Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Canada Inc.

Nestec S.a.

Innovactiv Inc.

Martin Beaulieu

Estelle Loing

Patrice Dionne

Catherine Vayssier

Laurent Richert

Sandrine Briatte

Xavier Moppert

Christophe Joseph Etienne Schmitt

Alain Thibodeau

Lionel Jean René Bovetto

Alain Lavoie

Catherine Fillion

Nicolas Carlier

Gerlinde Unterhaslberger

A skin care composition is disclosed comprising at least one exopolysaccharide (EPS) originating from a microbial mat, the EPS being in a concentration of about 0.001% w/w to about 1.5% w/w of the composition. Uses and methods of use thereof. In specific embodiments, the EPSs are derived from microorganisms isolated from microbial mats found in French Polynesia. The composition is useful in reducing signs of skin aging and environmental damage by altering skin cell metabolism and improving hydration.

Methods of using cosmetic compositions comprising exopolysaccharides derived from microbial mats

Cosmetic compositions comprising exopolysaccharides derived from microbial mats, and methods of use thereof

A skin care composition comprising an isolated Asteroidea body fluid or extract thereof is described. Uses and methods of use of the composition for the prevention and/or treatment of a skin disorder or condition, such as skin-aging signs, are also described.

Cosmetic compositions comprising asteroidea body fluid and methods of use thereof

The present invention relates to a method for producing whey proteins in nanoparticulated form and to the nanoparticulated whey proteins thus obtained. Specifically, the present invention pertains to the use of these nanoparticulated whey proteins as emulsifiers, fat substitute, micellar casein substitute, whitening, foaming, texturizing and/or filling agents.

Nanoparticulated whey proteins

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Rimouski, Canada

Martin Beaulieu