摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cosmetic skincare composition aiming at ameliorating moisturing status of skin, and its method. SOLUTION: An extract of at least a part of Vanda coerulea species of Orchidaceae is used as a reagent for maintaining or recovering moisturing status of skin in a cosmetic composition, the composition also contains a vehicle permissible in a cosmetic purpose, and the method is disclosed. This skin moisturizing benefit is especially obtained by stimulating the expression of aquaporin 3 and LEKTI protein. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT |