Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of use of one or more compound(s) selected from the group as defined herein in constituent (i) to improve the antimicrobial effect of one or more compound(s) selected from the group as defined herein in constituent (ii) and/or the use of one or more compound(s) selected from the group as defined herein in constituent (ii) to improve the antimicrobial effect of one or more compound(s) selected from the group as defined herein in constituent (i). Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of a mixture comprising or consisting of constituents (i) and (ii) as defined herein for providing an antimicrobial effect, preferably to a solid or liquid personal care product or to a semi-finished product.

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 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 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 generally to: a composition comprising or consisting of at least one avenantlrramide or an analogue thereof and 4-hydroxyacetophenone with an improved solubility; its cosmetic or medical use; the use of such composition N for the preparation of foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations; and foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary perparations comprising such a composition. Finally, the present invention relates to 4-hydrox-yacetophenone for improving solutility of an avenantramide or an analogue thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to: a composition comprising or consisting at least one avenanthramide or an analogue thereof or an oat extract comprising an avenanthramide or an analogue thereof with an improved stability; its cosmetic or medical use; the use of such composition for the preparation of foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations; and foods, food supplements, cosmetic, pharmaceutical or veterinary preparations comprising such a composition. Finally, the present invention relates to specific stabilizers for the stabilisation of avenanthramide(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to: a composition comprising or consisting of a specific avenanthramide and at least one penetration enhancer with an improved skin penetration; a method for preparing said composition; the use of such compositions as cosmetics or pharmaceuticals; and cosmetics or pharmaceuticals comprising said composition.

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 N compositions according to the invention.