| abstract |
The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising in combination nanopigments of metal oxides chosen from oxides of titanium, zinc, cerium, zirconium or their mixtures, with an average diameter of less than 100 nm, and an antioxidant chosen from among polyphenols, with the exception of the esters formed from gallic acid and aliphatic monoalcohols, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, the composition not containing any product having peroxidase activity capable of reducing organic peroxides. This composition can be used for protecting the human epidermis and the hair against ultraviolet rays or as a make-up product. |