Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic whose active constituents are specified plant extracts and which has a very good skin-smoothing activity. According to the invention, the skin-smoothing of porous or uneven skin having macroscopically visible elevations and depressions during cosmetic processes occurs without irritating side effects. The cosmetic contains plant extracts from Bambusa vulgaris, Nymphaea alba, Poterium officinale, Zingiber officinalis, Cinnamomum cassia, Nasturtium officinale R.Br., Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. and contains a powder selected from the group consisting of talcum powder, bamboo powder, kaolin, zinc oxide and mixtures thereof. The inventive cosmetic also contains cosmetic adjuvants, excipients, additional active substances and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation containing an active complex comprised of extracts. The active complex contains at least one starting substance, which is extracted as an aqueous extract from real truffles (Tuberaceae) and which is provided in a cosmetically acceptable gel while being stabilized. A preferred active complex is one that additionally contains a champagne product. Cosmetic preparations containing this active complex lead to an improved stimulation of the immune system, an improved regenerative effect and thus to an improved balance in the ecosystem of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder on a silica base showing a markedly improved UV stability and the method of preparation of the powder. The powder of the invention has a content of 1-9% by weight hydrophobic, fine-structured silica with a BET surface within the range of 180-280 m2/g and a mean particle size of 5-30 nm, 20-95% by weight of water, and 0.1-20% by weight of a hydrophilic moisturising substance, with the SiO2:water ratio being within the range of 1:11 to 1:30, and wherein the powder does not contain any oil, watersoluble PVP, VA acrylic or urethane polymers or hydro colloids. The method of preparation is a mechanic mixing process of a mixture of water and hydrophilic moisturising substance with the silica at 1000-3000 rpm for 3-15 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new cosmetic relax preparations bringing about changing temperature effects on the skin. Said cosmetic contains 0.1-10% by weight of an extract from Papaveraceae and 0.1-10% by weight of an extract from the overground parts of Menthae, along with 80-99.8% by weight of cosmetic auxiliaries, carrier substances, active agents or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition which contains electric carriers apart from specific active agents and auxiliaries. According to the present invention, the composition contains 0.1 to 10% by weight of a cosmetically acceptable, solid electret material with a particle size of 0.05 to 100 &mgr;m, which electret material is to be brought in the electrete state and has an induced permanent dipole moment and a permanent electric field with a field strength of 500 to 107 Vm−1, as well as cosmetic carrier substances, auxiliaries, further active agents or a mixture thereof in an amount ranging up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation containing vitamin A and the use thereof as a cosmetic. The aim of the invention is to visibly improve the cosmetic effect of retinol or retinoides on the skin. According to the invention, the preparation comprises a retinyl derivative, a retinyl derivative encapsulated in 150-800 nm liposomes, 40-100 nm retinol microcapsules and a cherry extract, acerola, pineapple and/or bark extract from white qeubracho/silkworm extracts or a mixture thereof. The extract contains retinol or a retinyl derivative in additional to cosmetic auxiliary active ingredients, carrier active ingredients and/or other active ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to a revitalizing active complex for the skin and cosmetic products produced thereby. Said active complex for the skin consists of between 0.5 and 9 wt. % of creatine or a creatine derivative, between 0.1 and 40 wt. % of water-soluble glycogen, between 0.1 and 10 wt. % of a phospholipid, and between 0.1 and 5 wt. % of a cosmetically acceptable gel, water making up the remainder of the 100 wt. %, said mixture of creatine, glycogen and phospholipid being homogeneously distributed in the aqueous gel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic preparation containing an active complex comprised of plant extracts. The active complex contains at least one starting substance, which is extracted as an aqueous extract from real truffles (Tuberaceae) and which is provided in a cosmetically acceptable gel while being stabilized. A preferred active complex is one that additionally contains a champagne product. Cosmetic preparations containing this active complex lead to an improved stimulation of the immune system, an improved regenerative effect and thus to an improved balance in the ecosystem of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to perfume compositions, wherein different scent notes are successively released (scent sequence). According to the invention, the perfume composition comprises at least a first perfume ingredient consisting of at least a first and a second aromatic substance in the