Abstract: A pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition for topical application containing one or more oligonucleotides which are capable of hybridizing with a mRNA or a gene sequence which codes for a connective-tissue decomposing enzyme, or a physiologically compatible salt thereof. The compositions are suitable in particular for the treatment of degenerative skin conditions.

Abstract: The invention is a topical, anti-inflammatory medical, cosmetic, or dermatological preparation comprising at least one compound of the formula (DKH) wherein n is 1 or 2; and R1 and R2, independently of each other, are selected from the group consisting of phenyl, 2-toly, 3-tolyl, 4-tolyl, 2-methoxyphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, and 4-methoxyphenyl. The invention also includes methods for treating or preventing itchiness, hyperreactive skin conditions, sensitive skin, photostress, impure skin, the effects of UV radiation, and irritation comprising applying said preparation to the skin.

Abstract: The invention is a double-stranded oligoribonucleotide or a physiologically compatible salt thereof, which is capable of inducing the degradation of mRNA of one of more structures involved in inflammation or irritation of the skin. The invention is also cosmetic or therapeutic compositions comprising one or more such double-stranded oligoribonucleotide and methods of treatment by use thereof.

Abstract: Cosmetic hair- and/or body-cleansing compositions comprising licochalcone A or an extract of Radix Glycrrhizae inflatae and one or more surfactants besides, if appropriate, further cosmetic and/or dermatological active ingredients, auxiliaries and additives.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation comprising licochalcone A and one or more hydrocolloids. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of licochalcone A for the treatment of rosacea.

Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising 0.01% by weight to 5% by weight of at least one red light-filtering dye and 0.0001% by weight to 10% by weight of at least one anti-inflammatory active ingredient. The preparation can be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of sun-irritated skin and to aid the body's own repair mechanisms.

Abstract: Use of licochalcone A or an extract of radix glycyrrhizae inflatae containing licochalcone A in cosmetic or dermatological preparations for the treatment and prophylaxis of the symptoms of intrinsic and/or extrinsic aging of the skin and for the treatment and prophylaxis of the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation on the skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations with a content of an aqueous extract of Radix Glycyrrhizae inflatae or licochalcone A, one or more ethoxylated or propoxylated raw materials, optionally one or more polyols.

Abstract: The invention is a cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising at least one reaction product of DNA selected from the group consisting of oxidation products of mononucleosides, oxidation products of nucleobases, photoproducts of mononucleosides, and photoproducts of nucleobases. In one embodiment, the invention includes a cosmetic or dermatological preparation comprising at least one 8-hydroxypurine nucleoside. The invention also includes methods for preventing or treating degenerative or inflammatory skin symptoms, reducing skin wrinkles, preventing skin aging or firming the skin comprising applying the cosmetic or dermatological preparation to the skin, optionally in combination with laser or abrasive treatment.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological preparations with a content of one or more ketohexoses.