Cognis IP Management Gmbh

Basf Corporation

Basf Beauty Care Solutions France S.a.s.

Laurent Bailly

Louis Danoux

Philippe Moussou

Olga Freis

Philippe Grisoni

Christopher M Judd

Véronique Gillon

Nicole Jeannine Richter

Clifford A Milow

The present disclosure relates to methods for extraction of biomass. Biomass of most interest is that which contains biologically active, extracts suitable for the skin care market. The biomass of interest includes botanicals (plant extracts and bioferments thereof), algae (red, brown, green and red, including bioferments thereof), fungi and even animal extracts (insect, crustacean) origin. Further the use of said extracts in cosmetic preparations prepared by the disclosed method is envisioned.

Methods for botanical and/or algae extraction

The invention is directed to a skin-whitening agent comprising at least one sugar fatty acid ester and at least one plant extract selected from the group consisting of extracts of, extracts ofand mixtures thereof. The invention is further directed to cosmetic compositions comprising such a skin-whitening agents.

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Cosmetic compositions comprising calcium citrate and at least one N-acylated aminoalcohol according to formula (I).  Provided is a method of treating aged skin, comprising topically applying to the aged skin a composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) in an amount effective to provide an anti-ageing effect. The compound of Formula (I) is used to prevent skin and/or to help to maintain or improve moisture retention and/or to fight against the signs of skin ageing. The N-acylated aminoalcohol of formula (I) acts as a ceramidase inhibitor. The combination of at least one compound of formula (I) and calcium citrate stimulates keratinocyte differentiation.

Cosmetic composition containing calcium citrate and N-acylated aminoalcohol derivative

Cosmetic composition containing calcium citrate and N-acylated aminoalcohol derivative to prevent dry skin and signs of cutaneous ageing

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Essey les Nancy, France

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