Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium an extract of pomegranate and an extract of peony.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous extract of rosewood, preferably rosewood from summer roses, obtained by enzymatic extraction using a cosmetically acceptable polar solvent, a process for producing same, and uses thereof, particularly as an agent for preventing and/or reducing the signs of aging on the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one effective amount of at least one aqueous extract of rose fruit distinct from the fruit of the dog rose (i.e. Rosa canina), in particular an aqueous extract of rose fruit of the Evanrat or Jardin de Granville® rose variety, and the use of same in particular to promote and/or improve the supply of nutrients to the skin, to strengthen the barrier function and to densify the extracellular matrix, in particular for the eye contour area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least an effective amount of at least one aqueous extract of rose and of at least one oily extract of rose, and the use thereof in particular for promoting the natural rhythmic process of skin cells and/or improving the micro-nutritional balance of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient and from 0.01 to 1% by weight, preferably from 0.05 to 0.6%, and more preferably from 0.1 to 0.3% by weight of the combination of an extract of the brown alga Laminaria digitata, of a Saccharomyces hydrolysate and of ascorbic acid or one of its esters, the percentage being expressed by dry weight. The combination of active agents of the invention for which a synergistic effect with regard to the synthesis of the procollagen I has been shown also produces an advantageous effect with regard to other markers of aging.

Abstract: An extract of the seeds of the Kniphofia uvaria plant is obtained by bringing into contact with at least one cosmetically acceptable nonpolar solvent, for example, CO2, under supercritical conditions, or by mechanical pressing. This disclosure also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising said extract. This disclosure also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological care method comprising the application of said composition for preventing or delaying the appearance of the signs of skin aging, modulating the reactivity of sensitive skin, or maintaining the barrier function of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient and from 0.01 to 1% by weight, preferably from 0.05 to 0.6%, and more preferably from 0.1 to 0.3% by weight of the combination of an extract of the brown alga Laminaria digitata, of a Saccharomyces hydrolysate and of ascorbic acid or one of its esters, the percentage being expressed by dry weight. The combination of active agents of the invention for which a synergistic effect with regard to the synthesis of the procollagen I has been shown also produces an advantageous effect with regard to other markers of aging.

Abstract: The invention relates in particular to a novel extract of the seeds of the Kniphofia uvaria plant, preferably obtained by bringing into contact with at least one cosmetically acceptable nonpolar solvent, in particular CO2 under supercritical conditions, or by mechanical pressing. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising said extract. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological care method comprising the application of said composition for preventing or delaying the appearance of the signs of skin aging, modulating the reactivity of sensitive skin, or maintaining the barrier function of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one extract from at least one part of the Sacred Lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera) in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle compatible with topical application on the skin, wherein said composition contains an aqueous extract of Sacred Lotus root and it additionally contains at least one active agent selected from the group comprising active agents with energizing or revitalizing activity, preferably diguanosine polyphosphate or an extract containing it; active agents stimulating the secretion of beta-endorphins, preferably an N-acetyl-Tyr-Arg-hexadecyl ester dipeptide; anti-radical agents such as tocopherol, and plant extracts containing them as well as flavonoids and anthocyanins and plant extracts containing them, in particular extracts of Sacred Lotus flower and anti-inflammatory agents, in particular those having a phospholipase A2 inhibitory action.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic uses of phytosphingosine or of one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, as a slimming agent and/or as an active agent which stimulates the synthesis of leptin by adipocytes, for preparing a cosmetic composition intended for reducing subcutaneous excess fat. The invention also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment intended for obtaining a slimming effect on the human body according to which a cosmetic composition containing phytosphingosine or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, is applied on the parts of the body to be treated. The invention also relates to novel cosmetic compositions containing phytosphingosine or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, in combination with a lipolytic agent selected from the group consisting of CAMP and its derivatives, adenylate cyclase enzyme activating agents and phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibiting agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic uses of phytosphingosine or of one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, as a slimming agent and/or as an active agent which stimulates the synthesis of leptin by adipocytes, for preparing a cosmetic composition intended for reducing subcutaneous excess fat. The invention also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment intended for obtaining a slimming effect on the human body according to which a cosmetic composition containing phytosphingosine or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, is applied on the parts of the body to be treated. The invention also relates to novel cosmetic compositions containing phytosphingosine or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, in combination with a lipolytic agent selected from the group consisting of CAMP and its derivatives, adenylate cyclase enzyme activating agents and phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibiting agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic uses of phytosphingosine or of one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, as a slimming agent and/or as an active agent which stimulates the synthesis of leptin by adipocytes, for preparing a cosmetic composition intended for reducing subcutaneous excess fat. The invention also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment intended for obtaining a slimming effect on the human body according to which a cosmetic composition containing phytosphingosine or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, is applied on the parts of the body to be treated. The invention also relates to novel cosmetic compositions containing phytosphingosine or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, in combination with a lipolytic agent selected from the group consisting of cAMP and its derivatives, adenylate cyclase enzyme activating agents and phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibiting agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing at least one extract from at least one part of the Sacred Lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera) in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle compatible with topical application on the skin, wherein said composition contains an aqueous extract of Sacred Lotus root and it additionally contains at least one active agent selected from the group comprising active agents with energizing or revitalizing activity, preferably diguanosine polyphosphate or an extract containing it, in particular an extract from Artemia salina; active agents stimulating the secretion of beta-endorphins, preferably an N-acetyl-Tyr-Arg-hexadecyl ester dipeptide; anti-radical agents such as tocopherol, in particular alpha-tocopherol in the form of a salt or a base, or one of its esters, for example tocopherol acetate, and plant extracts containing them as well as flavonoids and anthocyanins and plant extracts containing them, in particular extracts of Sacred Lotus flower and anti-inflammatory agen

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cosmetic uses of phytosphingosine or of one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, as a slimming agent and/or as an active agent which stimulates the synthesis of leptin by adipocytes, for preparing a cosmetic composition intended for reducing subcutaneous excess fat. The invention also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment intended for obtaining a slimming effect on the human body according to which a cosmetic composition containing phytosphingosine or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, is applied on the parts of the body to be treated. The invention also relates to novel cosmetic compositions containing phytosphingosine or one of its cosmetically acceptable salts, particularly its hydrochloride, in combination with a lipolytic agent selected from the group consisting of CAMP and its derivatives, adenylate cyclase enzyme activating agents and phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibiting agents.