The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsion and the use thereof as a skin care product, in particular as a cosmetic and (dermatological) medicament for aged skin. The emulsion contains a disperse/inner water phase comprising an a-hydroxy-C2-C6-carboxylic acid, a continuous/outer oil phase and an emulsifier system which comprises polyglyceryl-3-polyricinoleate, sorbitan oleate and sucrose polystearate, the emulsion having a pH value of 1 to 5.
