Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for determining the relief of the skin surface of a subject, and hence the degree of maturation of the said skin surface. Methods for identifying active agents, raw materials and formulation are also provided.
Abstract:
A method for determining whether the skin surface of a subject is mature/immature in its organization/function, by taking a skin sample and determining the corneodesmosome distribution within the stratum corneum of the sample by an immunoelectron microscopy method.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a use of C7 sugars and derivatives of formula (I), called avocado perseose, which have, inter alia, a protective activity to epidermal skin cells. These C7 sugars and derivatives are capable of maintaining the expression of markers of adult stem cells, in particular basal stem cells. Avocado perseose can also be used for preventing the deleterious effects of environmental damage. Avocado perseose has a beneficial effect on the conservation of the potential of epidermal stem cells and thus helps maintain skin homeostasis.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of whole soft avocados for preparing avocado oil rich in unsaponifiables, said unsaponifiables containing aliphatic acetogenins and/or derivatives thereof. Advantageously, the oil has an acid value of less than or equal to 3 mg KOH/g. The invention further relates to a method for preparing avocado oil rich in unsaponifiables from whole soft avocados, said unsaponifiables containing aliphatic acetogenins and/or derivatives thereof. The invention further relates to avocado oil which is rich in unsaponifiables and which can be prepared by said method. The invention further relates to the use of the avocado oil for preparing an avocado oil concentrate enriched with unsaponifiables, or avocado unsaponifiables that are rich in aliphatic furans. Finally, the invention relates to avocado unsaponifiables which are rich in aliphatic furans or to an avocado oil concentrate which is enriched with unsaponifiables, and which can be prepared from said avocado oil, for the use thereof as a drug, advantageously for the prevention and/or treatment of disorders of the conjunctive tissue, such as arthrosis, joint conditions, such as rheumatism, or periodontal diseases, such as gingivitis or periodontitis.