Abstract: An in vitro method can be used for screening of the bioactivity of a compound by a synthetic mixed culture resembling a skin microbiome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising A) sphinganine and B) at least one active ingredient selected from the group creatine, creatinine, caffeine, carnitine, biotin, arjunolic acid, xymenynic acid, minoxidil, arginine and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of 4-aminobutyric acid, also referred to as gamma-aminobutyric acid, in short GABA, to a process for the production of an extract comprising 4-aminobutyric acid, to a process for the preparation of a cosmetic formulation comprising 4-aminobutyric acid, and to the use of Cyanidium caldarium cells or cell components in cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations comprising A) sphinganine and B) at least one active ingredient selected from the group creatine, creatinine, caffeine, carnitine, biotin, arjunolic acid, xymenynic acid, minoxidil, arginine and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of 4-aminobutyric acid, also referred to as gamma-aminobutyric acid, in short GABA, to a process for the production of an extract comprising 4-aminobutyricacid, to a process for the preparation of a cosmetic formulation comprising 4-aminobutyricacid, and to the use of Cyanidium caldarium cells or cell components in cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions containing polyglycerol partial esters of linear, unsubstituted carboxylic acids and bifunctional carboxylic acids with the provisos that the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an HLB-value from 2 to 10 and that the polyglycerol obtained by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an average degree of polymerization of from 2 to 8 and at least 1% of the polyglycerol comprises cyclic structures. The present invention also relates to the use of aforementioned polyglycerol esters for the production of and use in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyglycerol partial esters of linear, unsubstituted carboxylic acids and bifunctional carboxylic acids with the provisos that the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an HLB-value from 2 to 10 and that the polyglycerol obtained by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an average degree of polymerization of from 2 to 8 and at least 1% of the polyglycerol comprises cyclic structures. The present invention also relates to the preparation thereof and their use in fabric and textile care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to ether guanidines of the general formulae (I) and/or salts or hydrates thereof, in which R1=—CH2—CH2—CH2—O—R3 where R3 is, independently of the others, hydrocarbon radicals having greater than or equal to 10 carbon atoms, where part of the ether guanidines has radicals R3 which are branched and part of the ether guanidines has radicals R3 which are unbranched, and R2=independently of the others H or an optionally branched, optionally double-bond-containing hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and use thereof in hair treatment compositions and hair aftertreatment compositions, in particular for preventing damage by chemical treatment compositions and for repairing hair which is already damaged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions containing polyglycerol partial esters of linear, unsubstituted carboxylic acids and bifunctional carboxylic acids with the provisos that the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an HLB-value from 2 to 10 and that the polyglycerol obtained by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an average degree of polymerization of from 2 to 8 and at least 1% of the polyglycerol comprises cyclic structures. The present invention also relates to the use of aforementioned polyglycerol esters for the production of and use in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyglycerol partial esters of linear, unsubstituted carboxylic acids and bifunctional carboxylic acids with the provisos that the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an HLB-value from 2 to 10 and that the polyglycerol obtained by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an average degree of polymerization of from 2 to 8 and at least 1% of the polyglycerol comprises cyclic structures. The present invention also relates to the preparation thereof and their use in fabric and textile care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions containing polyglycerol partial esters of linear, unsubstituted carboxylic acids with the provisos that the polyglycerol obtained by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an average degree of polymerization of from 2 to 8 and the polydispersity index of said polyglycerol is greater than 0.75. The present invention also relates to the use of aforementioned polyglycerol esters for the production of and use in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one ether guanidine of the general formula (I) and/or of a salt or hydrate thereof, in which R1?—CH2—CH2—CH2—O—R3, where R3 is a linear or branched hydrocarbon radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, and R2?H or an optionally branched hydrocarbon radical which has 1 to 22 C atoms and which optionally comprises double bonds, for reducing the growth of microorganisms, and to cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations comprising at least one ether guanidine of the general formulae (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to ether guanidines of the general formulae (I) and/or salts or hydrates thereof, in which R1=—CH2—CH2—CH2—O—R3 where R3 is, independently of the others, hydrocarbon radicals having greater than or equal to 10 carbon atoms, where part of the ether guanidines has radicals R3 which are branched and part of the ether guanidines has radicals R3 which are unbranched, and R2=independently of the others H or an optionally branched, optionally double-bond-containing hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and use thereof in hair treatment compositions and hair aftertreatment compositions, in particular for preventing damage by chemical treatment compositions and for repairing hair which is already damaged.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an extract from cistus, prepared by a novel process, as care active ingredient for the care of human or animal body parts, to care formulations and to the use of the care formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to dermatological compositions including at least one oligopeptide with a sequence of 4, 5 or 6 amino acids and/or a derivative thereof as means for increasing the sensitivity of skin, wherein the amino acid sequence comprises the dipeptide sequence Ile-Pro and/or Pro-Ile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical personal care and skin care compositions comprising: a) a safe and effective amount of a tetrapeptide selected from the group of tetrapeptides with the motif GX1X2G, PX1X2P, or PX1X2K, derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof; b) a safe and effective amount of at least one additional active ingredient selected from the group consisting of hydroxy acids, radical scavengers, UV absorbers, vitamins, anti-aging actives, barrier lipids, desquamatory actives, retinoids, anti-acne actives, tanning actives, anti-cellulite actives, anti-inflammatory actives, antimicrobial actives, antifungal actives, skin lightening agents, skin energizing agents, skin healing agents, moisturizing actives, and mixtures thereof; and c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention discloses skin treatment compositions consisting essentially of a mixture of ceramides, cholesterol, free fatty acids—the mixture being able to mimic skin identical lamellar structures—and nonionic emulsifiers. These compositions are liquid and pumpable at room temperature which means that they can be incorporated easily into cosmetic formulations with no need for heating. Furthermore, the skin treatment compositions allow the stable inclusion of long-chain ceramides into oil-in-water emulsions as well as into water-in-oil emulsions. Inclusion of short chain ceramides that can act as dermatological regulators did not affect the lamellar lipid organization. The skin treatment compositions are claimed as well as their use in cosmetic and dermatological formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation comprising at least one encapsulation material and at least one bioactive natural substance, which bioactive natural substance can be released from the preparation in a controlled manner, wherein the encapsulation material comprises at least one glyceride with a melting point of at least 35° C. and additionally at least one polymer with polyester units, which has a melting temperature of at least 30° C. and a viscosity in the range from 50 mPa*s to 250 Pa*s, measured by means of rotational viscometry at 110° C. The present invention further describes processes for producing the preparation of the invention, as well as preferred uses.

Abstract: The invention provides encapsulated, microparticulate active ingredient formulations for the controlled release of active ingredients on skin and skin appendages consisting of encapsulation material as casing and at least one enclosed biologically active ingredient as core, which is characterized in that enzymatically degradable organic hyperbranched polymers containing ester groups are used as encapsulation material.

Abstract: The invention relates to dermatological compositions including at least one oligopeptide with a sequence of 4, 5 or 6 amino acids and/or a derivative thereof as means for increasing the sensitivity of skin, wherein the amino acid sequence comprises the dipeptide sequence Ile-Pro and/or Pro-Ile.