Abstract: Methods for decreasing harmful effects of blue light on skin are disclosed that include topically administering to a subject in need thereof a composition of an effective quantity of a purified, enzymatic hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans comprising peptides and saccharides having a molecular weight between 200 Da and 10 kDa in a physiologically acceptable medium. The hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans is present in the composition at a concentration from 0.001 to 20% with respect to the total weight of the composition. The composition can be a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for obtaining an extract of patchouli leaves comprising a supercritical carbon dioxide extraction and a co-solvent such as ethanol. The invention also relates to a patchouli extract obtainable by the method of the invention, a composition comprising such an extract, and the cosmetic use of a composition according to the invention for care of the skin, the scalp and the appendages.

Abstract: Methods for decreasing harmful effects of blue light on skin are disclosed that include topically administering to a subject in need thereof a composition of an effective quantity of a purified, enzymatic hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans comprising peptides and saccharides having a molecular weight between 200 Da and 10 kDa in a physiologically acceptable medium. The hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans is present in the composition at a concentration from 0.001 to 20% with respect to the total weight of the composition. The composition can be a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide and saccharide hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. (cocoa) beans, to a method for preparing same, to cosmetic compositions containing same, and to cosmetic uses thereof particularly for protecting skin from blue light and/or for combatting the appearance of signs of aging and photoaging of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant extract from the calyx of one of the many plants of the Solanaceae family, of the Physalis genus, comprising mainly one or more moderately polar to non-polar sucrose esters having a carbon number of acyl groups from C1 to C10 for use as an active agent in cosmetic, dermatological or nutracosmetic compositions. It also relates to the purified sucrose esters of the plant extract or the synthesised sucrose esters as described for the same use. The invention also relates to a cosmetic, dermatological or nutracosmetic composition comprising as active ingredient, a plant extract or the synthesised sucrose esters in a suitable physiological medium. Finally, it also relates to the preparation method of the said plant extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide and saccharide hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. (cocoa) beans, to a method for preparing same, to cosmetic compositions containing same, and to cosmetic uses thereof particularly for protecting skin from blue light and/or for combatting the appearance of signs of aging and photoaging of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant extract from the calyx of one of the many plants of the Solanaceae family, of the Physalis genus, comprising mainly one or more moderately polar to non-polar sucrose esters having a carbon number of acyl groups from C1 to C10 for use as an active agent in cosmetic, dermatological or nutracosmetic compositions. It also relates to the purified sucrose esters of the plant extract or the synthesised sucrose esters as described for the same use. The invention also relates to a cosmetic, dermatological or nutracosmetic composition comprising as active ingredient, a plant extract or the synthesised sucrose esters in a suitable physiological medium. Finally, it also relates to the preparation method of the said plant extract.