Abstract:
The invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic or dermatological composition, of a particular water having a pH of between 7.8 and 10 and a total dissolved solids (TDS) concentration of between 10 and 250 mg/l. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition containing this water.The invention relates in particular to a treatment method intended for preventing or delaying the appearance of the effects of intrinsic and/or extrinsic ageing of the skin, or for slowing down the effects thereof; for preventing or reducing pigmentary spots on the skin, or the coloration of hyperpigmented areas of skin; for reducing the pigmentation of the periphery of depigmented areas; for improving the uniformity of the skin coloration; or for lightening the complexion of the skin.
Abstract:
An extract of the seeds of the Kniphofia uvaria plant is obtained by bringing into contact with at least one cosmetically acceptable nonpolar solvent, for example, CO2, under supercritical conditions, or by mechanical pressing. This disclosure also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising said extract. This disclosure also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological care method comprising the application of said composition for preventing or delaying the appearance of the signs of skin aging, modulating the reactivity of sensitive skin, or maintaining the barrier function of the skin.
Abstract:
The invention relates in particular to a novel extract of the seeds of the Kniphofia uvaria plant, preferably obtained by bringing into contact with at least one cosmetically acceptable nonpolar solvent, in particular CO2 under supercritical conditions, or by mechanical pressing.The invention also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising said extract.The invention also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological care method comprising the application of said composition for preventing or delaying the appearance of the signs of skin aging, modulating the reactivity of sensitive skin, or maintaining the barrier function of the skin.