## 1 Introduction  
Modern cosmeology aims to create formulations that not only improve skin appearance but also enhance its biological functions. Evaluating the efficacy of new cosmetic creams involves both subjective assessments with volunteers and objective instrumental measurements. The cosmetics industry is continually exploring new plant, mineral, and animal extracts to combat skin aging. Recent research has focused on extracts from various parts of the common bean (_Phaseolus vulgaris_ L.), including roots, leaves, stems, and seeds. In traditional medicine, the common bean has been used as a skin softener, cleanser, and treatment for eczema and itching [1].  
Seed extracts from the common bean are promising cosmetic ingredients due to their high content of bioactive compounds, including peptides, polyphenols, flavonoids, vita-mins (e.g., C and E), and minerals (e.g., zinc and magnesium). Previous studies by [PERSON], [PERSON] et al. [2] suggest that these extracts offer moisturizing, antiaging, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits. Extracts from other bean varieties also exhibit beneficial effects. For example, black turtle bean (_P. vulgaris_) and mung bean (_Vigna radiata_ (L.) [PERSON]) seed extracts are used in cosmeceuticals for their antioxidant potential and enzyme-inhibiting properties [3,4]. Similarly, azuki bean (_Vigna angularis_ ([PERSON]) [PERSON] & [PERSON]) and common bean seed powders have demonstrated whitening, sebum-regulating, and erythema-reducing effects in cosmetic formulations [5,6].  
Sprouted seed extracts, known for their high nutritional value, are increasingly utilized in cosmetics [7]. Examples include lotus sprout extract (_Nelumbo uncifera_ [PERSON].) [8], peanut (_Arachis hypogaea_ L.) [9], white mustard (_Sinapis alba_ L.), and sunflower (_Heliantthus annuus_ L.) sprouts [10]. Common bean sprouts are valued in traditional medicine and dietetics for their rich nutritional and health-promoting properties [2]. A review of the literature revealed a lack of information regarding the use of common bean sprout extracts for cosmetic purposes. Therefore, we undertook an attempt to obtain an extract using an innovative micelle-assisted extraction method and subsequently analyzed its properties in comparison to an extract obtained through traditional extraction methods.  
Our research demonstrated that the micellar extract from common bean sprouts (_P. vulgaris_) is a groundbreaking solution in cosmetology. This extract contains polyphenols such as caffe, ferulic, and coumaric acids, as well as flavonoids like rutin and quercetin [11]. These compounds provide an extract with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiaging (anti-collagenase and anti-elastase), and whitening (anti-tyrosine) properties, as well as the ability to stimulate collagen synthesis [11].  
In our previous studies, we compared the properties of micellar extract from common bean sprouts with a dry extract obtained using traditional methods. The results clearly showed that the micellar extract exhibited significantly superior biological properties. Although the dry extract also demonstrated the aforementioned properties, its effectiveness was considerably lower. These findings highlight the innovative nature of the micellar extract and its potential for use in modern cosmetic products.  
The aim of this study was to develop a novel cream formulation containing micellar extract from common bean sprouts (_P. vulgaris_), evaluate its physicochemical properties, test its stability, and verify its efficacy in in vivo studies. This study also aimed to compare the effectiveness of the developed cream with a reference cream containing synthetic active ingredients, focusing on its antiwrinkle, moisturizing, and firming effects.