Abstract: The invention concerns a composition containing at least an alkanolamide, 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 oxazolin, an oxazolidinone and a carbamic acid derivative. The invention also concerns the use of such a composition as medicine, in particular its use 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 a composition on the skin and/or mucosa.

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 present invention concerns the use of a rice protein hydrolysate in order to pigment the skin and skin appendages. Thus, it is possible to intensify the normal pigmentation of the skin without sunlight. Preferred areas of applications are repigmentation of white patches of the skin, repigmentation of white patches of the skin as a consequence of pityriasis or due to the use of dermocorticoids; acceleration and intensification of the tanning process, stimulation of the constitutive photoprotection and improvement of the phototype, prevention of skin photocarcinogenesis. Advantageously, the rice protein hydrolysate comprises peptides of which at least 50% have a molecular mass in the range of between 300 and 3,500 Da.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least a vegetable oil product selected among the group consisting of vegetable oil oleic distillates, vegetable oil unsaponifiable matters, vegetable oil furan lipids and mixtures thereof, as agents for increasing skin lipid synthesis, in particular lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, in or for preparing a composition containing a pharmaceutically or dermatologically acceptable medium. The use enables to prevent and/or treat deterioration of the skin barrier (dry skin, skin subjected to actinic radiation, ichthyosis, acne, xerosis, atopic dermatitis, sensitive skin, chafing and reactive skin, itching and the like).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a plant oil product as an agent for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, in or for the preparation of a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition. The invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment with a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, and to the use of the plant product as a food additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for producing a drug for treating and/or preventing diseases related to the modification of an innate and/or acquired immunity by increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides, preferably hBD-2 without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritation or intolerance. Said compound can also comprise a peptidic avocado extract and/or a peptidic lupin extract.

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 present invention concerns a process for producing refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides. The invention also pertains to refined avocado oil rich in triglycerides obtainable by said process. Advantageously, the refined avocado oil of the invention contains a sterols-enriched unsaponifiable fraction. Advantageously, the refined avocado oil of the invention is substantially free of acetogenins and furanic lipids. The invention also concerns compositions containing said oil. The invention also pertains to such compositions for use as a medication, as a dermatological agent, as a cosmetic agent, or as a nutriceutical, for human or animal use.

Abstract: A composition comprising a hydrolyzed peptide extract of a lupin and a method of producing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of a composition containing at least one oxazoline, serving as an active substance, as a slimming product, and to an associated cosmetic treatment method. The invention also relates to the cosmetic use of a composition containing at least one oxazoline, serving as an active substance, for preventing and/or treating cellulite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a plant oil product as an agent for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, in or for the preparation of a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition. The invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment with a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, and to the use of the plant product as a food additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for preparing a drug preventing and/or treating obesity or overweight. The use of one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for cosmetically treating local excessive weight is also disclosed. Said furan alkyls preferably correspond to formula (I), wherein identical or different R1, R2, R3et R4 are independently of each other a hydrogen atom, a C1-C35alkyl radical, C1-C35 alcenyl radical or a C1-C35 alcynyl radical, preferably C10-C22, wherein said alkyl, alcenyl and alcynyl radicals are substitutable and R1, R2, R3 are preferably a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition, characterised in that it comprises at least a compound for inhibiting Langerhans' cell migration, said active compound being selected in the group consisting of protein kinase C (PKC) inhibiting compounds, matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibiting compounds, and combinations thereof, and at least a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable carrier. Said composition enables to inhibit considerably Langerhans' cell migration induced by the presence or an allergenic agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extracting substances from maca, to the obtained extract, to a cosmetic and pharmaceutical composition containing said extract, and to the use thereof as an anti-aging cosmetic agent. The method is characterized by a step involving the use of an enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one unsaponifiable component of vegetable oil, in particular of avocado, soya bean and/or lupin oils, for the preparation of a medicament intended to stimulate the expression of TGF-? or the expression of the plasminogen activator inhibitor PAI-1. The invention also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment comprising the application of at least one unsaponifiable component of vegetable oil as well as the use of the latter as additive in a food for human beings and/or for animals.

Abstract: The invention concerns the cosmetic use of at least one 2-alkyl furan, as depigmenting active principle, in a depigmenting composition, as well as the associated cosmetic treatment method. The invention also concerns the use of at least one 2-alkyl furan for preparing an active drug as depigmenting agent. The invention further concerns a depigmenting cosmetic composition comprising as depigmenting active principle at least one 2-alkyl furan.

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 relates to the use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for producing a drug for treating and/or preventing diseases related to the modification of an innate and/or acquired immunity by increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides, preferably hBD-2 without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritation or intolerance. Said compound can also comprise a peptidic avocado extract and/or a peptidic lupin extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for obtaining a furan lipid-rich unsaponifiable material from avocado, which comprises the successive steps (1) of controlled dehydration of fresh avocados or of avocados that have undergone preliminary transformations, (2) of extraction of the oil from dehydrated fruit, (3) of a heat treatment of the extracted oil and of a step of concentration of the unsaponifiable fraction of the oil or alternately, these two operations possibly being carried out successively in this order or in the reverse order, and finally (4) a step of saponification and of extraction of the unsaponifiable material.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least one conjugated triene-containing fatty acid for preparing a medicine for treating inflammation selected among the group consisting of alpha-eleostearic acid, catalpic acid, calendic acid, jacaric acid, licanic acid and beta-eleostearic acid for making a medicine for treating inflamatory diseases and/or metabolic disorders following an inflammation. The inflammatory diseases and/or metabolic disorders following an inflammation may be skin cancers, sun burn, benign summer light eruption, allergic and/or irritative reactions, gingivitis and periodontitis, vulvitis and vaginitis or arthritis and arthrosis. The medicine also enables healing to be promoted. Said fatty acid conjugates can also be used in the cosmetic treatment of cellulitis.