Use of yeast extracts in cosmetic, dermatological and-or pharmaceutical compositions for increasing melanin synthesis in melanocytes of hair or skin, e.g. in suntan creams and hair lotions

摘要

The use of yeast extract(s) (I), alone or combined with other active agent(s), in or for the preparation of cosmetic, dermatological and/or pharmaceutical compositions (II) designed to promote the increased synthesis of melanin in melanocytes of the epidermis or of the hair bulbs and to improve the natural pigmentation of the skin. An independent claim is also included for a method of cosmetic treatment to improve the synthesis of melanin in melanocytes by the topical application of compositions (II) as defined above.