Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the sensorial and/or aesthetic properties of an oil-in-water type emulsion for topical application, the method including an effective quantity of a mixture of saturated cyclic or acyclic, linear or branched hydrocarbons of which at least 95% by weight have between fifteen and nineteen carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the sensorial and/or aesthetic properties of an oil-in-water type emulsion for topical application, the method including an effective quantity of a mixture of saturated cyclic or acyclic, linear or branched hydrocarbons of which at least 95% by weight have between fifteen and nineteen carbon atoms. Also disclosed is a new sun-cream emulsion and the use of same to protect the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of isoleucine N-hexadecanoyl of formula (I): CH3—(CH2)14—C(?O)—NH—CH(COOH)—CH(CH3)—CH2—CH3 (I) as a “volumizing” agent and/or as a “plumping” agent for human skin. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment method for obtaining a “volumizing” and/or “plumping” effect of the skin of a part of the human body selected from among the breasts, face, cheeks, buttocks and eyelids.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): where m is an integer equal to 0 or 1, and p is an integer equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3. A method for preparing the compound of the formula (I), and the use thereof as a skin lightening agent. A cosmetic composition and a drug containing the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: A method for restructuring the epidermis with a composition, wherein said composition includes a polyol-glycoside and said polyol-glycoside is obtained by the acetalization of a polyol with a reducing sugar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of isoleucine N-hexadecanoyl of formula (I): CH3—(CH2)14—C(?O)—NH—CH(COOH)—CH(CH3)—CH2—CH3 (I) as a “volumizing” agent and/or as a “plumping” agent for human skin. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment method for obtaining a “volumizing” and/or “plumping” effect of the skin of a part of the human body selected from among the breasts, face, cheeks, buttocks and eyelids.

Abstract: Methods for improving the foaming properties of cleansing and foaming formulations for topical use are presented. The methods comprise including in the formulation an effective amount of a polyol glycoside or a mixture of polyol glycosides of formula (I) R1—O-(G)x-H, in which x is a decimal number between 1 and 5, G is a reducing sugar and R1 is a radical of formula (A) —CH2—(CHOH)n—CH2—OH, in which n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4, or R1 is a radical of the formula (B) —(CH2—CHOH—CH2—O)m—H, in which m is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3. Compositions containing compounds of formula (I) and methods of preparing the compositions are also presented. The methods and compositions can be applied to cosmetics and dermapharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The disclosure discusses polyol-glycoside compositions for topical use. The invention provides compositions containing an efficient amount of polyol-glycoside obtained from the acetalization of a polyol with a reducing sugar. Applications for the composition include cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and textile treatments.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): where m is an integer equal to 0 or 1, and p is an integer equal to 0, 1, 2 or 3. A method for preparing the compound of the formula (I), and the use thereof as a skin lightening agent. A cosmetic composition and a drug containing the compound of the formula (I).

Abstract: A method for restructuring the epidermis with a composition, wherein said composition includes a polyol-glycoside and said polyol-glycoside is obtained by the acetalization of a polyol with a reducing sugar.

Abstract: Methods for improving the foaming properties of cleansing and foaming formulations for topical use are presented. The methods comprise including in the formulation an effective amount of a polyol glycoside or a mixture of polyol glycosides of formula (I) R1—O-(G)x-H, in which x is a decimal number between 1 and 5, G is a reducing sugar and R1 is a radical of formula (A) —CH2—(CHOH)n—CH2—OH, in which n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4, or R1 is a radical of the formula (B) —(CH2—CHOH—CH2—O)m—H, in which m is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3. Compositions containing compounds of formula (I) and methods of preparing the compositions are also presented. The methods and compositions can be applied to cosmetics and dermapharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A method for improving foaming properties of cleansing and/or foaming formulations, compositions, methods for preparing them, and preparation of the topical formulations containing them are described. The method consists in including, in these formulations, an effective amount of a polyol glycoside or of a mixture of polyol glycosides of formula (I) R1—O-(G)x-H in which x is a decimal number ranging between 1 and 5, G is the residue of a reducing sugar and R1 is a radical of formula (A) —CH2—(CHOH)n—CH2—OH in which n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4, or else R1 is a radical of the formula (B) —(CH2—CHOH—CH2—O)m—H in which m is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3. Compositions contain compounds of formula (I) or mixtures of compounds of formula (I), foaming and/or detergent surfactants and topically acceptable solvents. Can be used in the cosmetics, dermopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical field.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Quinoa extract as a slimming agent and/or as an agent preventing the formation of new fats in the body, in a composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable medium. The invention relates to a non-therapeutic treatment method using said extract and to the use of said extract for preparing a drug with lipolytic activity for inducing a slimming effect on the human body and for preparing a drug for preventing the formation of new fats in the human body.

Abstract: A method for improving foaming properties of cleansing and/or foaming formulations, compositions, methods for preparing them, and preparation of the topical formulations containing them are described. The method consists in including, in these formulations, an effective amount of a polyol glycoside or of a mixture of polyol glycosides of formula (I) R1—O-(G)x-H in which x is a decimal number ranging between 1 and 5, G is the residue of a reducing sugar and R1 is a radical of formula (A) —CH2—(CHOH)n—CH2—OH in which n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4, or else R1 is a radical of the formula (B) —(CH2—CHOH—CH2—O)m—H in which m is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3. Compositions contain compounds of formula (I) or mixtures of compounds of formula (I), foaming and/or detergent surfactants and topically acceptable solvents. Can be used in the cosmetics, dermopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical field.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel polyol-glycoside compositions for topical use. The invention is characterized in that said compositions contain an efficient amount of polyol-glycoside obtained by acetalization of a polyol of formula (I), wherein n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4; or of formula (II), wherein m is an integer equal to 2 or 3, with a reducing sugar. The invention is applicable in cosmetics, dermopharmaceutics, pharmaceutics, textile industry.

Abstract: A method of using a compound to lighten the skin by inactivating protein kinase A. The compound may be in a composition with either a pharmacologically or cosmetically acceptable medium. Depending upon the medium and concentration of the compound, the composition may be used either therapeutically or non-therapeutically.

Abstract: Composition, characterized in that it comprises, as active ingredient, at least one compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Composition characterized in that it comprises, as active principle, at least one compound of formula (I): its topically acceptable salts, which R represents the characterizing chain of a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched fatty acid containing from 3 to 30 carbon atoms, R1 represents the characterizing chain of an amino acid and m is between 1 and 5, and the constituents of at least one extract and/or of at least one tincture from plants of the Nympheacea family. The composition is useful in cosmetics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising at least one sophorolipid in its crude or acid form or associated with a monovalent or divalent salt. The concentrations of the sophorolipid can be 0.01% to 30% by weight. In particular, the composition is in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, and oil-in-water emulsion or an oil-in-water microemulsion. The sophorolipid-based compositions of the invention have a free radical formation inhibiting activity, an elastase inhibiting activity, or an anti-inflammatory activity.