The present invention relates to the cosmetic of a Diospyros mespiliformis extract alone or in combination with a Sanicula europea extract and/or a Furcellaria lumbricalis extract and/or a Lampsana communis extract to fight against and/or prevent the effects of pollution on the skin. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for the cosmetic prevention or treatment of the effects of pollution on the skin consisting of applying a Diospyros mespiliformis extract, alone or in combination with other active agents, to the skin.