HYDROLYSATE OF PICHIA MINUTA AND COSMETIC USE THEREOF FOR CONTROLLING HAIR LOSS AND STIMULATING REGROWTH
A cosmetic active principle including a hydrolysate of Pichia minuta comprising at least peptides. Additionally, the use of the cosmetic active principle including a hydrolysate of Pichia minuta comprising at least peptides for controlling hair loss and stimulating regrowth. Also, compositions containing same and a cosmetic hair treatment method.
1 . A cosmetic active ingredient comprising:
a hydrolysate of Pichia minuta.
2 . The cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrolysate of Pichia minuta comprises peptides.
3 . The cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 2 , wherein at least 50% by weight of the peptides of the hydrolysate are peptides having a molecular weight of less than 3500 Da.
4 . The cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 2 , wherein the peptides comprise peptides wtih a molecular weight of less than 3500 Da and the peptides with a molecular weight of less than 3500 Da represent at least 40% of a weight of a total dry material of the hydrolysate.
5 . The cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrolysate comprises at least 5% of peptides by weight of a dry matter of the hydrolysate.
6 . The cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrolysate further comprises at least one mineral.
7 . The cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic active ingredient is a liquid.
8 . The cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrolysate comprises an enzymatic or chemical hydrolysate.
9 . The cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic active ingredient comprises a solid and further comprising an atomization carrier selected from the group consisting of: maltodextrin, gum arabic, soy lecithin, and isomalt.
10 . The cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 9 , wherein the hydrolysate of Pichia minuta represents between 25 and 75% of the weight of the active ingredient.
11 . A non-therapeutic method for fighting hair loss and activating its regrowth;
comprising:
forming a cosmetic active ingredient according to claim 1 ; and,
applying the cosmetic active ingredient to a hair or a scalp of an individual.
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14 . A cosmetic composition comprising:
at least 0.05% by weight of a cosmetic active ingredient in liquid form according to claim 1 .
15 . The cosmetic composition according to claim 14 , wherein the cosmetic composition is in the form of a lotion, shampoo, cream, or mousse.
16 . A non-therapeutic cosmetic method for fighting hair loss and promoting its regrowth, comprising:
forming a cosmetic composition according to claim 14 ; and,
applying the cosmetic composition to a hair or a scalp of an individual.
17 . A non-thcrapcutic cosmetic method for fighting hair loss and promoting its regrowth, comprising:
forming a cosmetic composition according to claim 14 ; and,
applying the cosmetic composition to a hair or a scalp of an individual at least once a day for at least one month.