Patent Publication Number: US-11026880-B2

Title: Extract of passionflower seeds and cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological and nutraceutical compositions comprising same

Description:
The invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of  Passiflora incarnata  or  Passiflora edulis  passionflower seeds, and preferentially  Passiflora edulis  seeds. The composition is advantageously cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical. Another subject matter of the invention is a process for extracting an extract of passionflower seeds and the extract able to be obtained by means of said process. The invention also relates to such a composition or such an extract for use in the prevention or treatment of disorders or pathological conditions of the skin, of the mucous membranes or of the skin appendages, for use in the prevention or treatment of vascular disorders, for use in combating oxidative stress, or for use in the prevention or treatment of adipose tissue modifications. Finally, the invention relates to a cosmetic care process for the skin, the skin appendages or the mucous membranes, with a view to improving the condition or appearance thereof, consisting in administering such a composition or such an extract. 
     Passionflowers 
     There about 500 species of passionflowers ( Passiflora ). The species are often distributed in warm, mild and tropical regions, particularly in the Americas, but are rather rare in Asia, Australia and tropical Africa. 
     Botany 
     Seedlings have the form of shrubs or climbing vines. The leaves are alternate, sometimes simple, lobed or palmate. The flowers, which may reach 9 cm in diameter, are bisexual or unisexual and regular. They are white and violet and have fine petaloid appendages covered with filiform appendages resembling Christ&#39;s crown of thorns. The fruit, 4 to 5 cm length, is egg-shaped and often yellow to orange in color. The most widespread species are notably  P. incarnata  and  P. edulis.    
     Phytochemical Components 
     The most studied species are  P. incarnata  and  P. edulis.    
       P. incarnata : the major components, represented by the flavonoid family, are present in large amounts in the leaves. It contains a high concentration of isovitexin. It also contains in small amounts simple indole alkaloids (harmane, harmine, etc.), sugars such as raffinose, sucrose, fructose and glucose, and essential oils and maltol, described as the molecule causing the sedative and anticonvulsant effects attributed to this plant. 
       P. edulis : a specific compound, passiflorine (cyclopropane triterpene glycoside), has been identified from a methanolic extract of dried leaves (E. Bombardelli et al., 1975). It contains isoorientin, a flavonoid not found in  P. incarnata , and traces of essential oil and alkaloids identical to  P. incarnata.    
     The fruit&#39;s flesh contains flavonoids, such as schaftoside, isoschaftoside, isoorientin, orientin, isovitexin and derivatives of luteolin (M. L. Zeraik, J. H. Yariwake-2010), and ascorbic acid (about 60 mg/100 g). 
     The flesh also contains glycosylated cyanogenic derivatives: prunasin, sambunigrin and amygdalin, and two recently-identified mandelonitrile-β-rutinosides (D. Chassagne and J. Crouzet, 1998; D. S. Seigler, 2002). 
     Toxicology 
     Cyanogenic components are present primarily in the aerial parts of various passionflower varieties. 
     Seed Characteristics 
     Seeds make up 6 to 12% of the  P. edulis  fruit and contain:
         Polyphenols including piceatannol (structure similar to resveratrol) and its dimer scirpusin B (S. Sano; K. Sugiyama; T. Ito, 2011), substances with vasorelaxation and antioxidant effects.   Oil, 18% by solvent containing phytosterols (0.2% including campesterol, stigmasterol, sitosterol, avenasterol); 60% to 73% linoleic acid (omega 6), 14% to 20% oleic acid and 465 ppm tocopherols (G. Piobom, N. Barou et al., 2006; R. of V. V. Lopes et al.).   Sugars and Proteins       

     PRIOR ART 
     Use as Food 
     The fruit is believed to have been consumed since prehistoric times. In 16 th  century Peru the magnificent  Passiflora  flowers were already regarded as a remedy, and many passionflower species remain in use in many countries in common therapeutic practices. 
     Medical Use 
     Passionflowers (often the aerial parts and sometimes the fruits) are often used around the world as anxiolytics, sedatives, diuretics and analgesics (all the descriptions in “ Passiflora : review update. K. Dhawan, S. Dhawan, A. Sharma, 2004”). Maltol and certain derivatives thereof are the source of this sedative effect. 
     This activity is more constant and more significant for  P. incarnata.    
     Extracts of  P. incarnata  are able to reverse morphine dependence. 
     Anti-inflammatory effects have also been shown for extracts of  P. edulis  leaves. 
     The various polyphenol families are likely to contribute significantly to the antioxidant and anti-glycation effect of proteins (M. Rudnicki et al., 2007) of the aerial parts of  P. edulis.    
     An anti-hypotensive effect of a methanolic extract of  P. edulis  fruit peels and a hypocholesterolemia effect of an extract of fiber-rich defatted seeds have also been shown. 
     A fruit decoction has an antitumor effect via inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP2 and MMP9) involved in tumor invasion, metastases and angiogenesis (S. S. Patel, 2009). 
     Use in Skincare Cosmetics 
     In Brazil  P. foetida  leaves are used cutaneously to treat inflammatory skin diseases. In Mauritius and Rodrigues decoctions of  P. suberosa  leaves are used in the bath to treat skin diseases. 
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     The Applicant has discovered that extracts of passionflower seeds, particularly  Passiflora incarnata  or  Passiflora edulis  seeds, and even more advantageously  Passiflora edulis  seeds, have cosmetic and dermatological properties that have not been previously disclosed. Particularly, it is the first time that such extracts of passionflower seeds have been used as such, for their specific properties. 
     The subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising a peptide and sugar extract of passionflower seeds, particularly  Passiflora incarnata  or  Passiflora edulis  seeds, advantageously  Passiflora edulis  seeds, as an active agent and, if need be, a suitable excipient. The composition is advantageously cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological. The composition may also be nutraceutical. Said composition is preferably formulated to be administered by external topically route or per os. 
     By “peptide and sugar extract” is meant an extract mainly or essentially comprising peptides and sugars. The proteins naturally present in the seeds have been hydrolyzed into peptides; advantageously the hydrolysis is enzymatic hydrolysis. 
     Within the context of the present invention, the peptide and sugar extract is advantageously obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis, more advantageously in the presence of at least one protease and at least one carbohydrase. More advantageously, it is able to be obtained by the process described further in the description. 
     In the peptide and sugar extract, the peptides advantageously have a molecular weight less than 3500 Da. These peptides encompass all the amino-acid based compounds present in the extract. 
     According to an advantageous variant of the invention, in the peptide and sugar extract, at least 90% of the peptides have a molecular weight less than 1200 Da. 
     In the peptide and sugar extract, advantageously at least 30% of the peptides, more advantageously at least 40% of the peptides, have a molecular weight less than 300 Da. According to an advantageous variant of the invention, between 30% and 50% of the peptides have a molecular weight less than 300 Da. 
     Advantageously according to the invention, between 30% and 70%, more advantageously between 40% and 60%, of the peptides of the extract have a molecular weight between 300 and 1200 daltons. 
     The molecular weight distribution of the peptides is expressed as a percentage in relation to the concentration of total peptides. 
     Typically, the peptide and sugar extract according to the invention does not substantially contain potentially-allergenic residual proteins. 
     The extract according to the present invention advantageously comprises 10% to 90% by weight peptides and 10% to 90% by weight total sugars, the percentages being expressed in relation to the total weight of said extract (before the optional addition of a drying support). 
     In the peptide and sugar extract, the weight ratio of peptides/sugars is advantageously greater than 0.75 and preferably between 1 and 2. 
     The peptide and sugar extract advantageously comprises 20% to 70%, advantageously 30% to 65%, typically 55%, by weight peptides, the percentages being expressed in relation to the total weight of said extract. 
     The peptide and sugar extract advantageously comprises 20% to 60%, advantageously 30% to 55%, typically 40%, by weight sugars, the percentages being expressed in relation to the total weight of said extract. 
     Particularly, the peptide and sugar extract advantageously comprises 20% to 70%, advantageously 30% to 65%, by weight peptides and 20% to 60%, advantageously 30% to 55%, by weight sugars, the percentages being expressed in relation to the total weight of said extract. 
     According to a preferred aspect of the invention, the peptide and sugar extract comprises 55% by weight peptides and 40% by weight sugars, the percentages being expressed in relation to the total weight of active material of said extract before the addition, for example, of an optional drying support. The remaining 5% are minerals (ashes) and other various molecules. 
     According to an advantageous variant of the invention, the composition contains 0.001% to 10%, typically 0.01% to 5%, by weight extract, expressed as a percentage of dry extract. 
     Another subject matter of the invention is a process for preparing a peptide and sugar extract of passionflower seeds, particularly  Passiflora incarnata  seeds or  Passiflora edulis  seeds, advantageously  Passiflora edulis  seeds, comprising at least one step of enzymatic hydrolysis under optimum pH and temperature conditions, known to the person skilled in the art. Enzymatic treatment of the dispersion may be followed, if need be, by heat treatment in order to denature the enzymes. 
     Advantageously according to the invention, the process for preparing a peptide and sugar extract of passionflower seeds comprises the following successive steps:
         a) dispersion in an aqueous phase of grinded seeds, then   b) enzymatic treatment of the aqueous dispersion obtained in step a), then   c) if need be, heat treatment in order to denature the enzymes, and   d) collection of the peptide and sugar extract at the conclusion of step b) or c).       

