Abstract: Topical formulations comprising an anti-irritant amount of aqueous-soluble strontium (Sr.sup.2+) cation, and method for using the same to inhibit skin irritation are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions of retinoic acids and tocopherols which may be applied topically without producing retinoic acid-induced skin irritation.

Abstract: A skin moisturizing preparation, such as a skin cream, face cream, lotion or ointment containing a combination of a phosphatide such as soy lecithin and one or more C.sub.10 -C.sub.30 carboxylic acid sterol esters. The preparation preferably also contains a caprylic/capric acid triglyceride for enhanced moisturization. There is also described a method of treating dry skin by topical application of such moisturizing preparations.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation containing 1 to 50% urea and 0.05 to 30% of a lactone is disclosed. A preferred lactone is gamma-butyrolactone which is preferably present in an amount of about 0.05 to 0.1 part by weight per 1 part by weight of urea. The lactone stabilizes the urea with respect to various parameters including changes in pH. The pharmaceutical preparation may be any preparation with stabilized urea such as a skin lotion or cream used to moisturize skin, or a post surgical preparation because urea aids in debridement, dissolves coagulum and promotes epithelialization. Alternatively the preparation may be an injectable solution used in the treatment for mobilization of edema fluid, as urea is used for an osmotic diuretic.

Abstract: A non-stinging composition for removing make-up from the area near the eye comprising cleanser, buffering agent, water, chlorhexidine digluconate, and phenethyl alcohol.