Abstract: Compositions comprising vitamin E, vitamin C, and white tea extract for treating cutaneous signs of aging are disclosed. The compositions reduce signs of wrinkles and improve other skin conditions, such as increased skin elasticity and skin softness. Moreover, the prevention or treatment of unhealthy skin, such as aged skin or skin overexposed to sunlight, may advantageously be accomplished by the administration of the compositions of the present invention The compositions includes the combination of a number of different components, which interact to provide the desired improvements to the skin Further advantageous ingredients of the compositions may comprise, naturally occurring antioxidants extracted from e g grape seeds and tomato, an extract comprising glycosaminoglycans, a transition metal component in an amount effective to bind collagen and elastic fibers and thicken skin, and a catechin-based component present in an amount sufficient to inhibit the presence of anti-collagen enzyme in the skin.

Abstract: Compositions comprising vitamin E, vitamin C, and white tea extract for treating cutaneous signs of aging are disclosed. The compositions reduce signs of wrinkles and improve other skin conditions, such as increased skin elasticity and skin softness. Moreover, the prevention or treatment of unhealthy skin, such as aged skin or skin overexposed to sunlight, may advantageously be accomplished by the administration of the compositions of the present invention. The compositions includes the combination of a number of different components, which interact to provide the desired improvements to the skin. Further advantageous ingredients of the compositions may comprise, naturally occurring antioxidants extracted from e.g. grape seeds and tomato, an extract comprising glycosaminoglycans, a transition metal component in an amount effective to bind collagen and elastic fibers and thicken skin, and a catechin-based component present in an amount sufficient to inhibit the presence of anti-collagen enzyme in the skin.

Abstract: Microcapsules comprising an active substance embedded in a matrix material obtainable by treating a pectic substance with one or more enzymes selected from the group consisting of esterases (E.C.3.1.), glucosidases (E.C.3.2.), peptidases (E.C.3.4.), proteases (E.C.3.4.), and lyases (E.C.4.), a process of preparing microcapsules and products containing such microcapsules.