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Sun protection through the use of broad-spectrum sunscreen remains a critical part of anti-aging and preventive regimens, but numerous botanical agents and dietary supplements claim to be effective against aging skin and UV-induced damage. A few agents have been studied in small trials and shown some efficacy and are worth considering, including topical Vitamin C, green tea, soy, and flavonols.
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Lio, P.A., Patel, T., Peters, N.T., Kasprowicz, S. (2015). General Skin Care. In: Handbook of Integrative Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17816-5_2
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