Abstract: A composition having anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic or anti-aging activity comprising hydrated lipidic lamellar phases or liposomes containing an extract of Scutellaria and a method for treating inflammation, allergies or aging by topical administration of the composition.

Abstract: A method of treating skin or hair for promoting pigmentation wherein a xanthine component, in an amount effective to promote pigmentation, is incorporated in liposomes or hydrated lipidic lamellar phases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of an extract of common mallow for restoring, maintaining or reinforcing the state of moisturization of the skin; to a cosmetic composition containing it, and also to cosmetic care methods using said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preventing or slowing down the appearance of the effects of skin ageing, in particular for slowing down the formation of wrinkles on the face, and reducing or smoothing out the wrinkles already formed, using a tocopheryl phosphate in liposomes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising: (i) a trialkylsiloxysilylcarbamoyl pullulan compound, (ii) a polymethyl methacrylate polymer, (iii) a mattifying substance, and (iv) at least one volatile hydrocarbon oil. The invention is also targeted at the use of such a composition for making up and/or caring for keratinous substances, the skin and the lips, and more particularly in mascaras, foundations and lipsticks.

Abstract: Compositions based on hydrated lipidic lamellar phases or liposomes are disclosed containing at least in part at least one ecdysteroid or ecdysteroid derivative, in particular ecdysterone, or a plant or animal extract containing the said ecdysteroid or ecdysteroid derivative. Cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions can be prepared as well as compositions for sericulture or a phytosanitary composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, containing hydroquinone and kojic acid or a derivative thereof, especially the salts or esters thereof. The hydroquinone and/or kojic acid component is in a form which is at least partially incorporated into liposomes.The combination of these components in liposomes makes it possible to obtain a synergistic effect in their use as topical formulations, especially dermatological or cosmetic compositions, especially for their skin-lightening activity.

Abstract: The invention is directed to liposomes comprising at least one wall formed by a bilayer of amphiphilic lipids and containing an oxazolidin-2-one compound substituted in the 4-position, of formula (I): wherein the R represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon-based group containing from 4 to 30 carbon atoms. These liposomes may be used in the form of an aqueous dispersion in cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising said dispersion; and at least one cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable excipient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition based on hydrated lipidic lamellar phase or on liposomes and to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological composition incorporating it. The hydrated lipidic lamellar phases or the liposomes contain at least in part a derivative of labdane, or a plant extract containing it. The invention reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition based on hydrated lipidic lamelar phases or on liposomes and to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological composition incorporating it.According to the invention, the hydrated lipidic lamelar phases or the liposomes contain at least in part a derivative of labdane, or a plant extract containing it.The invention makes it possible to reduce hair drop and to promote regrowth of hair and also makes it possible to prevent gray hair from appearing or to treat gray hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Medicago saponins for the preparation of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions.The invention provides for the incorporation of 0.01% to 5% by weight of a saponin or a corresponding sapogenin, or a plant extract in which it is present, originating in particular from lucerne leaves or roots.The invention makes it possible to promote renewal of the epidermis, stimulate hair regrowth or delay hair loss, or else to combat the effects of ageing on the state of the skin and scalp, as is evident from the Figure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition based on hydrated lipid lamellar phases or liposomes.This composition is characterized in that said hydrated lipid lamellar phases or said liposomes contain at least in part an extract of Scutellaria, or at least one active substance isolated from such an extract or obtained by chemical synthesis, particularly wogonine, 2'-hydroxy-wogonine, baicaleine, neobaicaleine, oroxindine and baicaline.This composition is useful for the preparation of cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological compositions, with anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory or anti-ageing activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition which comprises oxyacanthine, one of its derivatives, one of their cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts or an extract of a plant in which it is present, such as Berberis vulgaris or barberry. One particular association is that of oxyacanthine with a saponin. This composition can be intended in particular for stimulating hair growth, retarding hair loss or combating pruritus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition based on hydrated lipidic lamelar phases or on liposomes and to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological composition incorporating it. The hydrated lipidic lamelar phases or the liposomes contain at least in part a derivative of labdane, or a plant extract containing it. The invention reduces hair drop and promotes regrowth of hair and also prevents gray hair from appearing and provides a treatment for gray hair.

Abstract: A composition comprising hydrated lipidic lamellar phases of liposomes containing a mulberry component. The composition may also contain kojic acid or its salts or esters, hydroquinone, or a mixture of kojic acid or its salts or esters and hydroquinone. This composition has skin-lightening properties or anti-inflammatory activity and has pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. A method for lightening the skin or for applying anti-inflammatory formulation to the skin by applying to the skin a composition comprising hydrated lipidic lamellar phases or liposomes containing a mulberry component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion comprising a continuous aqueous phase and a dispersed fatty phase, characterized in that said aqueous phase contains liposomes in the presence of a non-ionic surfactant chosen from fatty alcohol polyethylene glycol ethers and fatty alcohol polypropylene glycol ethers, and mixtures thereof, and of at least one polysaccharide in water-soluble form. It also relates to a method for preparing this composition. It also relates to a stable dispersion of liposomes that can be used for the preparation of the aqueous phase of this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Medicago saponins for the preparation of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions. The invention provides for the incorporation of 0.01% to 5% by weight of a saponin or a corresponding sapogenin, or a plant extract in which it is present, originating in particular from lucerne leaves or roots. The invention makes it possible to promote renewal of the epidermis, stimulate hair regrowth or delay hair loss, or else to combat the effects of ageing on the state of the skin and scalp, as is evident from the FIGURE.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing an aqueous composition in the form of a gel at a given temperature. The process is characterized in that an associative water-soluble polymer constituted by a hydrophilic main chain and hydrophobic pendant groups is brought into the presence, in said composition, of at least one surfactant in the form of bilayers when it is in aqueous solution under the same temperature and concentration conditions. Compositions in the form of gels or liquids are thus obtained.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing an aqueous composition in the form of a gel at a given temperature. The process is characterized in that an associative water-soluble polymer constituted by a hydrophilic main chain and hydrophobic pendant groups is brought into the presence, in said composition, of at least one surfactant in the form of bilayers when it is in aqueous solution under the same temperature and concentration conditions. Compositions in the form of gels or liquids are thus obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition, as well as a cell culture medium. This composition and this medium contain an ecdysteroid, an ecdysteroid derivative or a plant or animal extract containing it. This composition is aimed notably to give to skin a smoother and softer appearance, to strengthen the water barrier function of skin, and to strengthen the cohesion of the cells of the epidermis. This composition may also be used for improving the hair appearance. The cell medium may be used advantageously for the mass culture of keratinocytes.