     In step a), the aqueous phase is advantageously water. 
     The enzymatic treatment (step b)) is advantageously carried out by adding at least one protease and at least one carbohydrase, under optimum pH and temperature conditions, known to the person skilled in the art. For example, the pH is between 3.0 and 9.0. The temperature is typically between 20° C. and 90° C. In particular, the enzymatic treatment successively comprises a step b1) of adding a carbohydrase, advantageously selected from pectinases, cellulases, arabanases, hemicellulases, xylanases and β-glucanases, then a step b2) of adding an alkaline- or acid-type protease. 
     The hydrolysis step of the process according to the invention is very important, since it makes it possible to transform or “cut” into peptides the native proteins present in the passionflower seeds. This step also advantageously makes it possible to transform or “cut” into oligosaccharides or monosaccharides the polysaccharides present in the passionflower seeds. 
     In an advantageous variant of the process, the passionflower seeds are defatted prior to step a). Prior to being dispersed (step a)), the grinded seeds may be defatted, particularly in ethanol. Removing the lipids improves the subsequent filtration, ultrafiltration or nanofiltration steps. It is also and preferentially possible to use as the grinded seeds the oil cakes of these seeds, that is, the residue from preliminary oil extraction. This oil extraction may be carried out using solvent, using the supercritical CO 2  technique or, preferentially, by mechanical pressing. 
     During step d), the peptide and sugar extract is advantageously collected by extracting the dispersion obtained at the conclusion of step b), with shaking, advantageously at a pH between 3.0 and 9.0 and advantageously at a temperature between 20° C. and 90° C. 
     In an advantageous variant, the process comprises an additional step, between steps b), or if need be c), and d) of filtration or centrifugation, optionally followed by ultrafiltration, diafiltration or nanofiltration. 
     The filtration or centrifugation steps, particularly followed by membrane ultrafiltration or diafiltration, remove residual proteins. The nanofiltration steps remove mineral salts or free amino acids, for example. 
     The process according to the invention advantageously comprises a step of 15 kDa ultrafiltration, advantageously between 10 kDa and 15 kDa, which removes any potentially-allergenic residual proteins. 
     In a particular embodiment according to the invention, the process also comprises a nanofiltration step with, for example, a cut-off between 100 daltons and 300 daltons, advantageously between 130 daltons and 300 daltons, typically between 200 daltons and 300 daltons, in order to remove a portion of mineral salts or free amino acids or monosaccharides, following the ultrafiltration step. 
     Advantageously, the peptide and sugar extract may be stabilized by drying, by means of processes known to the person skilled in the art, in the presence or absence of a support of type maltodextrins or acacia fibers (Fibregum®, CNI), for example. The proportion of the support typically varies in a ratio from 0% to 80% by weight of the support in relation to the weight percent of the dry matter obtained in the liquid form of the extract. The extract is preferentially dried by freeze-drying in order to obtain a final powder. The final powder advantageously comprises 30% to 70% by weight dry matter of the extract, with the freeze-drying support bringing it up to 100%. More advantageously, the final powder comprises 50% by weight dry matter from the extract and 50% freeze-drying support. 
     Preferentially, as an example, the peptide and sugar extract may be obtained according to the following process:
         a) preparation of a solution of an oil cake of passionflower seeds defatted by pressing, at a concentration of 10% dry matter in water;   b) enzymatic hydrolysis of carbohydrates by action of a cellulase (Cellulyve from Lyven, for example);   c) followed by hydrolysis by an acid protease (Prolyve PAC from Lyven, for example);   d) heat treatment in order to denature the enzymes;   e) centrifugation, ultrafiltration and diafiltration on 15 kDa membranes. This step particularly enables removal of potentially-allergenic residual proteins;   f) nanofiltration on a 200 Da membrane. This step particularly enables removal of mineral salts or free amino acids, for example.       

