The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous or
hydroalcoholic extract of bauhinia and to the use of an aqueous or
hydroalcoholic extract of bauhinia for the preparation of a composition
for the care, preservation or improvement of the general state of the
skin or hair, for the prophylaxis or prevention of human skin or human
hair ageing processes and for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of
diseases associated with skin ageing.