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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160084822 | USE OF BIOMARKERS FOR EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - The invention relates to a method for evaluating the effectiveness of an active ingredient selected from C7 avocado sugars, also called avocado perseose, for preventing or treating a deficiency of the skin barrier, said method comprising the determination of the level of expression and/or activation of at least one biological marker, where said biological marker is selected from epidermal maturation markers, lipid barrier markers, hydric regulation markers and | 03-24-2016 |
20150374605 | USE OF A COMPOSITION COMPRISING AVOCADO PERSEOSE IN THE PROTECTION OF EPIDERMAL STEM CELLS - 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. | 12-31-2015 |
20150285787 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MOLECULAR MARKERS OF CHILDREN'S SKIN - 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. | 10-08-2015 |
20150153328 | SURFACE ISOTROPY AS A MARKER FOR EPIDERMAL MATURATION - 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. | 06-04-2015 |
20150030550 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE C7 SUGAR FOR ALOPECIA TREATMENT, COSMETIC TREATMENT OF HAIR AND NAILS, AND CARE OF HAIR, EYELASHES OR NAILS - The present invention relates to a composition including at least one C7 sugar, or derivative from esterification of said sugar, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for treating alopecia. The present invention also relates to a method for cosmetically treating hair and nails, said method being intended to stimulate the growth thereof and/or slow the loss thereof. According to said method, a cosmetic composition including at least one C7 sugar, or derivative from esterification of said sugar, is administered. The present invention finally relates to a method for cosmetic care of hair and/or eyelashes and/or nails. | 01-29-2015 |
20140363559 | LIQUID/LIQUID EXTRACTION WITH A SOLVENT COMPRISING AT LEAST 5 CARBON ATOMS AND 1 OR 2 OXYGEN ATOMS - The present invention relates to an extraction process of an unsaponifiable fraction contained in an oil or a vegetable butter, in an oil originating from a micro-organism, in a concentrate of oil or butter or of oil originating from a micro-organism, or in a co-product of the refining industry for vegetable oils, such as deodorisation exhaust and distillates of physical refining, or oils originating from micro-organisms, comprising at least:
| 12-11-2014 |
20140348967 | USE OF AVOCADO PIT FOR OBTAINING AN AVOCADO OIL ENRICHED WITH ALKYL POLYOLS AND/OR ACETYLATED DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The present invention relates to the use of avocado seeds in order to obtain avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols or acetylated derivatives thereof from at least avocado seeds, said avocado seeds accounting for 10 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of avocado used. The invention also relates to avocado oil enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, obtainable by the present method. The invention also relates to the use of avocado oil in order to prepare an avocado oil concentrate enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, or to prepare an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in alkyl polyols. Lastly, the invention relates to an avocado unsaponifiable enriched in alkyl polyols or an avocado oil concentrate enriched in alkyl polyols and/or acetylated derivatives thereof, obtainable from said avocado oil, for use as a drug, advantageously 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. | 11-27-2014 |
20140171669 | SOLID/LIQUID EXTRACTION WITH A SOLVENT COMPRISING BETWEEN 5 AND 8 CARBON ATOMS AND 1 OR 2 OXYGEN ATOMS - The present invention relates to a process for the solid/liquid extraction of a natural extract contained in at least one vegetable solid or micro-organism comprising at least the following steps:
| 06-19-2014 |
20130323372 | METHOD FOR EXTRACTING MOLELCULES OF INTEREST FROM ALL OR PART OF A PLANT MATRIX - The invention relates to a method for extracting molecules of interest from a plant matrix, the method including the following steps: electrically processing the plant matrix by means of pulsed power; diffusing the molecules of interest from the processed plant matrix in a hydroalcoholic solvent and/or a solvent including ethyl acetate; and recovering the molecules of interest that were diffused. | 12-05-2013 |
