Abstract: A cosmetic composition for depigmenting or bleaching mammalian skin or both, which contains:a) an amount of L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid effective to depigment or bleach mammalian skin or both, andb) a topically-acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Human skin is depigmented or bleached by applying thereto a compound of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein X represents COOH or the ring: ##STR2## wherein Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2 and Z.sub.3, independently of each other, are H, OR or R, R representing an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 -alkyl radical, or a salt, a metal complex or an ester of the compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## where R1 is chosen from hydrogen, saturated or unsaturated linear or branched C1 to C8 alkyl groups which are optionally substituted with a substituent, and optionally substituted benzyl groups, and R2 is chosen from hydrogen, saturated or unsaturated linear or branched C1 to C24 alkyl groups which are optionally substituted with a substituent, aromatic groups which are optionally substituted with a substituent, and saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic groups; and the use of these derivatives for skincare.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an ethylenediamine derivative as a substance P antagonist and/or as a local analgesic in, or for the preparation of, a cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating sensitive skin-types. The invention relates in particular to the use of this derivative for preventing and/or combating skin irritations and/or dartres and/or erythema and/or dysaesthesic sensations and/or sensations of inflammation and/or pruritus of the skin and/or the mucous membranes including the eyes. The invention also relates to a composition containing a product having an irritant side effect and this derivative, so as to reduce this irritant effect or even to remove it altogether.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel derivative of kojic acid of formula (I) and to its use, in a composition for topical application as a depigmenting and/or bleaching agent for skin: ##STR1## The invention also relates to a process for depigmenting and/or bleaching skin, which includes applying to the skin a composition that contains 5-hydroxy-4-oxo-4H-pyran-2-ylmethyl 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The derivatives of N,N'-di(aralkyl)-N,N'-di(carboxyalkyl) alkylene di- or triamine and N-(aralkyl)-N'-(carboxyalkyl)-N'N'-di(carboxyalkyl) alkylene di- or triamine of the formula: ##STR1## and the salts and metallic complexes thereof are disclosed. Use in pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions used to protect the organism from oxidizing stress situations linked to certain pathological states.

Abstract: A compound being a substituted benzyl derivative of polyalkylene polyamine and corresponding to the following formula: ##STR1## in which: n and m=2, 3 or 4, p=2 or 3, x=0, 1 or 2, R.sub.1 and R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, represent(i) a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical or(ii) a radical of the following formula: ##STR2## in which: Z.sub.1 represents OH or OR, Z.sub.2 and Z.sub.3 represent H, OH or OR, R being a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, represent H, a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical, a radical of formula (A) or a radical of the following formula (B): ##STR3## R'.sub.1, R'.sub.4 and R'.sub.5 represent H or a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical, and R.sub.5 represents a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical or a radical of formula (A),with the proviso that at least one of the radicals R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 or R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of dehydroalanine derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## with R.sub.1 : H or linear- or branched-chain C.sub.1 C.sub.4 alkyl, ##STR2## or linear- or branched-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl where X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, X.sub.4 and X.sub.5 =H, halogen, hydroxyl, linear-or branched-chain C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkoxy, ##STR3## and n=2, 3 or 4, for protecting the skin, the mucous membranes and/or the hair against oxidative stress and to the cosmetic and dermatological compositions containing such compounds and to new dehydroalanine derivatives.

Abstract: The Use of 2,4-diamino pyrimidine 3-oxide or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof as the active substance for the preparation of a therapeutical composition is disclosed. Said therapeutical composition is useful for treating collagen maturation and structuring disorders.

Abstract: Human skin is depigmented or bleached by applying thereto a compound of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein X represents COOH or the ring: ##STR2## wherein Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2 and Z.sub.3, independently of each other, are H, OR or R, R representing an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl radical, or a salt, a metal complex or an ester of the compound.

Abstract: Composition for slowing down the loss of hair and for inducing and stimulating its growth, comprising a compound of formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote H or an alkyl and do not simultaneously denote H;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 denote H, an alkyl or a heterocyclic ring with the nitrogen in position 6 and do not simultaneously denote H;X denotes H or a halogen;Y denotes O or OSO.sub.3 ;and their addition salts of physiologically acceptable acids.

Abstract: These compounds correspond to the following general formula: ##STR1## where: n is 0, 1, or 2,m is are 1, 2, or 3,R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3, whether identical or different, represent an atom of hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl radical at C.sub.1 -C.sub.4,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 taken together can form a 5- or 6-group cycle,X and Y, whether identical or different, represent a nitrogenous aromatic heterocycle in position 2,Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2, and Z.sub.3, whether identical or different, represent an atom of hydrogen, a linear or branched alkyl radical at C.sub.1 -C.sub.4, the radical --OR.sub.4 or --NR.sub.4 R'.sub.4,R.sub.4 and R'.sub.4 represent an atom of hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl radical at C.sub.1 -C.sub.4,and the metallic salts and complexes thereof.Use in pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions to protect the organism from oxidizing stress situations linked to certain pathological states.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an ethylenediamine derivative as a substance P antagonist and/or as a local analgesic in, or for the preparation of, a cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating sensitive skin-types. The invention relates in particular to the use of this derivative for preventing and/or combating skin irritations and/or dartres and/or erythema and/or dysaesthesic sensations and/or sensations of inflammation and/or pruritus of the skin and/or the mucous membranes including the eyes. The invention also relates to a composition containing a product having an irritant side effect and this derivative, so as to reduce this irritant effect or even to remove it altogether.

Abstract: Chelating agents for a transition metal, which exhibit the special feature of being photocleavable, that is containing a chelating functional group blocked by a photocleavable protecting group such that the chelating functional group is released only on exposure to luminous, specially ultraviolet, radiation, trap the transition metals released by the action of the luminous radiation, without exhibiting the side effects observed with conventional chelating agents. Compositions, especially cosmetic and/or dermatological ones, containing at least one such chelating agent are useful for protecting the skin, the mucosa, and/or the hair against ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: N-arylmethylene ethylenediaminetriacetate, N-arylmethylene iminodiacetate or N,N'-diarylmethylene ethylenediaminediacetate type compounds and their use in combatting oxidative stress, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising said compounds. The invention also concerns a process for the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: N-arylmethylene ethylenediaminetriacetate, N-arylmethylene iminodiacetate or N,N'-diarylmethylene ethylenediaminediacetate type compounds and their use in combatting oxidative stress, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising said compounds. The invention also concerns a process for the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides vitamin C derivatives and cosmetic, pharmaceutical and nutritional compositions containing same which impart protective properties against oxidation of lipidic constituents of the skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing a dismutase superoxide (DSO) in combination with a phosphonic acid derivative used as metal chelating agent. These compositions are used in topical administration, in particular in the fight against skin aging and in the protection of the skin against radiation exposure.

Abstract: An antioxidant system is based on at least one basic amino acid and includes at least one tocopherol or a derivative thereof and at least one nonthiolated polypeptide. Preferably the antioxidant system contains from 0.5 to 20 weight percent of a tocopherol or derivative thereof, 0.5 to 50 weight percent of a basic amino acid and 0.5 to 90 weight percent of a nonthiolated polypeptide. This antioxidant system is employed in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions.