The present invention generally relates to the field of cosmetics. More particularly, the invention relates to a cosmetic skin care composition comprising a seed extract of the plant Annona cherimola. The invention is based on the finding that such seed extract has several favourable effects on skin. Amongst others, a seed extract of Annona cherimola exerts calming, soothing, moisturizing and anti-itching effect. In another aspect, the invention therefore provides a cosmetic method of improving skin appearance or reducing skin dryness in a subject, comprising administering a skin care composition of the present invention. In yet another aspect, the invention provides a cosmetic method of soothing or calming irritated skin in a subject, comprising administering a skin care composition of the present invention. The invention also relates to the use of a seed extract of Annona cherimola for skin care, and in particular for soothing or calming irritated skin, or improving skin appearance or reducing skin dryness and itching.
