| abstract |
The invention relates in particular to a composition for topical application to the skin, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one peptide increasing the expression of mechanoreceptors in the cells of the skin and at least one tensing agent. According to one alternative the agent increasing the expression of mechanoreceptors in the cells of the skin is selected from zinc salts, copper salts, manganese salts, derivatives thereof and mixtures thereof. The invention likewise relates to a skincare kit comprising at least two compositions comprising respectively the tensing agent and the agent increasing the expression of mechanoreceptors in the cells of the skin. The invention also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment of the skin that comprises simultaneous or sequential application of said compositions. |