Abstract: Goniochromatic/light reflecting cosmetic compositions well suited for making up the skin, lips, hair or integuments, contain (a) at least one goniochromatic coloring agent suited for creating a goniochromatic colored background and (b) an amount of light reflective particles suited for creating highlight points that are visible to the naked eye, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use in a composition for caring for human hair or eyelashes of an effective amount of a pyridinedicarboxylic acid derivative of general formula (I) or of one of its salts, in which R1 and R2 represent, independently of one another, OH, OR?, —NH2, —NHR? or —NR?R?, and R? and R? represent, independently of one another, a saturated or unsaturated and linear or branched C1-C18 alkyl radical or an aryl radical, this alkyl or aryl radical optionally being substituted by at least one OH, alkoxy, acyloxy, amino or alkylamino group, or R? and R? together represent a heterocycle, the composition being intended to induce and/or stimulate the growth of human keratinous fibers, such as the hair and eyelashes, and/or slow down their loss; the invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment intended to stimulate the growth of human keratinous fibers, such as the hair and eyelashes, and/or slow down their loss.

Abstract: The solubility in solvent media, notably alcoholic media, of the beta-hydroxy acids (“BHAs”), notably the chemical skin peeling agent salicylic acid, is markedly enhanced by solubilizing same in the presence of at least one alpha-hydroxy acid (“AHA”); higher potency, more concentrated BHA skin peel products are thus formulated.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use in a composition for caring for human hair or eyelashes of an effective amount of a pyridinedicarboxylic acid derivative of general formula (I) or of one of its salts, in which R1 and R2 represent, independently of one another, OH, OR?, —NH2, —NHR? or —NR?R?, and R? and R? represent, independently of one another, a saturated or unsaturated and linear or branched C1-C18 alkyl radical or an aryl radical, this alkyl or aryl radical optionally being substituted by at least one OH, alkoxy, acyloxy, amino or alkylamino group, or R? and R? together represent a heterocycle, the composition being intended to induce and/or stimulate the growth of human keratinous fibers, such as the hair and eyelashes, and/or slow down their loss; the invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment intended to stimulate the growth of human keratinous fibers, such as the hair and eyelashes, and/or slow down their loss.

Abstract: Goniochromatic/light reflecting cosmetic compositions well suited for making up the skin, lips, hair or integuments, contain (a) at least one goniochromatic coloring agent and (b) an amount of light reflective particles different from said at least one goniochromatic coloring agent and selected from the group consisting of (i) particles of a natural or synthetic substrate at least partially coated with at least one layer of at least one metal, (ii) particles of a synthetic substrate at least partially coated with at least one layer of at least one metallic compound, (iii) particles which comprise a stack of at least two layers of materials having different refractive indices, at least one of such layers optionally comprising a polymer, and (iv) metal oxide particles, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: The invention relates to new non-therapeutic methods allowing the level of skin neurosensitivity and/or the state of neurosensorial skin reactivity of an individual to be evaluated by applying a peripheral nervous system stimulant to one skin area, the method being implemented under conditions of safety and comfort acceptable for the user, irrespective of his or her skin type.

Abstract: Goniochromatic/light reflecting cosmetic compositions well suited for making up the skin, lips, hair or integuments, contain (a) at least one goniochromatic coloring agent and (b) an amount of light reflective particles different from said at least one goniochromatic coloring agent and selected from the group consisting of (i) particles of a natural or synthetic substrate at least partially coated with at least one layer of at least one metal, (ii) particles of a synthetic substrate at least partially coated with at least one layer of at least one metallic compound, (iii) particles which comprise a stack of at least two layers of materials having different refractive indices, at least one of such layers optionally comprising a polymer, and (iv) metal oxide particles, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of an extract of a nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium in a composition containing a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium, as an agent increasing the endogenous synthesis of superoxide dismutase, in particular for preventing and/or limiting the formation of free radicals and/or removing the free radicals present in cells; in addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising at least one extract of Vitreoscilla filiformis and lycopene.

Abstract: Goniochromatic/light reflecting cosmetic compositions well suited for making up the skin, lips, hair or integuments, contain (a) at least one goniochromatic coloring agent suited for creating a goniochromatic colored background and (b) an amount of light reflective particles suited for creating highlight points that are visible to the naked eye, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid compounds having the structural formula (I): are suited for promoting desquamation of the skin and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating aging of the skin.

Abstract: Intimate admixtures of at least one carotenoid having provitamin A activity and at least one carotenoid devoid of provitamin A activity are well suited for treating the undesirable cutaneous signs of skin aging, in particular the determination of the skin and/or of the mucous membranes by inhibiting the activity and/or the expression of collagenases and by increasing the synthesis of collagen.

Abstract: Intimate admixtures of at least one carotenoid and at least one extract of at least one plant of the genus Rosmarinus are well suited for treating the undesirable cutaneous signs of skin aging, in particular the degradation of the skin and/or of the mucous membranes by inhibiting the activity and/or the expression of collagenases and by increasing the synthesis of collagen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one 15-hydroxy-prostaglandin dehydrogenase inhibitor and cosmetically acceptable excipients. It also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment for promoting the growth and/or preventing or delaying the loss of hair, and the use of a 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase inhibitor for the preparation of a composition intended for controlling hair loss and/or for promoting hair regrowth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for caring for or making up keratinous fibers comprising a heterocyclic compound of formula (I) or of one of its salts: in which: Hy is a heterocycle of 4 to 7 atoms comprising a carbonyl functional group and/or a thiocarbonyl functional group and optionally being substituted and G, R1, R2 and R3 are defined in the description.

Abstract: The adverse/deleterious signs or effects of skin aging, for example, wrinkles and fine lines, withered skin, flabby skin, thinning of the dermis, etc., are inhibited/treated by topically applying onto the skin, hair and/or mucous membranes of an individual subject in need of such treatment, a thus effective amount of at least one extract of at least one plant of the Rosmarinus genus, or cosmetic/dermatological composition comprised thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of an extract of a nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium in a composition containing a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium, as an agent increasing the endogenous synthesis of superoxide dismutase, in particular for preventing and/or limiting the formation of free radicals and/or removing the free radicals present in cells; in addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising at least one extract of Vitreoscilla filiformis and lycopene.

Abstract: 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid compounds having the structural formula (I): are suited for promoting desquamation of the skin and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating aging of the skin.

Abstract: Topically applicable sunscreen/cosmetic compositions suited for the improved photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise an effective SPF-maintaining and water remanence-enhancing amount of intimate admixture of (a) at least one benzotriazole first sunscreen compound and (b) at least one bis-resorcinyltriazine second sunscreen compound, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions containing carbohydrate derivatives for enhancing the skin barrier function. The invention further concerns a cosmetic treatment method for enhancing the skin barrier function by applying on the skin compositions comprising carbohydrate derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up keratin fibers, characterized in that it comprises at least one wax, in that it has a solids content of greater than or equal to 45.5% by weight and a plateau Gp modulus of rigidity of greater than or equal to 5,500 Pa and less than 60,000 Pa and in that it combines at least one nonionic surfactant with an HLB of greater than or equal to 8 and at least one gelling polymer.