| abstract |
The invention relates to a method for cosmetically treating and improving and/or protecting dermal-epidermal junctions of the skin, scalp and mucous membranes. This method is characterized in that a preparation containing at least one substance, which effects a modulation of plectin/HD1 and/or entactin/nidogen and/or perlecan is topically applied. The invention also relates to the use of a substance, which effects a modulation of plectin/HD1 and/or entactin/nidogen and/or perlecan, for producing cosmetic agents for improving dermal-epidermal junctions of the skin, scalp and mucous membranes, to the use of this substance for producing cosmetic agents for protecting against aging of the skin and oxidative stress, and to the use of this substance for producing cosmetic agents for protecting against damaging influences of environmental toxicants and UV radiation. |