Abstract: Suggested are 1,2-alkanediols of formula (I) HOCH2—CH(OH)—R1 in which R1 stands for an alkyl radical having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, said diols being substantially free of lactones and/or peroxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to: the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of avenanthramide L or an oat extract comprising avenanthramide L; avenanthramide L or an oat extract comprising avenanthramide L as a neurokinin-1 receptor NK1R antagonist; and a method for preparing of preparing avenalumic acid and/or avenanthramide L.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the area of cosmetics, especially to a delivery system for actives to the skin, such as face masks and facial masks. Particularly, the present invention refers to a delivery system consisting of a basic body comprises nonwoven fibrous materials and an active-substance preparation which is an o/w emulsion or w/o emulsion, and a wetting liquid that comprises one or more actives to activate the delivery system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic emulsions, comprising 1,2-decanediol, advantageous uses thereof and methods for their production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microorganisms for use in the treatment and/or prevention of skin conditions by topical application. In particular, the microorganisms are for use in the treatment and/or prevention of loss of skin barrier function, inflammatory conditions and/or growth of pathogenic microorganism. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions or products comprising the microorganisms Provided is also a cosmetic use of the microorganisms or compositions for application on the skin and a cosmetic method, in particular to improve the appearance of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to a fatty acid ester or mixture of two or more fatty acid esters or mixture comprising one or more fatty acid esters, wherein the fatty acid ester or one, two, three or more, preferably all, of the fatty acid ester(s) is/are selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxypropyl caprylate, glyceryl monocaprylate, 3-hydroxypropyl undecylenate and glyceryl monoundecylenate, for use in the treatment of an excess of Malassezia on the skin surface of mammals, preferably of humans. The present invention further relates to particular mixtures or products, and to the cosmetic, non-therapeutic use of fatty acid esters or of mixtures or products comprising fatty acid esters as defined herein to reduce the amount of Malassezia on the skin surface of mammals, preferably of humans.

Abstract: Suggested is a synergistic antimicrobial mixture comprising a hydroxyacetophenone and one additional antimicrobial agent. The mixture is particular useful for fighting Aspergillus brasiliensis.

Abstract: Summary: Described is an emulsifier comprising or consisting of a mixture of compound(s) of formula (I) wherein in particular in each case: R1, R2 and R3 each independently mean (i) a hydrogen atom, (ii) a fatty acid residue attached to the glycerol backbone by an ester bond, or (iii) a citric acid residue attached to the glycerol backbone by an ester bond or an ether bond, with the proviso that in each case at most one of the rests R1, R2 and R3 is a citric acid rest (iii) attached to the glycerol backbone by an ester bond or ether bond, as well as corresponding salts and mixtures thereof. Also described are an emulsifier precursor, processes for producing the emulsifier and the emulsifier precursor, the use of corresponding mixtures as emulsifiers, as well as emulsions based on the emulsifier precursors and emulsifiers, processes for producing the emulsions, the use of the emulsions in preparations and the corresponding preparations.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the fields of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and concerns on the one hand a medicament for the inhibition of and refers also on the cosmetic, non-therapeutic use for the treatment of hyperpigmentation, particularly induced by sun light radiation, preferably induced by visible light radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic emulsions, comprising 1,2-decanediol, advantageous uses thereof and methods for their production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, preferably for use in a therapeutic method for improving or preventing one or more undesired skin conditions. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological preparation comprising such a composition.

Abstract: Suggested are 1,2-alkanediols of formula (I) HOCH2—CH(OH)—R1 in which R1 stands for an alkyl radical having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, said diols being substantially free of lactones and/or peroxides.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition, comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a working amount of from 0.1 to 0.5% b.w.—calculated on the total composition, (b) at least one oil body or wax, and/or (c) at least one emulsifier and optionally (d) at least one active principle. The compositions show improved emulsion stability.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition comprising an anti-pollution agent selected from the group consisting of purple coneflower pressed juice, sclareolide, ginger root C02 extract, E/Z-2-benzylindene-5,6-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethylindan-1-one or mixtures thereof, in a working amount sufficient for (a) reducing or preventing air pollution induced gene expression, and/or (b) reducing or preventing a gene expression induced or inducible by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and/or (c) reducing or preventing air pollution-induced or air pollution-inducible skin damage.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition comprising an anti-pollution agent selected from the group consisting of E/Z-2-benzylindene-5,6-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethylindan-1-one, sclareolide, purple coneflower pressed juice, ginger root CO2 extract or mixtures thereof, in a working amount sufficient for (a) reducing or preventing air pollution induced gene expression, and/or (b) reducing or preventing a gene expression induced or inducible by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and/or (c) reducing or preventing air pollution-induced or air pollution-inducible skin damage.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition comprising an anti-pollution agent selected from the group consisting of ginger root C02 extract, E/Z-2-benzylindene-5,6-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethylindan-1-one, sclareolide, purple coneflower pressed juice or mixtures thereof, in a working amount sufficient for (a) reducing or preventing air pollution induced gene expression, and/or (b) reducing or preventing a gene expression induced or inducible by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and/or (c) reducing or preventing air pollution-induced or air pollution-inducible skin damage.

Abstract: Suggested is a antimicrobial agent An antimicrobial composition comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative of formula (I) in which R1 stands for hydrogen or methyl, and R2 stands for hydrogen, hydroxyl or a —OCH3 group, or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (b) at least one second antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Suggested is an active mixture comprising (a) 1,2-hexanediol and (b) 1,2-octanediol.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition comprising an anti-pollution agent selected from the group consisting of sclareolide, ginger root CO2 extract, E/Z-2-benzylindene-5,6-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethylindan-1-one, purple coneflower pressed juice or mixtures thereof, in a working amount sufficient for (a) reducing or preventing air pollution induced gene expression, and/or (b) reducing or preventing a gene expression induced or inducible by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and/or (c) reducing or preventing air pollution-induced or air pollution-inducible skin damage.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the fields of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and concerns on the one hand a medicament for the inhibition of and refers also on the cosmetic, non-therapeutic use for the treatment of hyperpigmentation, particularly induced by sun light radiation, preferably induced by visible light radiation.