     Another subject matter of the present invention is an extract of passionflower seeds, particularly  Passiflora incarnata  or  Passiflora edulis  seeds, advantageously  Passiflora edulis  seeds, able to be obtained by the process mentioned above. Such an extract meets the specifications defined above. Particularly, such an extract advantageously contains 10% to 90% by weight peptides and 10% to 90% by weight sugars. More particularly, the extract comprises 20% to 70%, advantageously 30% to 65%, by weight peptides and 20% to 60%, advantageously 30% to 55%, by weight sugars. 
     The extract is advantageously used as an active agent in a composition such as a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical composition, which may comprise one or more suitable excipients. The composition may further comprise at least one other active compound in addition to passionflower hydrolysate. This other compound may be selected from all the compounds and functional equivalents thereof stated below: 
     This other compound may particularly be selected from active agents conventionally used in dermatology or cosmetics, such as emollients, moisturizing active agents, keratin-synthesis activators, keratoregulators, keratolytics, agents that restructure the cutaneous barrier (activators of synthesis of cutaneous lipids), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonists, RXR or LXR agonists, sebum-regulating agents, anti-irritant agents, soothing agents, anti-inflammatory agents, antioxidants and anti-aging agents, depigmenting or hypodepigmenting agents, pigmenting agents, lipolytic agents or lipogenesis inhibitors or anti-cellulite or reducing agents, inorganic or organic sun filters and screens, antifungal compounds, preservatives, antibacterial agents, prebiotics and probiotics, antibiotics, immunomodulators. 
     More particularly, the agents for healing and/or restructuring the cutaneous barrier able to be used in combination are advantageously panthenol (vitamin B5), arabinogalactan, zinc oxide, ceramides, cholesterol, squalane and phospholipids. 
     The sebum-regulating agents able to be used in combination are advantageously selected from the group consisting of 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. Zinc (and zinc derivatives such as the gluconate, salicylate and pyroglutamic acid salts thereof) and spironolactone also have sebum-suppressing activity. Other sebum-regulators of lipid origin acting on sebum quality, such as linoleic acid, are also of interest. 
     The anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant and/or soothing agent may be arabinogalactan. 
     The sunscreen active agents able to be used in combination are advantageously UVB and/or UVA sun filters and screens, such as inorganic and/or organic screens or filters known to the person skilled in the art who will adapt their selection and concentrations according to the required degree of protection. 
     The preservatives able to be used in combination are, for example, those generally used in cosmetics, molecules with antibacterial activity (pseudo-preservatives) such as caprylic derivatives, such as, for example, capryloyl glycine and glyceryl caprylate; hexanediol, sodium levulinate, and copper and zinc derivatives (gluconate and PCA). 
     This other compound may particularly be selected from plant extracts, particularly:
         plant oils such as soybean oil and/or rapeseed oil, avocado oil (WO2004/012496, WO2004/012752, WO2004/016106, WO2007/057439), lupin oil and, advantageously, sweet white lupin oil (WO98/47479), or a mixture of these oils;   oleodistillate or concentrates of animal or plant oil, particularly of sunflower, more advantageously linoleic concentrates of sunflower, such as sunflower oil concentrated in unsaponifiables (Soline®-WO2001/21150), marketed by Laboratoires Expanscience, oils concentrated in unsaponifiables of type avocado oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, useful particularly for their moisturizing and/or emollient, healing and/or cutaneous-barrier restructuring, anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant and/or soothing activity;   Unsaponifiables of plants or plant oil, advantageously avocado furans (Avocadofurane®), able to be obtained by the process described in international application WO 01/21605, avocado and/or soy unsaponifiables, more particularly a mixture of avocado furanic unsaponifiables and soy unsaponifiables, advantageously in a respective ratio of about ⅓-⅔ (such as Piascledine®), soy unsaponifiables (as obtained according to the process described in international application WO 01/51596), sterolic unsaponifiables (typically unsaponifiables whose content of sterols, methylsterols and triterpene alcohols is between 20% and 95% by weight, preferably 45-65% by weight, in relation to the total weight of unsaponifiable), phytosterols, esters of sterols and vitamin derivatives, useful particularly for their healing and/or cutaneous-barrier restructuring, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory activity;   Peptides or complexes of plant amino acids, particularly of avocado (such as those described in international application WO2005/105123), lupin peptides (such as those described in international application WO2005/102259), quinoa peptides (such as those described in international application WO2008/080974), maca peptides (such as those described in international application WO2004/112742), fermented or non-fermented soy peptides, rice peptides (such as those described in international application WO2008/009709), useful particularly for their moisturizing and/or emollient (avocado), keratoregulator (lupin, quinoa), healing and/or barrier restructuring (maca, quinoa, soy), anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant and/or soothing (lupin, quinoa), antioxidant (avocado), anti-aging (lupin, maca) or pigmenting (rice) activity,  Schisandra  peptides (such as those described in patent application FR 0955344), extract of  Acacia macrostachya  seeds (such as that described in patent application FR 0958525), extract of  Vigna unguiculata  seeds (such as that described in patent application FR 0958529);   Plant sugars, particularly avocado sugars (such as those described in application WO2005/115421), useful particularly for their keratoregulator, healing and/or cutaneous-barrier restructuring, anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant and/or soothing property;   Butyl avocadate (5 alpha Avocuta®), 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (WO 01/52837 and WO 02/06205) and typically regulator of increased seborrheic secretion seen in acne and dandruff;   Extracts rich in polyphenols, and more particularly extracts of avocado fruits (such as those described in application FR 1 061 055), extracts of maca leaves (such as those described in application FR 1 061 047), and extracts of the aerial parts of  Gynandropsis gynandra  (such as those described in application FR 1 061 051),   Lupeol (FR 2 8 22 821, FR 2 857 596) useful particularly to promote healing;   Cupuaçu butter, particularly appreciated for its moisturizing properties.       

     This other compound may particularly be selected from oxazolines, particularly those selected from the group consisting of 2-undecyl-4-hydroxymethyl-4-methyl-1,3-oxazoline, 2-undecyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,3-oxazoline, (E)-4,4-dimethyl-2-heptadec-8-enyl-1,3-oxazoline, 4-hydroxymethyl-4-methyl-2-heptadecyl-1,3-oxazoline, (E)-4-hydroxymethyl-4-methyl-2-heptadec-8-enyl-1,3-oxazoline, 2-undecyl-4-ethyl-4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-oxazoline (preferably 2-undecyl-4,4-dimethyl-1,3-oxazoline, called OX-100 or Cycloceramide*; WO2004050052, WO2004050079, and WO2004112741). They are particularly useful for their anti-inflammatory and/or anti-irritant and/or soothing, antioxidant, depigmenting, immunomodulator activity. 
     All these combinations comprise at least one other active compound, in addition to extract of passionflower seeds, and may comprise two, three, four or more active compounds as described above. 
     The composition according to the invention may be formulated as various preparations suitable for topical application, oral, rectal, vaginal, nasal, auricular or bronchial administration, and parenteral administration. 
     According to a first variant, the various preparations are suitable for topical application and include particularly creams, emulsions, milks, ointments, lotions, oils, aqueous or water-alcohol or glycolic solutions, powders, patches, sprays, shampoos, varnishes or any other product for external application. 
     The composition comprising an extract of passionflower seeds having the indicated specifications is particularly intended for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological or nutraceutical use. 
     Within the context of cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological use, the composition will advantageously be formulated as a preparation suitable for topical application. The composition comprising a peptide and sugar extract is particularly intended for cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological use. 
     Within the context of use in food, for nutritive or cosmetic purposes (“cosmetic food”), the composition will advantageously be formulated as a preparation suitable for oral administration. 
     Another subject matter of the invention is the use of a peptide and sugar extract of passionflower seeds, having the specifications described above, for the manufacture of a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or dermatological composition, a nutraceutical composition or a functional food. 
     A functional food is a conventional food, or one which appears to be, which is part of a normal diet, and which has as a feature to provide beneficial physiological effects that exceed its usual nutritional functions or to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. 
     A subject matter of the invention is thus a functional food comprising the extract according to the invention. 
     Another subject matter of the invention is an extract according to the invention or a composition according to the invention for use to prevent and/or treat:
         disorders or pathological conditions of the skin and/or the mucous membranes and/or the skin appendages,   vascular disorders,   adipose tissue modifications,   oxidative stress.       

