The invention relates to a cosmetic process for caring for wrinkled skin, comprising: the topical application to theskin of a thiol or of a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, containing same, leaving it on for a period ranging from 1 minute to one hour, followed by the application to the treated skin of a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, comprising a polysaccharide polymer grafted with (meth) acrylate groups.