Abstract: C-glycoside compounds are suited for stimulating the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans containing a D-glucosamine and/or N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residue, advantageously hyaluronic acid, and/or proteoglycans, advantageously proteoglycans containing hyaluronic acid, by fibroblasts and/or keratinocytes.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the use of at least one compound chosen from ?-endorphin and ?-endorphin-mimetic agents on the keratinocytes of the skin, for example in a cosmetic composition to enhance the barrier function of the skin, enhance its resistance to stress and in particular to pollution. It also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment for enhancing the barrier function and/or the moisturization of the skin and/or mucous membranes.

Abstract: A regime/regimen (and compositions therefor) for inducing and/or stimulating the growth of keratinous fibers and/or slowing the loss and/or increasing the density thereof, notably human hair and/or eyelashes, entails administering to a mammalian subject in need of such treatment, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired effect, a thus effective amount of at least one 2-alkylideneaminooxyacetamide compound having the formula (1):

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the N-acylamino-amide family, compositions, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical, containing them, and their use for treating body or face skin ageing, whether chronobiologic or light-induced, and in particular skin ageing caused by decrease of skin elasticity and/or by collagen degradation in the structure of tissues.

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds useful for stimulating/inducing the growth of keratinous fibers, notably human hair/eyelashes, and/or slowing the loss of same, have the following structural formula (I) or salt thereof: in which Hy is a heterocycle of 4 to 7 atoms, optionally comprising carbonyl/thiocarbonyl functional groups, and G is O, S or NH.

Abstract: Methods of improving the appearance of keratinous substances using at least one DHEA derivative such as the skin, hair, eyelashes and/or nails, in particular for preventing or treating cutaneous signs of ageing and/or a faded complexion and/or disorders of pigmentation of the skin or hair and/or drying of the skin and/or hyperseborrhoea and/or imperfections relating to hyperseborrhoea and/or sensitive skin and/or dandruff and/or hair loss and/or canities.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the N-acylamino-amide family, compositions, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical, containing them, and their use for treating body or face skin ageing, whether chronobiologic or light-induced, and in particular skin ageing caused by decrease of skin elasticity and/or by collagen degradation in the structure of tissues.

Abstract: The invention relates to new processes for preparing 7alpha-hydroxy-dehydroepiandrosterone of formula (1):

Abstract: 7-Oxo-DHEA derivatives, various of which are themselves novel compounds, are well suited for cosmetically/therapeutically treating adverse conditions/afflictions of a keratinous substrate/material, notably of human skin, hair, eyelashes and nails, to improve the appearance thereof, in particular to prevent or treat signs of aging of the skin and/or a dull complexion and/or skin or hair pigmentation disorders and/or dryness of the skin and/or hyperseborrhoea and/or hyperseborrhoea-related imperfections and/or sensitive skin and/or dandruff and/or natural hair loss and/or baldness.

Abstract: Novel pyrimidine N-oxide compounds and salts thereof, well suited for stimulating the growth of keratin fibers (e.g., the hair or the eyelashes) and/or limiting the loss thereof and/or increasing their density, have the formula (A): in which n is an integer ranging from 2 to 12; R1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical, optionally substituted with a group —OR?, —NR?R? or —COOR?, R1 having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or is NR?R?; R2 is hydrogen, —NR3R4, —OR3, or —SR3, wherein R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, are each a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical, optionally substituted with a group —OR?, —NR?R? or —COOR?, R2 having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R3 and R4 may form part of a saturated or unsaturated ring member of 4 to 7 atoms, optionally containing at least one hetero atom; and R? and R?, which may be identical or different, are each hydrogen or a saturated, linear or branched C1-C3 alkyl radical.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 represents a polymer, aryl or alkyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a radical CN, CF3, OH, OCF3, COOH, R7, OR7 or OCOR7, R3 represents an aryl or alkyl halogen, R4 represents an alkyl radical. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising said compounds and to the use thereof to reduce and/or curb hair loss i.e. to increase and/or stimulate the growth of said hair.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the cosmetic use, as a desquamating agent, of at least one (dihydro)jasmonic acid derivative of a given formula. Further disclosed herein is a cosmetic method for smoothing the visible and/or tactile irregularities of the skin surface, for example, for smoothing wrinkles and fine lines and/or skin spots and/or smoothing the skin, comprising topically applying, to the skin, a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one (dihydro)jasmonic acid derivative and glycerine. Other embodiments disclosed herein are novel (dihydro)jasmonic acid derivatives.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the use of at least one compound chosen from ?-endorphin and ?-endorphin-mimetic agents on the keratinocytes of the skin, for example in a cosmetic composition to enhance the barrier function of the skin, enhance its resistance to stress and in particular to pollution. It also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment for enhancing the barrier function and/or the moisturization of the skin and/or mucous membranes.

Abstract: 7-Oxo-DHEA derivatives, various of which are themselves novel compounds, are well suited for cosmetically/therapeutically treating adverse conditions/afflictions of a keratinous substrate/material, notably of human skin, hair, eyelashes and nails, to improve the appearance thereof, in particular to prevent or treat signs of aging of the skin and/or a dull complexion and/or skin or hair pigmentation disorders and/or dryness of the skin and/or hyperseborrhoea and/or hyperseborrhoea-related imperfections and/or sensitive skin and/or dandruff and/or natural hair loss and/or baldness.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 represents a polymer, aryl or alkyl group, R2 presents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a radical CN, CF3, OH, OCF3, COOH, R7, OR7 or OCOR7, R3 represents an aryl or alkyl halogen, R4 represents an alkyl radical. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising said compounds and to the use thereof to reduce and/or curb hair loss i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition suitable for topical application to the skin, containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one carbonyl amine of formula (I): It also relates to the cosmetic use of this compound, especially for preventing or combating the signs of skin ageing, especially for relaxing the lines of the face and/or for smoothing out wrinkles, in particular expression wrinkles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that are suitable for topical application to the skin or the scalp, containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one compound of a given formula. The invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process comprising the topical application of these compositions and also to novel C-glycoside derivatives.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the family of 3-Alkyl-(4,5 diphenyl-imidazol-1-yl), their synthesis method and cosmetic, hygienic or pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The invention also concerns the use, in a physiologically acceptable medium, in or for preparing a soothing composition, of at least a compound of the family of 3-Alkyl-(4,5 diphenyl-imidazol-1-yl). The invention further concerns the use, in a physiologically acceptable medium, in or for producing a composition, of at least a compound of the family of 3-Alkyl-(4,5 diphenyl-imidazol-1-yl), the compound or the composition being designed to soothe skin troubles such as sensitive skins, discomfort, gnawing, itching, irritations, red spots, heat and/or flush sensations, advantageously sensitive and/or irritable and/or reactive and/or allergic symptoms of the skin and/or the scalp and/or mucosa.

Abstract: A cosmetic process for treating dry skin and/or a dry scalp of non-inflammatory origin, for example, in a menopausal woman, comprising topically applying to the skin and/or the scalp a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one (dihydro)jasmonic acid derivative; novel (dihydro)jasmonic acid derivatives and to the compositions, for example, suitable for topical application to the skin, comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of ascorbic acid compounds, especially esters, alone or in a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, to, e.g., bleach human skin, head hair or other hairs, protect against tanning, and/or reverse the effects of tanning.