Topical cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions

摘要

Topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions are provided for the external protection of human or animal tissues from contact with heavy metals, said compositions comprising a metal sequestering component capable of binding metal ions and a physiologically inert carrier suitable for topical administration. The said metal sequestering component comprises one or more metal binding peptide having a high proportion of cysteine residues, for example a metallothionein.