Abstract: An exfoliation composition comprising a protease activator such as a chestnut extract, at least one exfoliator and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The use of an effective amount of at least one nitric oxide synthase inhibitor in a cosmetic composition or for making a pharmaceutical composition is disclosed, said inhibitor or pharmaceutical composition being intended to reduce the skin irritant effect of topically applied cosmetic or pharmaceutical substances. A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing an effective amount of at least one nitric oxide synthase inhibitor, and a cosmetic treatment method using said cosmetic composition, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer for topical delivery of biologically active ingredients, the polymer comprising at least one moiety: U-B-A in which U represents a physiologically acceptable unit of an oligomer or polymer, A represents a biologically active component, and B represents one or more bond(s) linking A to U, which bond is capable of being disrupted by a biological, physical or chemical process occurring in or on skin.

Abstract: A composition for topical application to the skin to provide tanning, comprising a liposome encapsulated ursolic acid, a tanning agent and a cosmetically acceptable carrier, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to new tools for a new game. The invention consists of a thin solid object, as can be obtained by slicing a cylindrical crown parallel to its axis, and of a net, which can separate the surface in two parts. This solid object is placed concave side up. It can rest on the ground or be mounted on legs or on floating devices. Different objects can be sent and returned over the net to and from players standing on both sides of the net. To send the objects over the net, the players can use their hands or tools as in the games of tennis, ping-pong, badmington, pelota, lacrosse etc.

Abstract: The present invention is a cosmetic composition comprising a water-soluble protein-based film-forming agent, the film-forming agent having a tertiary structure capable of undergoing a helix-coil transformation, a protease inhibitor in an amount sufficient to protect the protein on the stratum corneum and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle so that the protease inhibitor prolongs the pulling effect of the film-forming agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to new tools for a new game. The invention consists of a thin solid object, as can be obtained by slicing a cylindrical crown parallel to its axis, and of a net, which can separate the surface in two parts. This solid object is placed concave side up. It can rest on the ground or be mounted on legs or on floating devices. Different objects can be sent and returned over the net to and from players standing on both sides of the net. To send the objects over the net, the players can use their hands or tools as in the games of tennis, ping-pong, badmington, pelota, lacrosse etc.

Abstract: A composition comprising the combination of at least one retinoid selected from the group consisting of vitamin A (retinol) and the bioconvertible precursors of vitamin A and at least one polyamine polymer.

Abstract: A composition comprising the combination of at least one retinoid selected from the group consisting of vitamin A (retinol) and the bioconvertible precursors of vitamin A and at least one polyamine polymer.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a melanic pigment of small particle size and its use in cosmetics. The subject of the present invention is a process for the preparation of a melanic pigment of very small particle size in which 100% of the particles have a particle size smaller than 1.mu.m, consisting in dissolving a melanin of natural and/or synthetic origin in an aqueous medium containing at least one alkalifying agent and/or at least one sequestering agent, and in precipitating the melanin thus dissolved by addition of at least one alkaline-earth metal salt. Another subject of the invention is the use of this pigment in compositions for cosmetic treatments and for dyeing hair.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of an active quantity of nicotinamide adenosine dinucleotide (NAD) and/or its phosphate ester (NADP) by topical application. The NAD and/or the NADP can advantageously be encapsulated in vesicles of lamellar lipidic structure. This composition is usable for the protection of the skin against solar irradiation.