Abstract: A cosmetic ingredient including at least one plant squalane and at least one mixture of C24 to C48 alkanes, in at least dimeric form, chosen amongst the alkanes of formula (I), where n is 1 or 0, R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3 and R?3, which may be identical or different, are chosen amongst hydrogen atoms, methyl radicals, and linear C8 to C30 alkyl radicals, at least one of R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3 and R?3 is chosen amongst the linear C8 to C30 alkyl radicals, and at least one and at most one of R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3 and R?3 is a methyl radical. The mixture of C24 to C48 alkanes have a viscosity between 12 and 25 mm2/s at 40° C.

Abstract: A cosmetic ingredient including at least one plant squalane and at least one mixture of C24 to C48 alkanes, in at least dimeric form, chosen amongst the alkanes of formula (I), where n is 1 or 0, R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3 and R?3, which may be identical or different, are chosen amongst hydrogen atoms, methyl radicals, and linear C8 to C30 alkyl radicals, at least one of R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3 and R?3 is chosen amongst the linear C8 to C30 alkyl radicals, and at least one and at most one of R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3 and R?3 is a methyl radical. The mixture of C24 to C48 alkanes have a viscosity between 12 and 25 mm2/s at 40° C.

Abstract: A cosmetic ingredient, that consists of a solution of at least one extract of karanja oil including pongamol (CAS 484-33-3) and karanjin (CAS 521-88-0) in at least one solvent selected from the group of the diesters having the following formula (I), or mixtures thereof: In which: n is from 0 to 19; R and R?, which may be identical or different, are alkyls derived from an esterification by a linear or branched alcohol of molecular formula CxH2x+2O, x being from 1 to 30, from 1 to 20, and from 1 to 10. “R” is either a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkyl group, which also relates to a process of selective precipitation, to a cosmetic formulation and also to the uses thereof.

Abstract: A cosmetic ingredient comprising at least one plant squalane and at least one mixture of C24 to C48 alkanes, in at least dimeric form, chosen amongst the alkanes of formula (I), (I) where—n is 1 or 0,—at least one of the R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3 and R?3, which may be identical or different, is chosen amongst the straight or branched C8 to C30 alkyl radicals, and at most one of R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3 and R?3 is a methyl radical, said mixture of C24 to C48 alkanes having a viscosity between 12 and 25 mm2/s at 40° C., and to a use thereof as a plant squalane substitute.

Abstract: A cosmetic ingredient, that consists of a solution of at least one extract of karanja oil including pongamol (CAS 484-33-3) and karanjin (CAS 521-88-0) in at least one solvent selected from the group of the diesters having the following formula (I), or mixtures thereof: In which: n is from 0 to 19; R and R?, which may be identical or different, are alkyls derived from an esterification by a linear or branched alcohol of molecular formula CxH2x+2O, x being from 1 to 30, from 1 to 20, and from 1 to 10. “R” is either a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkyl group, which also relates to a process of selective precipitation, to a cosmetic formulation and also to the uses thereof.

Abstract: A method for obtaining polyphenols from a vegetable raw material containing same, includes at least the following steps: optionally drying the raw material containing the polyphenols; crushing the raw material; defibrating the crushed raw material in an extruder in the presence of a solvent; separating the soluble phase from the fibers; and recovering the soluble phase, crude extract, containing the polyphenols.

Abstract: Provided is a composition containing a polyol that has 4 to 8 carbon atoms and 2 hydroxyl functions that can be used as a liquid for electronic cigarettes. The disclosure further relates to a liquid composition for electronic cigarettes, the composition containing a polyol that has 4 to 8 carbon atoms and 2 hydroxyl functions, as well as at least one compound selected from among nicotine, a nicotine substitute and an aroma. The disclosure also relates to an electronic cigarette containing the composition.

Abstract: A composition containing 1,3-propanediol for use as electronic cigarette liquid. A liquid composition for an electronic cigarette, including 1,3-propanediol, as well as at least one compound selected from nicotine, a nicotine substitute, and an aroma, and an electronic cigarette containing this composition.

Abstract: A method for extracting an unsaponifiable fraction from a solid renewable raw material, includes the extraction of the fats from the solid renewable raw material, leading to the production of an oil, the concentration of the oil so as to obtain a mixture enriched in unsaponifiable fraction, and the liquid-liquid extraction of the mixture enriched in unsaponifiable fraction, in the presence of at least one polar organic solvent and at least one non-polar cosolvent immiscible with the polar organic solvent, resulting in the formation of an organic polar phase enriched in lipids functionalized with one or more function(s) chosen from hydroxyl, epoxide, ketone, thiol, aldehyde, ether and amine functions, and to the formation of a non-polar organic phase enriched in lipids containing no or few hydroxyl, epoxide, ketone, thiol, aldehyde, ether and amine function(s), then the concentration of the organic phases.

