Essential oil of Achillea used in cosmetic composition in form of shampoo, gel or lotion for providing antidandruff and deodorant effects, comprises Artemisia ketone and chrysanthenone
Essential oil of Achillea, comprises at least 5 wt.% Artemisia ketone and at least 5 wt.% chrysanthenone (two combined isomers). Independent claims are included for the following: (1) cosmetic composition comprising the Achillea essential oil； (2) cosmetic treatment method for eliminating and/or reducing dandruff caused by yeasts of the genus Malassezia, involves applying at least one of Achillea essential oil or the cosmetic composition to the hair and/or scalp； and (3) cosmetic method for treating human body odors, in armpits or feet, involves applying to human keratinous substances, an Achillea essential oil or the cosmetic composition. ACTIVITY : Dermatological； Fungicide. Test details are described but no results given. MECHANISM OF ACTION : None given.La présente invention concerne l'utilisation notamment cosmétique, comme agent antipelliculaire, d'une huile essentielle d'Achillée ou d'une composition la comprenant ； l'invention concerne aussi un procédé de traitement cosmétique employant ladite huile essentielle.
