The present invention relates to processes for obtaining a
plant extract of flowering tops of
Inula helenium, and also to
Inula helenium plant extracts, to compositions comprising same, and to the uses thereof for preventing and / or treating a chronic inflammatory
skin disorder, in particular a pigmentary disorder, in particular (i) a pigmentary spot, in particular an actinic
lentigo, (ii) a post-inflammatory
hyperpigmentation, in particular associated with a scar or with an unaesthetic disorder consecutive to an inflammatory
skin manifestation, in particular a scar or an
acne mark, a scar or a
rosacea mark or (iii)
melasma.