Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial pigments, obtainable by agitating a suspension comprising one or more inorganic pigments and an antimicrobial compound, especially silver oxide, and their use in various applications, such as cosmetics, inks, lacquers or plastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation having light-protection properties comprising at least one compound of the formula I where R1 and R2 are selected from H and OR11, where each OR11, independently of the others, is OH, a straight-chain or branched C1- to C20-alkoxy group, a straight-chain or branched C3- to C20-alkenyloxy group, a straight-chain or branched C1- to C20-hydroxyalkoxy group, where the hydroxyl group(s) may be bonded to a primary or secondary carbon atom in the chain and furthermore the alkyl chain may also be interrupted by oxygen, and/or a C3- to C10-cycloalkoxy group and/or C3- to C12-cyclo-alkenyloxy group, where the rings may each also be bridged by —(CH2)n— groups, where n=1 to 3, and/or a mono- and/or oligoglycosyl radical, with the proviso that at least one radical from R1 and R2 is OR11, and R3 is a radical OR11, and R4 to R7 and R10 may be identical or different and are, independently of one another, radicals which are substantially inert with respect to the UV properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations for topical applications comprising pigments obtainable by agitating a suspension comprising one or more inorganic pigments and silver oxide, in order to reduce undesirable side effects caused by microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an plant extract from Bauhinia species with hypoglycemic activity, which is characterized in being obtained from a Bauhinia species and to a method for producing the extract and the use of the extract in the treatment of diabetes type 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions containing ascorbic acid with an increased bioavailability of this vitamin. These compositions are useful as food supplements possessing preventive properties against damages of human organs, including skin, tissues and cells due to oxidative stress or damages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions containing a combination of the plant St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.), its extracts of active ingredients and derivatives of dihydro- and tetrahydrofolic acid. This natural formulation is useful for the treatment and prevention of depression with a better effect than the ingredient compounds alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of flavone derivatives in which a 2-hydroxyacetophenone compound is metallated using a lithium compound at low temperatures and subsequently reacted with a keto compound, and where the ratio of the molar equivalents of lithium compound to the 2-hydroxyacetophenone compound functional groups to be metallated is from 1 to 1.2. The resultant ?-diketone compound is subsequently cyclized with warming in an acidic medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition containing at least one precursor of a substance whose active form is sought for its cosmetic activity. One of the applications of the invention relates to compositions capable of rapidly imparting to the skin a color similar to that obtained on prolonged exposure to ultraviolet, solar or artificial radiation, while at the same time avoiding the drawbacks of such an exposure (erythema, burning, loss of elasticity, appearance of wrinkles, premature ageing of the skin, and the like).

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition having antioxidant properties comprising at least one compound of the formula I or a cosmetically, dermatologically or pharmacologically tolerated salt or derivative thereof where R1 to R4 can be identical or different and are selected from H C6-28-alkylcarboxylic acid radicals C6-28-alkenylcarboxylic acid radicals radicals of the formula II where R5-R8, independently of one another, are H, hydroxyl or C1-6-alkoxy, with the proviso that at least one of the radicals R1 to R4 is a radical of the formula II.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one compound of formula (I). The cosmetics or pharmaceutical products are particularly suitable for the care of the skin in protecting against oxidative stress and ageing phenomena.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of chrome-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, for the care, preservation or improvement of the general state of the skin or hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract of bauhinia and to the use of an aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract of bauhinia for the preparation of a composition for the care, preservation or improvement of the general state of the skin or hair, for the prophylaxis or prevention of human skin or human hair ageing processes and for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases associated with skin ageing.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: Compositions and pharmaceutical compositions are described which comprise: a component A comprising one or more flavonol glycosides, a component B comprising one or more tetrahydrofolic acid compounds, a component C comprising one or more calcium supplements, and a component D comprising one or more magnesium supplements. Methods of using such compositions and pharmaceutical compositions to treat and/or prevent osteoporosis and/or an inflammatory joint disease are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to an plant extract from Bauhinia species with hypoglycaemic activity, which is characterized in being obtained from a Bauhinia species and to a method for producing the extract and the use of the extract in the treatment of diabetes type 2.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation having light-protection properties comprising at least one compound of the formula I 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation having antioxidant properties, comprising at least one compound of the formula I 1