Abstract: Suggested is a synergistic antimicrobial mixture comprising a hydroxyacetophenone and one additional antimicrobial agent. The mixture is particular useful for fighting Aspergillus brasiliensis.

Abstract: An antimicrobial mixture is disclosed, comprising: (a) a first antimicrobial agent selected from acetophenone derivatives of formula (I) in which R1 is hydrogen or methyl, and R2 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, a —OCH3 group, or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) a second antimicrobial agent selected from organic acids of undecylenic acid, 2,4-hexadienoic acid, anisic acid, benzoic acid and esters thereof, para-hydroxybenzoic acid and esters thereof, caprylhydroxamic acid, dehydracetic acid, levulinic acid, perillic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, sorbohydroxamic acid, sorbic acid, hydroxymethylaminoactic acid, cinnamic acid, 2-butyloctanoic acid, glyceryl caprylic acid and esters thereof, salts of the aforementioned organic acids, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microorganisms for use in the treatment and/or prevention of skin conditions by topical application. In particular, the microorganisms are for use in the treatment and/or prevention of loss of skin barrier function, inflammatory conditions and/or growth of pathogenic microorganism. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions or products comprising the microorganisms Provided is also a cosmetic use of the microorganisms or compositions for application on the skin and a cosmetic method, in particular to improve the appearance of the skin.

Abstract: Suggested are new flavour and fragrance compositions comprising selected acetophenone derivatives for dissolving flavours and fragrances, and further especially for dissolving lipophilic compounds, which are implemented in these products.

Abstract: Suggested are cosmetic compositions with improved stability, comprising at least one compound of formula (I) or salts thereof as additives.

Abstract: Suggested is a preservative mixture with improved solubility comprising or consisting of (a) 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol; (b) at least one hydrophilic solvent having a log Po/w of 1.2 or below; and (c) at least one lipophilic solvent having a log Po/w of above 1.2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microorganisms for use in the treatment and/or prevention of skin conditions by topical application. In particular, the microorganisms are for use in the treatment and/or prevention of loss of skin barrier function, inflammatory conditions and/or growth of pathogenic microorganism. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions or products comprising the microorganisms Provided is also a cosmetic use of the microorganisms or compositions for application on the skin and a cosmetic method, in particular to improve the appearance of the skin.

