Abstract: Cosmetic/pharmaceutical compositions, suitable for cosmetic applications and/or for treating a wide variety of mammalian disorders or disease states, comprise an effective active principle amount of a clarified and stabilized culture medium for at least one non-photosynthetic filamentous bacterium, advantageously belonging to the genera Beggiatoa, Vitreoscilla, Flexithrix or Leucothrix, formulated into a cosmetically/pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: A drug containing, in particular, fractions of the envelopes of bacteria of genera Beggiatoa and Vitreoscilla. The drug is particularly useful for treating ear, nose and throat infections or bronchopulmonary infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one extract from at least one non-photosynthetic filamentous bacterium as substance P antagonist in a cosmetic composition or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition. The invention also relates to the use of at least one extract from at least one non-photosynthetic filamentous bacterium in a cosmetic composition or for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition intended for the treatment of disorders associated with an excess in the synthesis and/or in the release of substance P. The invention additionally relates to various compositions containing an extract from at least one non-photosynthetic filamentous bacterium and to a cosmetic treatment process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dihydroxybenzoic acid in or for the manufacture of a cosmetic or dermatological composition to stimulate the process of epidermal renewal. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic skin treatment process for the treatment of wrinkles and/or fine lines and/or blemishes of the skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions containing at least one anti-aging active agent having an irritant effect, a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium, and in addition, as an agent mollifying the irritant effect, a ceramide of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## R.sub.1 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C.sub.10 to C.sub.26 alkyl group;R.sub.2 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C.sub.12 to C.sub.32 alkyl group;R.sub.3 is H or --CO--CHOH--R.sub.2 ; andn is 0 or 1,are effective for combating the aging of skin and at the same time exhibit a reduced tendency to cause smarting, itching, or a sensation of tightness when applied to the skin.

Abstract: Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, whether before, during and/or after exposure to such UV irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise a photoprotecting effective amount of (i) at least one antioxidant, for example tocopherol or derivative thereof, and (ii) at least one extract of at least one nonphotosynthetic and nonfructifying filamentous bacteria, for example of the order Beggiatoales, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: Use of extracts of filamentous bacteria in cosmetics.According to the invention, an extract of at least one non-photosynthetic and non-fruiting filamentous bacterium is used as active ingredient for the preparation of a cosmetic composition intended to combat ageing of the skin.Application in the treatment either of the skin for the purpose of reducing and/or of delaying the loss of elasticity, or of the scalp for the purpose of reducing and/or delaying greying of the hair.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions containing at least one anti-aging active agent having an irritant effect, a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium, and in addition, as an agent mollifying the irritant effect, a ceramide of the following formula (I): ##STR1## R.sub.1 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C.sub.10 to C.sub.26 alkyl group;R.sub.2 is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C.sub.12 to C.sub.32 alkyl group;R.sub.3 is H or --CO--CHOH--R.sub.2 ; andn is 0 or 1.

Abstract: A composition for cosmetic or pharmaceutical use is disclosed. The composition contains a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a combination of vegetable extracts comprising:(i) a fragon extract (Ruscus aculeatus L.), and(ii) a sage extract (Salvia officinalis L.).The composition can be used for the treatment of capillary brittleness by reducing capillary permeability and by increasing capillary resistance.

Abstract: The process permits appreciation of variations in time of characteristics, particularly dimensions or coloration or other characteristics, of a zone of or the whole of a person. Use is made of a video camera to take an image at a given moment in time of the zone of or the whole of the person; this image is recorded in an image analyzer in order to store it; at a later time the original image is recalled and, with the aid of this recalled image, the person is placed in a position as close as possible to the position occupied when the image was made at the first moment in time, a second image is taken at the later time of the zone of or the whole of the person with the aid of the video camera, and these images are measured in the image analyzer.