PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cosmetic composition containing an activating agent for preventing or retarding expression of signs of aging of the skin, or an activating agent for decelerating the action of the same.SOLUTION: There are provided uses of honey derived from Trifolium repens or an extract of the honey in the cosmetic composition as an activating agent for preventing or retarding the expression of signs of aging of the skin or decelerating the action of the same, especially promoting reconstruction of epithelium, enhancement of skin tension and/or especially, reduction or absorption of wrinkles of the face and the neck. Beauty care methods using the cosmetic composition are also provided.COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT【課題】肌の老化兆候の出現を予防若しくは遅延、又はその作用を減速させる活性化剤を含んだ化粧組成物の提供。【解決手段】肌の老化兆候の出現を予防若しくは遅延、又はその作用を減速させ、特に上皮の再構成、肌の張り強化及び/又は特に顔や首の皺やすじの低減若しくは吸収の促進をする活性剤としての、クローバー(Trifolium repens)由来の蜂蜜又は該蜂蜜のエキスの化粧組成物における使用。該化粧組成物を使用する美容ケアの方法。【選択図】なし