Protection of stress proteins in the skin using ectoine or its derivatives, is useful in topical skin care or make-up cosmetic compositions for maintaining the defense mechanism of the skin

摘要

Use of ectoine compounds (I) for the protection of stress proteins in the skin is new. The use of ectoine compounds (I) of formula (IA) or (IB) (including salts and stereoisomers) for the protection of stress proteins in the skin is new. [Image] R1H or A; R2H, COOH, COOA or CONHR5; R3, R4H or OH; n : 1-3; R5H, aminoacid residue or di- or tripeptide residue; and A : 1-4C alkyl. - ACTIVITY : Dermatological. No biological data given. - MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.