Abstract: A clear, gelled mineral oil based skin protectant especially adapted for irritated skin is provided. The product is clear so the underlying compromised skin can be seen, does not have the normal high drag of petrolatum based products and does not dry out. It contains a mineral oil gel blend which is a hydrocarbon mineral oil blended with di- and tri-block copolymers of hydrogenated butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer and hydrogenated ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 7, 1995
Date of Patent:
September 24, 1996
Assignee:
Healthpoint Medical Limited Partnership
Inventors:
David P. Jones, William H. Woller, Cynthia W. Jewett
Abstract: A water impermeable skin protectant which is an emulsified ointment based upon a reverse water emulsion. It provides a substantially waterproof external phase and substantially water soluble internal phase. This is accomplished by a combination of a Cyclomethicone lipogel blend and a silicone water in oil emulsifier, preferably in combination with minors to enhance elegance, preservative and a stabilizer.