The use of a compound of general formula (I), where: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 are identical or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group or an —OR′ radical in which R′ is a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C16 hydrocarbon radical, wherein at least one group from among R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 does not represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom X is a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a nitro group, a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated optionally substituted C1-C14 hydrocarbon radical, or an —OR″ radical in which R″ is a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated optionally substituted C1-C14 hydrocarbon radical and Z is a covalent bond or a spacer arm, or of one of the salts thereof, in a cosmetic composition for stimulating the cellular anti-aging functions of the skin.