Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic and therapeutic uses of one or more compounds of the general formula (1) as described herein. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compositions (products or, respectively, formulations), in particular for topical administration, preferably cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, comprising or consisting of compound(s) of formula (1) and one or more cosmetically and/or pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. The present invention also relates to novel uses of such N compositions according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a yarrow fresh plant press juice concentrate and a gentle method for its manufacture. The yarrow fresh plant press juice concentrate is used in cosmetic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, food compositions or food supplements. This invention also relates to new aspects of the use of yarrow. The invention provides the use of yarrow to stimulate the expression of heat shock proteins and/or antimicrobial peptides in skin cells. It also describes the use of yarrow to increase the thermal tolerance of the skin.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic blend, comprising or consisting of (a) at least one TRPV1 and/or TRPV3 modulator and (b1) at least one 1,2-alkandiol having 5 to 12 carbon atoms and/or (b2) at least one polyol having 3 to 12 carbon atoms and 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the area of cosmetics, especially to a delivery system for actives to the skin, such as face masks and facial masks. Particularly, the present invention refers to a delivery system consisting of a basic body comprises nonwoven fibrous materials and an active-substance preparation which is an o/w emulsion or w/o emulsion, and a wetting liquid that comprises one or more actives to activate the delivery system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soothing composition, comprising (a) menthol compounds, and (b) one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to new compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3, R?3, R4 R?4, R5, R?5, R6, R7 are independently of one another and denote hydrogen, hydroxyl, C1 to C6-alkyl group or R6 and R7 form together a C5-C6 ring system, and wherein n=0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of formula (I) in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, which are preferably dermatological compositions and are preferably used topically.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to new compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R?1, R2, R?2, R3, R?3, R4 R?4, R5, R?5, R6, R7 are independently of one another and denote hydrogen, hydroxyl, C1 to C6-alkyl group or R6 and R7 form together a C5-C6 ring system, and wherein n=0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of formula (I) in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, which are preferably dermatological compositions and are preferably used topically.

Abstract: Ginger extract compositions containing 25 to 30% b.w. [6]-gingerol, 5 to 10% b.w. [8]-gingerol, 5 to 10% b.w. [10]-gingerol, 1.5 to 4% b.w. [6]-shogaol, 0.3 to 1.3% b.w. [8]-shogaol, 0.03 to 1% b.w. [10]-shogaol and 0.01 to 1% b.w. zingerone, with the amount of gingerols totaling 35 to 50% b.w. and the amount of shogaols totaling 1.5 to 6% b.w.

Abstract: Suggested is a ginger extract, comprising (a) 25 to 30% b.w. [6]-gingerol (b) 5 to 10% b.w. [8]-gingerol (c) 5 to 10% b.w. [10]-gingerol (d) 1.5 to 4% b.w. [6]-shogaol (e) 0.3 to 1.3% b.w. [8]-shogaol; (f) 0.03 to 1% b.w. [10]-shogaol; (g) 0.01 to 1% b.w. zingerone, on condition that the amount of gingerols sums up to 35 to 50% b.w. and the amount of shogaols sums up to 1.5 to 6% b.w.