USE OF AN AGAVE EXTRACT FOR ENHANCING THE BARRIER FUNCTION OF THE SKIN, SCALP AND/OR MUCUSA AND MODULATING THE SKIN MICROBIOTA

摘要

The present invention concerns the non-therapeutic cosmetic use of an agave extract for enhancing the barrier function of the skin, scalp and/or mucosa. The present invention also concerns a non-therapeutic cosmetic method for enhancing the barrier function of the skin, scalp and/or mucosa, comprising the application of an agave extract to the skin, scalp and/or mucosa. The present invention further relates to an agave extract for use of same for treating and/or preventing an inflammation of the skin, scalp and/or mucosa, linked to the presence of at least one microorganism chosen from Cutibacterium acnes, Malassezia restricta, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Malassezia sp.