Abstract:
The invention relates to a polyphenolic extract of passion flower seeds, in particular Passiflora incarnata or Passiflora edulis seeds, comprising at least 30 percent by weight polyphenols, expressed as gallic acid equivalent, relative to the weight of the dry extract. The invention also relates to a method for preparing an extract of said type, a composition containing same, and the cosmetic, dermatological or therapeutic use thereof.
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:
The invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of passionflower seeds, and preferentially Passiflora edulis seeds. The composition is advantageously cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical. The subject matter of the invention is also a process for extracting an extract of passionflower seeds and preferentially Passiflora edulis seeds, and also the extract which can be obtained by means of said process. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use in the prevention or treatment of disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, of the mucous membranes or of the skin appendages, for use in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders, for use for combating oxidative stress, or else for use in the prevention or treatment of adipose tissue modifications. Finally, the invention relates to a cosmetic care process for the skin, the skin appendages or the mucous membranes, with a view to improving, the condition thereof or the appearance thereof, consisting in administering such a composition or such an 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 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 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 invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of passionflower seeds, and preferentially Passiflora edulis seeds. The composition is advantageously cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical. The subject matter of the invention is also a process for extracting an extract of passionflower seeds and preferentially Passiflora edulis seeds, and also the extract which can be obtained by means of said process. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use in the prevention or treatment of disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, of the mucous membranes or of the skin appendages, for use in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders, for use for combating oxidative stress, or else for use in the prevention or treatment of adipose tissue modifications. Finally, the invention relates to a cosmetic care process for the skin, the skin appendages or the mucous membranes, with a view to improving, the condition thereof or the appearance thereof, consisting in administering such a composition or such an extract.
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.