Abstract: A punch for simultaneously pressing two or more different powder formulas has a punch body with a first region and second region. The first region is comprised of a first material and configured to apply a first predetermined pressure to a first powder formula when a ram force is placed on the punch body. The second region is at least partially comprised of a second material and is configured to apply a second predetermined pressure to a second powder formula when the ram force is placed on the punch body. The second material is less hard than the first material such that the second predetermined pressure is less than the first predetermined pressure.

Abstract: A punch for simultaneously pressing two or more different powder formulas has a punch body with a first region and second region. The first region is comprised of a first material and configured to apply a first predetermined pressure to a first powder formula when a ram force is placed on the punch body. The second region is at least partially comprised of a second material and is configured to apply a second predetermined pressure to a second powder formula when the ram force is placed on the punch body. The second material is less hard than the first material such that the second predetermined pressure is less than the first predetermined pressure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, substantially a lotion, containing a source of nitrite ions and water. The composition, substantially a lotion, is preferably provided in two distinct and separate formulations. One of these formulations may or may not contain a source of nitrite ions. The composition is easily washed off with soap and water and is useful in preventing or treating bacterial, viral, parasitic or fungal infections. Further, the invention provides methods for preventing or treating bacterial, viral, parasitic or fungal infections by applying a pharmaceutically effective amount of the composition topically to the skin. Still further, the invention provides a kit comprising the composition of according to the invention together with instructions for applying the composition topically.

Abstract: A cleansing and conditioning composition for topical application comprising the combination of a surfactant, an emollient, a cationic material, a film former, a polyamino sugar condensate and water. The interaction of the ingredients effects both cleansing and moisturization of the skin.

Abstract: A lipstick composition comprising by weight from 8% to 20% of waxes, 30% to 80% of oils, 3% to 30% of colorants, 8% to 20% of cetearyl isononanoate, 1% to 10% of a sesquistearate and 2% to 20% of isopropyl hydroxystearate. The lipstick has the aesthetic performance characteristics of a regular lipstick but more effectively soothes and protects the lips.