MUCUS FROM LEECHES AND USE IN COSMETIC PREPARATIONS

摘要

The present invention relates to a product obtained from Hirudo leeches to be used for the preparation of dermatological, cosmetic or cosmeceutical compositions designed for skin care and methods for making and using the same. Said product has the capacity to increase skin moisture, decrease the transepidermal loss of water and in addition increases the elasticity of the skin, thereby acting as a anti-aging product.