abstract |
The invention relates to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical active substances that are obtained by fermenting plant components and/or plant extracts and to a corresponding method. Said method comprises the following steps: (a) the plant components and/or plant extracts are reduced in size and/or pressed out and/or extracted and processed to a fermentation broth; (b) the fermentation broth is optionally pasteurized or sterilized; (c) the fermentation broth so prepared is inoculated with microorganisms; (d) the fermentation broth so inoculated is fermented; and optionally (e) after completion of fermentation, the fermentation broth is reprocessed and the active substances are removed. |