Abstract: An emulsifier composition includes microcrystalline cellulose; at least one biogum of microbial origin; and, optionally, at least one cellulose ether or derivative thereof. Emulsions and personal care formulations including the emulsifier composition, methods of preparing the emulsifier composition, and a method of using the emulsifier composition to stabilize an emulsion which includes an oil phase and a water phase are also described.

Abstract: A polymer film suited to use as a face mask or transdermal patch includes at least 30 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer which is the reaction product of a first polyether polyol having a molecular weight of at least 3000 daltons, optionally, a second polyether polyol having a molecular weight of no more than 2500 daltons, at least one of a third polyol having a molecular weight of up to 800 daltons, and a chain extender, a diisocyanate, optionally, a catalyst. The film includes up to 5 wt. % water.

Abstract: A polymer film suited to use as a face mask or transdermal patch includes at least 30 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyurethane polymer which is the reaction product of a first polyether polyol having a molecular weight of at least 3000 daltons, optionally, a second polyether polyol having a molecular weight of no more than 2500 daltons, at least one of a third polyol having a molecular weight of up to 800 daltons, and a chain extender, a diisocyanate, optionally, a catalyst. The film includes up to 5 wt. % water.

Abstract: A method includes administering a cosmetically or dermopharmaceutically effective quantity of exopolysaccharide of a bacterial strain isolated from Pseudoalteromonas sp. with deposit number CNCM I-4150 to at least one of skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails for the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes, hair and/or nails, and cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical compositions including the exopolysaccharide. In particular, the method and composition are suited to treatment of the aging of skin and for the treatment and/or care of disorders, conditions and/or diseases which are a result of a lack or decrease in hydration.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): Ri—Wn—Xm-AAi-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-Yp—Zq—R2 (I) their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preparation processes, cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in medicine, particularly in the treatment and/or prevention of pain, inflammation, itching, pigmentation disorders and angiogenic skin disorders, and in processes of treatment and/or care of the skin and/or mucous membranes.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical method for the treatment and/or care of the skin and/or hair which includes administering to the skin and/or hair an effective amount of at least one peptide of general formula (I): R1-AA1-AA2-AA3-R2?? (I) where AA1 and AA2 are independently selected from -Tyr- and -Phe- and AA3 is selected from -Nle- and -Met-, its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in the treatment and/or care of conditions, disorders and/or diseases of the skin and/or hair by stimulating cyclic adenosine monophosphate synthesis (cAMP).

Abstract: The invention relates to peptides of general formula (I): R1-AA-R2??(I) which can regulate neuronal exocytosis, their stereoisomers and racemic or non-racemic mixtures thereof, and the cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein AA is a sequence of 3 to 40 adjacent amino acids contained in the amino acid sequence of the SNAP-25 protein, R1 is selected from the group consisting of H or alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or acyl group; and R2 is selected from the group consisting of amino, hydroxyl or thiol, substituted or non-substituted with aliphatic or cyclic groups, with the condition that when R1 is H or acetyl, R2 is not non-substituted amino, hydroxyl or thiol. The invention also relates to a method of obtaining such peptides, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use to treat those conditions requiring neuronal exocytosis regulation, preferably for treating the skin.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in medicine, and in the treatment and/or care of the skin, particularly in the aging and photoaging of the skin, and more particularly for the treatment and/or prevention of wrinkles and/or stretch marks.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in medicine, and in the treatment and/or care of the skin, particularly in the aging and photoaging of the skin, and more particularly for the treatment and/or prevention of wrinkles and/or stretch marks.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition comprising enkephalin-derived peptides of general formula (I) for reducing and/or eliminating facial wrinkles is disclosed. The cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition can be applied to the skin, preferably skin of the face, to reduce and/or eliminate facial wrinkles, such facial expression wrinkles. Use of the peptide of general formula (I) in the preparation of a cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition for reducing and/or eliminating facial wrinkles is also disclosed.

Abstract: Cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions and methods employ peptides of general formula (I): R1-AA1-AA2-AA3-R2,??(I) where AA1 is selected from -Tyr- and -Phe-, AA2 is -Tyr-, and AA3 is selected from -Nle- and -Met-, its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, in the treatment and/or care of conditions, disorders and/or diseases of the skin and/or hair by stimulating cyclic adenosine monophosphate synthesis (cAMP).

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): Ri—Wn—Xm-AAi-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-Yp—Zq—R2 (I) their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, preparation processes, cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in medicine, particularly in the treatment and/or prevention of pain, inflammation, itching, pigmentation disorders and angiogenic skin disorders, and in processes of treatment and/or care of the skin and/or mucous membranes.

Abstract: Peptides of general formula (I): R1—Wn—Xm-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-Yp—Zq—R2 (I) its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, a preparation process, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes and/or hair and the treatment and/or care of those conditions, disorders and/or diseases which are improved or prevented by Hsp stimulation.

Abstract: Peptides of general formula (I): R1-Wn-Xm-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-AA5-AA6-Yp-Zs-R2 their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their preparation process, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and their use in the treatment and/or care of conditions, disorders and/or diseases that are a consequence of muscle contraction.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptide derivatives of general formula (I): R1-AA1-AA2-R3-AA4-R2??(I) their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof, and their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, a method for obtaining them, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for the treatment, care and/or cleansing of those conditions, disorders and/or pathologies of the skin, mucosae, scalp and/or nails resulting from microorganism proliferation or being at risk of microorganism proliferation.

Abstract: Peptides of general formula (I): R1-Wp-Xn-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-Ym-R2 their stereoisomers, mixtures thereof, and/or their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, a method of preparation, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for the treatment, prevention and/or care of conditions, disorders and/or diseases of the skin, mucous membranes and/or scalp.

Abstract: Peptides with general formula (I): R1-AA1-AA2-AA3-AA4-R2 its stereoisomers, mixtures thereof, and its cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable saits, a method of preparation, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for the treatment and/or care of conditions, disorders and/or pathologies of the skin, mucous membranes, scalp and/or hair.

Abstract: A method includes administering a cosmetically or dermopharmaceutically effective quantity of exopolysaccharide of a bacterial strain isolated from Pseudoalteromonas sp. with deposit number CNCM I-4150 to at least one of skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails for the treatment and/or care of the skin, mucous membranes, hair and/or nails, and cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical compositions including the exopolysaccharide. In particular, the method and composition are suited to treatment of the aging of skin and for the treatment and/or care of disorders, conditions and/or diseases which are a result of a lack or decrease in hydration.

Abstract: The invention relates to peptides of general formula (I): that can reduce or remove bags formed under the eyes, their stereoisomers and racemic or non-racemic mixtures thereof, and the cosmetically or dermopharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X is cystenyl, seryl, threonyl or aminobutyryl; R1 is H or alkyl, aryl, aralkyl or acyl group; and R2 is amino, hydroxy or thiol, all of them substituted or non-substituted with aliphatic or cyclic groups. The invention also relates to a method of obtaining, cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use for treating skin, preferably for reducing or removing bags formed under the eyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I): wherein X is selected from the group consisting of O or S and R is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group with from 2 to 23 carbon atoms (C2 to C23), or a cyclic group, and which can contain substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, carboxyl, cyano, nitro, alkylsulfonyl or halogen atoms, a method of obtaining them, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them and the use thereof for treating, caring for and/or cleaning skin, hair and/or nails, preferably those conditions, disorders or pathologies of the skin, hair and/or nails which require regulating melanogenesis.