Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition including at least one C7 sugar, or derivative from esterification of said sugar, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for treating alopecia. The present invention also relates to a method for cosmetically treating hair and nails, said method being intended to stimulate the growth thereof and/or slow the loss thereof. According to said method, a cosmetic composition including at least one C7 sugar, or derivative from esterification of said sugar, is administered. The present invention finally relates to a method for cosmetic care of hair and/or eyelashes and/or nails.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic method for preventing and/or treating skin redness, characterized in that a composition comprising arabinogalactan is administered to a person who may form or who is displaying redness. This cosmetic composition can be administered topically or orally.

Abstract: The invention relates to using one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for preparing a drug for preventing and/or treating diabetes and insulin resistance, thereby preventing the risks of cardiovascular, nervous, cutaneous, renal, ocular and infectious diseases. The use of one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for cosmetically treating diabetes related skin disorders is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a Vigna unguiculata seed extract. The composition is advantageously cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical. The invention further relates to a method for extracting a Vigna unguiculata seed extract, as well as to the resulting extract. The invention further relates to one such composition or one such extract for use in the prevention or treatment of disorders or pathologies of the skin, mucosae or appendages, for use in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders, or for use in the prevention or treatment of adipose tissue alterations. Finally, the invention relates to a method for cosmetic care of the skin, appendages or mucosae, in order to improve the condition or appearance thereof, comprising the administration of one such composition or one such extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the cosmetic prevention and/or treatment of stretch marks on the skin, characterised in that the method comprises administering a composition containing arabinogalactan as an active principle to a person that may develop or has stretch marks. Said cosmetic composition can be administered in a topical or oral manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic, nutraceutical or dermatological composition for treating or preventing acne, comprising a peptide and oside extract of Schizandra fruit and a suitable excipient. Preferably, the extract is obtained from Schizandra sphenanthera. The composition may also comprise at least one anti-acne agent selected from a sebum-regulating agent, an antibacterial and/or antifungal agent, a keratolytic agent and/or a keratoregulating agent, an astringent, an anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant, an antioxidant and/or a free-radical scavenger, a cicatrizing agent, an anti-ageing agent and a moisturizing agent. The invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment of acne, characterized in that a cosmetic composition according to the invention is applied to the affected areas of the skin, or in that the affected individual takes a nutraceutical composition according to the invention orally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the solid/liquid extraction of a natural extract contained in at least one vegetable solid or micro-organism comprising at least the following steps: solid/liquid extraction of at least one vegetable solid or micro-organism by a first solvent system comprising a solvent content chosen from the solvents comprising between 5 and 8 carbon atoms and one or two oxygen atoms in ether function, or ketone function, or ester function form, of at least 50% by volume in relation to the total volume of the first solvent system, retrieval of a natural extract, notably comprising or consisting of an oil or a butter, particularly enriched with unsaponifiable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a lupeol-rich extract for the production of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for treating and/or preventing a connective tissue degeneration. Said invention also relates to the use of a lupeol-rich extract for the production of a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating non-inflammatory articular pathologies, periodontal diseases and stretch marks. The invention also relates to the use of a lupeol-rich extract for the production of a cosmetic composition as a cicatrizing agent, a restructuring agent and an anti-sagging agent for skin and/or mucosae.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a lupin total extract consisting of a lupin sugar extract, comprising at least 50% galactooligosaccharides by weight, in relation to the weight of dry matter, and a lupin peptide extract. The composition can also contain a chromane derivative or a chromene derivative. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic composition comprising said lupin total extract, used advantageously as an anti-inflammatory agent, which repairs the cutaneous barrier and heals, used particularly in the prevention and/or treatment of erythemas.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of at least one oxazolin as a depigmenting active ingredient in a depigmenting composition, and to the associated cosmetic treatment method. The invention also relates to the use of at least one oxazolin for preparing an active medicament as a depigmenting agent, and to a depigmenting cosmetic composition comprising at least one oxazolin as a depigmenting active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition containing at least an oxazolin, optionally combined with at least a compound such as a metalloprotease inhibitor, a PKC inhibitor, an anti-inflammatory agent, a soothing agent, an immunosuppressor, an ion chelating agent, an alkanolamide, an oxazolidinone and a carbamic acid derivative. The invention also concerns the use of such a composition as medicine, in particular for preventing or treating skin pathologies of allergic and/or inflammatory and/or irritative origin or resulting from a danger signal. The invention further concerns a method for cosmetic treatment of sensitive, irritated, intolerant, allergy-prone, ageing skin and/or mucosa exhibiting skin barrier disorder, or exhibiting non-pathological immunologic imbalance, which consists in applying such composition on the skin and/or mucosa.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing an extract of seeds of Acacia macrostachya. Advantageously the composition is cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical. The invention also relates to a method for extracting a Acacia macrostachya seed extract, as well as to the resulting extract. The invention further relates to one such composition or one such extract for use in the prevention or treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the skin, mucosae or appendages, for use in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders and for use in the prevention or treatment of adipose tissue alterations. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for cosmetic care of the Skin, appendages and mucosae in order to improve the condition or appearance thereof, comprising the administration of one such composition or one such extract.

