| abstract |
The present invention provides cosmetics or pharmaceuticals for overcoming the weakening of the natural defenses of the skin that appear over time or during light-induced aging and / or enhancing the natural defenses of the skin. It is possible to correct an immune imbalance between a population of Th-1 and Th-2 lymphocytes that stimulates the skin's immune system and causes atopic or autoimmune diseases. A C-glycoside compound of the general formula (1) is used. Wherein S represents a pyranose-type and / or furanose-type monosaccharide or polysaccharide, X represents —CO, etc., and R contains 1 to 18 carbon atoms which may be substituted. Of these compounds (1), 1- (C-β-D-xylopyranosyl) propan-2-one and 1- (C-β-D-glucopyranosyl) propan-2-one are particularly preferred. . [Selection figure] None |