Abstract: Suggested is a synergistic antimicrobial mixture comprising p-thymol and alpha-bisabolol, which is particular useful for fighting S. aureus and S. epidermidis.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to a fatty acid ester or mixture of two or more fatty acid esters or mixture comprising one or more fatty acid esters, wherein the fatty acid ester or one, two, three or more, preferably all, of the fatty acid ester(s) is/are selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxypropyl caprylate, glyceryl monocaprylate, 3-hydroxypropyl undecylenate and glyceryl monoundecylenate, for use in the treatment of an excess of Malassezia on the skin surface of mammals, preferably of humans. The present invention further relates to particular mixtures or products, and to the cosmetic, non-therapeutic use of fatty acid esters or of mixtures or products comprising fatty acid esters as defined herein to reduce the amount of Malassezia on the skin surface of mammals, preferably of humans.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of a fatty acid ester or of a mixture of two or more fatty acid esters or of a mixture comprising one or more fatty acid esters, wherein the fatty acid ester or one, two, three or more, preferably all, of the fatty acid ester(s) is/are selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxypropyl caprylate, 3-hydroxypropyl undecylenate and glyceryl monoundecylenate, for modifying the physicochemical properties of a skin care product. The present invention further relates to methods for modifying the physicochemical properties of a skin care product as well as to methods for manufacturing a skin care product and to particular skin care products.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of a fatty acid ester or of a mixture of two or more fatty acid esters or of a mixture comprising one or more fatty acid esters, wherein the fatty acid ester or one, two, three or more, preferably all, of the fatty acid ester(s) is/are selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxypropyl caprylate, glyceryl monocaprylate, 3-hydroxypropyl undecylenate and glyceryl monoundecylenate, for modifying the sensory properties of a skin care product. The present invention further relates to methods for modifying the sensory properties of a skin care product as well as to methods for manufacturing a skin care product and to particular skin care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions for altering the composition of oral biofilms so that the proportion of microorganisms, which are detrimental to oral health, is reduced while the proportion of health-promoting microorganisms is increased. Furthermore, oral care products comprising the composition according to the invention in an amount sufficient to alter the composition of oral biofilms to promote dental health are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a yarrow fresh plant press juice concentrate and a gentle method for its manufacture. The yarrow fresh plant press juice concentrate is used in cosmetic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, food compositions or food supplements. This invention also relates to new aspects of the use of yarrow. The invention provides the use of yarrow to stimulate the expression of heat shock proteins and/or antimicrobial peptides in skin cells. It also describes the use of yarrow to increase the thermal tolerance of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for reducing malodor, preferably a musty and/or mouldy malodor, methods for producing such a composition and the use of such a composition. Furthermore, the present invention relates to preparations containing such a composition, methods for producing such preparations and their use. The composition comprises the combination of 2-benzylheptanol (jasmol) with a compound selected from (I) 3,5-di-ter-butyl-4-hydroxytoluol (BHT), (II) octadecyl di-ter-butyl-4-hydroxy-hydrocinnamate (Tinogard TS) and (III) pentaerythrityl tetra-di-ter-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Tinogard TT).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a certain microorganism for altering the composition of oral biofilms, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prevention of dental caries and/or periodontal disease. In particular, the present invention relates to a microorganism for use as a probiotic agent for altering the bacterial composition of oral biofilms derived from saliva, preferably for reducing the proportions of Gram-negative anaerobic genera and/or increasing the proportions of aerobic or facultatively anaerobic genera. Furthermore, the present invention provides oral pharmaceutical compositions, oral care products or products for nutrition or pleasure comprising the microorganism as probiotic agents as well as a method of production thereof.

Abstract: Suggested is a synergistic antimicrobial mixture comprising a hydroxyacetophenone and one additional antimicrobial agent. The mixture is particular useful for fighting Aspergillus brasiliensis.

Abstract: Suggested is a preservative mixture with improved solubility comprising or consisting of (a) 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol; (b) at least one hydrophilic solvent having a log Po/w of 1.2 or below; and (c) at least one lipophilic solvent having a log Po/w of above 1.2.

Abstract: The present invention is the use of a compound of formula (I) or a (pharmaceutically) acceptable salt thereof, wherein (a) X denotes CH?CH or CZ1=CZ2, wherein if Z1 is H then Z2 denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of OH, NH2, NHMe, NMe2, OMe and OEt and if Z2 is H then Z1 denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of OH, NH2, NHMe, NMe2, OMe and OEt, Y denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of NH2, NHMe, NMe2, NHEt, O—(CH2)n—OH, wherein n is 2 to 5 and R denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of H, OH, Me, Et, OMe, OEt, NH2, NHMe, NMe2, NHEt and NEt2, or (b) X denotes O, Y denotes a radical selected from the group consisting of NH2, NHMe, NMe2, NHEt, O—(CH2)n—OH and OMe, wherein n is 2 to 5 and R denotes H, OH, Me, Et, OMe, OEt, NH2, NHMe, NMe2, NHEt, NEt2 as antimicrobial agent as well as to composition comprising said agent.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition, comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a working amount of from 0.1 to 0.5% b.w.—calculated on the total composition, (b) at least one oil body or wax, and/or (c) at least one emulsifier and optionally (d) at least one active principle. The compositions show improved emulsion stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a yarrow fresh plant press juice concentrate and a gentle method for its manufacture. The yarrow fresh plant press juice concentrate is used in cosmetic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, food compositions or food supplements. This invention also relates to new aspects of the use of yarrow. The invention provides the use of yarrow to stimulate the expression of heat shock proteins and/or antimicrobial peptides in skin cells. It also describes the use of yarrow to increase the thermal tolerance of the skin.