The invention relates to an extract of Moringa peregrina seeds rich in the compound 2,5-diformylfuran, more specifically an extract of the cake of said seeds, and to a process for extracting the extract. The invention also relates to cosmetic or nutricosmetic compositions comprising said extract and to the use of said compositions for improving the appearance of the skin, mucous membranes or the integuments, for relaxing, soothing and destressing the skin and for preventing and/or combating the signs of aging and/or photoaging of the skin, and for preventing age spots.