Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a lysate of a bacterium or bacteria belonging to the Vitreoscilla sp. genus (in particular of the Vitreoscilla filiformis species) in a complete fermentation medium, as an active agent for preventing and/or treating hyperseborrhoeic conditions not associated with a dandruff condition of the scalp.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide an improved method for synthesizing a KPV tripeptide diamide derivate having the formula (I) such as defined in the specification. The synthesis method according can be implemented with any of the stereoisomers of each of the Lysine (K), Proline (P) or Valine (V) amino acid residues.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide an improved method for synthesizing a KPV tripeptide diamide derivate having the formula (I) such as defined in the specification. The synthesis method according can be implemented with any of the stereoisomers of each of the Lysine (K), Proline (P) or Valine (V) amino acid residues.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is novel pyrazolo[3,2-c]-1,2,4-triazoles of formula (I) which are useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, the compositions containing these compounds and the dyeing method using them. in which R1 represents a hydroxyl group or a C1–C4 alkyl group substituted with at least one hydroxyl radical, and R2 represents an aryl group which may be substituted with at least one radical chosen from the group consisting of halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, hydroxyl, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, acylamino, sulfonamido, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, carboxy and sulfo radicals.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide an improved method for synthesizing a KPV tripeptide diamide derivate having the formula (I) such as defined in the specification. The synthesis method according can be implemented with any of the stereoisomers of each of the Lysine (K), Proline (P) or Valine (V) amino acid residues.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is novel pyrazolo[3,2-c]-1,2,4-triazoles of formula (I) which are useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, the compositions containing these compounds and the dyeing method using them.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, which is in solid form, comprising an oily phase and at least one compound of formula (I) below: R—CO—NH—A—NH—CO—R′ in which R and R′ represent a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon-based chain; and A represents a hydrocarbon-based chain.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, which is in solid form, comprising an oily phase and at least one compound of formula (I) below:

Abstract: 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid and derivatives thereof are well suited for promoting desquamation and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating intrinsic/extrinsic aging of the skin of a candidate individual in need of such treatment, by administering thereto, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired response, an effective amount of at least one of said 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active (poly)thiaalkynoic compounds have the structural formula (I): R1—Y—CH2—C≡C—CH2—S—CH2—R2  (I) and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example inflammation disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid and derivatives thereof are well suited for promoting desquamation and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating intrinsic/extrinsic aging of the skin of a candidate individual in need of such treatment, by administering thereto, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired response, an effective amount of at least one of said 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound selected among hyper-branched polymers and dendrimers, characterised in that it comprises at least one group of formula (I). The invention also concerns a method for preparing said compounds, and their use as thickening or gelling agent, in particular in cosmetics or pharmaceutics. The invention further concerns a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing, in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium, said compounds.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, which is in solid form, comprising an oily phase and at least one compound of formula (I) below:

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers, comprising at least one group of formula (I) in which: Y represents the oxygen atom or a NH group: and A represents a C1-C12 alkane di-yl group, linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated; said group being optionally interrupted by one or several heteroatoms and/or substituted by a function selected among: amino (—NH2): acylamino (—NH—CO—R) in which R represents a C1-C10 alkyl group, linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated; carboxylic acid (—COOH), ester (—COOR) in which R represents a C1-C10 alkyl group, linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, as film-forming agent. The invention also concerns a film-forming composition comprising said compound and its use particularly in cosmetics or pharmaceutics.

Abstract: 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid and derivatives thereof are well suited for promoting desquamation and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating intrinsic/extrinsic aging of the skin of a candidate individual in need of such treatment, by administering thereto, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired response, an effective amount of at least one of said 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: The use of derivatives of quinoline- or quinoxaline-5,8-diones or -diols in cosmetics, especially for the dyeing of keratinous matter and, in particular, the hair. It also relates to novel compounds of this class. The invention is also directed to dyeing compositions comprising the said compounds and to the method of dyeing keratinous fibers.

Abstract: Pyrrole derivatives of 1,4-naphthoquinone and of 1,4-dihydroxynaphthalene, dye compositions containing them and the corresponding dyeing process.

Abstract: The derivatives of N,N'-di(aralkyl)-N,N'-di(carboxyalkyl) alkylene di- or triamine and N-(aralkyl)-N'-(carboxyalkyl)-N'N'-di(carboxyalkyl) alkylene di- or triamine of the formula: ##STR1## and the salts and metallic complexes thereof are disclosed. Use in pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions used to protect the organism from oxidizing stress situations linked to certain pathological states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dehydroalanine derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## with R.sub.1 : H or linear- or branched-chain C.sub.1 C.sub.4 alkyl, ##STR2## or linear- or branched-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl where X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, X.sub.4 and X.sub.5 =H, halogen, hydroxyl, linear-or branched-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkoxy, ##STR3## and n=2, 3 or 4, for protecting the skin, the mucous membranes and/or the hair against oxidative stress and to the cosmetic and dermatological compositions containing such compounds and to new dehydroalanine derivatives.

Abstract: New arginine derivatives containing an N.sup..alpha. -alkyloxycarbonyl group of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl radical having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, salts thereof, and mixtures of the derivatives and the salts.A process for the preparation of these derivatives, salts, and mixtures and use of such derivatives, salts, and mixtures, especially in cosmetics. Compositions, especially cosmetic compositions, comprising the derivatives, salts, and mixtures.