Abstract: The invention provides compositions for the repair and remodelling of sun damaged and aged skin. The composition comprises a component of plant extracellular matrix extract in substantially native conformation, and can include a cosmetic carrier. In particular, the composition can include a glycoprotein of a plant extracellular matrix composition, a carbohydrate polymer of plant extracellular matrix composition, and mixtures thereof, each in substantially native conformation. Plant extracellular matrix extracts from Kudzu and maize are obtained.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent for remodeling and repairing the basement membrane of aging human skin and/or human skin damaged, for example, by ultraviolet radiation. The agent contains the essential components of the extracellular connective tissue matrix in native form and in physiological proportions. The components are obtained from mammals.

Abstract: Methods for treating damaged corneal, uterine or cartilage tissue comprising applying a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising:(a) a sterile extracellular connective tissue matrix composition comprising collagens, proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans and glycoproteins wherein said collagens, said proteoglycans, said glycosamino glycans, and said glycoproteins have each been extracted from an extracellular connective tissue matrix and are in their native structural form and(b) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing an active substance complex for promoting the DNA repair process of the skin cells, in order to guard against possible cellular skin damage due to excessive light influence, and to counteract the light-caused aging process of the skin. The active substance complex consists of inactivated cultures of bacteria of the genus Bifidobacterium or bacteria related to this genus.

Abstract: The invention concerns the provision of cosmetic agents containing, as an active ingredient, soluble elastin. Also included is a method of combating skin ageing by applying said cosmetic agents to the skin.

Abstract: For the care of skin there is contemplated the use of untreated, soluble collagen having an unchanged substantially non-crosslinked collagen structure and obtained by the direct extraction from the connective tissue of skin.