     Particularly, the composition or extract according to the invention is intended for the prevention and/or treatment of allergic, inflammatory or irritative reactions or pathological conditions or disorders of the barrier or homeostasis of the skin, skin appendages (hair and nails) and/or immature, normal or mature/aged mucous membranes (gums, periodontium, genital mucosa). 
     Advantageously, the composition or extract according to the invention may be used for the prevention and/or treatment of reactions, disorders or pathological conditions of the: 
     skin, such as acne, rosacea or erythrocouperosis, psoriasis, vascular disorders, diaper rash, atopic dermatitis, eczema, contact dermatitis, irritative dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap), psoriasis, sensitive skin, reactivate skin, dry skin (xerosis), dehydrated skin, skin with redness, cutaneous erythema, aged or photo-aged skin, photosensitive skin, pigmented skin (melasma, post-inflammatory pigmentation, etc.), depigmented skin (vitiligo), skin with cellulitis, loose skin, skin with stretch marks, scurf, chapping, insect bites, cracks particularly of the breasts, sunburns, inflammations due to rays of all kinds, irritations by chemical agents, physical agents (for example tension stress in expectant mothers), bacteriological agents, fungal or viral agents, parasitic agents (lice, mites, ringworm, acarina, dermatophytes), radiological agents or by innate immunity deficiencies (antimicrobial peptides) or acquired immunity deficiencies (cellular, humoral, cytokines), and/or 
     mucous membranes such as gums and periodontium with gingivitis (sensitive gums in newborns, hygiene problems due to tobacco use, etc.), periodontal diseases, or genital mucosa with irritations of the male or female external or internal genital regions, and/or 
     skin appendages such as immature, normal or mature nails (breakable, fragile nails, etc.) and hair (alopecia, dandruff, hirsutism, seborrheic dermatitidis, folliculitis), particularly scalp disorders such as androgenetic, acute, localized, cicatricial or congenital alopecia, alopecia in newborns, aerata, due to chemotherapy/radiotherapy or telogen effluvium, anagen effluvium, pilar dystrophy, trichotillomania, tinea or oily or dry dandruff. 
     The invention also relates to a cosmetic care process for the skin and/or skin appendages and/or mucous membranes, with a view to improving the condition and/or appearance thereof, consisting in administering a composition or extract according to the present invention. 
     Particularly, the cosmetic care process makes it possible to firm-up the skin and to decrease the “orange peel” effect advantageously by topical application on the skin and/or skin appendages and/or mucous membranes. 
     The invention relates to a cosmetic care process for the skin, with a view to preventing the aging thereof, consisting in applying on the skin a composition or extract according to the present invention. 
     The composition or extract according to the present invention may also be used advantageously in the prevention and/or treatment of vascular disorders, particularly redness and blotches. 
     The composition or extract according to the present invention may also be used advantageously in the prevention and/or treatment of adipose tissue modifications. Adipose tissue modifications are, in particular, cellulitis or the “orange peel” effect. The composition according to the invention makes it possible to firm-up the skin. 
     The modes of administration, dosing schedules and optimal pharmaceutical forms of the compounds and compositions according to the invention may be determined according to the criteria generally taken into account in the establishment of a pharmaceutical treatment, in particular a dermatological, cosmetic or veterinary treatment suitable for a patient or an animal, such as for example the age or the body weight of the patient or animal, the severity of the general condition of the patient or animal, tolerance to the treatment, noted side effects and skin type. Depending on the type of administration desired, the composition and/or the active compounds according to the invention may further include at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, in particular a dermatologically acceptable carrier, or a cosmetically acceptable carrier. According to the first variant, a carrier suitable for external topical application is used. The composition according to the present invention may further include at least one pharmaceutical or cosmetic adjuvant known to the skilled person, selected from thickeners, preservatives, fragrances, colorants, chemical or inorganic filters, moisturizing agents, thermal spring waters, etc. 
     The following examples illustrate the invention. 
     Example 1 
     Extract According to the Invention 
     A peptide and sugar extract is obtained according to the following process:
     a) preparation of a solution of oil cake of  Passiflora edulis  seeds defatted by pressing, at a concentration of 10% dry matter in water;   b) enzymatic hydrolysis of carbohydrates by action of a cellulase (Cellulyve, from Lyven);   c) followed by hydrolysis by an acid protease (Prolyve PAC, from Lyven);   d) heat treatment in order to denature the enzymes;   e) centrifugation, ultrafiltration and diafiltration on 15 kDa membranes in order to remove potentially-allergenic residual proteins;   f) nanofiltration on a 200 Da membrane in order to remove mineral salts or free amino acids or monosaccharides;   g) collection of the peptide and sugar extract.   

     The liquid peptide and sugar extract thus obtained has the following features: 
     1-Physicochemical Analysis (%/Total Dry Matter) 
     Dry extract (2 h, 105° C., ventilated oven): 9.7% 
     pH: 4.0 
     α-Amino nitrogen (OPA, leucine equivalent): 24% 
     Peptides (Kjeldahl, N×6.25): 56% 
     Soluble sugars (HPLC): 40% incl. glucose, fructose 
     Total ashes: 6% 
     2-Profile of Molecular Weight Distributions of the Peptides 
     Less than 130 Da: 26% 
     Between 130-300 Da: 17% 
     Between 300-1200 Da: 49% 
     Between 1200-3500 Da: 7% 
     Greater than 3500 Da: ≤1% 
     Example 2 
     Compositions for Topical Application 
     Several compositions for topical application are presented below. The peptide and sugar extract of passionflower seeds, example 1, may be incorporated into various cosmetic products, such as cleansers, oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions, oils, milks, lotions, shampoos, foaming products and sprays, the compositions of which are presented below as examples. 
     Moisturizing Cleanser 
                                 Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                  PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%       BIOSACCHARIDE GUM   From 1 to 5%       BUTYLENE GLYCOL   From 1 to 5%       HYALURONIC ACID   From 0 to 5%       PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.001% to 10%       PASSIONFLOWER       PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%       CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE   From 0 to 1%       TROMETHAMINE   From 0 to 1%                    
Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
 
                                 Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                  CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE   From 0 to 1%       SODIUM HYDROXIDE   From 0 to 1%       SEQUESTRANT   From 0 to 1%       BUTYLENE GLYCOL   From 1 to 5%       BETA CAROTENE   From 0 to 2%       PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.001% to 10%       PASSIONFLOWER       PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%       PEG-32   From 1 to 5%       PEG-7 PALMCOCOATE   From 1 to 5%       ZINC GLUCONATE   From 0 to 1%       CITRIC ACID   From 0 to 1%       PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%       FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%       POLOXAMER 184   From 1 to 5%                    
Anti-Aging Emulsion
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          LIQUID ISOPARAFFIN   From 5 to 20%           ISOCETYL STEARATE   From 5 to 20%           AL—MG HYDROXYSTEARATE   From 5 to 20%           ABIL WE 09   From 1 to 5%           GLYCEROL   From 1 to 5%           MINERAL OIL   From 1 to 5%           MICRONIZED ZINC OXIDIZE   From 1 to 5%           BUTYLENE GLYCOL   From 1 to 5%           RETINOL   From 0 to 1%           VITAMIN C   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           ISONONYL ISONONANOATE   From 1 to 5%           BEESWAX   From 1 to 5%           SODIUM TARTRATE   From 1 to 5%           SODIUM CHLORIDE   From 0 to 5%           GLYCINE   From 1 to 5%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           CHOLESTEROL   From 0 to 1%           PHYTOSPHINGOSINE   From 0 to 1%           TARTARIC ACID   From 0 to 1%           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%                        
Restructuring Emulsion
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE   From 5 to 20%           LAURYLGLUCOSIDE-GLYSTEARATE   From 1 to 5%           DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE   From 1 to 5%           GLYCEROL   From 5 to 20%           CARBOPOL   From 0 to 1%           XANTHAN GUM   From 0 to 1%           ASIATIC ACID   From 0 to 1%           VITAMIN B5   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           SODIUM HYDROXIDE   From 0 to 1%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           CITRIC ACID   From 0 to 1%           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%                        
Slimming Oil
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          SOLUBILIZER   From 0 to 1%           SWEET ALMOND OIL   From 5 to 20%           COPRA CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE   QS to 100%           REFINED  MACADAMIA     From 5 to 20%           GLYCEROL CAPRYLOCAPRATE   From 5 to 20%           NAT ALPHA BISABOLOL   From 0 to 1%           ALPHA TOCOPHEROL   From 0 to 1%           EXTRACT OF IVY   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           PRESERVATIVE   From 0 to 1%           ESTER   From 0 to 1%                        
Milk for Dry, Atopic Skin
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          SWEET ALMOND OIL   From 1 to 5%           CORN OIL   From 1 to 5%           STEARIC ACID   From 1 to 5%           C16 C18 CETYL ALCOHOL   From 0 to 1%           ANTIFOAM 70414   From 0 to 1%           LAURIC ALCOHOL 11OE   From 1 to 5%           PEG 300 MONOLAURATE   From 0 to 1%           GLYCEROL MONOLEATE   From 0 to 1%           GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE   From 1 to 5%           VITAMIN B12   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.1 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           CITRIC ACID   From 0 to 1%           TRISODIUM CITRATE   From 0 to 1%           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%           PEANUT OIL   From 1 to 5%           HYDROGENATED PALM OIL   From 1 to 5%                        
Foam
 
