Beta-endorphin activity in cosmetics and dermatology
AssigneeL'oreal
InventorsPhilippe Catroux, Maria Dalko
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Abstract
The subject of the invention is the use of at least one compound chosen from β-endorphin and β-endorphin-mimetic agents on the keratinocytes of the skin, for example in a cosmetic composition to enhance the barrier function of the skin, enhance its resistance to stress and in particular to pollution. It also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment for enhancing the barrier function and/or the moisturization of the skin and/or mucous membranes.
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A method for enhancing the barrier function of the skin, and/or enhancing moisturization of the skin, and/or strengthening the resistance of the skin to internal and/or external stress, and/or strengthening the resistance of the skin to pollution, and/or to enhance the brightness of the skin,
- comprising applying to skin in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of at least one β-endorphin-mimetic agent to enhance the barrier function of the skin, and/or enhance moisturization of the skin, and/or strengthen the resistance of the skin to internal and/or external stress, and/or strengthen the resistance of the skin to pollution, and/or to enhance the brightness of the skin.
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