Abstract: Compositions, kits and methods are provided for restoring moisture and retarding the aging process in mature skin. In general, ions, combined amino acids, fatty acids and polyols are included in a physiologically acceptable medium. The compositions, kits and methods can be used as cosmetics, cosmeceuticals or pharmaceuticals for improving mature skin condition, and preventing or treating the aging process and/or lack of moisture.

Abstract: A patch facilitates transportation, application, and emission of fragrances for perfume wearers. A plurality of structural and adhesive layers provide a manufacturable patch with structural and functional integrity. The material selection, and perfume selection and concentration, provides efficacy of fragrance emission for a predetermined period.

Abstract: Compositions, kits and methods are provided for restoring skin barrier function to skin of a subject after a medical or a cosmetic procedure. In general, a composition containing divalent cations such as calcium ions and/or magnesium ions in a physiologically acceptable medium can be used to treat, inhibit or prevent inflammation of skin post medical, demertological, or cosmetic procedure such as chemical peeling, laser skin resurfacing, microdermabrasion, plasma energy treatment, radiofrequency treatment, hair or vein removal or lightening, skin treatment using light energy or photofacial, thereby treating, inhibiting or preventing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation of the skin or other skin disorders.

Abstract: Compositions, kits and methods are provided for restoring skin barrier function to skin exposed to environmental elements and/or in a pathological condition. In general, divalent cations such as calcium ions and/or magnesium ions are included in a physiologically acceptable medium. In some embodiments, divalent cations are balanced with monovalent cations such as sodium and potassium ions at appropriate ratios in order to maintain the homeostasis of skin barrier. The compositions, kits and methods can be used as cosmetics, cosmeceuticals or pharmaceuticals for improving skin condition, and preventing or treating dermatological diseases and skin disorders.

Abstract: Compositions, kits and methods are provided for restoring skin barrier function to skin exposed to environmental elements and/or in a pathological condition. In general, divalent cations such as calcium ions and/or magnesium ions are included in a physiologically acceptable medium. In some embodiments, divalent cations are balanced with monovalent cations such as sodium and potassium ions at appropriate ratios in order to maintain the homeostasis of skin barrier. The compositions, kits and methods can be used as cosmetics, cosmeceuticals or pharmaceuticals for improving skin condition, and preventing or treating dermatological diseases and skin disorders.