Abstract: Disclosed is the use of cosmetic compositions comprising an oak extract, a grape seed extract and a green tea extract to protect the skin, scalp, hair and external mucosa against air pollutants.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions [compositions (C)] comprising an oak extract, a grape seed extract and a green tea extract and to the use of a composition (C) to protect body parts exposed to light against damages. It further relates to a cosmetic method [method (CM)] for protecting body parts exposed to light against damages, said method comprising applying a composition (C) to a body part exposed to light.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions [compositions (C)] comprising an oak extract, a grape seed extract and a green tea extract and to the use of a composition (C) to protect body parts exposed to light against damages. It further relates to a cosmetic method [method (CM)] for protecting body parts exposed to light against damages, said method comprising applying a composition (C) to a body part exposed to light.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of cosmetic compositions comprising an oak extract, a grape seed extract and a green tea extract to protect the skin, scalp, hair and external mucosa against air pollutants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as an antimicrobial of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) and to antimicrobial compositions which contain it as active ingredient. Antimicrobial compositions containing TSP are particularly useful for topical administration in the treatment and/or prevention of microbial infections of the skin and mucosa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as an anti-inflammatory of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) and to anti-inflammatory compositions which contain it as active ingredient. Anti-inflammatory compositions containing TSP are particularly useful for topical administration in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucosa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to preservative compositions comprising at least two extracts selected from oak extract, grape seed extract and green tea extract. Said compositions are useful in the preservation of foods liable to lipid peroxidation.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions containing an extract of Curcuma spp, optionally as curcumin in the form of a complex with phospholipids, and a lipophilic extract of Zingiber officinale, for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an additive to stabilise hyaluronic acid formulated in an aqueous composition against the degrading effect of heat or of enzymes such as hyaluronidase, characterised in that said additive comprises one or more polysaccharides having a molecular weight equal to or greater than 20,000 daltons and solubility in water at least equal to or greater than 1 g/l, the total concentration of said polysaccharide(s) and hyaluronic acid in the composition giving it a viscosity of at least 500 cP, which is particularly suitable for intra-articular, intradermal or intraocular administration to humans or animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as an antimicrobial of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) and to antimicrobial compositions which contain it as active ingredient. Antimicrobial compositions containing TSP are particularly useful for topical administration in the treatment and/or prevention of microbial infections of the skin and mucosa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as an anti-inflammatory of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) and to anti-inflammatory compositions which contain it as active ingredient. Anti-inflammatory compositions containing TSP are particularly useful for topical administration in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucosa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of a rhatany extract, 18?-glycyrrhetic acid, in free form and in complexes with phospholipids, and Zanthoxylum bungeanum extract, for the topical treatment of gynaecological disorders, especially vulvovaginal infections.

Abstract: The use of proanthocyanidin A2 and of its complexes with phospholipids for the reshaping treatment of the breast and the anti-age treatment of the neck and the décolleté is described.