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 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 an extract of top growth of holy basil, in particular of Ocimum sanctum, a method for preparing the extract, and the extract obtainable by said method. The invention also relates to a composition comprising such an extract, the composition advantageously being 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 the skin appendages, and for use in preventing or treating vascular disorders. Finallyc 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, which method consists in administering such a composition or such an extract.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an extract from the flowers, preferably from the calyxes, of Bombax costatum, to a process for preparing same and to the extract obtained by said process. The invention also relates to a composition comprising such an extract, the composition advantageously being a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for the use thereof in preventing or treating disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, the mucous membranes or the hair and nails, as well as the imbalance or disorders associated with the imbalance of the microbiota of the skin, the mucous membranes, the hair, the nails and associated skin appendages. Finally, the invention relates to a cosmetic care method for the skin, the hair and nails or the mucous membranes, with a view to improving the condition or the appearance thereof, which method consists in administering such a composition or such an extract.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an avocado extract rich in polyphenols, containing at least 10% by weight of polyphenols, expressed in gallic acid equivalent relative to the dry extract obtained, wherein said polyphenols contain procyanidins, cafeic acid and cafeic acid derivatives, typically in a proportion of at least 70% by weight, expressed in gallic acid equivalent relative to the total polyphenol content by weight. The invention also relates to a composition comprising an extract according to the invention as active agent and a suitable excipient. 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. 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 consists in administering such a composition or such an extract.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for determining the isotropy of the skin surface of a subject, and hence the degree of maturation of the said skin surface, by examining various parameters reflecting the cell organization. Methods for identifying active agents, raw materials and formulation are also provided.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of a lupin peptide extract to prevent loss of skin firmness or to increase the firmness of skin. Advantageously, the lupin peptide extract can prevent the appearance of cellulite and/or reduce skin cellulite.
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 relates to a lipid extract of the seeds of passion fruit, Passiflora incarnata and/or Passiflora edulis, preferably P. edulis, characterised in that said lipid extract is an oil of passion fruit seeds concentrated in its unsaponifiable fraction, containing between 3 wt. % and 100 wt. % of unsaponifiable matter in relation to the total weight of the extract. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such an extract and to a composition comprising said extract, especially for the use thereof in a dermatological or pharmaceutical composition or as a food.