Abstract: The invention relates to a fragrancing composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) at least 1% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of at least one fragrancing substance; b) at least one volatile alcohol and/or one volatile silicone oil; c) at least one crosslinked or uncrosslinked amphiphilic copolymer of partially or completely neutralized 2-acrylamidomethylpropanesulphonic acid (AMPS) monomer (A) and at least one hydrophobic monomer (B) d) optionally at least a cellulose alkyl ether and/or an alkylcellulose alkyl ether, the alkyl radicals being linear or branched saturated C1-C4 alkyl radicals; and e) optionally water. The invention also relates to a method of fragrancing human keratinous substances and especially the skin, lips and integuments, comprising the application to the keratinous substances of the composition defined previously.

Abstract: Topically applicable colored and perfumed compositions, well suited for perfuming such human keratinous substrates as the skin, lips and/or integuments, contain, formulated into a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) at least 1% by weight of a perfuming substance; b) at least one volatile alcohol and/or volatile silicone oil; c) at least one coloring agent which is soluble in said medium; d) at least 0.2% by weight of at least one alkyl ?,??-diphenylacrylate or alkyl ?-cyano-?,??-diphenylacrylate compound; and a) at least one organic UV-A filter which is soluble in said medium; b) and, optionally, water.

Abstract: 7-Oxo-DHEA derivatives, various of which are themselves novel compounds, are well suited for cosmetically/therapeutically treating adverse conditions/afflictions of a keratinous substrate/material, notably of human skin, hair, eyelashes and nails, to improve the appearance thereof, in particular to prevent or treat signs of aging of the skin and/or a dull complexion and/or skin or hair pigmentation disorders and/or dryness of the skin and/or hyperseborrhoea and/or hyperseborrhoea-related imperfections and/or sensitive skin and/or dandruff and/or natural hair loss and/or baldness.

Abstract: Compositions which comprise, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one sapogenin or a derivative or natural extract containing the same, and at least one xanthine base are useful, in particular, for preventing or combating cellulite and/or for refining the figure or the contours of the face. Preferably, the composition comprises diosgenin or an extract of wild yam, combined with caffeine.

Abstract: 7-Oxo-DHEA derivatives, various of which are themselves novel compounds, are well suited for cosmetically/therapeutically treating adverse conditions/afflictions of a keratinous substrate/material, notably of human skin, hair, eyelashes and nails, to improve the appearance thereof, in particular to prevent or treat signs of aging of the skin and/or a dull complexion and/or skin or hair pigmentation disorders and/or dryness of the skin and/or hyperseborrhoea and/or hyperseborrhoea-related imperfections and/or sensitive skin and/or dandruff and/or natural hair loss and/or baldness.

Abstract: Use of at least one dialkyl sulphone of formula (I):

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of 3&bgr;-acetoxy-7-oxo-DHEA to improve the appearance of keratin materials, with the exception of the treatment of wrinkles and fine lines, dry skin and dermatitis. This use is intended in particular for preventing or treating the loss of firmness of the skin and/or a dull complexion and/or dilation of the pores and/or skin or hair pigmentation disorders and/or hyperseborrhea and/or hyperseborrhea-related imperfections and/or sensitive skin and/or dandruff and/or hair loss and/or baldness.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds corresponding to formula (I) below: 1

Abstract: 7-Oxo-DHEA derivatives, various of which are themselves novel compounds, are well suited for cosmetically/therapeutically treating adverse conditions/afflictions of a keratinous substrate/material, notably of human skin, hair, eyelashes and nails, to improve the appearance thereof, in particular to prevent or treat signs of aging of the skin and/or a dull complexion and/or skin or hair pigmentation disorders and/or dryness of the skin and/or hyperseborrhoea and/or hyperseborrhoea-related imperfections and/or sensitive skin and/or dandruff and/or natural hair loss and/or baldness.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a foaming composition for topical application, containing (1) a surfactant system such that at least one paracrystalline phase of direct or cubic hexagonal type appears when the temperature increases above 30° C. and such that this paracrystalline phase remain present up to at least 45° C., and (2) an active agent chosen from antibiotics and anti-seborrhoeic agents. The surfactant system which allows such a paracrystalline phase to be obtained preferably comprises at least one water-soluble surfactant and at least one water-insoluble surfactant. It preferably comprises at least one water-soluble soap. These compositions exist in the form of creams with good physical stability at ambient temperature and even up to at least 45° C. They may be used n cosmetics or dermatology, for cleansing or treating greasy skin and/or acne-prone skin.

Abstract: Compositions which comprise, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one sapogenin or a derivative or natural extract containing the same, and at least one xanthine base are useful, in particular, for preventing or combating cellulite and/or for refining the figure or the contours of the face. Preferably, the composition comprises diosgenin or an extract of wild yam, combined with caffeine.

Abstract: A cosmetic and/or dermatological composition containing an aqueous phase and a separate oily phase, containing, as preserving agent, poly(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride. The composition is well tolerated by the eyes and stores entirely satisfactorily, while at the same time being in the form of two phases. The composition may be used for cleansing and/or removing make-up from the skin, mucous membranes and/or the eyes, and, most particularly, for removing make-up from sensitive eyes.

Abstract: A cosmetic and/or dermatological composition containing an aqueous phase and a separate oily phase, containing, as a preserving agent, at least one ammonium bromide. Other preserving agents may be included in the composition. The composition is well-tolerated by the eyes and stores entirely satisfactorily, although it is in the form of two phases. It is used in particular for cleansing and/or removing make-up from the skin, mucous membranes and/or the eyes, and, most particularly, for removing make-up from sensitive eyes.

Abstract: An applied make-up of long durability and/or a transfer-free make-up composition is removed from the skin by applying to the skin a composition consisting of an aqueous phase and an oily phase, which are distinct, to remove the make-up or transfer-free make-up.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a first dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the deep layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent chosen from anti-oxygenated-free-radical agents, proteins, sugars, enzymes, vitamins, nucleotides and sequences thereof, trace elements, coenzymes, unsaturated fatty acid-rich phospholipids, silicon derivatives and plant extracts, for treating these deep layers, and a second dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the surface layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent chosen from screening agents, anti-oxygenated-free-radical agents, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, ceramides, unsaponifiable products derived from plant oils, and components of sweat, for treating these surface layers, are effective protecting, nourishing and/or firming the skin.

Abstract: The solubilization of salicylic acid derivatives, and in particular of 5-n-octanoylsalicylic acid, is achieved by mixing the salicylic acid derivative with a vegetable oil. The obtained compositions are useful, in particular, for treating acne and ageing.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological composition in the form of a stable oil-in-water emulsion, characterized in that it contains:(a) from 5 to 40% by weight of an oily phase which may contain, in a proportion of less than 15% by weight, at least one vegetable oil which has more than 40% by weight of linoleic acid triglycerides,(b) from 0.5 to 5% by weight of an auto-emulsifiable composition containing from 60 to 90% by weight of at least one fatty alcohol having from 12 to 22 carbon atoms, from 10 to 40% by weight of an alkyl polyoside,(c) from 0.5 to 4% by weight of at least one co-emulsifying agent chosen from fatty alcohols having from 14 to 22 carbon atoms, fatty acids having from 14 to 22 carbon atoms, alkyl glyceryl ethers, the alkyl chain of which has from 14 to 22 carbon atoms, the compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which: R' and R", which may be identical or different, represent a cholesteryl, behenyl or 2-octyldodecyl radical, and the mixtures of the said co-emulsifying agents.