Abstract: A water-soluble anti-inflammatory cream is disclosed. The cream is a composition of between about 7.5% and about 30% by weight of a healing oil; between about 1% and about 6% by weight of an herbal extract; between about 0% and about 3.5% by weight of microencapsulated amino acids; and at least 39.4% by weight water.

Abstract: A water-soluble anti-inflammatory cream is disclosed. The cream is a composition of between about 7.5% and about 30% by weight of a healing oil; between about 1% and about 6% by weight of an herbal extract; between about 0% and about 3.5% by weight of microencapsulated amino acids; and at least 39.4% by weight water.

Abstract: A bandage includes a generally planar substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposed from the first surface. A first matrix extends outwardly from the first surface. The first matrix has a first plurality of reservoirs. A second matrix extends outwardly from the first surface. The second matrix has a second plurality of reservoirs. The second matrix is separated from the first matrix by a drain channel. A method of treating a wound using the bandage is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dermatological cream includes between about 8% and about 25% by weight of a healing oil; between about 3% and about 8% by weight of an herbal extract; between about 0.1% and about 0.6% by weight of vitamin E; a microencapsulated ingredient selected from the group consisting of: about 0.6% by weight capsaicin, between about 2% and about 2.5% by weight capsiscum, about 6% by weight methylsulfonylmethane, about 2% by weight collagen peptides, about 5% by weight azealic acid, between about 2% and about 15% by weight ibuprofen, between about 4% and about 10% by weight sulfur, between about 2% and about 15% by weight zinc oxide, between about 5% and about 8% by weight vitamin C, between about 0.5% and about 1% by weight vitamin A, between about 4% and about 8% by weight menthol, between about 3% and about 6% by weight camphor, about 0.5% by weight nicotinic acid, between about 3% and about 5% by weight amino acids, and between about 3% and about 6% by weight tea tree oil; and at least 43.4% by weight water.

Abstract: A method of treating a mixture of ethyl alcohol and water for the reduction of impurities comprising: contacting the mixture with three layers of activated charcoal having specified surface activities at a temperature of from -45.degree. C. to -22.degree. C., followed by contacting the mixture with three other layers of activated charcoal having specified surface activities at a temperature of from -22.degree. C. to 5.degree. C.