Abstract: The invention relates to the cosmetic use, by oral administration, of a combination of active agents including petroselinic acid and taurine, for improving hair quality and for preventing and controlling the microinflammation of hair follicles, in particular for controlling hair aging in men over the age of 30 or in women.

Abstract: The invention relates to the oral cosmetic use of a combination of active agents comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid and at least one carotenoid, for improving the quality of the nails. More particularly, the present invention relates to the oral cosmetic use of such a combination for improving the solidity of the nails and for reducing and/or preventing their splitting.

Abstract: The invention relates to the oral cosmetic use of a combination of active agents comprising at least taurine, a derivative thereof and/or an acceptable salt thereof and at least one grape extract, as cosmetic active agents for improving the quality of the nails. More particularly, the present invention relates to the oral cosmetic use of such a combination for improving the solidity of the nails and for reducing and/or preventing their splitting.

Abstract: Sensitive skin, mucous membranes and scalps are treated by administering to individuals in need of such treatment, thus effective amounts of at least one extract of a non-photosynthetic and non-fruiting filamentous bacterium cultured in a medium which includes at least one non-sulfurous mineral and/or thermal water, e.g., an extract derived from the bacterium Vitreoscilla filiformis, in particular the strain ATCC 15551, cultured in a medium enriched with water from La Roche Posay.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use by external topical route of steviol, of a steviol glycoside derivative or of one of their isomers to stimulate, restore or regulate the metabolism of the cells of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a lysate of a bacterium or bacteria belonging to the Vitreoscilla sp. genus (in particular the species: Vitreoscilla filiformis) in a complete fermentation medium, as an active agent for preventing and/or treating dandruff conditions of the scalp, including dandruff conditions of the scalp associated with a prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms on the scalp and/or an imbalance of the scalp ecoflora.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the N-acylamino-amide family, compositions, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical, containing them, and their use for treating body or face skin ageing, whether chronobiologic or light-induced, and in particular skin ageing caused by decrease of skin elasticity and/or by collagen degradation in the structure of tissues.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the N-acylamino-amide family, compositions, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical, containing them, and their use for treating body or face skin ageing, whether chronobiologic or light-induced, and in particular skin ageing caused by decrease of skin elasticity and/or by collagen degradation in the structure of tissues.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition characterized in that it comprises an association between an elastase inhibitor compound of the N-acylaminoamide family and at least one metalloproteinase inhibiting compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of an extract of a nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium in a composition containing a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium, as an agent increasing the endogenous synthesis of superoxide dismutase, in particular for preventing and/or limiting the formation of free radicals and/or removing the free radicals present in cells; in addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising at least one extract of Vitreoscilla filiformis and lycopene.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the N-acylamino-amide family, compositions, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical, containing them, and their use for treating body or face skin ageing, whether chronobiologic or light-induced, and in particular skin ageing caused by decrease of skin elasticity and/or by collagen degradation in the structure for tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of an extract of a nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium in a composition containing a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium, as an agent increasing the endogenous synthesis of superoxide dismutase, in particular for preventing and/or limiting the formation of free radicals and/or removing the free radicals present in cells; in addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising at least one extract of Vitreoscilla filiformis and lycopene.

Abstract: Sensitive skin, mucous membranes and scalps are treated by administering to individuals in need of such treatment, thus effective amounts of at least one extract of a non-photosynthetic and non-fruiting filamentous bacterium cultured in a medium which includes at least one non-sulfurous mineral and/or thermal water, e.g., an extract derived from the bacterium Vitreoscilla filiformis, in particular the strain ATCC 15551, cultured in a medium enriched with water from La Roche Posay.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flat antenna system (10) comprising at least one sub-network of radiating elements (a1-a4) arranged on the surface of a substrate superimposed on a ground plane (5), wherein each sub-network consists of a plurality or radiating elements (3) supplied by the sub-network (b1-b4) power supply line to which they are connected, a slit (F1-F4) is embodied in the ground plane (5) in front of each sub-network (b1-b4) power supply line, the system also comprises a power transmission line (G) which is arranged with respect to the ground plane in such a way that an electromagnetic coupling is formed between said power transmission line and each sub-network power supply line by means of the slit. Said invention is characterised in that the power transmission line is positioned in such a way that it extends at an angle to the sub-network power supply lines.

Abstract: Specific fractions of Vitreoscilla filiformis comprising its Lipid A are useful for stimulating the synthesis of anti-microbial peptides of the skin.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the N-acylamino-amide family, compositions, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical, containing them, and their use for treating body or face skin ageing, whether chronobiologic or light-induced, and in particular skin ageing caused by decrease of skin elasticity and/or by collagen degradation in the structure for tissues.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel compounds of the N-acylamino-amide family, compositions, in particular cosmetic or pharmaceutical, containing them, and their use for treating body or face skin ageing, whether chronobiologic or light-induced, and in particular skin ageing caused by decrease of skin elasticity and/or by collagen degradation in the structure of tissues.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical/cosmetic compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one peptide containing the lysine-proline-valine tripeptide sequence, the proline moiety of which existing in its dextrorotatory optical isomer form (DPro), or functional biological equivalent thereof, are well suited for the treatment of inflammation disease states afflicting a mammalian subject.

Abstract: Novel pyrimidine N-oxide compounds and salts thereof, well suited for stimulating the growth of keratin fibers (e.g., the hair or the eyelashes) and/or limiting the loss thereof and/or increasing their density, have the formula (A): in which n is an integer ranging from 2 to 12; R1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical, optionally substituted with a group —OR?, —NR?R? or —COOR?, R1 having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, or is NR?R?; R2 is hydrogen, —NR3R4, —OR3, or —SR3, wherein R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, are each a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical, optionally substituted with a group —OR?, —NR?R? or —COOR?, R2 having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R3 and R4 may form part of a saturated or unsaturated ring member of 4 to 7 atoms, optionally containing at least one hetero atom; and R? and R?, which may be identical or different, are each hydrogen or a saturated, linear or branched C1-C3 alkyl radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic or pharmaceutical use of an extract of a nonfruiting nonphotosynthetic filamentous bacterium in a composition containing a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium, as an agent increasing the endogenous synthesis of superoxide dismutase, in particular for preventing and/or limiting the formation of free radicals and/or removing the free radicals present in cells; in addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising at least one extract of Vitreoscilla filiformis and lycopene.