Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of at least one sapogenin or of a natural extract containing it to prevent the signs of ageing of the skin, in particular the loss of elasticity and/or tonicity of the skin and/or the formation of wrinkles and fine lines, by inhibiting the activity of collagenases.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, DHEA and/or a chemical or biological precursor or derivative thereof, in combination with at least one compound which increases glycosaminoglycan synthesis, or a natural extract containing the compound.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, DHEA and/or a chemical or biological precursor or derivative thereof, in combination with at least one compound which increases glycosaminoglycan synthesis, or a natural extract containing the compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel aqueous composition based on a compound modulating the reactivity of nerve fibers. It relates more particularly to a pharmaceutical composition for topical use on a human or animal body and intended to anesthetize the skin or the mucous membranes or to treat pruritus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel aqueous composition based on a compound modulating the reactivity of nerve fibers. It relates more particularly to a pharmaceutical composition for topical use on a human or animal body and intended to anaesthetize the skin or the mucous membranes or to treat pruritus.

Abstract: Transfer/migration-resistant, topically applicable dermatological/pharmaceutical compositions well suited for preventatively and/or curatively therapeutically treating human skin or mucous membranes, comprise at least one volatile oil, at least one phenylated silicone oil and at least one dermatologically and/or pharmaceutically bioaffecting active agent, for example at least one anviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, neuromediator modulator, etc.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the therapeutic treatment or care of human skin, nails, hair and/or of the scalp, in particular for treating and/or preventing xerosis, ichthyosis, actinic keratosis and/or photoinduced cutaneous aging, comprise a water-in-oil emulsion containing (a) at least 10% by weight of at least one hydroxy acid, (b) an effective emulsifying amount of at least one polyoxyalkylenated silicone, and (c) an effective coemulsifying amount of at least one polyol alkyl ester, polyol alkyl ether or oxyalkylenated alkyl ether, with the proviso that the subject compositions are devoid of any C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanol.

Abstract: Nongreasy, nonsticky cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions for topical application to human skin and/or hair, characteristically without imparting a shiny appearance thereto, contain at least one fatty substance and an amount of deformable hollow particulates effective to avoid the greasy and/or sticky feel otherwise attributable to the at least one fatty substance, said deformable hollow particulates comprising a copolymer of vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile and a (meth)acrylic comonomer and having a particle size ranging from 1 .mu.m to 250 .mu.m.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the therapeutic treatment or care of human skin, nails, hair and/or of the scalp, in particular for treating and/or preventing xerosis, ichthyosis, actinic keratosis and/or photoinduced cutaneous aging, comprise a water-in-oil emulsion containing (a) at least 10% by weight of at least one hydroxy acid, (b) an effective emulsifying amount of at least one polyoxyalkylenated silicone, and (c) an effective coemulsifying amount of at least one polyol alkyl ester, polyol alkyl ether or oxyalkylenated alkyl ether, with the proviso that the subject compositions are devoid of any C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkanol.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of metronidazole, or preferably of a combination of metronidazole and clindamycin, as active principle for the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions, more particularly dermatological compositions, intended for an anti-inflammatory treatment by the topical route.

Abstract: Nongreasy, nonsticky cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions for topical application to human skin and/or hair, characteristically without imparting a shiny appearance thereto, contain at least one fatty substance and an amount of deformable hollow particulates effective to avoid the greasy and/or sticky feel otherwise attributable to the at least one fatty substance, said deformable hollow particulates comprising a copolymer of vinylidene chloride, acrylonitrile and a (meth)acrylic comonomer and having a particle size ranging from 1 .mu.m to 250 .mu.m.

Abstract: A bath composition for the treatment of psoriasis or other cutaneous disorders contains from 10-79.9 weight percent of a hydrophilic phase, from 20-89.9 weight percent of a fatty or lipophilic phase and from 0.1-2 weight percent of an active component belonging to the class of psoralenes.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprises at least 5 weight percent of pulverized particles of at least one plant. The particles have a granulometry lower than 125 microns. The compositions also includes a cohesion agent in an amount to maintain the homogeneity of the composition.

Abstract: Anhydrous composition of anthralin or a derivative thereof which is stable to oxidation.This composition is in the form of a solution or dispersion of anthralin or a derivative thereof in at least one fatty acid alkyl ester, the fatty acid having 5 to 18 carbon atoms and the alkyl radical having 4 to 18 carbon atoms.This composition is used in the treatment of skin diseases, particularly psoriasis.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprises at least 5 weight percent of pulverized particles of at least one plant. The particles have a granulometry lower than 125 microns. The composition also includes a cohesion agent in an amount to maintain the homogeneity of the composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A capillary cosmetic composition for the washing and care of the hair comprises in an appropriate cosmetic vehicle an effective amount of at least one extract of sarsaparilla.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprising, in an aqueous medium, particles of pulverized flowers or flower tops having a granulometry lower than 125 microns and a cohesion agent present in an amount effective to maintain the homogeneity of the composition. The cohesion agent can be a thickening agent, a water-in-oil emulsion or an oil-in-water emulsion.