Patients who make an appointment to see Dr. Wendy Levinbook at her West Hartford dermatology practice know there is no magic weapon. They aren’t seeking the fountain of youth but tactical strategies for a long campaign.

“The most common complaints are wrinkles, dark spots and redness and dullness to their skin,” says Levinbook. She counts vitamin C serum and retinol among her tried and trusted tools.

“Retinol has been around forever,” says Levinbook. She points ...