance of fine lines while promoting new tissue growth. ELLE: What about those that already have signs of aging, what sort of ingredients should they look for? MP: Retinols are going to be your best bet in this case, too. They smooth away fine lines and help restore the skin to a rejuvenated state. Sunscreen is also a must-have in anti-aging products, especially if you already have lines and wrinkles. One of the main causes of aging is overexposure to sun, so making sure you skin is protected will help alleviate these unwanted marks. ELLE: What are some great ingredients that work for acne and anti-aging issues? MP: Salicylic Acid is perfect for someone who is experiencing both acne and aging at the same time. This ingredient acts as an exfoliator which helps unclog pores that create breakouts and removes dead skin cells which can lead to fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Green tea also helps in this case as it protects from environmental damages which is a barrier both skin types need. ELLE: If someone likes a more natural approach to skin care, what ingredients should they keep an eye out for? MP: Products that contain olive oil are perfect for taking a natural approach to skin care. Olive oil provides Vitamin E, which acts as a hydrator that will leave skin feeling smooth. Avocado or fruit enzymes are also great natural alternatives. Both provide antioxidants the skin needs to look rejuvenated and fresh. ELLE: Are there any at-home ingredients or DIY remedies that you recommend for anti-aging? MP: Using plain yogurt as a face mask not only softens skin but mildly exfoliates it. Regularly doing this at home will increase your chances of warding off fine lines. Another great one is egg whites under the eyes. It&amp;#039;s perfect for tightening skin, which will give off a youthful appearance. ELLE: What ingredients are the best for adding and retaining moisture and hydration to the skin? MP: Silicone is a great moisturizer and has active anti-aging properties. Products that contain silicone will fill in lines and leave your skin feeling instantly smoother. Glycerin is another ingredient that is a strong water-binding agent. It retains moisture by capturing water from the air around you and trapping it in. ELLE: What ingredients work for those with oily skin and anti-aging concerns? MP: Salicylic Acid will work for oily skin as well. This ingredient helps to rid the skin of dead cells by unclogging pores and bacteria trapped inside. Those with oily skin tend to use products that dry them out, but this can actually cause more harm than good. Drying out your skin will actually make you break out more and make your skin oilier in the long run. Use a product with Hyaluronic Acid that works to lock in moisture and fight signs of aging at the same time. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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