Abstract: A device for removing skin having a cartridge with a file containing a plurality of cutting edges for scraping skin, wherein the cartridge is connected to a handle such that the removed skin is collected between the cartridge and the handle, and a removable cover that may be connected to the cartridge by placing the cover over the cutting surface so as to shield the user from the cutting surface when the implement is not in use and/or to prevent removed skin from exiting the cartridge through the cutting surface.

Abstract: A garment is disclosed, which includes a bodice having a front portion with a neckline, a back portion, and a bottom, a padded lining disposed in the bodice and adjacent to the neckline, a plurality of adjustable straps attached to the front and back portions, a band lining the bottom of the bodice, and a non-visible boning disposed in the front portion configured to support and shape the abdomen of a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care formulations including octapeptide complexes. A preferred embodiment of the skin care formulation is a multi-active serum, which treats numerous skin problems associated with environmental exposure and aging. In one aspect, the multi-serum may be formulated for treatment of facial skin, and may optionally be applied as a mask. In another aspect, the multi-active serum may be formulated specifically for the treatment of delicate skin in the under-eye area of the fact. This embodiment of the invention may be applied as an under eye mask. In yet another aspect, the invention provides a method of manufacturing skin care formulations including octapeptide complexes.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise apparatus having a seat attached to a frame, a swing bar rotatably attached to the frame about a swing bar axis, a back rest rotatably attached to the swing bar about a back rest axis which is substantially perpendicular to the swing bar axis, and a handle bar rotatably attached to the swing bar about a handle bar axis which is substantially parallel to the back rest axis; and a method for performing an abdominal exercise includes sitting on the seat, laying one's back against the back rest and gripping the handle bar while twisting one's torso about one's hips to cause the swing bar to rotate relative to the frame about the swing bar axis and rotating the handle bar about the back rest axis to cause a rotation of the back rest about the back rest axis.

Abstract: An abdominal exercise device comprising a frame, a seat support fixed to said frame, a back support pivotally connected to the frame near the seat support and being disposed at a negative incline during a portion of its use, and one or more handlebars pivotally mounted to the frame and in operational contact with the rear surface of the back support for causing the back support to pivot away from the negative incline if desired by a user during the exercise. The machine may also comprise lever members fixed to the angular orientation of the handlebars and in contact with the rear surface of the back support for lifting said back support during a portion of the exercise if desired. In a preferred embodiment, the handlebars are pivotally mounted to the frame at location separate and distinct from the where the back support is connected to the frame so that the user can use the handlebars, if desired, to create a mechanical advantage in moving the back support during a portion of the exercise.