Use of the compound in the preparation of compositions for reversing ALE and / or AGE, compositions comprising the compound, and cosmetic methods of using the compound or composition.

Abstract

This invention relates to the use of compounds for preparing compositions for reversing advanced lipid peroxidation end products (ALE) and / or advanced glycosylation end products (AGE). The compounds are represented by formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined in the specification. This invention also relates to compositions comprising said compounds for reversing ALE and / or AGE, and to cosmetic methods comprising applying an effective amount of said compounds to the skin of an organism.