Abstract: This invention is related to a sunless tanning composition comprising at least one self-tanner and at least one vitamin D compound, wherein the at least one self-tanner is selected from dihydroxyacetone, erythrulose, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: This invention is related to a sunless tanning composition comprising at least one self-tanner and at least one vitamin D compound, wherein the at least one self-tanner is selected from dihydroxyacetone, erythrulose, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance is disclosed. Compositions for use in this method and a kit containing such compositions are also disclosed. In some of the embodiments of the invention, either one, or both, of the acid composition and neutralizing composition useful in the method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance are of low viscosity. The compositions and methods are effective but gentle enough to be suitable for daily home use by the consumer.

Abstract: A dispensing container having a neck with a throat opening closed by a cap having a pierceable membrane adjacent atop of the cap, the cap having a dispensing nozzle with a lumen therethrough and an overcap for enclosing the dispensing nozzle having a moveable plunger pin extending into the lumen of the nozzle and moveable therein to pierce the membrane.

Abstract: A method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance is disclosed. Compositions for use in this method and a kit containing such compositions are also disclosed. In some of the embodiments of the invention, either one, or both, of the acid composition and neutralizing composition useful in the method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance are of low viscosity. The compositions and methods are effective but gentle enough to be suitable for daily home use by the consumer.

Abstract: An earth anchor of the pivoting type having an essentially cylindrical body, a blind bore extending thereinto from a trailing axial end of the cylindrical body and a leading edge projecting from a leading end of the body, the leading edge being formed as a rounded surface adapted for penetration through reinforcement paths while minimizing severing of the strands of the mat.

Abstract: A method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance is disclosed. Compositions for use in this method and a kit containing such compositions are also disclosed. In some of the embodiments of the invention, either one, or both, of the acid composition and neutralizing composition useful in the method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance are of low viscosity. The compositions and methods are effective but gentle enough suitable for daily home use by the consumer.

Abstract: A dispensing container having a neck with a throat opening closed by a cap having a pierceable membrane adjacent a top of the cap, the cap carrying a dispensing nozzle member with a lumen therethrough and an overcap for enclosing the dispensing nozzle lumen having a moveable plunger pin extending into the lumen of the nozzle and moveable therein to pierce the membrane. The cap is sealed to the throat opening and to the nozzle lumen.

Abstract: A dispensing container having a neck with a throat opening closed by a cap having a pierceable membrane adjacent atop of the cap, the cap having a dispensing nozzle with a lumen therethrough and an overcap for enclosing the dispensing nozzle having a moveable plunger pin extending into the lumen of the nozzle and moveable therein to pierce the membrane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating the skin of a subject comprising (a) applying an HA liquid to an area of the skin, wherein the HA liquid comprises hyaluronic acid, hyaluronate, cosmetically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid, intramolecular esters of hyaluronic acid and/or intermolecular esters of hyaluronic acid; (b) massaging a self-heating mask composition into the area of the skin for a duration sufficient to activate heat, wherein the self-heating mask composition comprises at least one silicoaluminate; (c) letting the self-heating mask composition set on the area of the skin to form a mask; (d) optionally massaging the mask into the area of the skin; (e) optionally removing the mask from the area of the skin; and thereafter (f) optionally applying another skin care product to the area of the skin. The present invention also provides a kit useful for skin treatment, wherein the kit comprises the HA liquid and the self-heating mask composition comprises at least one silicoaluminate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating the skin of a subject comprising (a) applying an HA liquid to an area of the skin, wherein the HA liquid comprises hyaluronic acid, hyaluronate, cosmetically acceptable salts of hyaluronic acid, intramolecular esters of hyaluronic acid and/or intermolecular esters of hyaluronic acid; (b) massaging a self-heating mask composition into the area of the skin for a duration sufficient to activate heat, wherein the self-heating mask composition comprises at least one silicoaluminate; (c) letting the self-heating mask composition set on the area of the skin to form a mask; (d) optionally massaging the mask into the area of the skin; (e) optionally removing the mask from the area of the skin; and thereafter (f) optionally applying another skin care product to the area of the skin. The present invention also provides a kit useful for skin treatment, wherein the kit comprises the HA liquid and the self-heating mask composition comprises at least one silicoaluminate.

Abstract: A two-step method for the topical treatment of skin aging and acne and the improvement of skin appearance is disclosed. Compositions for use in this method and a kit containing such compositions are also disclosed. The compositions and methods are effective but gentle enough suitable for daily home use by the consumer.

Abstract: A tube having a needle piercing membrane closing the threaded opening of a tube neck is provided with a screw-on nozzle defining cap having an internal stopper projecting into the mouth opening to the throat, the stopper sealingly engaging the perforated mouth opening and terminating adjacent the membrane.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid to a surface comprising an applicator and a body member. The applicator is secured to an end of the body member, the body member defining a reservoir for housing a fluid. The body member includes a piston member for exerting a force on the fluid in the reservoir, and two channels, a first channel being in fluid communication with a channel in the applicator and a second channel being in fluid communication with an area outside the body member. The body member further including a valve for allowing fluid communication between the reservoir and either the first channel or second channel. An additional one-way valve which can be manually deactivated may be included in the second channel.

Abstract: Abrasive articles, such as finger nail files, are made by stamping a metal sheet to form a blank with a header strip having a plurality of spaced fingers depending therefrom, coating the fingers with a slurry of abrasive granules and flowable plastics material adhesive, curing the coating to anchor the abrasive particles to the fingers, vacuum depositing a thin strike coating of copper or copper alloy over the cured resin coating and then electro depositing a coating of nickel over the vacuum deposited copper. The abrasive granules are preferably aluminum oxide, the resin carrier for the granules is preferably an epoxide thermosetting resin, and the metal coatings are controlled to form thin sheaths around the resin coating leaving the peaks of the abrasive granules exposed or only covered with very thin coatings which break off or wear away when subjected to friction.