At least one compound selected from among ellagic acid, its salts, its metal complexes, its monoether or polyether, monoacylated or polyacylated derivatives and its carbonate or carbamate derivatives deriving from hydroxyl groups and mixtures thereof, and admixtures thereof with other active agents selected from among active agents for combating desquamative conditions of the scalp, plant extracts having propigmenting activity and active agents that slow hair loss and/or promote hair regrowth, are useful for preventing and/or limiting and/or stopping the development of canities.
