Cosmetic use of a plant extract of Peumus boldusas a freshening agent, is claimed. An independent claim is included for cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising a combination of the plant extract with at least one skin care active agent comprising desquamating-, antimicrobial-, antiinflammatory- and/or seboregulating- agents and/or antioxidants. ACTIVITY : Dermatological. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.