Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations that contain saponins derived from an extract of the plant Argania spinosa.

Abstract: The invention relates to extracts of the plant Mourera fluviatilis and to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations that contain an extract of the plant Mourera fluviatilis.

Abstract: The invention relates to extracts from residues left in the production of wine, and to the use thereof as active substance combinations for producing cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions which contain: (a) a Brassicaceae extract; and (b) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of oil components, emulsifiers, antioxidants and UV/IR protection factors are described, along with methods for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing plant extracts is disclosed. The composition has anti-free radical action, anti-aging and stimulates reduced glutathione auto-synthesis. The plant extracts are solvent extracts from Spondias mombin, Maprounea guianesis, Waltheria indica, Gouania blanchetiana, Cordia schmoburgkii, Randia armata and Hibiscus furcellatus.

Abstract: The use of plant extracts, especially plant extracts with an anti-radical-type action, and a cosmetic or dermo-pharmaceutical composition containing extracts of this type. The use of at least one plant extract whose botanical genus belongs to the group formed by the following: Clidemia, Inga, Sabicea, Astrocaryum, Siparuna, Eperua, Byrsonima, Priva, Coutoubea and Goupia genera; as an active substance which has especially anti-radical-type activities, for preparing a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical product for local, external use for the skin, the mucous membranes and/or the epithel or appendage structures.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of at least one protein extract of the Moringa genus plant seeds and a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition containing at least one such extract. More particularly, the invention concerns the use of a protein extract of the Moringa genus plant seeds belonging to the Moringaceae family, as active principle, on its own or combined with at least another active principle, for preparing a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition for topical use on the skin and/or skin appendages.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to use at least one lipid extract obtained from the fruit seeds of the mirabelle tree as an agent for preparing a cosmetic product for locally active (topical) use for skin and hair, lips, mucous membranes and/or appendages of the skin.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of an extract of the Terminalia catappa plant, as well as cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing such an extract. The invention also concerns the use of an extract of the Terminalia catappa plant with other active compounds, in a cosmetic, dermatological and/or pharmaceutical composition for external topical use for the skin or superficial body growth.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cosmetic product containing plant extracts in particular with depigmentation, antioxidant and anti-ageing action. The invention also concerns the use as active agent for preparing a cosmetic product for topical application on the skin, the mucous membranes and/or superficial body growth, of a least a plant extract selected in the group formed by Spondias mombin, Maprounea guianensis, Walteria indica, Gouania blanchetiana, Cordia schomburgkii, Randia armata and Hibiscus furcellatus.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing plant extracts is disclosed. The composition has anti-free radical action, anti-aging and stimulates reduced glutathione auto-synthesis. The plant extracts are solvent extracts from Spondias mombin, Maprounea guianesis, Waltheria indica, Gouania blanchetiana, Cordia schmoburgkii, Randia armata and Hibiscus furcellatus.

Abstract: The utilization of at least one extract of a plant belonging to the cecropia genus as an active agent. The extract is used alone or in conjunction with at least one other active agent for preparing a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical product or a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition for external local application on the skin, the mucous membranes and/or the epithelial or body appendage formations.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin, the hair, the nails or the eyelashes, which contains at least one soluble protein fraction extracted from the seed of Bambara (Voandzeia subterranea) nut, in admixture with a cosmetologically and dermatologically acceptable excipient.

Abstract: A method for the enzymatic synthesis of sucrose ester, comprises introducing, in an adapted reactor and so as to form a reaction medium, predetermined amounts of an organic solvent, a sugar or a sugar derivative, a compound donor of acyl groups and an enzymatic catalyst, the amount of at least one constituent of the reaction mixture being deficient, in controlled addition during the reaction of additional amounts of the deficient constituent(s), and finally purifying the resulting sucrose esters at least by separating the fine enzymatic particles from the solvent.

Abstract: A method and product effecting, in the skin, hair, eyelashes or nails of a human, an effect which can be emollient, softening, insulating, repair, hydration, soothing, emulsifying, nutrient, regenerative, anti-free radical, local anti-inflammatory, protective, photoprotective against UVB and UVA, anti-pollutant, anti-toxic, anti-sensitizing or inhibition of enzymes. There is applied to the skin, hair, nails or eyelashes of a human in need thereof, an effective amount of at least one material removed from the leaves of a plant of the genus Adansonia belonging to the family of Bombacaceaes by steeping in a liquid solvent and then removing the liquid to leave a dry material, the amount being effective to produce that effect. The plant is preferably Adansonia digitata or baobab.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of an extract of the Terminalia catappa plant, as well as cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing such an extract. The invention also concerns the use of an extract of the Terminalia catappa plant with other active compounds, in a cosmetic, dermatological and/or pharmaceutical composition for external topical use for the skin or superficial body growth.

Abstract: Topical active composition against the effects of cold, which is constituted by 0.1% to 30% by weight of polysaccharides comprising at least glycogen and at least one mucilage extracted from conifer, by 45% to 95% by weight of vegetable proteins extracted from legumes and by 0.1% to 25% by weight of amino acids selected from the group consisting of threonine, serine, proline and alanine.

Abstract: The use of at least an Irvingia gabonensis extract, in particular Irvingia gabonensis seeds, as active agent(s) for preparing a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical product for topical use on the skin and/or superficial body growth, the extract being present between 0.05% and 50.00% by weight.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of an extract of the Terminalia catappa plant, as well as cosmetic, dermatological and pharmaceutical compositions containing such an extract. The invention also concerns the use of an extract of the Terminalia catappa plant with other active compounds, in a cosmetic, dermatological and/or pharmaceutical composition for external topical use for the skin or superficial body growth.

Abstract: The invention concerns a synergetic complex designed in particular for being incorporated in a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparation for topical use on the skin and/or superficial body growth this complex is characterized in that it contains at least an extract of Pisum Sativum seeds rich in peptides, an extract of a plant of the Meliaceae family, rich in tannin and/or coumarin derivatives and, if required, at least an amino acid in the form of complex salt(s).