Use of an active principle originating from amaranth (amaranthus) for preparing a composition intended to activate cellular energy and to protect the skin from oxidative damage

Abstract

Methods of administering in a cosmetic composition or a pharmaceutical composition, an effective amount of a peptide active principle originating from amaranth of the species Amaranthus hypochondriacus. The active principle is intended to activate cellular energy and to protect the skin from oxidativ damage, and the active principle may be used alone or in association with at least one other active principles. The active principle may also be used in a cosmetic treatment for protecting the skin and the appendages from external aggressions and to combat cutaneous aging.

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