Abstract: The present invention relates to food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations or homecare products comprising or consisting of a synergistic combination of an effective amount of an antimicrobial compound and an effective amount of a certain mycosporine-like amino acid compound. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of such mycosporine-like amino acid compounds for boosting the efficacy of an antimicrobial compound. Finally, the present invention relates to a method for boosting the efficacy of an antimicrobial component comprising the admixing an antimicrobial compound with at least one of said mycosporine-like amino acid compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sunscreen products, cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations or homecare products having UVA and/or UVB protection comprising an organic UV-filter and a certain mycosporine-like amino acid compound. The products and preparations provide improved SPF performance and UVA photoprotection. In addition, the products and preparations according to the present invention provide broad-spectrum photo-protection from UV radiation. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of such mycosporine-like amino acid compound for boosting SPF and UVA photoprotection of a sunscreen product, cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation or homecare product comprising an organic UV-filter. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method of enhancing the SPF and UVA photoprotection of a sunscreen product, cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation or homecare product comprising an organic UV-filter by the addition of a certain mycosporine-like amino acid compound.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition comprising and/or consisting of (a) at least one cannabinoid; (b) at least one monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol; (c) tocopherol, and (d) at least one amino carboxylate and/or phytic acid salt. The compositions provide excellent soothing, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-redness and firmness effects to human skin and hair.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a composition comprising or consisting of a synergistic combination of an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent and an effective amount of an alkyl ketal ester compound. In a further aspect the present invention relates to novel antimicrobials. Furthermore, the present invention relates to food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations comprising said composition. Additionally, the present invention refers to the use of said composition or of said novel antimicrobials for suppressing or inhibiting microorganism growth in food, a cosmetic or a pharmaceutical preparation. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of an alkyl ketal ester compound, especially ethyl propylene glycol acetal levulinate and/or ethyl glycerine acetal levulinate and/or butyl-3-(2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-)propanoate for boosting the efficacy of an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A bacterial ferment obtained by a method including the following steps: (a) culturing Lactobacillus species in at least one growth medium for at least 24 hours; (b) separating the mixture via centrifugation; (c) adding lactic acid to the supernatant obtained from step b) in an amount sufficient to lower the pH value of the supernatant; (d) stabilizing the resulting mixture with the addition of at least one preservative and/or at least one multifunctional; and optionally (e) filtering the mixture to remove any final precipitation.

Abstract: Suggested is an antimicrobial mixture comprising or consisting of (a) at least one monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol, (b) at least one active selected from the group consisting of 4-hydroxyacetophenone, sorbitan caprylate, cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, glyceryl caprylate and glyceryl caprate, and optionally (c) at least one additional antimicrobial agent different from components (a) and (b).

Abstract: Suggested is an antimicrobial mixture comprising or consisting of (a) at least one monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol, (b) at least one active selected from the group consisting of 4-hydroxyacetophenone, sorbitan caprylate, cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, glyceryl caprylate and glyceryl caprate, and optionally (c) at least one additional antimicrobial agent different from components (a) and (b).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to: a composition comprising or consisting of at least one avenantlrramide or an analogue thereof and 4-hydroxyacetophenone with an improved solubility; its cosmetic or medical use; the use of such composition N for the preparation of foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations; and foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary perparations comprising such a composition. Finally, the present invention relates to 4-hydrox-yacetophenone for improving solutility of an avenantramide or an analogue thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to: a composition comprising or consisting of a specific avenanthramide and at least one penetration enhancer with an improved skin penetration; a method for preparing said composition; the use of such compositions as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals; and cosmetics or pharmaceuticals comprising said composition.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the fields of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and concerns on the one hand a medicament for the inhibition of and refers also on the cosmetic, non-therapeutic use for the treatment of hyperpigmentation, particularly induced by sun light radiation, preferably induced by visible light radiation.

Abstract: Suggested is an antimicrobial mixture comprising or consisting of (a) at least one monocyclic sesquiterpene alcohol, (b) at least one active selected from the group consisting of 4-hydroxyacetophenone, sorbitan caprylate, cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, glyceryl caprylate and glyceryl caprate, and optionally (c) at least one additional antimicrobial agent different from components (a) and (b).

Abstract: A bacterial ferment obtained by a method including the following steps: (a) culturing Lactobacillus species in at least one growth medium for at least 24 hours; (b) separating the mixture via centrifugation; (c) adding lactic acid to the supernatant obtained from step b) in an amount sufficient to lower the pH value of the supernatant; (d) stabilizing the resulting mixture with the addition of at least one preservative and/or at least one multifunctional; and optionally (e) filtering the mixture to remove any final precipitation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ?-L-aspartyl-L-arginine for use as an anti-inflammatory agent on the skin as well as the cosmetic use of ?-L-aspartyl-L-arginine on mature skin. It particular, the ?-L-aspartyl-L-arginine provides an antioxidative effect and/or improves mitochondrial function in senescent skin cells, in particular senescent fibroblasts, and/or restores firmness of the skin. Furthermore, the invention also provides a cosmetic method for the treatment of mature skin. The present invention also relates to ?-L-aspartyl-L-arginine for use in a therapeutic method for the treatment of damaged mature skin. In particular, the ?-L-aspartyl-L-arginine is provided for use in a therapeutic method to promote wound healing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel extract and a method for obtaining such an effective Tetraselmis extract which was found to have advantages in dermatological treatments and can be employed as a topical cosmetic.

Abstract: Suggested is a synergistic antimicrobial mixture comprising p-thymol and alpha-bisabolol, which is particular useful for fighting S. aureus and S. epidermidis.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the fields of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and concerns on the one hand a medicament for the inhibition of and refers also on the cosmetic, non-therapeutic use for the treatment of hyperpigmentation, particularly induced by sun light radiation, preferably induced by visible light radiation.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the fields of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and concerns on the one hand a medicament for the inhibition of and refers also on the cosmetic, non-therapeutic use for the treatment of hyperpigmentation, particularly induced by sun light radiation, preferably induced by visible light radiation.

Abstract: Suggested is a method for improving skin whitening power of a skin whitening agent in a cosmetic or dietary supplement composition comprising or consisting of the following step: (a) providing a cosmetic composition comprising at least one skin whitening agent selected form the group consisting of kojic acid and phenylethyl resorcinol, beta- and alpha-arbutin, hydroquinone, nicotinamide, dioic acid, Mg ascorbyl phosphate and vitamin C and its derivatives, mulberry extract, Bengkoang extract, papaya extract, turmeric extract, nutgrass extract, licorice extract (containing glycyrrhizin), alpha-hydroxy-acids, 4-alkylresorcinols, 4-hydroxyanisole and mixtures thereof, and (b) adding a working amount of sclareolide to said composition.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the fields of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and concerns on the one hand a medicament for the inhibition of and refers also on the cosmetic, non-therapeutic use for the treatment of hyperpigmentation, particularly induced by sun light radiation, preferably induced by visible light radiation.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition comprising an anti-pollution agent selected from the group consisting of purple coneflower pressed juice, sclareolide, ginger root C02 extract, E/Z-2-benzylindene-5,6-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethylindan-1-one or mixtures thereof, in a working amount sufficient for (a) reducing or preventing air pollution induced gene expression, and/or (b) reducing or preventing a gene expression induced or inducible by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and/or (c) reducing or preventing air pollution-induced or air pollution-inducible skin damage.