Abstract: A cosmetic, dermatological or nutraceutical composition including a Schisandra sphenanthera fruit peptide and sugar extract, a crude oil, a refined oil, a refined oil concentrate, and/or the unsaponifiable fraction of the concentrate. A method for preparing a peptide and sugar extract, a refined oil, and/or a concentrate and an unsaponifiable fraction of oil of the Schisandra sphenanthera fruit.

Abstract: The invention relates to an avocado extract rich in polyphenols, containing at least 10% by weight of polyphenols, expressed in gallic acid equivalent relative to the dry extract obtained, wherein said polyphenols contain procyanidins, cafeic acid and cafeic acid derivatives, typically in a proportion of at least 70% by weight, expressed in gallic acid equivalent relative to the total polyphenol content by weight. The invention also relates to a composition comprising an extract according to the invention as active agent and a suitable excipient. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use thereof in preventing or treating disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, the mucous membranes or the superficial body growths.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extract of aerial parts of Maca rich in polyphenols, and also to a composition comprising such an extract and, where appropriate, a suitable excipient. The invention also relates to a process for extracting an extract of aerial parts of Maca rich in polyphenols, and also to the extract that can be obtained by means of said process. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use thereof in preventing or treating disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, the mucous membranes or the superficial body growths and/or for use thereof in preventing and/or treating vascular disorders. Finally, the invention relates to a cosmetic care process for the skin, the superficial body growths or the mucous membranes, with a view to improving the condition thereof or the appearance thereof, which comprises the administration of such a composition or of such an extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, such as a cosmetic, dermatological, or pharmaceutical composition, including an extract of the above-ground portions of Gynandropsis gynandra, advantageously the leaves and, optionally, a suitable carrier. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract to be used in the prevention or treatment of disorders or diseases of the skin, mucous membranes, or nails and hair, to be used in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders and/or problems linked to hyperseborrhea, or further to be used as an anti-ageing, healing, moisturising, slimming and/or anti-cellulite, anti-allergy and pro-pigmenting product. Finally, the invention relates to a cosmetic care method for the skin, nails and hair, or mucous membranes, with a view to improving the condition or appearance thereof, consisting of administering such a composition or such an extract.

Abstract: A method for reducing the formation of and/or treating skin stretchmarks is described. The method is characterized in that a composition is applied to the areas of skin liable to form or comprising stretchmarks, including skin of the thighs, abdomen, and/or breast. The applied composition includes a soya peptide, a tripeptide consisting of the amino acids glycine, histidine, and lysine, and/or mixtures of the soya peptide and tripeptide in a suitable application vehicle. The composition displays good skin tolerance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drug or a dermatological composition containing an avocado peptide extract for treating and/or preventing pruritus, in particular gravidic pruritus, pruritus sine materia, pruritus in newborns, and pruritus originating from a drug.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament which comprises a peptide extract of avocado and which can also comprise a composition containing D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol, such as a water-soluble extract of avocado sugars, and/or a peptide extract of lupine. The inventive medicament is intended for the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses that are linked to an alteration in innate and/or acquired immunity, through an increase in the production of anti-microbial peptides, preferably hBD-2, without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritations or intolerances.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least a fatty ester for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5?-reductase activity. Said use produces a remarkable inhibiting effect of 5?-reductase thereby providing a novel response for treating dermatological pathologies and/or disorders related to congenital or acquired exaggeration of 5?-reductase activity, in particular for treating prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic adenoma, acne, hyperseborrhea, alopecia and hirsutism. The invention also concerns cosmetic treatment methods, in particular for greasy skin, and the use of said fatty esters as additives in a food product for human and/or animal consumption.