Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): characteristically activators of receptors of PPAR type, are well suited for treating cutaneous disorders/afflictions, notably rosacea, intrinsic (or chronological) aging, pigmentation disorders, seborrhoeic function disorders, barrier function disorders and more particularly epidermal lipid secretion disorders, wound healing disorders, corticosteroid-induced cutaneous atrophies, or ulcers, immune system disorders, cardiovascular system conditions, and/or lipid metabolism disorders.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use for topical application of compounds containing a thio-ether, sulphoxide or sulphone function as cosmetic anti-pollution agent and a cosmetic treatment method to obtain protection of the organism against pollution effects.

Abstract: 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid and derivatives thereof are well suited for promoting desquamation and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating intrinsic/extrinsic aging of the skin of a candidate individual in need of such treatment, by administering thereto, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired response, an effective amount of at least one of said 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active (poly)thiaalkynoic compounds have the structural formula (I): R1—Y—CH2—C≡C—CH2—S—CH2—R2  (I) and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example inflammation disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid and derivatives thereof are well suited for promoting desquamation and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating intrinsic/extrinsic aging of the skin of a candidate individual in need of such treatment, by administering thereto, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired response, an effective amount of at least one of said 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound selected among hyper-branched polymers and dendrimers, characterised in that it comprises at least one group of formula (I). The invention also concerns a method for preparing said compounds, and their use as thickening or gelling agent, in particular in cosmetics or pharmaceutics. The invention further concerns a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing, in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable medium, said compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers, comprising at least one group of formula (I) in which: Y represents the oxygen atom or a NH group: and A represents a C1-C12 alkane di-yl group, linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated; said group being optionally interrupted by one or several heteroatoms and/or substituted by a function selected among: amino (—NH2): acylamino (—NH—CO—R) in which R represents a C1-C10 alkyl group, linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated; carboxylic acid (—COOH), ester (—COOR) in which R represents a C1-C10 alkyl group, linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, as film-forming agent. The invention also concerns a film-forming composition comprising said compound and its use particularly in cosmetics or pharmaceutics.

Abstract: 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid and derivatives thereof are well suited for promoting desquamation and/or stimulating epidermal renewal and/or combating intrinsic/extrinsic aging of the skin of a candidate individual in need of such treatment, by administering thereto, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired response, an effective amount of at least one of said 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: Glycation, particularly of proteins, notably of the skin and/or nails and/or hair of an individual subject in need of such treatment, especially for combating skin aging, comprises administering thereto, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired cosmetic/therapeutic response, a thus-effective amount of at least one hydroxystilbene compound, e.g., of 3,3′,5,5′-tetrahydroxystilbene or derivative thereof.

Abstract: A polymer chosen from hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers containing at least one functional group of formula (I): in which: Y is chosen from an oxygen atom and an NH group; A is chosen from linear, branched and cyclic, saturated and unsaturated C1-C12 alkanediyl groups, wherein said alkanediyl groups may or may not be interrupted by at least one heteroatom, and further wherein said alkanediyl group may or may not be substituted with at least one function chosen from: -amino groups NH2 and salts thereof with inorganic acids or organic acids, -acylamino groups NH—COR, in which R is chosen from linear, branched and cyclic, saturated and unsaturated C1-C10 alkyl groups, -C1-C10 alkylamino groups, -carboxylic acid, and -C1-C10 esters; and X is chosen from nucleophilic groups, methods for preparing the polymer and using the polymer as an antioxidant is disclosed.

Abstract: The use of derivatives of quinoline- or quinoxaline-5,8-diones or -diols in cosmetics, especially for the dyeing of keratinous matter and, in particular, the hair. It also relates to novel compounds of this class. The invention is also directed to dyeing compositions comprising the said compounds and to the method of dyeing keratinous fibers.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): 1

Abstract: Glycation, particularly of proteins, notably of the skin and/or nails and/or hair of an individual subject in need of such treatment, especially for combating skin aging, comprises administering thereto, for such period of time as required to elicit the desired cosmetic/therapeutic response, a thus-effective amount of at least one hydroxystilbene compound, e.g., of 3,3′,5,5′-tetrahydroxystilbene or derivative thereof.

Abstract: The use of specific sulphonic acids or hydrates thereof in or for the preparation of a cosmetic or dermatological composition for achieving various effects on the skin, such as promoting desquamation of the skin, stimulating epidermal renewal, combatting intrinsic and extrinsic cutaneous aging. A process for the non-therapeutic treatment of the skin intended to achieve such effects, such as to promote the desquamation of the skin.

Abstract: The use of carboxylic acids having a thioether function, a sulphoxide function or a sulphone function in or for making a cosmetic or dematological composition for promoting skin exfoliation and/or stimulating epidermal regeneration, is disclosed. The use of said composition for controlling intrinsic and extrinsic skin ageing, and a non-therapeutic skin treatment method useful for skin exfoliation, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active dibenzofuran compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is a radical having one of the formulae (IIa), (IIb) or (IIc): ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.

Abstract: Mono (6-amino-6-deoxy)cyclodextrin derivatives substituted in the 6-position by an .alpha.-amino acid residue. These derivatives correspond to the following general formula: ##STR1## in which: CD represents .alpha.-, .beta.- or .gamma.-cyclodextrin,n is 0 or 1, andZ represents a divalent radical chosen from:(i) --CH.sub.2(ii) --O--CH.sub.2--(iii) --S--CH.sub.2 --, ##STR2## and (v) --O--C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --CH.sub.2 --.These derivatives find an application in the formation of inclusion complexes of active substances and can be used in various fields, in particular in cosmetics, in dermatology and in pharmacology.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel compounds of the benzo-heterocycle family as well as to processes for their preparation and to the intermediate compounds obtained.

Abstract: Composition for slowing down hair loss and inducing and stimulating its growth, comprising a compound of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 denote H; R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 denote H or an alkyl; R.sub.5 denotes H, an alkyl, an alkenyl, a cycloalkyl, an aryl, an arylalkyl, a hydroxyalkyl or an aminoalkyl; X denotes H, halogen, alkyl, nitro, benzoyloxy or --NHR.sub.6 where R.sub.6 denotes H, acyl or alkyl; Z denotes sulfur or oxygen, with the proviso that Z denotes sulfur when X denotes H or R.sub.5 denotes aryl; Y denotes oxygen or OSO.sub.3 ; as well as its physiologically acceptable salts.