Abstract: The present invention relates to fatty acid esters for use in the treatment of an excess of Malassezia on the skin surface. Furthermore, the present invention relates to mixtures comprising one or more of such fatty acid esters for use in the treatment of an excess of Malassezia on the skin surface. Additionally, the present invention relates to compositions comprising one or more of such fatty acid esters or such mixtures for use in the treatment of an excess of Malassezia on the skin surface. Moreover, the present invention relates to cosmetic, non-therapeutic uses of such a fatty acid ester, such a mixture or such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture comprising one or more dicaffeoylquinic acids and tocopherol. Further, the invention relates to a cosmetic composition, a composition for food or pleasure or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a mixture. Moreover, the invention relates to the uses of dicaffeoylquinic acids, of mixtures comprising these or of compositions comprising such mixtures. Even further, the invention relates to the use of tocopherol for increasing the stability of one or more dicaffeoylquinic acids in a mixture or a composition.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the area of cosmetics that comprise at least an active agent which cause stinging, pricking, tingling and burning sensation on skin as a side effect. The invention in particular relates to a spray dried composition and the method as well as the use of the spray dried composition comprising said stinging, pricking, tingling and burning active agents to reduce and/or inhibit stinging, pricking, tingling and burning sensation on skin.

Abstract: Suggested are new flavour and fragrance compositions comprising selected acetophenone derivatives for dissolving flavours and fragrances, and further especially for dissolving lipophilic compounds, which are implemented in these products.

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: The present invention is in the field of antioxidants and relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical, preferably dermatological, compositions or homecare product comprising or consisting of a synergistic combination of a specific antioxidant and an effective amount of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols and the use of said compositions as a cosmetic, for personal care, as a pharmaceutical or homecare product, in particular for scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS), for inhibition matrix metalloproteinases expression and/or for inhibiting interleukin 8 (IL-8) secretion.

Abstract: Suggested is mixture comprising or consisting of (a) at least one 1,2-alkanediol (b) at least one malodor causing compound existing as an impurity or degradation product within 1,2-alkanediols, and (c) at least one malodor reduction material having a Malodor Reduction Value (MORV) of at least 0.5 with improved odour properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising or consisting of a synergistic combination of an effective amount of antimicrobial component and an effective amount of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols. Furthermore, the present invention relates to food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations comprising said composition. Additionally, the present invention refers to the use of said composition for suppressing or inhibiting microorganism growth in food, a cosmetic or a pharmaceutical preparation. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of 1,2-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols in an effective amount for boosting the efficacy of an anitmicrobial active component. Finally, the present invention relates to a method for suppressing or inhbiting of microorganism growth in food, a cosmetic or a pharmaceutical preparation.

Abstract: Suggested are 1,2-alkanediols of formula (I) HOCH2—CH(OH)—R1 in which R1 stands for an alkyl radical having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, said diols being substantially free of lactones and/or peroxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic and therapeutic uses of one or more compounds of the general formula (1) as described herein. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compositions (products or, respectively, formulations), in particular for topical administration, preferably cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, comprising or consisting of compound(s) of formula (1) and one or more cosmetically and/or pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. The present invention also relates to novel uses of such compositions according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, preferably dermatological, composition or homecare product comprising or consisting of a specific lipophilic active component and an effective amount of a 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols and said compositions for personal care, or as a pharmaceutical or for animal care. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols for improving the solubility of a specific lipophilic active component in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition. Finally, the present invention relates to the use of 1,2-heptanediol and/ or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols as solubilizer replacer in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition or homecare product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, including cosmetic, pharmaceutical or homecare compositions, comprising at least one linear 2,3-alkanediol having a carbon chain of 5 to 13 atoms. The compositions may further comprise at least one linear 1,2-alkanediol having a carbon chain of 5 to 13 carbon atoms. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of the compositions of the present invention for enhancing the antioxidative effect of an antioxidant, for improving the sensory properties, i.e. skin sensation, of a liquid lipophilic component, for sebum control, or for malodour management, or for modulating fragrance notes, or for modification of fragrance notes, or for suppression of fragrance notes, or for topical applications, or for coverage of the malodour of 1-octen-3-ol, or for masking insect alluring odours, or for repelling insects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant containing formulation comprising a particular N-acyl-hydroxyamino acid ester and said formulations for personal care such as cosmetic or pharmaceutical, in particular dermatological, formulations. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of said formulation for strengthening the barrier function of the skin, hair, scalp and nails. Finally, the present invention pertains to the use of at least one particular N-acyl hydroxyamino acid ester for the preparation of a surfactant containing formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a homecare product composition or a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising or consisting of an effective amount of 1,2-nonanediol or 2,3-nonanediol or a mixture comprising 1,2-nonanediol and 2,3-nonanediol or of a specific alkanediol having a carbon chain of 5 to 14 carbon atoms or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols having a carbon chain of 5 to 14 carbon atoms, in combination with an effective amount of at least one cooling agent. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of 1,2-nonanediol or 2,3-nonanediol or a mixture comprising 1,2-nonanediol and 2,3-nonanediol or the use of a specific alkanediol having a carbon chain of 5 to 14 carbon atoms or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols having a carbon chain of 5 to 14 carbon atoms for malodour reduction or for inhibiting malodour development or for body odour control or for masking insect alluring odours.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, preferably dermatological, composition comprising or consisting of a liquid lipophilic component and an effective amount of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols and the use of said compositions as a cosmetic, for personal care, as a pharmaceutical or for animal care. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or of a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols for improving the sensory properties, i.e. skin sensation, of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition upon topical application, or as silicone replacer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, preferably dermatological, composition comprising or consisting of a liquid lipophilic component and an effective amount of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols and the use of said compositions as a cosmetic, for personal care, as a pharmaceutical or for animal care. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or of a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols for improving the sensor), properties, i.e. skin sensation, of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition upon topical application, or as silicone replacer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising or consisting of a synergistic combination of an effective amount of antimicrobial component and an effective amount of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols. Furthermore, the present invention relates to food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations comprising said composition. Additionally, the present invention refers to the use of said composition for suppressing or inhibiting microorganism growth in food, a cosmetic or a pharmaceutical preparation or homecare product. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols in an effective amount for boosting the efficacy of an antimicrobial active component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the efficient, sustainable and gentle preparation of bio-based alkanediols, especially 1,2-alkanediols, at moderate temperatures based on a recycling of side products and non-reacted educts. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising at least two alkanediols obtainable by said process and to the use of said composition in consumer product formulations. In addition, the present invention relates to consumer products as such comprising the inventive composition.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of antioxidants and relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical, preferably dermatological, compositions or homecare product comprising or consisting of a synergistic combination of a specific antioxidant and an effective amount of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols and the use of said compositions as a cosmetic, for personal care, as a pharmaceutical or homecare product, in particular for scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS), for inhibition matrix metalloproteinases expression and/or for inhibiting interleukin 8 (IL-8) secretion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, preferably dermatological, composition or a homecare product comprising or consisting of a natural polymer and an effective amount of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols and said compositions for personal care, as a pharmaceutical, for animal care or for homecare. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of 1,2-heptanediol and/or 2,3-heptanediol or of a specific alkanediol or a mixture of two or more different specific alkanediols in an effective amount for reducing antimicrobial load of a natural polymer and/or as an antimicrobial replacer. Finally, the present invention relates to a method for reducing antimicrobial load of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition or homecare product comprising a natural polymer.