Fecha de publicación: 07/09/2006 Fuente: WIPO "royal jelly" The present invention relates to formulations of ingredients that are useful for improving the appearance, texture and/or moisture of skin. In particular, the formulations of the present invention stimulate collagen, elastin, and lipid synthesis and/or inhibit or minimize the loss of collagen, elastin, and lipids in the skin. Additionally, the formulations of the present invention inhibit matrix metalloproteases, such as MMP-1, MMP-9, collagenase, or elastase.