Abstract:
The invention relates to an extract of flowers, preferably calyxes, from kapok trees, in particular Bombax costatum, to a process for preparing same and to the extract obtainable by said process. The invention also relates to a composition comprising such an extract, the composition being advantageously a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use in preventing or treating disorders or diseases of the skin, the mucous membranes or keratinous appendages and for use in preventing or treating vascular disorders. The invention finally relates to a cosmetic care process for the skin, the keratinous appendages or the mucous membranes, with a view to improving the condition thereof or the appearance thereof, which process consists in administering such a composition or such an extract.
Abstract:
A method to treat skin or mucosa cells or disorders related to dermal tissue by topically administering to a person in a need thereof a lipid extract from Passiflora seeds selected from Passiflora incarnate seeds, Passiflora edulis seeds, and a combination thereof, wherein said lipid extract is oil of Passiflora seeds concentrated in its unsaponifiable fraction containing 3 to 100 weight % of unsaponifiables relative to the total weight of the extract.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an extract of aerial parts of Maca rich in polyphenols, and also to a composition comprising such an extract and, where appropriate, a suitable excipient. The invention also relates to a process for extracting an extract of aerial parts of Maca rich in polyphenols, and also to the extract that can be obtained by means of said process. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use thereof in preventing or treating disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, the mucous membranes or the superficial body growths and/or for use thereof in preventing and/or treating vascular disorders. Finally, the invention relates to a cosmetic care process for the skin, the superficial body growths or the mucous membranes, with a view to improving the condition thereof or the appearance thereof, which comprises the administration of such a composition or of such an extract.
Abstract:
The invention relates to biomarkers in children's skin, in particular in the skin of infants, the expression of which changes when the skin is dry. Such markers are particularly advantageous in that they allow the skin's response to dehydration to be monitored. The inventors have developed methods for evaluating the in vitro efficacy of formulations in preventing the effects of dehydration on children's skin, using a skin model specifically capable of reproducing the characteristics of children's skin.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition containing a polyphenol-enriched extract of Vitex Negundo, typically a root extract obtained using a PAT plant milking®process. The invention further relates to a composition of this kind for use in the prevention or treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the skin, mucous membranes or skin appendages, for use in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders and for use in the prevention or treatment of extrinsic or intrinsic skin aging. Lastly, the invention relates to a cosmetic care method for the skin, skin appendages or mucous membranes, with a view to improving the condition or appearance thereof, said method consisting in administering such a composition or such an extract.
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 first subject of the invention is a skin model characterized in that it comprises keratinocytes capable of overexpressing filaggrin. A second subject of the invention is a method for evaluating the in vitro activity of a formulation or of at least one active agent on the healing of nipple skin and/or on the reduction of nipple skin inflammation, characterized in that said method comprises at least the following steps: a) bringing said active agent or said formulation into contact with a skin model comprising keratinocytes overexpressing filaggrin and also comprising a lesion; b) measuring the level of production of at least one biological marker in the nipple skin model of step a), characterized in that said biological marker can be chosen from lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), TNFα, filaggrin, TGFβ1 and β1 integrin; c) comparing the level of production of at least one biological marker obtained in step b) with a reference level of production; evaluating the efficacy of said active agent or of said formulation according to the comparison of step c).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of avocado peels in order to obtain avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, said avocado peels accounting for 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols from at least avocado peels, said avocado peels accounting for 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, obtainable by this method. Lastly, the invention relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons and in sterols, for use as a drug, advantageously in the in the prevention and/or treatment of conjunctive tissue disorders such as arthrosis, articular pathologies such as rheumatism, or periodontal diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis.
Abstract:
The present invention thus relates to a method for determining the degree of maturation of the skin surface of a subject. In particular, the present invention relates to method for determining whether the skin surface of a subject is mature/immature in its organization/function, said method comprising the steps of taking a skin sample of the said subject; and determining the corneodesmosome distribution within the stratum corneum of the sample.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for identifying biological markers for characterizing children's skin. The method of the invention thus makes it possible to identify molecular markers that are expressed differently in children's skin than in the skin of adults. The present invention therefore enables the skin to be characterized at the molecular level from birth and the changes thereof with age to be tracked.