Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for dissolving at least one compound of low solubility in water, the said process comprising the essential step of mixing the compound of low solubility with at least one lipophilic amino acid derivative. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one compound of low solubility and at least one lipophilic amino acid derivative. Among the compounds of low solubility that are especially included are aminophenol derivatives, salicylic acid derivatives, 2-amino-4-alkylaminopyrimidine 3-oxide derivatives and DHEA, and also its chemical or metabolic derivatives and precursors.
Abstract:
A reconstructed epidermis/skin equivalent supplemented with at least one ceramide 7 and/or 5.5 compound, suited for reinforcing the barrier function of normal human epidermis and for improving the barrier function of dry skin and of reconstructed skin or skin equivalents, is prepared by introducing the at least one ceramide 7 and/or 5.5 compound into the culture medium of such reconstructed epidermis/skin equivalent and/or topically applying onto the face surface of such reconstructed epidermis/skin equivalent a composition which comprises lipid lamellar vesicles incorporating at least one ceramide 7 and/or 5.5 compound.
Abstract:
A reconstructed epidermis/skin equivalent supplemented with at least one ceramide 7 and/or 5.5 compound, suited for reinforcing the barrier function of normal human epidermis and for improving the barrier function of dry skin and of reconstructed skin or skin equivalents, is prepared by introducing the at least one ceramide 7 and/or 5.5 compound into the culture medium of such reconstructed epidermis/skin equivalent and/or topically applying onto the face surface of such reconstructed epidermis/skin equivalent a composition which comprises lipid lamellar vesicles incorporating at least one ceramide 7 and/or 5.5 compound.
Abstract:
Topically applicable photostable sunscreen/photoprotective compositions contain at least one dibenzoylmethane UV-sunscreen and an effective photostabilizing amount therefor of at least one amphiphilic block copolymer which comprises at least one nonionic hydrophilic polymer block and at least one hydrophobic polymer block, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable medium therefor.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to calibrated and spherical oily particles comprising at least one oily phase structured with at least one gelling polymer, characterized in that they have a mean size of less than or equal to 15 μm, in that the said structured oily phase has a melting point of greater than or equal to 40° C. and in that their circularity index is between 0.9 and 1.
Abstract:
A nanoemulsion, the oil globules of which have an average size of less than 100 nm, comprising a surfactant chosen from the alkoxylated alkenyl succinates, the alkoxylated alkenyl succinates of glucose and the alkoxylated alkenyl succinates of methylglucose, and at least one oil having a molecular weight of greater than 400, the ratio by weight of the amount of oily phase to the amount of surfactant ranging from 2 to 10. The emulsion obtained is transparent and stable on storage. It can comprise large amounts of oil while retaining good transparency and while having good cosmetic properties. It can constitute a composition for topical use, a pharmaceutical composition or an ophthalmological composition.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a nanoemulsion, that includes: an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase; and at least one surfactant that is solid at a temperature of less than or equal to 45° C. and which is selected from the group including ethoxylated fatty ethers and ethoxylated fatty esters, and mixtures thereof; wherein the oily phase includes oil globules having a number-average size of less than 100 nm; wherein the oily phase includes at least one oil having a molecular weight of greater than 400; and wherein a weight ratio of the oily phase to the surfactant ranges from 2 to 10. The invention also provides a process for making the nanoemulsion, and methods for its use. The emulsion is ideally transparent and stable on storage. It can ideally contain large amounts of oil while retaining good transparency and good cosmetic properties. The nanoemulsion is particularly useful in compositions, including topical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, opthalmic, ophthalmologic. The composition is also particularly useful in applications to the skin, hair, scalp, mucous membranes, and eyes.
Abstract:
A dispersion, in an aqueous medium, of dehydration-resistant vesicles containing a lipid phase and an encapsulated aqueous phase. The dispersion additionally contains, either in the aqueous medium or in the encapsulated aqueous phase or in both, at least one polymer, in the form of particles, which has a glass transition temperature Tg, in the presence or absence of a plasticizing agent, of lower than 70.degree. C. at 0% relative humidity. The dispersion can be used in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical fields for topical application for the care and/or makeup of the skin and for care of the scalp and/or hair.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of a spin trap employed as an electron paramagnetic resonance measurement probe, in a cosmetic or dermatological composition for the light-protective, anti-ageing and/or anti-acne treatment of the skin. In particular, this spin trap is encapsulated in lipid vesicles which are capable of diffusing into the deep layers of the skin.
Abstract:
Compositions comprising a first dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the deep layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent chosen from anti-oxygenated-free-radical agents, proteins, sugars, enzymes, vitamins, nucleotides and sequences thereof, trace elements, coenzymes, unsaturated fatty acid-rich phospholipids, silicon derivatives and plant extracts, for treating these deep layers, and a second dispersion of lipid vesicles which are capable of penetrating into the surface layers of the skin and which contain at least one active agent chosen from screening agents, anti-oxygenated-free-radical agents, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, ceramides, unsaponifiable products derived from plant oils, and components of sweat, for treating these surface layers, are effective protecting, nourishing and/or firming the skin.