Abstract: Suggested is a supercritical fluid CO2 extract of Isochrysis sp. and/or Tisochrysis sp. comprising: a) not more than 1.5% b.w. of carotenoids; b) not more than 2.0% b.w. of chlorophylls; and c) at least 15% b.w. of free fatty acids, each weight percentage amount based on the total weight of the extract, wherein the extract has a gardner color value of not more than 9 at an extract concentration of 0.018% in oil.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition comprising sugar alcohols or a combination of sugar alcohols and a Tetraselmis extract or either of the former together with niacinamide for treating or preventing dysfunctions of the human hair or skin or as a skin or hair care product.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition comprising sugar alcohols or a combination of sugar alcohols and a Tetraselmis extract or either of the former together with niacinamide for treating or preventing dysfunctions of the human hair or skin or as a skin or hair care product.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to: a composition comprising or consisting of at least one avenantlrramide or an analogue thereof and 4-hydroxyacetophenone with an improved solubility; its cosmetic or medical use; the use of such composition N for the preparation of foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations; and foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary perparations comprising such a composition. Finally, the present invention relates to 4-hydrox-yacetophenone for improving solutility of an avenantramide or an analogue thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to: a composition comprising or consisting at least one avenanthramide or an analogue thereof or an oat extract comprising an avenanthramide or an analogue thereof with an improved stability; its cosmetic or medical use; the use of such composition for the preparation of foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations; and foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations comprising such a composition. Finally, the present invention relates to specific stabilizers for the stabilisation of avenanthramide(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to: the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of avenanthramide L or an oat extract comprising avenanthramide L; avenanthramide L or an oat extract comprising avenanthramide L as a neurokinin-1 receptor NK1R antagonist; and a method for preparing of preparing avenalumic acid and/or avenanthramide L.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to: a composition comprising or consisting of a specific avenanthramide and at least one penetration enhancer with an improved skin penetration; a method for preparing said composition; the use of such compositions as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals; and cosmetics or pharmaceuticals comprising said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a composition or an oat extract comprising at least one avenanthramide compound or an analogue thereof and at least one ?-glucan compound at predetermined ratios and having a low salt content. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for preparing such an oat extract, an oat extract obtained by said method, and the use of said composition or oat extract for the preparation of foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations. Finally, the present invention relates to foods, food supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals or veterinary preparations comprising said composition or oat extract.

Abstract: Suggested is a composition with stabilized taste and/or odor, comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative of formula (I) wherein R1 stands for hydrogen or methyl, and R2 stands for hydrogen, hydroxyl or a —OCH3 group, or a cosmetically pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (b) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated C8-C22 fatty acid or its monohydric polyhydric C1-C18 alkyl alcohols ester.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel extract and a method for obtaining such an effective Tetraselmis extract which was found to have advantages in dermatological treatments and can be employed as a topical cosmetic.

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 discloses a composition comprising sugar alcohols or a combination of sugar alcohols and a Tetraselmis extract or either of the former together with niacinamide for treating or preventing dysfunctions of the human hair or skin or as a skin or hair care product.

Abstract: Suggested is a mixture comprising or consisting of: (a) a protein extract obtained from cereal gluten extracted by means of aqueous ethanol, said extract being characterized by a content of at least 50 wt.-% proteins having a molecular weight of at least 22 kDa; (b) at least one organic acid; and (c) at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Suggested is the use of [6]-paradol for stabilizing cosmetic compositions, wherein the cosmetic compositions are selected from the group consisting of cleansing compositions and fragrance compositions.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition comprising an anti-pollution agent selected from the group consisting of purple coneflower pressed juice, sclareolide, ginger root C02 extract, E/Z-2-benzylindene-5,6-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethylindan-1-one or mixtures thereof, in a working amount sufficient for (a) reducing or preventing air pollution induced gene expression, and/or (b) reducing or preventing a gene expression induced or inducible by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and/or (c) reducing or preventing air pollution-induced or air pollution-inducible skin damage.

Abstract: Suggested is a cosmetic composition comprising an anti-pollution agent selected from the group consisting of E/Z-2-benzylindene-5,6-dimethoxy-3,3-dimethylindan-1-one, sclareolide, purple coneflower pressed juice, ginger root CO2 extract or mixtures thereof, in a working amount sufficient for (a) reducing or preventing air pollution induced gene expression, and/or (b) reducing or preventing a gene expression induced or inducible by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and/or (c) reducing or preventing air pollution-induced or air pollution-inducible skin damage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis, its cosmetic, dermatological and/or therapeutic uses and compositions and cosmetic, dermatological or therapeutic products comprising such an extract of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis.

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: Suggested is a composition with stabilized taste and/or odor, comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative of formula (I) wherein R1 stands for hydrogen or methyl, and R2 stands for hydrogen, hydroxyl or a —OCH3 group, or a cosmetically pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (b) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated C8-C22 fatty acid or its monohydric polyhydric C1-C18 alkyl alcohols ester.

Abstract: Suggested is a composition with stabilized taste and/or odor, comprising (a) [6]-paradol and (b) at least one mono- or polyunsaturated C8-C22 fatty acid or its monohydric or polyhydric C1-C18 aliphatic alcohols ester.