                                 Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                  PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%       LAUROAMPHOACETATE   From 5 to 20%       COCOGLUCOSIDE   From 5 to 20%       SURFACTANT 1   From 5 to 20%       SURFACTANT 2   From 5 to 20%       PEG 6000 DISTEARATE   From 1 to 5%       PRESERVATIVES   From 1 to 5%       PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.001% to 10%       PASSIONFLOWER       CHAMOMILE EXTRACT   From 1 to 5%       CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE   From 0 to 1%       SEQUESTRANT   From 0 to 1%       FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%       SODIUM HYDROXIDE   From 0 to 1%                    
Soothing Spray
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%           TRILAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE   From 1 to 5%           DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE   From 1 to 5%           BUTYLENE GLYCOL   From 1 to 5%           ERYTHRITYL ESTER   From 1 to 5%           LIQUID MINERAL OIL   From 1 to 5%           SHEA BUTTER   From 0 to 1%           VEGETABLE OIL   From 0 to 1%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           LYCOPENE   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           SODIUM HYDROXIDE   From 0 to 1%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%           XANTHAN GUM   From 0 to 1%           CARBOPOL   From 0 to 1%           SEQUESTRANT   From 0 to 1%           CITRIC ACID   From 0 to 1%                        
Purifying Cleansing Cream
 
                                 Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                  PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%       ARLATONE   From 10 to 30%       COCOGLUCOSIDE   From 5 to 20%       HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR   From 1 to 5%       CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE   From 0 to 2%       PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 2%       FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%       CITRIC ACID   From 0 to 1%       ZINC PCA   From 0 to 1%       PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.001% to 10%       PASSIONFLOWER                    
Anti-Acne Emulsion
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          PEG 40 STEARATE   From 1 to 5%           PEG 5 GLYCERYL STEARATE   From 1 to 5%           CERESIN WAX   From 1 to 5%           GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE   From 1 to 5%           SORBITAN STEARATE   From 0 to 2%           CETYL ALCOHOL   From 0 to 2%           DI-MALATE ALCOHOL   From 5 to 20%           VITAMIN E   From 0 to 1%           VITAMIN B3   From 0 to 5%           LINOLEIC ACID   From 0 to 1%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           BUTYLENE GLYCOL   From 1 to 5%           PIROCTOLAMINE   From 0 to 1%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           GLYCEROL   From 1 to 10%           XANTHAN GUM   From 0 to 1%           ZINC PCA   From 0 to 2%           RICE STARCH   From 1 to 5%           NYLON 6   From 0 to 2%           POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL   From 1 to 5%           VITAMIN B6   From 0 to 1%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%                        
Anti-Redness Emulsion
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          PEG 40 STEARATE   From 1 to 5%           PEG 5 GLYCERYL STEARATE   From 1 to 5%           CERESIN WAX   From 1 to 5%           GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE   From 1 to 5%           SORBITAN STEARATE   From 0 to 2%           CETYL ALCOHOL   From 0 to 2%           DI-MALATE ALCOHOL   From 5 to 20%           ESCULOSIDE   From 0 to 2%             SOPHORA JAPONICA     From 0 to 5%           VITAMIN E   From 0 to 1%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           BUTYLENE GLYCOL   From 1 to 5%           PIROCTOLAMINE   From 0 to 1%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           GLYCEROL   From 1 to 10%           XANTHAN GUM   From 0 to 1%           ZINC PCA   From 0 to 2%           RICE STARCH   From 1 to 5%           NYLON 6   From 0 to 2%           POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL   From 1 to 5%           VITAMIN B6   From 0 to 1%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%                        
Reparative Care
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          PEG 40 STEARATE   From 1 to 5%           PEG 5 GLYCERYL STEARATE   From 1 to 5%           CERESIN WAX   From 1 to 5%           GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE   From 1 to 5%           SORBITAN STEARATE   From 0 to 2%           CETYL ALCOHOL   From 0 to 2%           DI-MALATE ALCOHOL   From 5 to 20%           VITAMIN E   From 0 to 1%           COENZYME Q10   From 0 to 2%           CERAMIDE   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           BUTYLENE GLYCOL   From 1 to 5%           PIROCTOLAMINE   From 0 to 1%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           GLYCEROL   From 1 to 10%           XANTHAN GUM   From 0 to 1%           ZINC PCA   From 0 to 2%           RICE STARCH   From 1 to 5%           NYLON 6   From 0 to 2%           POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL   From 1 to 5%           VITAMIN B6   From 0 to 1%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%                        
Depigmenting Emulsion
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          ISONONYL ISONONANOATE   From 1 to 10%           ISOCETYL STEARATE   From 1 to 10%           PEG 40 STEARATE   From 1 to 5%           PEG 5 GLYCERYL STEARATE   From 1 to 5%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           C16 C18 CETYL ALCOHOL   From 0 to 2%           PPG/SMDI POLYMER   From 0 to 1%           SALICYLIC ACID   From 0 to 2%           SQUALANE GEL   From 0 to 2%           DIOCTYL ETHER   From 1 to 10%           DI-MALATE ALCOHOL   From 1 to 10%           SUNFLOWER EXTRACT   From 1 to 10%           TROMETHAMINE   From 1 to 5%           BUTYLENE GLYCOL   From 1 to 10%           TRISODIUM CITRATE   From 0 to 1%           SCLEROTIUM GUM   From 0 to 1%           RICE STARCH   From 1 to 10%           POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL   From 0 to 1%           VITAMIN C   From 0 to 2%           GLYCINE   From 0 to 2%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%           VITAMIN E   From 0 to 2%           CITRIC ACID   From 0 to 1%           SEPIWHITE   From 0 to 2%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%                        
Antibacterial Stick Roll-on
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%           BUTYLENE GLYCOL   From 1 to 5%           BENZOYL PEROXIDE   From 0 to 2%           CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE   From 0 to 5%           ZINC PCA   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.1 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           CARBOMER   From 0 to 2%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           CITRIC ACID   From 0 to 1%           TROMETHAMINE   From 0 to 1%                        
Scrub
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          ARLATONE DUO   From 5 to 20%           EXFOLIATING AGENT   From 1 to 10%           SCLEROTIUM GUM   From 1 to 10%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 1%           CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE   From 0 to 1%           SODA   From 0 to 1%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           SEQUESTRANT   From 0 to 1%           CITRIC ACID   From 0 to 1%           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%                        
Keratinizing Fluid
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          CETYL ALCOHOL   From 1 to 5%           SILICONE 345   From 1 to 5%           ANTIOXIDANT   From 0 to 1%           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%           CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE   From 0 to 5%           QUININE   From 0 to 5%           VITAMIN B5   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN   From 0 to 1%           PRESERVATIVE   From 0 to 2%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%           pH ADJUSTER   From 0 to 1%                        
Antidandruff Shampoo
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          PURIFIED   QS to 100%           LAUROAMPHOACETATE   From 5 to 20%           COCOGLUCOSIDE   From 5 to 20%           PEG 6000 DISTEARATE   From 1 to 5%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 2%           VITAMIN F   From 0 to 5%           PIROCTONE OLAMINE   From 0 to 2%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           ZINC PYRITHIONE   From 0 to 1%           pH ADJUSTER   From 0 to 1%           SEQUESTRANT   From 0 to 1%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%                        
Detangling Fluid
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          CETEARYL ALCOHOL   From 1 to 5%           CETEARETH-33           QUATERNIUM-82   From 0 to 2%           PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%           HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN   From 0 to 5%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 2%           pH ADJUSTER   From 0 to 1%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%           CYSTEINE   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER                        
Fortifying Capillary Lotion
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%           METHYL PROPANEDIOL   From 5 to 20%           PRESERVATIVE   From 0 to 2%           pH ADJUSTER   From 0 to 1%           FRAGRANCE   From 0 to 1%           BIOTIN   From 0 to 5%           VITAMIN B9   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           BETA-SITOSTEROL   From 0 to 1%           ETHYLHEXYL COCOATE   From 0 to 5%           PEG-40 CASTOR OIL   From 0 to 5%                        
Photoprotecting Stick
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          CASTOR OIL   QS to 100%           OLEIC ALCOHOL   From 10 to 20%           PALM OIL   From 10 to 20%           POLYGLYCERIN-3-BEESWAX   From 10 to 20%           CANDELILLA WAX   From 10 to 20%           HECTORITE   From 10 to 20%           TITANIUM DIOXIDE   From 0 to 5%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER           SHEA BUTTER   From 0 to 5%           VITAMIN E   From 0 to 1%                        
SPF 50+ Sun Cream
 
