Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus consistent with the present invention may be used to provide subjects with electronic beauty analyses. Beauty information may be maintained in a data structure. A subject may initiate an analysis through an interface coupled to the data structure. A virtual consultant may visually and/or audibly present queries to the subject via the interface. Responses to the queries may be retrieved, and information reflective of the responses may be incorporated into subsequent queries. The present invention may involve providing beauty guidance to the subject, via the virtual consultant, based on the responses to queries.

Abstract: A method of performing a beauty analysis is disclosed. The method includes providing in a data structure a plurality of questions related to beauty, enabling a subject to access a system for presenting at least some of the plurality of questions to the subject, enabling presentation to the subject of directions for conducting at least one physical self-test, providing instructions to the subject on how to furnish information reflecting results of the self-test, and enabling selection, from the plurality of questions, of a subset of questions to be presented to the subject. A number of questions contained in the subset and identities of questions contained in the subset may be a function of the furnished information.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for predicting evolution of at least one condition of an external body portion of a subject. The method may include receiving first data, receiving second data, generating a forecasted or expected evolution of the at least one condition of the external body portion of the subject based on the first data and the second data, and transmitting to the subject the forecasted evolution. The first data may be representative of at least one condition of the external body portion of the subject in a first time frame. The second data may be representative of the at least one condition of the external body portion of the subject in a second time frame occurring after the first time frame. A beauty product may be applied to the external body portion between the first and second time frames.

Abstract: Disclosed methods and systems related to enabling an analysis using a three-dimensional facial image. One of the methods involves facilitating construction of a three-dimensional facial image using at least captured image of a subject's face. The method also involves facilitating a simulation of use of an aesthetic feature on the three-dimensional facial image and/or processing of the three-dimensional facial image to enable a beauty analysis.

Abstract: Disclosed methods and systems enable simulated use of an aesthetic feature on a simulated facial image. One of the methods involves enabling an individual to construct a simulated facial image using a facial construction computer program, wherein the facial construction computer program permits the individual to select at least one of a head, eyes, nose, lips, ears, and eye brows. The method also involves enabling the simulated facial image to be displayed on a display device and enabling the individual to select an aesthetic feature. The method further involves enabling the individual to simulate use of the selected aesthetic feature on the simulated facial image and to view on the display device an alteration of the simulated facial image having the simulated aesthetic feature.

Abstract: A method enables determination of a prognosis for an external body condition of a subject. The method may involve receipt of one or more representations of the subject's external body condition. A prognosis may be generated based on both the representation and database information relating to how use of at least one beauty product affects evolution of the external body condition. The prognosis may then be outputted to enable the subject to receive the prognosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 3,5-dihydroxystilbene or 3-hydroxystilbene and/or derivatives thereof as deodorant active agents in the preparation of cosmetic compositions, to the deodorant cosmetic compositions containing these compounds, to the use of the compositions for human topical application, and to novel stilbene derivatives substituted in position 3 and to the cosmetic compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Process and device for treating, especially for making up, for coloring or for the cosmetic care of some or all of the human or animal body The process for treating, especially for caring for, making up or coloring, at least a part of the human or animal body, is carried out by applying at least two treatment products simultaneously to a localized area of said part of the body as a function of characteristics of the localized area and/or of a predetermined design, in order to obtain a mixture of said treatment products directly on the localized area, at least one treatment product comprising at least one solvent in a proportion of at least 10% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method to promote, stimulate and/or delay hair loss by administering an effective amount of at least one bradykinin antagonists to promote, stimulate and/or delay hair loss to an individual in need thereof.

Abstract: Coloration composition, process for obtaining same and its use for the coloration of keratin fibres.

Abstract: Pigmentation of human skin and/or hair is promoted by administering to individuals in need of such treatment, advantageously topically, an effective tyrosinase activity-stimulating amount of at least one 6-substituted pyrimidine 3-oxide having the structural formula (I): 1

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of hydroxystilbenes for dyeing, to ready-to-use dye compositions comprising them, to a dyeing process using them and to a multi-compartment device containing the compositions used in the processes of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 3,5-dihydroxystilbene or 3-hydroxystilbene and/or derivatives thereof as deodorant active agents in the preparation of cosmetic compositions, to the deodorant cosmetic compositions containing these compounds, to the use of the compositions for human topical application, and to novel stilbene derivatives substituted in position 3 and to the cosmetic compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions suitable for topical application, comprising glucosylated hydroxystilbenes. It also concerns a method for slowly releasing hydroxystilbenes into the stratum corneum, by applying a composition comprising glucosylated hydroxystilbenes as a precursor. Finally, it concerns the use of glucosylated hydroxystilbenes to combat signs of cutaneous and hair follicle ageing, to improve the radiance of the skin, to smooth the skin of the face, to treat or prevent wrinkles and fine lines in the skin or to stimulate the epidermal renewal process.

Abstract: Pigmentation of human skin and/or hair is promoted by administering to individuals in need of such treatment, advantageously topically, an effective tyrosinase activity-stimulating amount of at least one 6-substituted pyrimidine 3-oxide having the structural formula (I): in which R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, are each a hydrogen atom or a C1-C12 alkyl radical; and R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, are each a C1-C12 alkyl radical or, when taken together, form a heterocycle with the nitrogen atom from which they depend, with the proviso that, when R3 and R4, taken together, form a piperidino ring, then at least one of the radicals R1 or R2 must be other than a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: Cosmetic/pharmaceutical compositions for promoting hair growth and/or retarding hair loss, and/or for increasing the mean diameter of strands of hair and/or decreasing the heterogeneity thereof, and/or for increasing hair density, and/or for improving the quality and/or the appearance of a head of hair, and/or for inducing repigmentation of the hair, contain thus effective amounts of intimate admixture of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc and selenium values.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of hydroxystilbenes for dyeing, to ready-to-use dye compositions comprising them, to a dyeing process using them and to a multi-compartment device containing the compositions used in the processes of the invention.

Abstract: Topically applicable dermocosmetic compositions for improving or maintaining the appearance of human skin or the scalp, comprise a minor antioxidant effective amount of melatonin or analog thereof, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor, such minor antioxidant effective amount being less than 10.sup.-4 % by weight relative to the total weight thereof, e.g., no greater than 0.5.times.10.sup.-4 % or ranging from 10.sup.-12 % to 10.sup.-15 % by weight thereof.

Abstract: Method for diagnosing a cellular aging or inflammation condition of keratinocytes of the skin or a pilous follicle in a person, or for diagnosing the efficiency of a treatment intended to combat said condition. To this effect, the concentration or activity of certain markers (catalase, glutathion or glutathion peroxydase) is compared in the keratinocytes suspected of being pathological and the keratinocytes of a reference non pathological area. The pathological condition intensifies the activity of the catalase, or reduces the activity of other markers. Application particularly to the diagnosis of alopecia, and to the estimation of the efficiency of a treatment of baldness with minoxidil in a given individual.