oral use of compound, use of annatto extract, composition intended for oral administration, to protect mammalian skin against UV radiation and cosmetic composition

摘要

The invention relates to the use of norbixin and an urucum extract enriched in bixin and/or norbixin as a food. The invention also provides a food preparation comprising norbixin, bixin or an extract comprising at least bixin or norbixin, the preparation being intended to be administered orally, for the protection of mammalian skin against UV-radiation.