| abstract |
The present invention is directed to cosmetic compositions comprising an astaxanthin derivative for cosmetic purposes. It was found that said astaxanthin derivatives are particularly useful for the beautification of mammalian skin, hair and nails, in particular as an antiageing agent, as an anti-wrinkle agent, as antioxidant, as antiinflammatory agent, as anti-hyperpigmentation agent, as anti-photoaging agent and/ or as melanin inhibition agent. |