Abstract: The invention features a device for applying a fluid composition to the skin, said device including (i) a reservoir containing said composition, said composition including at least one tensioning polymer and (ii) a skin-contactable surface having at least one opening, wherein said device is adapted such that said fluid composition may be extruded from such reservoir to said skin-contacting surface through said at least one openings.

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: The invention features an emulsion composition including (i) at least about 35% by weight water and (ii) at least about 2% by weight of at least one tensioning polymer having a contractile force greater than about 3 grams/milligram and a water-resistance index from about 0.9 to about 1.9.

Abstract: The invention features a method of treating at least one sign of aging on the skin selected from the group consisting of (i) thickening the skin, (ii) enhancing the barrier function of skin, and/or (iii) treating at least one sign of aging on the skin selected from the group consisting of enhancing the elasticity of said skin, enhancing the firmness of said skin, smoothing the surface of the skin, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles on the skin, wherein the method includes applying to skin in need of such treatment a skin care composition including a tensioning polymer, wherein the tensioning polymer has a contractile force greater than about 3 g/mg and a water resistance index from about 0.9 to about 1.9.

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: The invention features a device for applying a fluid composition to the skin, said device including (i) a reservoir containing said composition, said composition including at least one tensioning polymer and (ii) a skin-contactable surface having at least one opening, wherein said device is adapted such that said fluid composition may be extruded from such reservoir to said skin-contacting surface through said at least one openings.

Abstract: A hair spray composition exhibiting high curl retention, fast drying time, high rinse-out with low flaking and high shine characteristics comprised of fixative resins, silicone plasticizers and neutralizers in a crystal clear formulation which meets or exceeds the currently mandated alcohol requirements in a hand pump spray application.