Protective ingredient of skin barrier and cosmetic and/or dermatologic formulation containing the same

Abstract

The present invention describes a skin barrier protective ingredient and a cosmetic and/or dermatological formulation containing the same and which, according to its general features, basically provides a skin barrier protective ingredient from an apple (Malus sp.) extract fraction incorporated into liposomes (soy lecithin) in specific concentrations in order to impart to this liposome-encapsulated apple (Malus sp.) extract fraction a differentiated moisturising activity that protects the skin and minimises the signs of ageing, in that it reinforces and enhances the skin barrier function, induces the proliferation and differentiation of epidermis cells (keratinocytes), develops the epidermis, regulates cell development and differentiation, promotes blood circulation and activates the metabolism of skin ceramides.

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