Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions, in particular cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions or food supplements, comprising at least one oxidized flavonoid derivative of the formula I, to novel oxidized flavonoid derivatives, and to novel uses of the oxidized flavonoid derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) or (II), to compositions which comprise such compounds, to corresponding processes for the preparation of the compounds or the compositions comprising same, and to the use thereof as light-protection filters.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I in which R, X and n are as defined herein, are inhibitors of tyrosine kinase and can be employed for the treatment of tumours, for neuroprotection and for protection of the stress proteins of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one ascorbic acid derivative for the functionalisation of matrices, and to specific ascorbic acid derivatives and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of tiliroside or tiliroside-containing extracts from parts of a plant selected from the Sterculiaceae family, to corresponding extracts, and to the use of the extracts or process products in cosmetics or topical applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for enhancing the tanning action of at least one self-tanner substance by reducing or eliminating the presence of oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), where R1 to each, independently of one another, denote H, hydroxyl or alkoxy having 1 to 8 C atoms, R4 denotes alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, H, hydroxyl or alkoxy having 1 to 8 C atoms, R5 denotes H or hydroxyl, and R6 denotes H or alkyl having 1 to 18 C atoms, or salts thereof, but where all R1 to R4 together cannot be equal to H, to compositions, and to the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one flavonoid for odour improvement and/or odour stabilisation, and to corresponding compositions and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I) where R stands for [lacuna] with radicals defined in the description, as antioxidants, to corresponding novel compounds and compositions, and to corresponding processes for the preparation of compounds and compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of self-tanning substances for application to the human skin, with application taking place at elevated temperature, to corresponding methods of application to the human skin and to a cosmetic formulation which is suitable for said purpose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial carbon and to its use, especially for treating diseases and toxications of the gastrointestinal tracts, in particular diarrhoea.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel flavonoid derivative, to an extract comprising the flavonoid derivative, to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical use thereof, to preparations comprising the flavonoid derivative or extract, and to a process for the preparation of the flavonoid derivative or extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (I), where R1 and R2 may be identical or different and stand for H, OH, OCH3, CH3, CH2OH or CH2OCH3, R3 stands for H or straight-chain or branched C1- to C20-alkyl groups, R4 stands for H or OR8, R5 and R6 may be identical or different and are selected from —H, —OH, straight-chain or branched C1 to C20-alkyl groups, straight-chain or branched C3- to C20-alkenyl groups, straight-chain or branched C1- to C20-hydroxyalkyl groups, where the hydroxyl group may be bonded to a primary or secondary carbon atom of the chain, and furthermore the allyl chain may also be interrupted by oxygen, and R8 stands for H or straight-chain or branched C1- to C20-alkyl groups, with the proviso that R2 does not denote H if R1 denotes CH3, as self-tanning agents, and to compounds and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of chromen-4-one derivatives of the formula I where R1 and R2 may be identical or different and are selected from H, —C(?O)—R7, —C(?O)—OR7, alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, hydroxyalkyl groups and/or cycloalkyl groups and/or cycloalkenyl groups, R3 is H or alkyl groups, R4 is H or OR8, R5 and R6 are selected from —H, —OH, alkyl groups, alkenyl groups and hydroxyalkyl groups, and R7 is H, alkyl groups, a polyhydroxyl compound, such as, preferably, an ascorbic acid radical or glycosidic radicals, and R8 is H or alkyl groups, where at least two of the substituents R1, R2 and R4-R6 are different from H or at least one substituent from R1 and R2 is —C(?O)—R7 or —C(?O)—OR7, to prevent, reduce or combat signs of cellulite and/or reduce localized fatty excesses.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (X—Ar—Y), in which X and Y respectively are selected independently of one another from the groups H, C-1-8 alkyl and groups as per formulae (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic), together with other groups that are defined as cited in the description, as antioxidants. The invention also relates to corresponding novel compounds and preparations and to corresponding production methods for said compounds and preparations.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions, in particular cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions or food supplements, comprising at least one oxidised flavonoid derivative of the formula I, to novel oxidised flavonoid derivatives, and to novel uses of the oxidised flavonoid derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one flavonoid having an uncharged flavan skeleton as synergist for enhancing the action of self-tanning substances, such as trioses and tetroses, in cosmetic and dermatological formulations and to corresponding novel compositions and to the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particles comprising an inorganic network and organic compounds covalently bonded to the network via a spacer group, where the organic compounds are present in the interior of the particles and optionally also on the surface of the particles. The present invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the particles and to the use thereof in formulations and compositions, in particular in compositions having light-protection properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic formulations, pharmaceutical preparations, food products and food supplements containing flavonoid derivatives. The flavonoid derivatives act therein, for instance, as UV filter. Some flavonoid derivatives represent novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of tiliroside or tiliroside-containing extracts from parts of a plant selected from the Sterculiaceae family, to corresponding extracts, and to the use of the extracts or process products in cosmetics or topical applications.