Abstract: An improved sunscreen protection and insect repellent combination composition having an SPF factor of about 2 to about 50 and further having an unexpected, unusually long efficacy period when used in rainy conditions or prolonged periods of high humidity, such as in a tropical or sub-tropical rain forests, or the like, and after the wearer has been underwater. The composition forms a stable emulsion lotion that is easy to store. No special precautions are required by the person who applies the lotion. The composition includes a sunscreen agent, an insect repellent, including 3-[N-Butyl-N-acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester ("IR3535.TM."), an emulsifying agent, and a film former, all in an aqueous solvent. The composition forms a thin film on the skin, but it is non-greasy to the touch. The lotion is easily removed by scrubbing with soap and water.

Abstract: Compositions comprising N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl compounds are useful to alleviate or improve various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including changes or damage to skin, nail and hair associated with intrinsic aging and/or extrinsic aging, as well as changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors. N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl composition may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.

Abstract: In-mold plastic labels are provided with separation interfaces whereby the printed surfaces of the labels and the contaminating printing inks associated with them can be removed so as to allow recycling of the bottle stock without contamination by the printing inks.

Abstract: A formulation and a method for manufacturing an acne extraction patch. Water is added into polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl pyrrolidone to form an polymer solution. An adequate excipient is further added to form an optimal formulation. The formulation is coated directly onto the hydrophilic nonwovens or the nonwovens are placed over the release liner after coating the release liner with silicon coating. After the steps described above, the nonwovens are put into the dry oven for a two-step drying method at 55-90.degree. C., and 80-95.degree. C. A die-cut and package machine is used to cut an adequate patch. The patch is moistened with water and applied to the face or nose. The water solution of the formulation penetrates into the hair follicles or sebaceous glands. The lug of acne sticks to the polymer patch as the water evaporates. The acne is extracted from the hair follicle as the patch is removed.

Abstract: An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a platform having a support surface and an opening extending through the support surface. The female die is disposed generally within the opening in the platform with the upper end of the female die being disposed near the support surface. The article forming system includes means for slidingly holding portions of the sheet of material generally against portions of the support surface while permitting such held portions to slide on the support surface during the forming of the article for cooperating in forming a decorative border on the decorative flower pot cover type of article which flares generally away from the flower pot object when the decorative flower pot cover article is applied to the flower pot.

Abstract: The use of carboxylic acids having a thioether function, a sulphoxide function or a sulphone function in or for making a cosmetic or dematological composition for promoting skin exfoliation and/or stimulating epidermal regeneration, is disclosed. The use of said composition for controlling intrinsic and extrinsic skin ageing, and a non-therapeutic skin treatment method useful for skin exfoliation, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a transdermal patch for the release through the skin of estradiol and a progestogen agent and a process for its production.

Abstract: Chewable tablets prepared by incorporating a sugar alcohol with a dissolution endotherm of 20 calories or more per gram of a gastrointestinally active ingredient such as a mucous membrane repairing agent or an antacid are provided. The chewable tablets enable the gastrointestinally active ingredient to be orally administered with ease, without water and free from displeasing intrabuccal sensations characteristic of a gastrointestinally active ingredient.

Abstract: A container for holding a floral grouping. The container, most generally a vase, is formed from a sheet of material and has an outer peripheral wall which extends from the closed lower end to the open upper end. The peripheral wall may comprise a plurality of folds in the sheet of material with adjacent portions of at least some of the folds, which connected via a bonding material to form connected folds, which connected folds cooperate to maintain the vase in the shape of a vase. The container preferably has a bonding material disposed on a portion of the surface of the vase for enabling the vase to be bondingly connected to a surface in a vertical orientation.

Abstract: Dispersibility of a respirable powder, administrable by inhalation, is increased by including a pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polypeptide.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition for treating keratinous material, particularly human hair, including a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium containing at least one silicone-grafted polymer with a polysiloxane backbone grafted by non-silicone organic monomers and at least one amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit. Such compositions are particularly suitable for use as rinsable or non-rinsable products for washing and conditioning hair, hair setting or hair styling.

