| abstract |
The invention relates to the use of α-glucans with a degree of polymerisation of 2 to 13 obtained from Prunus persica for reducing the signs of skin ageing by stimulating the synthesis of skin-cell genes such as HSP72, HSP32, thioredoxin and SIRT-1 genes, which are referred to as vitagenes. The invention also relates to specific active principles obtained from Prunus persica , to the cosmetic compositions including same, and to a cosmetic skin-care method. |