Cosmetic composition comprising a hydrocalchone and optionally retinol or a derivative thereof

摘要

A composition for topical application to the skin in order to promote the repair of photo-damaged or aged skin and/or to reduce or prevent damaging effects of ultra-violet light on skin and/or to lighten the skin comprising a hydrocalchone of general structure: wherein R1, R2 and R3, which may be the same or different, represent H, -OH, -OR or -COR (where R is a C1-20 alkyl group); R4, R5, R6 and R7, which may be the same or different, represent H or -COR (where R is as herein before defined). Optional additional ingredients include sunscreens and other skin lightening skin lightening agents, particularly retinol or derivatives thereof.