The invention relates to the use of 1 aryl 2 aryloxyethane compounds with formula I wherein n and m are equal to 0 or 1 provided that n+m=1 R1 and R2 particularly representing hydrogen atoms R3 and R4 particularly representing hydrogen or halogen atoms or hydroxy or alkoxy groups and R5 particularly representing hydrogen atoms or hydroxy alkyl alkoxy amino or nitro groups in cosmetic compositions intended for anti aging and/or depigmenting and/or anti inflammatory and/or healing care products.