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View Patent ↗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 method for fighting hair loss and activating hair regrowth, the method comprising:
applying an active ingredient comprising a hydrolysate of Pichia minuta to a hair, or a scalp, or both of an individual to reduce hair loss, or activate hair regrowth, or both.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrolysate of Pichia minuta comprises peptides.
3. The method of 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 method of claim 2 , wherein the peptides comprise peptides with 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 method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrolysate comprises at least 5% of peptides by weight of a dry matter of the hydrolysate.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrolysate further comprises at least one mineral.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cosmetic active ingredient is a liquid.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrolysate is an enzymatic or chemical hydrolysate.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient is a solid and further comprising an atomization carrier selected from the group consisting of: maltodextrin, gum arabic, soy lecithin, and isomalt.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the hydrolysate of Pichia minuta represents between 25 and 75% of the weight of the active ingredient.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the individual has androgenetic alopecia.
12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is for activating the dermal papilla and stimulating the growth of hair follicles.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient is formulated as a composition comprising at least 0.05% by weight of the active ingredient in liquid form.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the composition is in the form of a lotion, shampoo, cream, or mousse.
15. The method of claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient is applied to the hair or the scalp of the individual at least once a day for at least one month.