Abstract: A method for extracting an unsaponifiable fraction from a solid renewable raw material, includes the solid-liquid extraction of the fats from the solid renewable raw material in the presence of at least one polar organic solvent and at least one non-polar cosolvent immiscible with the polar organic solvent, resulting in the formation of a polar organic phase enriched in lipids functionalized with one or more function(s) chosen from hydroxyl, epoxide, ketone, thiol, aldehyde, ether and amine functions, and of a non-polar organic phase enriched in lipids containing no or few hydroxyl, epoxide, ketone, thiol, aldehyde, ether and amine function(s), then the concentration of the organic phases.

Abstract: A method for extracting an unsaponifiable fraction from a renewable raw material, includes the reactive trituration of the raw material dehydrated in the presence of at least one polar organic solvent including at least one light alcohol, at least one non-polar cosolvent immiscible with the light alcohol and at least one catalyst, resulting in the formation of a polar organic phase enriched with lipids functionalized with one or more function(s) chosen from hydroxyl, epoxide, ketone, thiol, aldehyde, ether and amine functions, and of a non-polar organic phase enriched with lipids containing no or few hydroxyl, epoxide, ketone, thiol, aldehyde, ether and amine function(s), and thereafter the concentration of the organic phases.

Abstract: A method for extraction from Lesquerella seeds having an acid value of less than 6 mg KOH/g, said method including the following steps: a seed-processing step i) that includes a single operation of flattening the seeds and at least one operation of drying the seeds; and a step ii) of placing the processed seeds into contact with a mixture of light anhydrous alcohol and co-solvent under temperature and time conditions that are sufficient for extracting a raw oil including phospholipids and gums, as well as obtaining a de-oiled cake.

Abstract: A method for obtaining polyphenols from a vegetable raw material containing same, includes at least the following steps: optionally drying the raw material containing the polyphenols; crushing the raw material; defibrating the crushed raw material in an extruder in the presence of a solvent; separating the soluble phase from the fibres; and recovering the soluble phase, crude extract, containing the polyphenols.

Abstract: A process including at least one reactive trituration step which includes putting an oil cake including from 3% to 30% oil in contact with an anhydrous light alcohol and an alkaline catalyst under temperature and time conditions that are sufficient to allow for the extraction and transesterification of the vegetable oil and lead to the production of a mixture including fatty acid esters and glycerol, and a de-oiled cake including less than 3% oil. Also, a detoxified de-oiled cake as well as to a mixture of fatty acid esters with improved stability and resistance to oxidation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament which comprises a peptide extract of avocado and which can also comprise a composition containing D-mannoheptulose an/or perseitol, such as a water-soluble extract of avocado sugars, and/or a peptide extract of lupine. The inventive medicament is intended for the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses that are linked to an alteration in innate and/or acquired immunity, through an increase in the production of anti-microbial peptides, preferably hBD-2, without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritations or intolerances.

Abstract: A process for obtaining algae extracts, includes at least the following stages: a) pretreatment of an algal sample, b) rapid heating, c) application of pressure that is greater than or equal to 1 bar, d) instantaneous expansion to a pressure that is less than or equal to 1 bar, and e) recovery of the products that are obtained in d) in liquid, solid and/or gaseous form. The use of algae extract products obtained by the implementation of this process is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of using at least one functionalized hydroxycarboxylic acid oligomer as an adhesive for bonding materials. Also described is a process for manufacturing functionalized hydroxycarboxylic acid oligomers including at least one stage for polycondenzation of a hydroxycarboxylic acid and a functional agent, as well as functionalized hydroxycarboxylic acid oligomers that can be obtained and the adhesive compositions that include them.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for producing a drug for treating and/or preventing diseases related to the modification of an innate and/or acquired immunity by increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides, preferably hBD-2 without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritation or intolerance. Said compound can also comprise a peptidic avocado extract an/or a peptidic lupin extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use, by the oral route, of a combination of lycopene, of vitamin C, of vitamin E and of at least one polyphenol compound derived from pine bark as active ingredient intended for maintaining and/or restoring the biomechanical properties of keratinous materials, and notably of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to using one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for preparing a drug for preventing and/or treating diabetes and insulin resistance, thereby preventing the risks of cardiovascular, nervous, cutaneous, renal, ocular and infectious diseases. The use of one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for cosmetically treating diabetes related skin disorders is also disclosed.