Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining single-use bioactive ingredients using a specific extraction process and new bioactive ingredients from renewable sources, in particular from the Amazon region, that can be used to prepare cosmetic compositions for treating skin, hair and/or scalp. Said bioactive ingredients are obtained by means of a subcritical-water extraction process parameterized to obtain bioactive compounds from different species and different plant components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising guacatonga extract (Casearia silvestris), aroeira extract (Schinus tere-binthifolius raddi) and cosmetically acceptable adjuvants, for preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging. It further relates to the use of guagatonga extract (Casearia silvestris) and aroeira extract (Schinus terebinthifolius raddi) in the preparation of a cosmetic composition for preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging, as well as the use of this composition for simultaneously increasing tropoelastin, increasing the lysyl exidase (LOX) enzyme and reducing the activity of elastase in the dermis. The invention relates to a method of preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging, which comprises applying said cosmetic composition to the skin. Finally, the invention relates to a method of preparing said composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for obtaining polysaccharides from jatoba seeds, comprising the steps of: a) seed processing (dry process); b) aqueous extraction at 1% to 5% of powder mass per volume, preferably 2% of powder mass per volume; c) precipitation with ethanol 969GL using 1 to 3 times the aqueous extract volume; d) press filtration of the precipitate obtained in (c); e) solublization of the polysaccharides obtained in step (d) with water; and f) drying the polysaccharides obtained in step (e). In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing polysaccharides obtained according to the process defined above and to the use of said polysaccharides.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable antioxidant cosmetic formulations for topical use comprising green tea extract in combination with additional active compounds having the surprising ability to exert antioxidant effect on the skin, the use stable antioxidant cosmetic formulations, as well as a method for reducing and/or preventing oxidative stress in keratinous tissues.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of reducing or inhibiting the graying of hair by topically applying various cosmetic formulations to hair follicles and/or to the skin overlying hair follicles. The formulations applied in these methods include green tea extract and one or more additional plant extracts, in addition to one or more cosmetically acceptable carriers and/or accessory ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable antioxidant cosmetic formulations for topical use comprising green tea extract in combination with additional active compounds having the surprising ability to exert antioxidant effect on the skin, the use said formulations, as well as a method for reducing and/or preventing oxidative stress in keratinous tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-cell senescence cosmetic composition that comprises one or more derivatives of Casearia sylvestries, Hymenaea courbaril, or mixtures thereof, and cosmetically acceptable excipients, as well as uses thereof and related prevention methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising guacatonga extract (Casearia silvestris), aroeira extract (Schinus tere-binthifolius raddi) and cosmetically acceptable adjuvants, for preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging. It further relates to the use of guagatonga extract (Casearia silvestris) and aroeira extract (Schinus terebinthifolius raddi) in the preparation of a cosmetic composition for preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging, as well as the use of this composition for simultaneously increasing tropoelastin, increasing the lysyl exidase (LOX) enzyme and reducing the activity of elastase in the dermis. The invention relates to a method of preventing and/or treating signs of skin aging, which comprises applying said cosmetic composition to the skin. Finally, the invention relates to a method of preparing said composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: It is disclosed a skin clarifying complex comprising gallic acid and linoleic acid. It is further provided that the gallic acid can be obtained from Shinus sp and the linoleic acid can be obtained from passion flower oil. It is further disclosed the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of the clarifying complex and a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising 0.25 to 10%, by weight, of said clarifying complex. The clarifying complex exhibits a high skin, spot and sprecke clarifying effect.

Abstract: The present application describes an antioxidant complex having a synergistic effect between its ingredients. Said mixture comprises: a) vitamin E and/or derivatives thereof; b) green tea extract and/or derivatives thereof; and c) cacao extract. Examples of cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antioxidant complex and a physiologically acceptable carrier are also described. The antioxidant complex of the present invention, as well as the aforementioned compositions, aid in preventing and protecting against cell and skin damages resulting from the action of free radicals, and also provide DNA, protein and cell membrane protection.

Abstract: It is disclosed a skin clarifying complex comprising gallic acid and linoleic acid. It is further provided that the gallic acid can be obtained from Shinus sp and the linoleic acid can be obtained from passion flower oil. It is further disclosed the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of the clarifying complex and a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising 0.25 to 10%, by weight, of said clarifying complex. The clarifying complex exhibits a high skin, spot and sprecke clarifying effect.

Abstract: The present application describes an antioxidant complex having a synergistic effect between its ingredients. Said mixture comprises: a) vitamin E and/or derivatives thereof; b) green tea extract and/or derivatives thereof; and c) cacao extract. Examples of cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antioxidant complex and a physiologically acceptable carrier are also described. The antioxidant complex of the present invention, as well as the aforementioned compositions, aid in preventing and protecting against cell and skin damages resulting from the action of free radicals, and also provide DNA, protein and cell membrane protection.