absence of alcohol, wherein the aromatic substances are contained in microcapsules, at least a second perfume composition consisting of at least a third and a fourth aromatic substance in the absence of alcohol, wherein the aromatic substances are contained in microcapsules, and a cosmetic gel in which the first and the second perfume compositions are distributed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic compact or cream powder which is provided with self-tanning agent and optionally light-protecting characteristics. The dihydroxy acetone (DHA) portion of said powder is fully used for coloration. The cosmetic powder contains a self-tanning agent selected from mixtures of DHA and aqueous mahakanni extract and mixtures of DHA with mahakanni and tulips extract, additional chromophore pigments, a wax or a mixture of several waxes, a powder basis and optionally additional cosmetic auxiliaries and active agents in stable homogeneous distribution. The inventive powder is produced by mixing the powder basis and a first portion of the pigments with the molten wax. The self-tanning agent and a second portion of the pigments in an aqueous-alcoholic suspension having a pH value ranging from 3-4 are subsequently added into the molten was mixture at 65 to 70° C. The entire mixture is steered, homogenised and cooled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic base complex that contains extracts from fruit and daily products. Said base complex is characterized by an aqueous gel base which contains an encapsulated extract from an aqueous extraction of pineapple and the residue of an aqueous extraction of yogurt. The extractions are carried out in a temperature range of from 10 to 30° C. and the ratio of pineapple extract to yogurt residue ranges from 20:80 to 80:20. When used in a cosmetic preparation, the inventive complex may produce a certain feeling of happiness by increasing the serotonin and noradrenaline levels.

Abstract: The invention relates to an alcoholic base mixture that contains extracts from fruit and dairy products. The mixture consists of the extract form pineapple fruit obtained by alcoholic extraction in the temperature range of from 10 to 30° C. and of the extract from yogurt obtained by alcoholic extraction in the temperature range of 10 to 30° C. The ratio of pineapple extract to yogurt extract ranges from 20:80 to 80:20. Used as a cosmetic perfumed preparation, for example as a perfume, the base mixture may generate a feeling of happiness by increasing the serotonin level, which effect is intensified by an additional bright yellow coloration.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aromatic compositions consisting of HLA molecules, which two different potential perfume carriers are assigned. The invention aims at developing novel aromatic compositions consisting of HLA molecules based on the selection of alleles of genes which are relevant from an olfactory viewpoint and subsequent processing thereof. According to the invention, the aromatic compositions are produced by selecting one allele amongst known class I HLA alleles, which differs in at least one characteristic from other alleles of HLA class I molecules and which is present in less than 5% of individuals of the world population; the protein that is coded for by the selected allele undergoes assembly in the presence of &bgr;2-microglobulin (&bgr;2m); the formed HLA class I molecules are purified with the bonded peptides and fragmented with the protease, and the odor-active substances resulting from fragmentation are added as individual components or as a mixture to a cosmetic preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic compact or cream powder which is provided with self-tanning agent and optionally light-protecting characteristics. The dihydroxy acetone (DHA) portion of said powder is fully used for coloration. The cosmetic powder contains a self-tanning agent selected from mixtures of DHA and aqueous mahakanni extract and mixtures of DHA with mahakanni and tulips extract, additional chromophore pigments, a wax or a mixture of several waxes, a powder basis and optionally additional cosmetic auxiliaries and active agents in stable homogeneous distribution. The inventive powder is produced by mixing the powder basis and a first portion of the pigments with the molten wax. The self-tanning agent and a second portion of the pigments in an aqueous-alcoholic suspension having a pH value ranging from 3-4 are subsequently added into the molten was mixture at 65 to 70° C. The entire mixture is steered, homogenised and cooled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product that contains enzymes and has an intensive skin action, especially a regenerative effect The inventive cosmetic product contains 0.01 to 5 wt. % of a concentrate of the coconut milk of Cocos nucifera, containing peroxidase, lipase and protease; 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a plant milkwater, the plants being selected from the following group: banana, dandelion, convolvus, poppy, soya and mixtures thereof; and 0.01 to 5 wt. % of a glycerol extract of a mixture consisting of honey, rice hulls, rice hull oil and/or rice germ oil; with the remainder consisting of cosmetic auxiliary agents, active agents and carrier substances.

