Abstract: Use of isoflavones for producing preparations for reducing sebum production and/or for establishing a normal sebum homeostasis, as well as for the prophylaxis and treatment of greasy hair and dandruff.

Abstract: Use of a hop extract or a hop-malt extract for producing preparations for reducing sebum production and/or for establishing a normal sebum homeostasis, as well as for the prophylaxis and treatment of acne, blemished skin, greasy hair and dandruff.

Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising one or more substances selected from the group of AGEs and precursors thereof. The present invention also includes methods of using cosmetic or dermatological formulations comprising AGEs and precursors thereof, for example, in inducing or intensifying the tanning the skin.

Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological formulation comprising one or more substances selected from the group of lipofuscins. The present invention also includes methods of using cosmetic or dermatological formulations comprising lipofuscins, for example, in inducing or intensifying the tanning the skin.

Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation or method of applying a cosmetic or dermatological preparation for the treatment or prophylaxis of skin damage or a skin condition, wherein the preparation includes creatine or a creatine derivative. The use of creatine or creatine derivatives in the cosmetic or dermatological preparations of the invention not only provides effective protection of the skin but also protects the preparations or the constituents of the preparations against harmful oxidation processes.

Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic, dermatological or topical pharmaceutical preparation for use in treating undesired pigmentation of the skin comprising an effective content of one or more of aminoguanidine, derivatives thereof and structural analogs thereof. The invention also includes a method of applying the preparation to affected areas of the skin to treat undesired pigmentation of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and dermatological formulations having a) a content of a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of flavonoids, or having b) a content of an active compound combination comprising a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of flavonoids in combination with a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of cinnamic acid derivatives and c) if appropriate an additional content of a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of antioxidants.

Abstract: Use of &agr;-lipoic acid for producing cosmetic or dermatological preparations for regenerating stressed skin, in particular aged skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and dermatological formulations having a) a content of a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of flavonoids, or having b) a content of an active compound combination comprising a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of flavonoids in combination with a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of cinnamic acid derivatives and c) if appropriate an additional content of a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of antioxidants.

Abstract: The invention relates to topical preparations containing one or more compounds chosen from group (A), which consists of vitamin A-acid or its derivatives, combined with one or more compounds chosen from group (B), which consists of ubiquinones and their derivatives and plastoquinones and their derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to topical preparations containing one or more compounds chosen from group (A), which consists of vitamin A-acid or its derivatives, combined with one or more compounds chosen from group (B), which consists of ubiquinones and their derivatives and plastoquinones and their derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and dermatological formulations having

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of cosmetic and dermatological formulations having

Abstract: Topical formulations containing one or more compounds chosen from the group (A) consisting of sterols and biochemical precursors thereof in combination with a content of one or more compounds chosen from the group (B) consisting of ubiquinones and derivatives thereof and plastoquinones and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and dermatological formulations having

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and dermatological formulations having a) a content of a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of flavonoids, or having b) a content of an active compound combination comprising a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of flavonoids in combination with a compound or several compounds chosen from the group consisting of cinnamic acid derivatives and c) if appropriate an additional content of a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of antioxidants.

Abstract: Topical formulations containing one or more compounds chosen from the group (A) consisting of sterols and biochemical precursors thereof in combination with a content of one or more compounds chosen from the group (B) consisting of ubiquinones and derivatives thereof and plastoquinones and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A method for treatment of prophylaxis of skin against ageing, against inflammation and for protection from photoreaction and oxidative influences which comprise applying a formulation comprising alpha-glucosyl rutin and one or more cinnamic acid derivatives to the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use ofa) a compound or several compounds from the group consisting of flavonoidsb) of the antioxidants orc) of the endogenous energy metabolism metabolites ord) of the endogenous enzymatic antioxidant systems and synthetic derivatives thereof (mimics) ore) of the antimicrobial action systems orf) of the antiviral action systems org) active compounds of the known, conventional treatment formsin each case for the treatment or prophylactic treatment of hyperreactive skin predisposed to dermatitis or deficient, hypoactive skin or dermatoses.

Abstract: Use of carnosine or derivatives or analogs thereof or of the combination of the active compounds a) carnosine or derivatives or analogs thereof and b) urocanic acid or derivatives or analogs thereof, or in each case mixtures of these compounds, if appropriate in each case in combination with an antioxidant or a plurality of antioxidants and if appropriate with a suitable carrier, for cosmetic and dermatological purposes, in particular for the prophylaxis and treatment of photosensitive skin, in particular photodermatoses, and preferably polymorphic photodermatosis.