Process for obtaining polyphenol extracts from cocoa beans, the resulting extracts and uses thereof

Abstract

The invention concerns a polyphenolic cocoa extract and methods of use. The cocoa extract comprises 15 to 66% of at least one polyphenol, 0 to 11% of at least one lipid and 5 to 20% of at least one xanthine. The cocoa extract is suitable for use as in cosmetic compositions.

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       8 . A cocoa extract comprising 15 to 65 weight % of at least one polyphenol, 0 to 11 weight % of at least one lipid and 5 to 20 weight % of at least one xanthine, said weight percent being relative to the total extract.  
   
   
       9 . The extract of  claim 8  wherein said lipid is comprises 10 to 30% by weight of a phystosterol.  
   
   
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       15 . A cosmetic composition comprising the extract of  claim 8 .  
   
   
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       17 . The cosmetic composition according to  claim 15  in the form of a cream, a lotion, a mousse, or a soap.  
   
   
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       19 . A cosmetic composition according to  claim 15  further comprising a sunscreen.  
   
   
       20 . A method for slimming comprising applying the cosmetic composition of  claim 15  to the skin.  
   
   
       21 . A method for simultaneously fighting against skin aging effects and slimming, comprising applying the composition of  claim 15  to the skin.  
   
   
       22 . A method for preventing photodamage comprising applying the composition of  claim 15  to the skin.  
   
   
       24 . The extract of  claim 8  wherein said lipid comprises 7 to 15% by weight β-sitostorol.