Abstract: A novel cosmetic complex for bioactive hydration of the skin, particularly from the body and face, is provided. The cosmetic complex comprises vegetable oil, trehalose, and hydroxyethyl urea.

Abstract: Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions for promoting hair growth by modulating the expression of genes involved in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway are provided. The compositions include at least one plant lipid, preferably pataua (Oenocarpus bataua) oil. Also included are methods for promoting hair growth by modulating the expression of genes involved in the JAK-STAT signaling pathway.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one plant lipid, preferably pataua (Oenocarpus bataua) oil, having as main application promoting hair growth by modulating the expression of genes involved in the JAK-STAT signalling pathway. The present invention also relates to methods for promoting hair growth by modulating the expression of genes involved in the JAK-STAT signalling pathway and to the use of said plant lipids in the preparation of said compositions.

Abstract: A novel cosmetic complex for bioactive hydration of the skin, particularly from the body and face, is provided. The cosmetic complex comprises hydroxyethylurea and vegetable oils.

Abstract: A novel cosmetic complex for bioactive hydration of the skin, particularly from the body and face, is provided. The cosmetic complex comprises vegetable oil, trehalose, and hydroxyethyl urea.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising guacatonga extract (Casearia silvestris), aroeira extract (Schinus tere-binthifolius raddi) and cosmetically acceptable adjuvants, for preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging. It further relates to the use of guagatonga extract (Casearia silvestris) and aroeira extract (Schinus terebinthifolius raddi) in the preparation of a cosmetic composition for preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging, as well as the use of this composition for simultaneously increasing tropoelastin, increasing the lysyl exidase (LOX) enzyme and reducing the activity of elastase in the dermis. The invention relates to a method of preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging, which comprises applying said cosmetic composition to the skin. Finally, the invention relates to a method of preparing said composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: A novel cosmetic complex for bioactive hydration of the skin, particularly from the body and face, is provided. The cosmetic complex comprises vegetable butter and vegetable oils.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an aqueous colorant composition comprising poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and a colorant. The invention also refers to the uses of said composition particularly in methods for coloring hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable antioxidant cosmetic formulations for topical use comprising green tea extract in combination with additional active compounds having the surprising ability to exert antioxidant effect on the skin, the use stable antioxidant cosmetic formulations, as well as a method for reducing and/or preventing oxidative stress in keratinous tissues.

Abstract: This invention refers to cosmetic compositions for skin repair comprising at least one oil selected from Bertholletia excelsa or Fevillea trilobata and cosmetically acceptable carriers. This invention also refers to the use of the said compositions in cosmetic treatment for skin regeneration and/or healing, anti-aging treatment, treatment of skin sensitized by esthetic procedures and/or dry skin and the modulation of cellular processes involved in skin repair, associated with skin regeneration and/or healing mechanisms.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one plant lipid, preferably pataua (Oenocarpus bataua) oil, having as main application promoting hair growth by modulating the expression of genes involved in the JAK-STAT signalling pathway. The present invention also relates to methods for promoting hair growth by modulating the expression of genes involved in the JAK-STAT signalling pathway and to the use of said plant lipids in the preparation of said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable antioxidant cosmetic formulations for topical use comprising green tea extract in combination with additional active compounds having the surprising ability to exert antioxidant effect on the skin, the use said formulations, as well as a method for reducing and/or preventing oxidative stress in keratinous tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-cell senescence cosmetic composition that comprises one or more derivatives of Casearia sylvestries, Hymenaea courbaril, or mixtures thereof, and cosmetically acceptable excipients, as well as uses thereof and related prevention methods.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an aqueous colorant composition comprising poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and a colorant. The invention also refers to the uses of said composition particularly in methods for coloring hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising guacatonga extract (Casearia silvestris), aroeira extract (Schinus tere-binthifolius raddi) and cosmetically acceptable adjuvants, for preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging. It further relates to the use of guagatonga extract (Casearia silvestris) and aroeira extract (Schinus terebinthifolius raddi) in the preparation of a cosmetic composition for preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging, as well as the use of this composition for simultaneously increasing tropoelastin, increasing the lysyl exidase (LOX) enzyme and reducing the activity of elastase in the dermis. The invention relates to a method of preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging, which comprises applying said cosmetic composition to the skin. Finally, the invention relates to a method of preparing said composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of general formula: wherein X is a CiO-24 carbon chain with “n” unsaturations wherein “n” is an integer from zero to 3 for the preparation of a cosmetic composition and a pharmaceutical composition to increase the skin permeation and retention of active ingredients. The present invention is suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products the activity of which is enhanced with increased permeation and retention of active ingredients in the skin as a treatment for cellulite and fat accumulation, acne treatment, skin whitening amongst others.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a cosmetic composition, preferably an oil-in-water emulsion (o/w) or aqueous gel, for the treatment of oily, mixed, or acned skin, comprising:—at least an anti-ageing sign active preferably corresponding to about 0.05% to about 10% of the total mass selected from the group consisting solubilized hydrophilic actives and lipophilic actives;—at least a sun protection system selected from the group consisting of hydrophilic sun-screens promoting photostable UVB and UVA protection, which preferably promotes a protection corresponding to a SPF of up to 30;—at least a oleosity control agent preferably comprising Zinc PCA; and—cosmetically acceptable alcohol-free adjuvants or carriers. The present invention is further directed to a skin treatmento kit preferably comprising a cosmetic composition as defined above for diurnal use and a complementary cosmetic composition, preferably a serum, for nighttime use.