                                 Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                  B4 PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%       TITANIUM OXIDE   From 10 to 20%       CYCLOPENTASILOXANE   From 5 to 15%       OCTYL PALMITATE   From 5 to 15%       C12-C15 ALKYL BENZOATE   From 5 to 10%       DECYL PENTANOATE   From 5 to 10%       ZINC OXIDE   From 5 to 10%       GLYCEROL   From 1 to 5%       PEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER   From 1 to 5%       PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%       PASSIONFLOWER       SODIUM CHLORIDE   From 1 to 5%       DEXTRIN PALMITATE   From 1 to 2%       VITAMIN E   From 0 to 2%       PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 2%       HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR   From 0 to 1%         ALOE VERA     From 0 to 1%       SODIUM HYDROXIDE   From 0 to 1%       EDTA 2 Na   From 0 to 1%       ZINC GLUCONATE   From 0 to 1%                    
SPF 50+ Sun Spray
 
                                             Raw material/Trade name or INCI name   %                          GLYCEROL CAPRYLOCAPRATE   From 5 to 20%           CYCLOPENTASILOXANE   From 10 to 20%           DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE   From 5 to 20%           TINOSORB S   From 1 to 10%           TITANIUM OXIDE 100   From 10 to 20%           HECTORITE   From 0 to 5%           ALPHA TOCOPHEROL   From 0 to 2%           LAURYLGLUCOSIDE-GLYSTEARATE   From 0 to 10%           B4 PURIFIED WATER   QS to 100%           CITRIC ACID   From 0 to 2%           PENTYLENE GLYCOL   From 0 to 5%           GLYCEROL   From 0 to 5%           XANTHAN GUM   From 0 to 2%           PEPTIDE AND SUGAR EXTRACT OF   From 0.01 to 10%           PASSIONFLOWER             ALOE VERA     From 0 to 1%           ZINC GLUCONATE   From 0 to 1%           PRESERVATIVES   From 0 to 2%           TINOSORB M   From 1 to 10%                        
Varnish for Fragile and Breakable Fingernails
 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
             
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
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     Example 3 
     Compositions for Oral Administration 
     Extracts of  Passiflora edulis  may be advantageously integrated into oral compositions, typically in compositions allowing the administration of 50 mg to 200 mg of extract of  Passiflora edulis  per day. 
     1/Anti-Stretch Marks Composition in the Form of Soft Capsules 
                                    EXTRACT of  Passiflora edulis     30 mg       Awara oil   60 mg       Unsaponifiable-rich rapeseed oil   300 mg        Group B vitamin (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12)   QS to 100% RDA       Tocotrienols   QS to 50% RDA       Vitamin E       Beeswax       Soy lecithin       Alimentary gelatin       Glycerin   QS to 1 soft capsule                    
This composition is administered as four to six 500 mg capsules per day.
 
     2/Anti-Hair Loss Tablets 
                                    EXTRACT of  Passiflora edulis      25 mg       Extracts of cereals (corn, buckwheat, millet,   200 mg       spelt) rich in sulfur amino acids       Vitamin C   QS to 50% RDA       Fish cartilage glycosaminoglycans   200 mg       Glucidex IT 19 (compression agent)   QS to one 800 mg tablet                    
This composition is administered as five to eight tablets per day.
 
     3/Examples of Slimming Powder Sticks 
                                                EXTRACT of  Passiflora edulis     100 mg           Polyphenol-rich tea extract   100 mg           OPC-rich grape extract    50 mg           Plant beta-glucans   100 mg           Xanthan gum    1 mg           Sodium ascorbate    0.3 mg           Maltodextrin   QS to 5 g                        
This composition is administered twice per day.
 
                                                EXTRACT of  Passiflora edulis     100 mg           Extract of  Centella asiatica     100 mg           Magnesium, selenium, manganese   QS to 100% RDA           Xanthan gum    1 mg           Sodium ascorbate    0.3 mg           Maltodextrin   QS to 5 g                        
This composition is administered twice per day.
 
     4/Example of Chocolate-Flavored Cereal Bar 
                                    EXTRACT of  Passiflora edulis     200 mg        Lycopene   6 mg       Astaxanthin   4 mg       Fucoxanthin   4 mg       Lutein in microencapsulated form   4 mg       Microencapsulated tocotrienol   QS to 100% RDA           vitamin E       Dark chocolate, oligofructose, sugar, fructose   QS to 50 g bar       syrup, fat-reduced cocoa powder, crunchy cereals,       powdered skim milk, almonds, glycerol, sorbitol,       vegetable oils, glucose syrup, flavoring,       sweetened condensed milk, soy lecithin, fatty       acid mono-and diglycerides, caramelized syrup, malto-       dextrin, salt, potassium sorbate, alpha tocopherol.                    
This composition is administered once per day.
 
     5/Example of Vanilla-Flavored Cereal Bar 
                                    EXTRACT of  Passiflora edulis     200 mg       Extracts of cereals (corn, buckwheat, millet, spelt)   200 mg       rich in sulfur amino acids       Fish cartilage glycosaminoglycans   200 mg       Polyphenol-rich extract of green tea   200 mg       Oligofructose, sugar, fructose syrup, crunchy cereals,   QS to 50 g bar       powdered skim milk, almonds, glycerol, sorbitol,       vegetable oils, glucose syrup, flavoring, sweetened       condensed milk, soy lecithin, fatty acid mono-and       diglycerides, caramelized syrup, maltodextrin, salt,       potassium sorbate, alpha tocopherol.                    
This composition is administered once per day.
 
     6/Example of a Praline-Flavored Milk Beverage 
                                    EXTRACT of  Passiflora edulis     200 mg       Polyphenol-rich extract of green tea   100 mg       Group B vitamin (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12)   QS to 100% RDA       Zn, Mg, Se   QS to 100% RDA       Skimmed milk powder, flavoring, fructose, egg   QS to one 30 g packet       white, hazel nuts, sugar, caramel, beta-carotene,       xanthan gum, aspartame, potassium acesulfame,       soy lecithin, maltodextrin                    
This composition is administered once per day.
 
     Example 4 
     Tests of Biological Activities of the Extract According to the Invention 
     The peptide and sugar extract of passionflower of example 1 is referred to as passionflower hydrolysate in the example below. 
     A-Screening of Activities on Normal Human Keratinocytes (NHK) 
     The biological activities of passionflower hydrolysate were evaluated by a test of the modulation of gene expression on NHK cultures: expression profile study on Agilent Whole Genome Microarray chips comprising 43,376 gene sequences. 
     a-Materials and Methods 
     NHK were cultivated for 24 hours and then treated with passionflower hydrolysate at a concentration of 0.05% dry matter. Keratinocytes were treated in a staggered manner (72 h, 24 h, 6 h) such that each analysis point is cultured for the same duration, 72+24 hours. 
     Expression of the selected genes was evaluated by quantitative RT-PCR. 
     The intensity ratios (R i ) of the treated samples versus the control were calculated for each gene and each treatment condition. 
     b-Results 
     The results deemed significant are those for which R i  is &gt;2 for each kinetics time but also at two consecutive times, either 3-6 h or 6-24 h. 
     The following was shown: 
     An anti-apoptotic effect, expressed by inhibition by passionflower hydrolysate of transcription factor ATF3, itself a transcription factor of pro-apoptotic genes of the GADD family, and other stress-inducible pro-apoptotic genes such as DDIT4, FANCE, IRS2 and its target FOXO3.
 
