Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an extract of a plant, whereby the plant belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae for use as a medicament. One embodiment of the present invention is an extract of the plant Gymnema sylvestre for use as a medicament. Said medicaments are inter alia useful for the treatment of mammalian skin (preferably human skin) that suffers from hair growth disorders. Furthermore the present invention is concerned with the use of an extract of a plant, whereby the plant belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae (especially Gymnema sylvestre) for the cosmetic treatment of human skin, whereby this treatment comprises the inhibition, suppression or retardation of hair growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation containing an extract of a plant of the family Euphorbiaceae genus Plukenetia and cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations containing the extract. The extract contains proteins which when applied to the skin can provide an anti-inflammatory effect, a skin tightening effect, an antiaging effect and a substantivity effect. The preparations can also contain an oil of the plant. The preferred plant is Plukenetia volubilis. The extract, protein or mixture of proteins in the extract can be modified by hydrolysing, grafting or crosslinking.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition including an extract of a plant belonging to the genus Buchholzia and at least one auxiliary and/or additive is provided. A method for the cosmetic treatment of the skin or scalp and a method for the treatment of skin inflammation includes administering to a patient in need thereof a composition including an effective amount of a plant extract from a plant belonging to the genus Buchholzia.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing an extract of a resurrection plant.

Abstract: The invention provides cosmetic and dermatological preparation which contains an extract of plants of the genus Adenanthera and particularly seeds and hulled seed of the plants Adenanthera pavonina. The extracts are useful for inclusion in skin and hair treating preparations particularly for treating skin, scalp and hair for soothing irritations, preventative and treatment of skin aging, reducing inflammation and treatment of itching and flaking of the scalp.

Abstract: A cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological preparation containing extract of the plant Eperua falcata, active principles of the plant Eperua falcata, astilbin or engeletin. The preparation is useful to inhibit release of pro-imflammatory mediators and neuropeptides, including CGRP and SP, for skin and hair treatment, including, sensitive skin, acne, scalp itch and neurogenous inflammation.

Abstract: Extracts from the residues left in the production of wine, wherein the extracts contain a polyphenol and a protein, are disclosed along with their uses in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. The polyphenols are present in the extracts in an amount of from 0.4 to 6% by weight and the proteins are present in an amount of from 15 to 40% by weight, based on the dry weight of the extract.

Abstract: An active composition for treating skin having a protein-containing extract from a Vigna aconitifolia plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations containing an extract of the plant Cajanus cajan. The invention also relates to the variety of ways in which extracts of Cajanus cajan can be used in skin care and/or hair care products, for example in sunscreen products, as anti-inflammatory agents, as antioxidants and radical interceptors, as agents for combating skin ageing, as protease inhibitors, as anti-glycosylation agents and as hair care agents for improving combability. The invention further relates to a method for obtaining an extract of Cajanus cajan.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing a caffeic acid ester for treating human skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of late embryogenesis abundant proteins, heat shock proteins, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing an extract of a resurrection plant.

Abstract: A cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical composition containing an extract of native proteins derived from the plant Argania spinosa.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing:

Abstract: Cosmetic preparations are disclosed, containing: (a) extracts of Waltheria indica and (b) ascorbic acid, ferulic acid and/or kojic acid.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing at least one plant extract from a plant belonging to a genus selected from the group consisting of Lannea, Odina, and mixtures thereof, for application onto a human substrate selected from the group consisting of skin, mucous membranes and epithelial appendages.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations that contain saponins derived from an extract of the plant Argania spinosa.

Abstract: The invention relates to extracts of the plant Mourera fluviatilis and to cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations that contain an extract of the plant Mourera fluviatilis.

Abstract: The invention relates to extracts from residues left in the production of wine, and to the use thereof as active substance combinations for producing cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions which contain: (a) a Brassicaceae extract; and (b) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of oil components, emulsifiers, antioxidants and UV/IR protection factors are described, along with methods for preparing and using the same.