Cosmetic use of at least one monosaccharide comprising mannose, and/or rhamnose to reduce or prevent the signs of skin aging or its appendages, is claimed. (1) a composition comprising the monosaccharide comprising mannose, and/or rhamnose, in a medium, where the composition does not comprise a tensioning agent and does not include the combination of xylitol and mannitol and (2) a device comprising the monosaccharide comprising mannose and/or rhamnose, where the device is adapted for intraepidermal, intradermal and/or subcutaneously injection. ACTIVITY : Dermatological Endocrine-Gen. MECHANISM OF ACTION : Collagen synthesis stimulator.La présente invention concerne lutilisation, notamment cosmétique, dau moins un monosaccharide choisi parmi le mannose, le rhamnose et leur mélange pour diminuer ou prévenir les signes du vieillissement de la peau ou de ses phanères. La présente invention concerne également une composition cosmétique ou un dispositif le contenant.