Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of porous spheres comprising a metal oxide for improving the appearance and/or comfort of the skin, skin integuments, notably the hair, and/or mucous membranes. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising said spheres.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an extract of the fungus Inonotus obliquus for maintaining and/or increasing the cohesion of the skin tissues, for preventing the appearance of and/or for reducing shadows and/or bags in the area around the eyes, for maintaining and/or increasing the radiance and/or homogeneity of the skin complexion and/or for maintaining and/or increasing the barrier function of the skin and/or for increasing the skin microcirculation. The invention also relates to the extract of I. obliquus or a dermatological composition comprising same, for its use for reducing ruddiness and/or for preventing and/or reducing pathologies resulting from a reduction in the cohesion of the skin tissues, notably itching and/or couperosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a Khaya senegalensis extract, obtained by aqueous extraction, for maintaining and/or increasing the expression of collagen XVIII in the skin and/or the mucosae and/or the scalp and/or the skin appendages, for maintaining and/or increasing the firmness and/or the elasticity of the skin and/or the mucosae and/or the scalp and/or for reducing the visibility of the skin's pores and/or making the skin smoother and/or for limiting and/or reducing perspiration and/or limiting and/or reducing loss of head hair and/or body hair and/or increasing the growth of head hair and/or body hair and/or reducing or limiting sebum production.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition includes a peptide parathyroid hormone fragment, derivatives thereof, salts thereof, and combinations thereof, where the peptide fragment conforms to the structure R1-NH-AA-R2 where R1 is selected from the group consisting of —H, a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated acyl group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms optionally functionalized with an —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH2 group, or a sterol group which is bonded by a functional group with the peptide; where R2 is —OH, —OH functionalized by a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, or a sterol group; and where AA corresponds completely or partially to the sequence of amino acids according to SEQ ID No. 1 corresponding to the PTH (28 to 34) region.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cosmetic compositions comprising Manilkara multinervis, or an extract of Manilkara multinervis, and methods of using such compositions for skin and/or hair care, including skin and/or hair protection, and/or skin and/or hair regeneration.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the cosmetic use of tetrapeptides according to formula (I) R1-Val-Leu-Leu-Lys-R2 (I) wherein R1 is linked to the NH2-terminal group of the peptide and is chosen from the group consisting of —H, a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH2 group wherein R2 is the terminal carboxylic group of the peptide either as —COOR3 or —CO—NH2, and wherein R3 is chosen from the group consisting of —H, a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH2 group. The invention is also directed to the respective tetrapeptides and cosmetic compositions containing these.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the cosmetic use of tetrapeptides according to formula (I) R1-Val-Leu-Leu-Lys-R2 (I) wherein R1 is linked to the NH2-terminal group of the peptide and is chosen from the group consisting of —H, a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated acyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH2 group wherein R2 is the terminal carboxylic group of the peptide either as —COOR3 or —CO—NH2, and wherein R3 is chosen from the group consisting of —H, a linear saturated or unsaturated or branched saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, which may be functionalized by a —OH, —SH, —COOH or —CONH2 group. The invention is also directed to the respective tetrapeptides and cosmetic compositions containing these.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cosmetic compositions comprising Manilkara multinervis, or an extract of Manilkara multinervis, and methods of using such compositions for skin and/or hair care, including skin and/or hair protection, and/or skin and/or hair regeneration.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a Dolichos biflorus extract enhancing collagen production and cosmetic compositions comprising said extract. Furthermore, it pertains to a method of using the extract or compositions for cosmetic purposes, especially to their use in enhancing collagen production. Finally, a method for preparing the extract for cosmetic use is described. The Dolichos biflorus extract is preferably made from seeds by alcoholic or hydroalcoholic extraction.

Abstract: Methods for protecting, modulating and/or improving the dermal/epidermal junctions of the skin, scalp and/or mucous membranes are described wherein a preparation comprising at least one substance which effects a modulation of one or more dermal/epidermal junction components selected from the group consisting of plectin/HD1, entactin/nidogen, percalan and combinations thereof, is applied to the skin, scalp, and/or mucous membrane. Plant extracts and other compounds useful in such methods and cosmetic preparations containing such substances are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic treatment method for improving and/or protecting the human skin, scalp and/or mucous membrane, characterized in that a preparation containing at least one substance which modulates proteoglycans, more particularly lumican and/or syndecan and/or versican and/or decorin and/or glypican and/or biglycan, is topically applied. Such substances include plant extracts of Pisum sativum and Vigna aconitifolia, mannitol, cyclodextrin, yeast extract, disodium succinate, phytosterols, triterpenes, triterpene saponins, TGF?, IL4, flavonoids, and flavonoid derivatives. The method can be applied for protecting the skin from aging and other detrimental influences of environmental pollutants and UV radiation, for boosting the functions of the dermal/epidermal junctions, and for improving wound healing.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations characterized in that they contain (a) an effective amount of an extract from Pterocarpus marsupium and (b) dicarboxylic acids and/or their salts and/or amino acids. The invention also relates to the use of said preparations as skin and/or hair care product, for instance against hair loss or skin aging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic treatment process for improving the epidermal barrier function of the skin, scalp and mucous membrane, characterized in that a preparation containing at least one substance which modulates tight junctions and/or which modulates occludin and/or claudins and/or which modulates the Zona occludens through the proteins ZO-1, ZO-2 and/or ZO-3 is topically applied.

Abstract: Methods of treating skin and for stimulating filaggrin synthesis are described wherein skin is contacted with a soluble protein fraction, preferably extracted from leguminous seeds, and wherein the fraction (i) exhibits at least one band under non-reducing conditions in polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis with sodium dodecyl sulfate, (ii) has an average molecular weight of 500 to 500,000 dalton, (iii) has a total nitrogen content of from 0.005 to 0.5% by weight based on the percentage protein content and an amino nitrogen content of from 0.0005 to 0.01% by weight; and (iv) wherein the fraction is soluble in water and aqueous electrolyte solutions and insoluble in ethanol or acetone, and (v) wherein the fraction forms deposits in aqueous solution with a reactant selected from the group consisting of trichloroacetic acid and picric acid.

Abstract: A process for protecting human skin from environmental influences involving applying a composition onto the skin, wherein the composition contains an active substance in an amount sufficient to increase heat shock protein formation in skin cells.