Abstract: Textile treatment agents and/or capsules comprising a polymer having antiadhesive action against microorganisms which adhere to a textile substrate, methods of treating textile substrates therewith and the textile so treated, wherein the polymer comprises a polymeric structural element selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polysaccharides, polyethers, polyurethanes, polyureas, polyamides, and heteropolymers thereof.

Abstract: A method for promoting probiotic activity on the skin comprises contacting the skin with a probiotic effective amount of a substance having a probiotic effect selected from the group consisting of a plant extract, a glycerol monoalkyl ether, and a fatty acid ester or a combination of the plant extract and the glycerol monoalkyl ether whereby the growth of desired skin microbes is promoted and the growth of undesired skin microbes is inhibited.

Abstract: The invention relates to plant extracts that have a prebiotic effect on skin, topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing said plant extracts, and the use of said plant extracts and compositions, especially for treating the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and/or diterpenes in addition to derivatives thereof for reducing the adhesivness of fungi on surfaces. The invention also relates to filter materials, adhesion, building material, auxiliary building materials, textiles, fur, paper, skins or leather, and also washing agents, cleaning agents, rinsing agents, handwashing agents, agents for handwashing dishes, dishwasher agents, and agents for building materials, auxiliary building materials, textiles, fur, paper, skins or leather containing monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and/or diterpenes orderivatives thereof.