Abstract: A cosmetic composition effective in skin lightening or skin rejuvenation is provided. The cosmetic composition is characterized by containing sodium ions, potassium ions, calcium ions, magnesium ions, chlorine ions and HCO3 ions in a molar concentration proportion equal to that in the extracellular fluid of mammals and further containing glucose in a concentration of 0.05 to 0.15 mol/L and sodium glutamate in a concentration of 0.01 to 0.03 mol/L.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition effective in skin lightening or skin rejuvenation is provided. The cosmetic composition is characterized by containing sodium ions, potassium ions, calcium ions, magnesium ions, chlorine ions and HCO3 ions in a molar concentration proportion equal to that in the extracellular fluid of mammals and further containing glucose in a concentrate 0,05 to 0.15 mol/L and sodium glutamate in a concentration of 0.01 to 0.03 mol/L.

Abstract: A thin, sheet material substantially aids in absorbing a mechanical impact or shock--useful in widely disparate applications, e.g., on handle/grips of sports equipment such as bats, rackets, paddles, clubs or the like. The material is formed of a three layer laminate including a central resilient fabric embedded in a low solid-content, large pore polyester or polyether urethane elastomer, bounded by large pore polyurethane of open and closed surface pore configuration, respectively.In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, grip enhancement is effected by providing mating open surface pore urethane surfaces--as by a glove cooperating with a handle wrapping or the like.