Promoting endogenous superoxide dismutase production, using extract of non-photosynthetic, non-fruiting filamentous bacteria, useful in cosmetic or dermatological applications, e.g. for combating skin aging

摘要

Promoting endogenous production of superoxide dismutase (SOD) comprises the use of an extract (I) of non-photosynthetic, non-fruiting filamentous bacteria in cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical applications. Use of an extract (I) of non-photosynthetic, non-fruiting filamentous bacteria: (1) in a composition based on a cosmetic medium, as an agent for promoting endogenous production of superoxide dismutase (SOD); or (2) for production of a pharmaceutical or dermatological composition for promoting endogenous production of SOD. Independent claim are also included for: (1) a composition comprising a physiological medium containing Vitreoscilla filliformis extract (Ia) and lycopene (specifically at 0.000000001-0.1 wt. %) or a compound having catalase activity and/or a compound having peroxidase activity; and (2) cosmetic treatment methods for treating loss of firmness and/or elasticity of the skin or for treating skin exposed to sunlight, involving application of compositions containing (Ia).