Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing a quinoa grain extract, said extract being a peptidic and osidic extract or a lipidic extract of quinoa grain, said lipid quinoa extract being itself chosen from a group comprising an oil concentrated into its non saponificable fraction, a non saponificable, or a refined oil. The invention also relates to methods for preparing these different extracts and to dermatological or neutraceutic applications of these extracts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament which comprises a peptide extract of avocado and which can also comprise a composition containing D-mannoheptulose an/or perseitol, such as a water-soluble extract of avocado sugars, and/or a peptide extract of lupine. The inventive medicament is intended for the treatment and/or prevention of illnesses that are linked to an alteration in innate and/or acquired immunity, through an increase in the production of anti-microbial peptides, preferably hBD-2, without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritations or intolerances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the isotropy of the skin surface of a subject, and hence the degree of maturation of the said skin surface, by examining various parameters reflecting the cell organization. Methods for identifying active agents, raw materials and formulation are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for producing a drug for treating and/or preventing diseases related to the modification of an innate and/or acquired immunity by increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides, preferably hBD-2 without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritation or intolerance. Said compound can also comprise a peptidic avocado extract an/or a peptidic lupin extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition including at least one C7 sugar, or derivative from esterification of said sugar, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for treating alopecia. The present invention also relates to a method for cosmetically treating hair and nails, said method being intended to stimulate the growth thereof and/or slow the loss thereof. According to said method, a cosmetic composition including at least one C7 sugar, or derivative from esterification of said sugar, is administered. The present invention finally relates to a method for cosmetic care of hair and/or eyelashes and/or nails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of avocado peels in order to obtain avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, said avocado peels accounting for 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols from at least avocado peels, said avocado peels accounting for 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, obtainable by this method. Lastly, the invention relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, for use as a drug, advantageously in the in the prevention and/or treatment of conjunctive tissue disorders such as arthrosis, articular pathologies such as rheumatism, or periodontal diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of whole soft avocados for preparing avocado oil rich in unsaponifiables, said unsaponifiables containing aliphatic acetogenins and/or derivatives thereof. Advantageously, the oil has an acid value of less than or equal to 3 mg KOH/g. The invention further relates to a method for preparing avocado oil rich in unsaponifiables from whole soft avocados, said unsaponifiables containing aliphatic acetogenins and/or derivatives thereof. The invention further relates to avocado oil which is rich in unsaponifiables and which can be prepared by said method. The invention further relates to the use of the avocado oil for preparing an avocado oil concentrate enriched with unsaponifiables, or avocado unsaponifiables that are rich in aliphatic furans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of avocado seeds in order to obtain avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols or acetylated derivatives thereof from at least avocado seeds, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, obtainable by the present method. The invention also relates to the use of avocado oil in order to prepare an avocado oil concentrate enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, or to prepare an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in alkyl polyols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition including at least one C7 sugar, or derivative from esterification of said sugar, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for treating alopecia. The present invention also relates to a method for cosmetically treating hair and nails, said method being intended to stimulate the growth thereof and/or slow the loss thereof. According to said method, a cosmetic composition including at least one C7 sugar, or derivative from esterification of said sugar, is administered. The present invention finally relates to a method for cosmetic care of hair and/or eyelashes and/or nails.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic method for preventing and/or treating skin redness, characterized in that a composition comprising arabinogalactan is administered to a person who may form or who is displaying redness. This cosmetic composition can be administered topically or orally.

Abstract: The invention relates to using one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for preparing a drug for preventing and/or treating diabetes and insulin resistance, thereby preventing the risks of cardiovascular, nervous, cutaneous, renal, ocular and infectious diseases. The use of one or several synthetic or natural furan alkyls for cosmetically treating diabetes related skin disorders is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a Vigna unguiculata seed extract. The composition is advantageously cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical. The invention further relates to a method for extracting a Vigna unguiculata seed extract, as well as to the resulting extract. The invention further relates to one such composition or one such extract for use in the prevention or treatment of disorders or pathologies of the skin, mucosae or appendages, for use in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders, or for use in the prevention or treatment of adipose tissue alterations. Finally, the invention relates to a method for cosmetic care of the skin, appendages or mucosae, in order to improve the condition or appearance thereof, comprising the administration of one such composition or one such extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the cosmetic prevention and/or treatment of stretch marks on the skin, characterised in that the method comprises administering a composition containing arabinogalactan as an active principle to a person that may develop or has stretch marks. Said cosmetic composition can be administered in a topical or oral manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a lupeol-rich extract for the production of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for treating and/or preventing a connective tissue degeneration. Said invention also relates to the use of a lupeol-rich extract for the production of a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating non-inflammatory articular pathologies, periodontal diseases and stretch marks. The invention also relates to the use of a lupeol-rich extract for the production of a cosmetic composition as a cicatrizing agent, a restructuring agent and an anti-sagging agent for skin and/or mucosae.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a lupin total extract consisting of a lupin sugar extract, comprising at least 50% galactooligosaccharides by weight, in relation to the weight of dry matter, and a lupin peptide extract. The composition can also contain a chromane derivative or a chromene derivative. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic composition comprising said lupin total extract, used advantageously as an anti-inflammatory agent, which repairs the cutaneous barrier and heals, used particularly in the prevention and/or treatment of erythemas.

Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use of at least one oxazolin as a depigmenting active ingredient in a depigmenting composition, and to the associated cosmetic treatment method. The invention also relates to the use of at least one oxazolin for preparing an active medicament as a depigmenting agent, and to a depigmenting cosmetic composition comprising at least one oxazolin as a depigmenting active ingredient.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition containing at least an oxazolin, optionally combined with at least a compound such as a metalloprotease inhibitor, a PKC inhibitor, an anti-inflammatory agent, a soothing agent, an immunosuppressor, an ion chelating agent, an alkanolamide, an oxazolidinone and a carbamic acid derivative. The invention also concerns the use of such a composition as medicine, in particular for preventing or treating skin pathologies of allergic and/or inflammatory and/or irritative origin or resulting from a danger signal. The invention further concerns a method for cosmetic treatment of sensitive, irritated, intolerant, allergy-prone, ageing skin and/or mucosa exhibiting skin barrier disorder, or exhibiting non-pathological immunologic imbalance, which consists in applying such composition on the skin and/or mucosa.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing an extract of seeds of Acacia macrostachya. Advantageously the composition is cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical. The invention also relates to a method for extracting a Acacia macrostachya seed extract, as well as to the resulting extract. The invention further relates to one such composition or one such extract for use in the prevention or treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the skin, mucosae or appendages, for use in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders and for use in the prevention or treatment of adipose tissue alterations. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for cosmetic care of the Skin, appendages and mucosae in order to improve the condition or appearance thereof, comprising the administration of one such composition or one such extract.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for extracting molecules of interest from a plant matrix, the method including the following steps: electrically processing the plant matrix by means of pulsed power; diffusing the molecules of interest from the processed plant matrix in a hydroalcoholic solvent and/or a solvent including ethyl acetate; and recovering the molecules of interest that were diffused.

Abstract: A cosmetic, dermatological or nutraceutical composition including a Schisandra sphenanthera fruit peptide and sugar extract, a crude oil, a refined oil, a refined oil concentrate, and/or the unsaponifiable fraction of the concentrate. A method for preparing a peptide and sugar extract, a refined oil, and/or a concentrate and an unsaponifiable fraction of oil of the Schisandra sphenanthera fruit.