Abstract: The inventive counter display for articles such as perfumes and cosmetic products comprises a connecting element (3) extending between a lower end (3b) fixed to a displaying element (2) and a top end (3a) pivotally mounted with respect to a ceiling (8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a product display shelf, comprising a supporting cabinet, a drawer, slidably mounted in the supporting cabinet, said drawer containing a part of the products and an adjustable display unit, pivotably mounted on the front end of the drawer, whereby locking means are provided for seclectively locking the display unit in relation to the drawer and said display unit is suitable for containing at least one sample of said products.

Abstract: The invention relates to uses in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical field of at least one active agent which increases the expression and/or the functionality of the. CD44 membrane receptors of skin cells and/or which improves the binding to the surface of the said skin cells of hyaluronic acid, and/or of collagen, in particular of collagen I and/or collagen IV, and/or fibronectin.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel uses of an extract of okume resin in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields, and in particular in the dermatological field. It relates to cosmetic compositions for treating the nails, the hair, or the eyelashes in order to maintain their keratin structure in good condition, for combatting aging of the skin, for combatting the harmful effects of free radicals, and for the care or makeup of sensitive skin. It also relates to dermatological compositions, more particularly compositions for preventing or treating diseases of the hair or the nails.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general terms to the use of saponins or sapogenols, particularly those extracted from a plant, preferably from soya or Medicago, in cosmetology and for the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions for treating the skin in order to increase the amount of collagen IV in the dermo-epidermal junction. It further relates to novel cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which promote an increase in the amount of collagen IV in the dermo-epidermal junction, and to a method of cosmetic treatment using a saponin or a sapogenol. The invention is applicable in cosmetics, preferably in an anti-wrinkle treatment, and in pharmacy in the treatment of diseases associated with a deficiency of the dermo-epidermal junction resulting from an insufficient amount of collagen IV.

Abstract: Products of formula (I) extracted from a plant of the genus Commiphora, particularly the Commiphora mukul plant, wherein R is (a) a CH2OH grouping, (b) a COOH grouping, and salts or esters thereof are described. These products and the extracts containing them are effective cosmetic agents against wrinkles.

Abstract: A novel silicone gum and the use of a silicone gum such as diphenyldimethicone dissolved in a silicone oil for making a cosmetic of pharmaceutical compositions, particularly dermatological compositions, containing a fatty phase. Anb exemplary silicone oil is phenyltrimethicone. Also contemplated is the preparation of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for skin care, in particular for the face or the body or for hair care.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel lipid extract of the algae Skeletonema, especially the algae Skeletonema costatum. In particular, this extract is a total lipid extract of said algae. It can be obtained by extracting the algae Skeletonema in an organic solvent which has a polarity index p′ of less than about 5.4, preferably of between 2 and 4.5 and particularly preferably of between 4.2 and 4.4, and which is acceptable in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry. This extract can be used as an active principle for the manufacture of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition particularly for producing a slimming, anti-cellulite, skin anti-ageing or sensitive skin treatment.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing an extract of the plant Terminalia catappa is found to be useful for combating skin ageing and the phenomena of irritation, inflammation, allergic reaction and hyperpigmentation. It also has been found to have a slimming effect and is useful in the treatment of freckles.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel uses of an extract of okume resin in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields, and in particular in the dermatological field. It relates to cosmetic compositions for treating the nails, the hair, or the eyelashes in order to maintain their keratin structure in good condition, for combatting aging of the skin, for combatting the harmful effects of free radicals, and for the care or makeup of sensitive skin. It also relates to dermatological compositions, more particularly compositions for preventing or treating diseases of the hair or the nails.

Abstract: A display device for articles such as cosmetic products or perfumes, which includes a plurality of display elements for articles to be tested, whereby the elements are relatively movable to uncover storage elements located immediately behind the display elements to thus provide a direct correspondence between the articles to be tested and the stored articles such as lipsticks, mascara bottles, pots for cosmetic products and various making-up goods.

Abstract: A display device for articles, such as cosmetic products or perfumes, includes a plurality of display elements for articles to be tested, which elements are relatively movable to uncover storage elements located immediatly behind the display elements to thus provide a direct correspondence between the articles to be tested and the stored articles and to impart to the display device a compactness adapted to reduce the bulk of the whole of articles to be tested and stored for sale such as lipsticks, mascara bottles, pots for cosmetic products and various making-up goods.

Abstract: A method of treating a human body for delaying effects of ageing on skin thereof, by applying to a part of the skin in need thereof of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing an amount of an extract of Cordia dichotoma effective to inhibit activity of elastase in the skin, obtaining thereby the delaying of the effects of ageing on the skin.