Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Canada Inc.

Innovactiv Inc.

Patrice Dionne

Estelle Loing

Martin Beaulieu

Alain Thibodeau

Sandrine Briatte

Catherine Vayssier

Laurent Richert

Xavier Moppert

Alain Lavoie

Catherine Fillion

Jean-Yves Moigne

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

A use of an anti-inflammatory polysaccharides composition comprising fucans and galactans to inhibit the release of one or more of IL-8, PGE2 and VEGF by a cell activated during an inflammatory process and an anti-inflammatory composition comprising a ratio of brown algae fucans/red algae galactans of between about 2.5/1 (w/w) to about 40/1 (w/w), the galactans having a molecular weight higher than about 100 kDa, and the fucans having a molecular weight between about 0.1 kDa and 100 kDa.

Polysaccharides compositions comprising fucans and galactans and their use to reduce extravasation and inflammation

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St-Redempteur, Canada

Patrice Dionne