Abstract: The invention refers to an anti-sweat cosmetic which is suitable for use on the whole body and whose ingredients are almost entirely plant-based. The anti-perspiration cosmetic contains 0.01 to 5% by weight of a mixture of the extract of the overground plant parts of Equisetum arvense and the essential oil of Salvia officinalis; 0.01 to 5% by weight of a mixture of the extracts of Hamamelis virginia and Quercus infectoria; 0.5 to 15% by weight of pulverized bamboo wood (Bamboo Powder) the particle size of which is 15 &mgr;m or smaller; ad 100% by weight cosmetic auxiliaries, carrier substances or further active agents or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention refers to an anti-sweat cosmetic which is suitable for use on the whole body and whose ingredients are almost entirely plant-based. The anti-perspiration cosmetic contains 0.01 to 5% by weight of a mixture of the extract of the overground plant parts of Equisetum arvense and the essential oil of Salvia officinalis; 0.01 to 5% by weight of a mixture of the extracts of Hamamelis virginia and Quercus infectoria; 0.5 to 15% by weight of pulverized bamboo wood (Bamboo Powder) the particle size of which is 15 &mgr;m or smaller; ad 100% by weight cosmetic auxiliaries, carrier substances or further active agents or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lip or care stick which contains vitamins and which is used for cosmetic applications. The stick contains an outer complex comprised of a cellulose derivative having a particle size ranging from 0.5 to 100 &mgr;m, and is comprised of a phospholipid and of an &agr;-tocopheral ester. The proportion of the complex is equal to 0.5 and 40 wt. %, with regard to the total mass. The stick also contains cosmetically conventional fats, waxes and additive which have a proportion ranging from 99.5 to 60 wt. % &agr;-tocopheral is stabilized with regard to UV-filters, can also be dissolved in the form of the complex by moisture and can be absorbed and processed as a vitamin by the body.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic emulsion or a gel that contains shellac. In accordance with the invention, a shellac-containing cosmetic product is produced which contains shellac in the aqueous phase. The proportion of pure shellac lies between 0.1 and 20 wt. % in an O/W emulsion; between 0.1 and 15 wt % in a W/O emulsion; and between 0.1 an 10 wt % in a hydrogel. Between 1 and 20 wt. % of other cosmetically active components or other supporting materials are contained in the oil phase or the aqueous phase, or in both phases. The invention also relates to a method for producing the cosmetic product. In this method, in order to produce the aqueous shellac solution or dispersion that is to be used, 0.1-3 wt. % of a water-soluble film former and 0.1-1 wt. % of an acid-resistant gel former with a pH of 2-4.2 are added.

Abstract: The disclosed cosmetic preparation of active substances protects the skin in a particularly effective way against free radical aggression, both alone and in combination with other active substances. The preparation consists of a Quebraco blanco bark extract containing at least 90 wt. % proanthocyanidin oligomers, a silkworm extract containing the peptide cecropin, amino acids and a vitamin mixture, a non-ionic, cationic or anionic hydrogel, phospholipids and water, and may also contain further active substances such as vitamin derivatives and plant extracts of acerola, sea weed, citrus, bitter orange, cherry, papaya, tea, coffee beans, Mimosa tenuiflora and angelica. The preparations have protection factors against free radicals of up to 10000, and the cosmetic compositions containing these preparations have protection factors of between 40 and 200, depending on their proportion of the preparations.