USE OF A PHAEODACTYLUM ALGAE EXTRACT TO PROMOTE THE PROTEASOME ACTIVITY OF SKIN CELLS

摘要

The invention concerns the use of a Phaeodactylum algae extract, in particular of tricornutum Phaeodactylum, as cosmetic agent for promoting the proteasome activity of skin cells, in particular of keratinocytes, fibroblasts or melanocytes, preferably human. The invention enables to produce a cosmetic composition protecting the skin against the harmful effects of UV exposure, or for preventing and/or delaying skin ageing effects.