Cosmetic Method and Dermatological Topical Agent for Use Therein, Migration Imparting Agent, and Method for Screening Components for Use in Cosmetic Method for Improving Skin State
The present invention relates to a cosmetic method comprising applying a migration imparting agent for adipose-derived stem cells to the skin, thereby allowing adipose-derived stem cells to migrate to the dermal layer and improving a skin condition. The present invention also relates to an external skin preparation for use in the cosmetic method, the external skin preparation comprising a migration imparting agent allowing adipose-derived stem cells to migrate to the dermal layer by application to the skin. The present invention further relates to a migration imparting agent for adipose-derived stem cells, comprising at least one of a polyol compound and a hydrophilic biomaterial. The present invention further relates to a method of screening for a component for use in a cosmetic method for improving a skin condition, comprising evaluating migratory activity of adipose-derived stem cells by using a prepared medium containing a sample.