Described are compositions containing quinones that show activity in enhance DNA repair and/or prevent damage to DNA. The quinones are thymoquinone, lapachol, myrtucommulone C, or mixtures thereof, and can be formulated into cosmetic compositions for topical administration to a subject in need thereof. The cosmetic compositions can also include sunscreens, surfactants, sunless tanning agents, desquamation agents, antiperspirants, colorants, preservatives and mixtures; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions should find use in methods for treating the signs of ageing in mammals via topical application to the skin or hair of the mammals.
所描述的是含有
醌类化合物的组合物,这些
醌类化合物在增强 DNA 修复和/或防止 DNA 损伤方面显示出活性。这些
醌类化合物是胸腺醌、拉帕醌、桃
金霉素 C 或它们的混合物,可以配制成化妆品组合物,供有需要的人局部使用。化妆品组合物还可以包括防晒剂、表面活性剂、防晒剂、去角质剂、止汗剂、
着色剂、
防腐剂和混合物;以及化妆品上可接受的载体。这些组合物可用于哺乳动物皮肤或毛发的局部使用,以治疗哺乳动物的衰老迹象。