20130289009 | USE OF AT LEAST ONE COPRODUCT FROM THE VEGETABLE OIL REFINING INDUSTRY FOR OBTAINING A PURIFIED TOTAL UNSAPONIFIABLE VEGETABLE OIL PRODUCT - The present invention relates to the use of at least one vegetable oil refining industry by-product to obtain a purified total unsaponifiable of vegetable oil cleared of the impurities initially present in the said by-product, advantageously cleared of sapid and odorous compounds and/or chemical compounds resulting from the deterioration and the degradation of vegetable oils. The invention further relates to a method for obtaining a purified total unsaponifiable of vegetable oil from at least one vegetable oil refining industry by-product. The invention further relates to a purified total unsaponifiable of vegetable oil able to be obtained by this method, as well as compositions containing such an unsaponifiable. The invention further relates to such unsaponifiables or such compositions for the use thereof as a drug, medical device, dermatological agent, cosmetic agent or nutraceutical, in humans or animals. | 10-31-2013 |
20130183255 | AVOCADO FLESH AND/OR SKIN EXTRACT RICH IN POLYPHENOLS AND COSMETIC, DERMATOLOGICAL AND NUTRACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME - 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. | 07-18-2013 |
20130177662 | NOVEL ANTI-REDNESS ACTIVE AGENT AND COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING SAME - The present application relates to a cosmetic method for preventing and/or treating skin redness, characterized in that a composition comprising arabinogalactan is administered to a person who may form or who is displaying redness. This cosmetic composition can be administered topically or orally. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177513 | EXTRACT OF AERIAL PARTS OF MACA RICH IN POLYPHENOLS AND COMPOSITION COMPRISING SAME - 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. | 07-11-2013 |
20130171082 | EXTRACT OF THE ABOVE-GROUND PORTIONS OF GYNANDROPSIS GYNANDRA OR CLEOME GYNANDRA, AND COSMETIC, DERMATOLOGICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING SAME - The invention relates to a composition, such as a cosmetic, dermatological, or pharmaceutical composition, including an extract of the above-ground portions of | 07-04-2013 |
20130035383 | LIQUID/LIQUID EXTRACTION - The invention relates to a method for the extraction of all unsaponifiable fraction contained in a vegetable oil, an oil originating from a micro-organism or a vegetable butter or in a co-product from the vegetable oil refining industry, such as deodorisation discharge. The method includes at least: A) a step comprising the transformation of the aforementioned oils, butter or co-product from the vegetable oil refining industry or oils originating from micro-organisms into a hydro-alcoholic solution by means of, in particular, a step selected from saponification and esterification steps; B) a step comprising the extraction of the hydro-alcoholic solution in which the fatty fraction is separated from the unsaponitiable fraction by means of liquid/liquid extraction; and C) an optional step comprising the purification of the unsaponiable fraction, selected from the group containing crystallisation and liquid/liquid extraction steps. According to the invention, at least one step from the liquid/liquid extraction steps in step B, the crystallisation steps in step C and the liquid/liquid extraction steps in step C is performed using a first solvent system containing a concentration of solvent selected from among: fluorinated aromatic solvents, particularly trifluorotoluene (BTF) and hexalluorobenzene (BHF); tert-butyl ethers, particularly 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropane, also known as ethyl-tert-butyl-ether (ETU); solvents comprising at least one silicon atom, particularly hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDS) and tertramethylsilane (TMS); methyl-tetrahydrofuran (MeTHF); and mixtures thereof, representing at least 50 vol.-% in relation to the total volume of the solvent system. The invention also relates to the fractions obtained using this method and to compositions containing said fractions. | 02-07-2013 |
20090286871 | Use of a plant oil product as an agent for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids - The present invention relates to the use of a plant oil product as an agent for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, in or for the preparation of a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition. The invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment with a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition for increasing the synthesis of skin lipids, especially the lipids of the epidermal skin barrier, and to the use of the plant product as a food additive. | 11-19-2009 |
20080219937 | Use of at Least One 2-Alkyl Furan, as Depigmenting or Lightening Active Principle - The invention concerns the cosmetic use of at least one 2-alkyl furan, as depigmenting active principle, in a depigmenting composition, as well as the associated cosmetic treatment method. The invention also concerns the use of at least one 2-alkyl furan for preparing an active drug as depigmenting agent. The invention further concerns a depigmenting cosmetic composition comprising as depigmenting active principle at least one 2-alkyl furan. | 09-11-2008 |