摘要:
The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of the combination of a carob germ extract ( Ceratonia siliqua L. ) and caffeine, or one of the derivatives thereof, as a slimming active agent, to increase the expression of the aquaglyceroporins and the reduction of the triglycerides contained in the adipocytes. The invention also relates to a cosmetic care method that includes the topical application, on at least one portion of the skin of the body or the face, of the combination of a carob germ extract ( Ceratonia siliqua L. ) and caffeine, or one of the derivatives thereof, in a composition including a physiologically acceptable medium, such as to obtain a slimming effect, and specifically to reduce localised excess fat.