An activator effect on cell proliferation, via induction of genes of cyclins CCNB1, CCND1 and cyclin-dependent kinase CDK1. This observation is supported by the induction of genes involved in various cell activation-related mechanisms such as DNA replication (RFC4, TIPIN), mitosis (CDCA7, CDCA8), splicing (SF3A3, SRSF7), RNA transcription (POP1) and protein translation (WDR3, NOP56, MRTO4).
 
An activator effect on sterol biosynthesis, suggesting a protective activity on the stratum corneum and thus on the epidermal barrier. That occurs by means of activation of the following genes: ACAT1, ACAT2, HMGCS1, HMGCR, MVD, FDPS, FDFT1, SQLE, LSS, MSMO1/SC4MOL, DHCR, EBP, DHCR7, LIPA and SOAT1.
 
An activator effect on antioxidant mechanisms, which occurs by induction of metallothioneins MT1A, MT1B, MT1E, MT1F, MT1G, MT1H, MT1L, MT1M, MT1X, MT2A, stimulation of genes of several enzymes involved in biosynthesis of glutathione: GSTA4, GSTM3, MGST2, GPX1, GPX2, GPX8, GSS, PRDX1 or of superoxide dismutase SOD1 and stimulation of genes of several transcription factors encoded by MAFB, ATF3 and JUN, factors important for the oxidative stress response by means of their binding to antioxidant response element (ARE) and hypoxia response element (HRE) motifs.
 
B-Screening of Activities on Normal Human Fibroblasts (NHF)
 
     The biological activities of passionflower hydrolysate were evaluated by a test of the modulation of gene expression on NHF cultures. Thus, expression of 46 genes involved in the biology of the dermis, the restructuring of connective tissues and ageing, and 46 genes involved in key functions of the epidermis, such as the barrier function, in direct relation to skin hydration, antioxidant response, or pigmentation by melanocytes, in the presence of passionflower hydrolysate in the culture medium, were studied by qRT-PCR. 
     a-Materials and Methods 
     Passionflower hydrolysate was diluted in culture medium. NHF cultures are treated with 0.01% and 0.05% passionflower hydrolysate for 24 hours (and with the control molecule, TGFβ1). At the conclusion of the application, the differences in gene expression were analyzed by qRT-PCR. Changes in gene expression induced by passionflower hydrolysate are expressed as relative quantity (RQ) in relation to the condition corresponding to an untreated culture (if RQ&gt;1: stimulation of gene expression, and RQ&lt;1: inhibition of gene expression). 
     b-Results 
     Activator Effect on Antioxidant Mechanisms 
     The 0.01% passionflower hydrolysate induces expression of the gene for MSRA (mitochondrial peptide methionine sulfoxide reductase A), a mitochondrial enzyme known for its antioxidant power. 
     Similarly, the 0.05% passionflower hydrolysate induces expression of the gene for NQO1 (NAD(H)dehydrogenase quinone 1), an antioxidant enzyme with activity identical to superoxide dismutase. 
     By increasing MSQRA and NQO1, passionflower hydrolysate enables fibroblasts of the human dermis to be more resistant to the oxidative damage responsible for cell aging and, therefore, skin aging. 
     Effect on Compounds of the Extracellular Matrix 
     The 0.01% and 0.05% passionflower hydrolysates induce expression of the SDC1 gene encoding syndecan 1, which is a transmembrane proteoglycan playing a crucial role in tissue cohesion. 
                                 TABLE 1                          0.01%   0.05%           passionflower   passionflower           hydrolysate   hydrolysate                                                 p-       p-       Tests   Gene name   RQ   value   RQ   value               MSRA-   Mitochondrial   1.8542   0.0465               Hs00737165_m1   peptide           methionine           sulfoxide           reductase A       SDC 1 -   Syndecan-1   1.5042   0.0491   1.5667   0.0388       Hs00896424_g1       NQO 1 -   NAD(H)dehy-           2.0835   0.0414       Hs00168547_m1   drogenase,           quinone 1                    
C-Screening of Activities on Melanized Reconstructed Skin
 
     The biological activities of passionflower hydrolysate were evaluated by a test of modulation of gene expression on melanized reconstructed skin. Thus, expression of 46 genes involved in the biology of the dermis, the restructuring of connective tissues and ageing, and 46 genes involved in key functions of the epidermis, such as the barrier function, in direct relation to skin hydration, antioxidant response, or pigmentation by melanocytes, in the presence of passionflower hydrolysate in the culture medium, were studied by qRT-PCR. 
     a-Materials and Methods 
     Passionflower hydrolysate was diluted in the culture medium. Skin samples are treated with 0.01% and 0.05% passionflower hydrolysate for 24 hours (and with the control molecule, TGFβ1). At the conclusion of the application, the differences in gene expression were analyzed by qRT-PCR. Changes in gene expression induced by passionflower hydrolysate are expressed as relative quantity (RQ) in relation to the condition corresponding to an untreated culture (if RQ&gt;1: stimulation of gene expression, and RQ&lt;1: inhibition of gene expression). 
     b-Results 
     Effect on Genes Involved in Dermal/Epidermal Cohesion 
     The 0.05% passionflower hydrolysate induces expression of LAMC2, the gene encoding laminin C2; passionflower hydrolysate can thus help strengthen the dermo-epidermal junction and therefore promote firmness of the skin. 
     Effect on Genes Involved in the Barrier Function of the Skin 
     The 0.05% passionflower hydrolysate induces expression of the gene encoding involucrin (IVL), a structural protein of the corneal envelope involved in corneocyte initiation and maturation that therefore plays an essential role in the barrier function of the skin. It also stimulates expression of the gene for filaggrin (FLG), also involved in hydration and the barrier function. 
     Effect on Other Genes 
     Passionflower hydrolysate decreases expression of MC1R, involved in the melanogenesis process, PTGS2, involved in the inflammatory response, and BIRC5, anti-apoptotic factor and stem cell marker. 
                                 TABLE 2                          0.01%   0.05%           passionflower   passionflower           hydrolysate   hydrolysate                                                 p-       p-       Tests   Gene name   RQ   value   RQ   value                                             LACMC2-   Laminin           2.7769   0.026       Hs01043711_m1   subunit           gamma-2       IVL-   Involucrin           1.4151   0.0048       Hs00846307_s1       MC1R-   Melanocyte-           0.7131   0.0194       Hs00267167_s1   stimulating           hormone           receptor       PTGS2-   Prostaglandin           0.5185   0.0438       Hs01573476_g1   G/H           synthase 2       BIRC5-   Baculoviral           0.5122   0.0007       Hs00977611_g1   IAP repeat-           containing           protein 5           (survivin)       NTRK2-   BDNF/NT-3           0.1707   0.0359       Hs01093103_m1   growth factors           receptor       FLG-   Filaggrin   0.7257   0.01555       Hs00863478_g1                    
D. Effect on Lipolysis of Human Adipose Tissue
 
