The application is directed to topical compositions for application tokeratinoussurfaces such as skin, hair or nails containing zinc pyroglutamine acid (PCA)and an extractfrom a plant from the Anogeissus genus. The composition comprises at least oneextract fromthe Anogeissus genus and zinc PCA and use of the composition for treatinghuman skin forimprovement wherein the topical composition is applied to skin, hair or nails.Thecomposition provides a synergistic benefit when combined with zinc-basedingredients toprovide improved skin texture, feel hydration moisturization and to treatother age related orundesirable skin conditions.
