Use of a Simaba extract for the mitigation of skin pigment spots or to enhance the protective function of the skin, or for the preparation of a skin cell culture medium, and composition thus obtained.

摘要

The invention relates to the use of a Simaba extract. BR/ According to the invention, a Simaba extract is used for the manufacture of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, especially a dermatological composition, or for the preparation of a skin cell culture medium. The invention also covers the compositions obtained. BR/ The Simaba extract exhibits significant depigmenting activity, and enhances the protective function of the skin, particularly the water barrier function, and also exhibits significant keratinocyte differentiation activity.