Abstract: The present invention provides a percutaneous absorption preparation which hardly causes the coloration phenomenon and is excellent in the stability of the drug content. The percutaneous absorption preparation comprises a support and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on at least one side of the support, wherein the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer contains a percutaneous absorptive drug and at least one of 2-mercaptobenzimidazole and propyl gallate, with the proviso that the percutaneous absorptive drug is not 6-amino-5-chloro-1-isopropyl-2-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)benzimidazole and pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain resorcinol derivatives as skin lightening agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to small sized particles.These particles comprise at least on the surface thereof a wall composed of a mixture of at least one protein and at least one polysaccharide which are cross-linked, preferably by interfacial cross-linking with a polyfunctional acylating agent which forms at least amide and ester bonds, and optionally anhydride bonds with amine, hydroxyl or carboxyl functions of the protein and of the polysaccharide, and which comprise hydroxamic groups on the surface thereof for chelating metal ions.These particles can be used in cosmetics or in pharmacy notably for the chelation or release of metal ions.

Abstract: A fine and stable emulsion of an oily phase in an aqueous phase containing ionic polymer particles, the oil globules of the emulsion having a mean size of at most 500 nm, a process for the stabilization of fluid emulsions, a process for the preparation of these emulsions and their use in the cosmetic and dermatological fields and more particularly as composition for anti-sun protection.

Abstract: A composition comprising oxybutynin, a dosage form comprising oxybutynin, and a method for administering oxybutynin are disclosed for oxybutynin therapy.

Abstract: Multilayer film structures and packages therefrom which are particularly suited for containing organics such as organic liquids or solvents, e.g., amines, diamines, triamines, xylenes, tolene, ethoxyethanols, urethanes, or epoxies, or the like, or materials containing organics are disclosed as are methods for containing such organics. The film structures have two layer elements. The first layer element has a flexible barrier material layer and a sealant layer; the second layer element has a high barrier material layer; and when formed into a package such as a pouch the sealant layer is disposed interiorly and is used to seal the package together. Suitable materials for the high barrier material include metal foil, e.g., aluminum foil, and nylon coated on at least one side with a polyvinylidene chloride copolymer; the flexible barrier material layer is suitably nylon; and, the sealant is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate.

Abstract: A preservative system for topically applied products includes one or more of benzyl alcohol, disodium EDTA, and a para-hydrobenzoic acid, in an effective antimicrobial amount, combined with one or more enhancers selected from the group of sorbic acid, salts of sorbic acid, benzoic acid, salts of benzoic acid, and a phospholipid. This preservative system has been found to effectively prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast and mold, without irritation of the skin as occurs with many prior preservatives. The preservative system is therefore ideal for incorporation into topical preparations such as cosmetics, skin care products, and pharmaceutical compositions (such as dermatologic, otic and ophthalmic preparations).

Abstract: A method for lining a passageway which comprises providing a plurality of tube sections connected end to end, pulling a first tube section through the passageway in a collapsed condition and thereafter everting a second tube section into the interior of said collapsed first tube section to cause it to expand outwardly toward the interior walls of said passageway.

Abstract: A moisturizing composition comprising a trihydric or more water soluble polyhydric alcohol, lecithin and 3-methyl-1,3-butylene glycol, wherein lecithin:the trihydric or more water soluble polyhydric alcohol+3-methyl-1,3-butylene glycol=1:1,000 to 1:1 (weight ratio) and the trihydric or more water soluble polyhydric alcohol:3-methyl-1,3-butylene glycol=1:10 to 20:1 (weight ratio), various bases containing the moisturizing composition, and a cosmetic or external preparation containing the moisturizing composition. The moisturizing composition, bases, and cosmetic and external preparation are excellent in moisturizing properties, and have good stability.