     Human white adipose tissue exerts a fundamental metabolic function by providing to other tissues of the organism energy molecules in the form of fatty acids released by the adipocyte lipolysis process. The adipocyte mobilizes its energy reserves by hydrolysis of triglycerides stored in fatty acids and glycerol. The fatty acids thus released in the blood can be used as a source of energy by other tissues. 
     The effect of passionflower hydrolysate on adipocyte lipolysis was evaluated by an assay of glycerol released during hydrolysis of triglycerides stored in mature human adipocytes cultured in a three-dimensional system. 
     a) Materials and Methods 
     Mature adipocytes, isolated from biopsies of subcutaneous adipose tissue from four normal-weight or overweight female donors, were incubated in the presence of passionflower hydrolysate for 4 hours at 37° C. Released glycerol was assayed using a colorimetric method, and the values obtained were normalized to amount of DNA. The results were compared statistically by means of one-way analysis of variance followed by Dunnett&#39;s test. 
     b) Results 
     The results are presented in the following table: 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
             
               
                   
                 TABLE 3 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Glycerol 
                   
               
               
                   
                 (normalized data; mean ± SD) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Control 
                 1.00 ± 0.0 
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Passionflower hydrolysate 
                 1.69 ± 0.23 
                 p &lt; 0.05 
               
               
                   
                 0.005% 
               
               
                   
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The 0.005% passionflower hydrolysate significantly stimulated glycerol release, showing an activator effect on adipocyte lipolysis. 
     E. Anti-Tyrosinase Activity 
     Tyrosinase is a key enzyme in melanin synthesis. Specific inhibitors of this enzyme can lead to inhibition of melanin synthesis and thus cause depigmenting effects. The effect of passionflower hydrolysate was evaluated on the activity of tyrosinase extracted from human melanocytes (cell-free test). 
     a) Materials and Methods 
     Passionflower hydrolysate and the test standard (kojic acid) were brought together with the enzymatic extract (tyrosinase) and incubated on ice for 10 minutes. At the conclusion of incubation, the substrate L-DOPA (2 mM) was added and the samples were incubated for 1 hour at 37° C. Enzymatic activity was evaluated by colorimetry (reading of optical density at 540 nm). The results were expressed as a percentage of tyrosinase activity and compared statistically using Student&#39;s t-test. 
     b) Results 
     The results are presented in the following table: 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
                   
                 TABLE 4 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Tyrosinase activity 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 (% of control) 
                 p 
                 IC 50   
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Control 
                 100 
                 — 
                 — 
               
               
                 0.0625 mM kojic acid 
                 95 
                 NS 
                 0.76 mM 
               
               
                 0.125 mM kojic acid 
                 93 
                 NS 
               
               
                 0.25 mM kojic acid 
                 88 
                 p &lt; 0.05 
               
               
                 0.5 mM kojic acid 
                 66 
                 p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                 1 mM kojic acid 
                 36 
                 p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                 0.005% passionflower 
                 101 
                 NS 
                 0.16% 
               
               
                 hydrolysate 
               
               
                 0.01% passionflower 
                 97 
                 NS 
               
               
                 hydrolysate 
               
               
                 0.05% passionflower 
                 83 
                 p &lt; 0.05 
               
               
                 hydrolysate 
               
               
                 0.1% passionflower 
                 70 
                 p &lt; 0.01 
               
               
                 hydrolysate 
               
               
                 0.5% passionflower 
                 0 
                 p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                 hydrolysate 
               
               
                 1% passionflower 
                 −3 
                 p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                 hydrolysate 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Passionflower hydrolysate inhibited in a clear and concentration-dependent manner the enzymatic activity of tyrosinase (IC 50 =0.16%). 
     F. Protection Against Oxidative Stress 
     Oxidative stress, whether induced endogenously or exogenously (tobacco use, atmospheric pollution, UV radiation), is responsible for many skin disorders. Indeed, via the production of free radicals, oxidative stress can alter the various components of skin cells: proteins, lipids, nuclear and mitochondrial DNA. An antioxidant effect of passionflower hydrolysate was confirmed by first evaluating its ability to modulate the production of free radicals and second its protective effect against peroxidation of lipids in cells subjected to oxidative stress. 
     1. Effect on Production of Reactive Oxygen Species in Keratinocytes 
     The antioxidant action of passionflower hydrolysate on oxidative stress generated by hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) in keratinocytes was evaluated by measuring the amount of reactive oxygen species produced. This test is based on the use of a probe (DCFH-DA) that breaks down and fluoresces in contact with reactive oxygen species (ROS). The fluorescence emitted will be thus proportional to the amount of ROS produced by the cell in response to oxidative stress. 
     a) Materials and Methods 
     Normal human keratinocytes were preincubated for 24 hours in the presence of passionflower hydrolysate or the reference molecules: 10 μM quercetin or 500 μM vitamin C. The cells were then incubated for 1 hour in the presence of the probe DCFH-DA and then treated with 100 μM H 2 O 2  for 20 minutes, still in the presence of passionflower hydrolysate or the reference molecules. The ROS assay was carried out by measuring the fluorescence emitted. The results were normalized to the number of living cells determined using a neutral red uptake assay carried out in parallel. The amount of ROS emitted is thus expressed as fluorescence density (DFU)/optical density resulting from the neutral red assay (OD 540 ). The results were statistically analyzed by one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey&#39;s test. 
     b) Results 
     The results are presented in the following table: 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
                   
                 TABLE 5 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Amount of ROS 
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 DFU/OD 540   
                 Increase 
                 Inhibition 
               
               
                   
                 (mean ± standard 
                 relative to 
                 relative to the 
               
               
                   
                 deviation) 
                 the control 
                 H 2 O 2  control 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Control 
                  62132.821 ± 10278.568 
                   
                   
               
               
                 H 2 O 2  control (stress) 
                 287593.309 ± 45380.022 
                 +363% p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                 Quercetin (reference) 
                 84549.570 ± 9476.724 
                   
                 −71% p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                 Vitamin C (reference) 
                  35997.820 ± 10389.067 
                   
                 −87% p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                 0.01% passionflower hydrolysate 
                 98585.727 ± 7972.591 
                   
                 −66% p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                 0.05% passionflower hydrolysate 
                 56063.620 ± 3540.141 
                   
                 −81% p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                 0.1% passionflower hydrolysate 
                 45893.532 ± 3120.083 
                   
                 −84% p &lt; 0.001 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     Passionflower hydrolysate strongly and in a highly significant manner inhibited the production of ROS induced by H 2 O 2  stress. 
     2. Protective Effect on Lipid Peroxidation 
     The protective effect of passionflower hydrolysate on lipid peroxidation was evaluated in UV-irradiated Jurkat cells. 
     a) Materials and Methods 
     Jurkat cells were incubated for 45 minutes in the presence or absence of passionflower hydrolysate or the reference (50 μM BHT) and in the presence of the fluorescent probe specific for the measurement of lipid peroxides (C11-fluorine). This fluorescent probe is a lipid analog that integrates into membranes and whose fluorescence intensity decreases when peroxidized. The cells were then irradiated by UV (UVB 240 mJ/cm 2 +UVA 3.5 J/cm 2 ) in the presence of passionflower hydrolysate or the reference. At the conclusion of the irradiation, the cells were incubated for 30 minutes at 37° C. prior to being analyzed by flow cytometry. The fluorescence intensity results obtained were expressed as a % of the irradiated control. 
     b) Results 
     The results are presented in the following table: 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
             
               
                   
                 TABLE 6 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                 Amount of lipid peroxides 
                 Protection 
               
               
                   
                 (% of the irradiated control) 
                 (%) 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
            
               
                 Control (not irradiated) 
                 46 
                 100 
               
               
                 Irradiated (UV) control 
                 100 
                 0 
               
               
                 UV + BHT 
                 83 
                 31 
               
               
                 UV + 0.05% passionflower 
                 87 
                 24 
               
               
                 hydrolysate 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The 0.05% passionflower hydrolysate protected the cells from lipid peroxidation induced by UV irradiation (24% protection).