Abstract: The present invention features a method of treating atrophy of skin or mucosal tissue by administering to skin or mucosal tissue in need of such treatment a composition including a tensioning polymer, said method selected from the group consisting of thickening said skin or mucosal tissue, enhancing extracellular matrix production in said skin or mucosal tissue, and enhancing the barrier function of said skin or mucosal tissue.

Abstract: A cosmetic device comprising a solid or semi-solid cosmetic composition comprising a plurality of discrete elements is provided. The discrete elements each comprise a water soluble core surrounded by an erodible shell. The cosmetic composition may be a cleansing composition. The discrete elements may form a matrix.

Abstract: A portable wound care kit sized, shaped, and configured to carry only articles necessary for wound care treatment. In one embodiment, the wound care kit contains only a container of wound treatment medicament and two or more wound coverings. However, the wound care kit may also be configured to carry wound cleansing wipes or wound wash. The wound care kit is configured to permit ready and easy access to the wound care treatment articles.

Abstract: A method of reducing the appearance of skin conditions associated with loss of skin tightness, skin firmness, or dark circles under the eyes with topical compositions comprising compounds of any of the Formulae I or Ia as described herein, is disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of Cotinus coggygria in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.

Abstract: The present invention features a method of administering an active agent to a human barrier membrane by applying to the membrane a device including a housing having the barrier membrane contacting surface, a first conductive electrode, a second conductive electrode, and a carrier containing the active agent; wherein the first conductive electrode is in electric communication with the second conductive electrode, wherein the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode are in ionic communication with the carrier, and wherein the carrier is in communication with the barrier membrane through the barrier membrane contacting surface, wherein the difference of the standard potentials of the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode is at least 0.2 V and wherein the electrons that pass between the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode are generated as a result of such difference of the standard potentials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of assessing the efficacy of skin care products by comparing images of the skin prior to and after use of said skin care product.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved compositions and methods for preventing or inhibiting the development of ingrown hairs or razor bumps in skin subjected to hair removal techniques by applying compositions containing sebum reduction agents; keratolytic agents and anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: The present invention features legume products having trypsin inhibitory activity and reduced microbial content, methods of decontaminating such legume products, compositions containing such legume products, and the topical application of such legume products or compositions to skin, nails, and hair.

Abstract: Provided are methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic surfactant, the methods comprising combining a hydrophobically-modified material capable of binding a surfactant thereto with an anionic surfactant to produce a reduced irritation personal care composition, and methods of using such compositions to cleanse the hair or skin with reduced irritation.

Abstract: A moisturizing detergent composition that is mild to the skin and eyes is disclosed. The composition includes a cationic polymer, a monoester emollient, a di-and/or tri-ester emollient and a surfactant. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.