Abstract: Stable hydroquinone compositions that are useful for skin care and can have a shelf life of up to three years are prepared in a tank made from a material that does not release metallic ions into the composition.

Abstract: Stable hydroquinone compositions that are useful for skin care and can have a shelf life of up to three years are prepared in a tank made from a material that does not release metallic ions into the composition.

Abstract: Provided are dental cleaning compositions, methods of using and methods of using such compositions which minimize gum damage in the oral cavity. In one form, the dental cleaning composition includes a substantially stoichiometric ratio of one or more oxidizing agents to one or more reducing agents in one or more one or more orally acceptable carriers; where the substantially stoichiometric ratio of one or more oxidizing agents to one or more reducing agents is sufficient to neutralize the oxidizing agent in a subject oral cavity; and where the one or more oxidizing agents and one or more reducing agents are either co-dispensed or sequentially dispensed in the subject oral cavity.

Abstract: Provided are wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheets and methods of making and using the dryer sheets. In one form of the dryer sheet, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet includes an absorbent wet substrate in sheet form with a polyvinyl alcohol sheet adhered to one surface of the substrate. In another form the PVA sheet is added separately from that of the absorbent wet substrate sheet. The PVA sheet is preferably in the form of an uncoated non-woven of a thickness of 8 mil or less. The wet impregnated sheet contains a solution of quaternary ammonium salts of different water solubility. The method for using, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet is added to a rotary dryer with a load of wet or dried garments to reduce wrinkling in the garments during the drying process, reduce static cling and refresh the treated clothing.

Abstract: Provided are methods of screening antioxidants for skin protective capacity and antioxidant formulations which protect the skin from UV radiation. The method of screening antioxidants for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes using the Briggs-Rauscher Oxidant Method (BROM) method to one or more antioxidants for predicting protection to the epidermal layer. One advantageous antioxidant formulation for use in sun screens, lip balms and other types of topically applied skin care products for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes a mixture of antioxidants in the skin care product including an effective amount of arbutin in combination with BHT, wherein the ratio of arbutin to BHT in the skin care product ranges from 1:4 to 4:1, and wherein the measured BROM value of the antioxidant mixture is greater than the sum of the BROM values of the individual antioxidants in the mixture at the same concentration. The measured BROM value of the resultant product is greater than or equal to 0.2 sec/?g.

Abstract: Provided are methods of screening antioxidants for skin protective capacity and antioxidant formulations which protect the skin from UV radiation. The method of screening antioxidants for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes using the Briggs-Rauscher Oxidant Method (BROM) method to one or more antioxidants for predicting protection to the epidermal layer. One advantageous antioxidant formulation for use in sun screens, lip balms and other types of topically applied skin care products for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes a mixture of antioxidants in the skin care product including an effective amount of arbutin in combination with BHT, wherein the ratio of arbutin to BHT in the skin care product ranges from 1:4 to 4:1, and wherein the measured BROM value of the antioxidant mixture is greater than the sum of the BROM values of the individual antioxidants in the mixture at the same concentration. The measured BROM value of the resultant product is greater than or equal to 0.2 sec/?g.

Abstract: Methods for welding a particle-matrix composite body to another body and repairing particle-matrix composite bodies are disclosed. Additionally, earth-boring tools having a joint that includes an overlapping root portion and a weld groove having a face portion with a first bevel portion and a second bevel portion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle-matrix bit body of an earth-boring tool may be repaired by removing a damaged portion, heating the particle-matrix composite bit body, and forming a built-up metallic structure thereon. In other embodiments, a particle-matrix composite body may be welded to a metallic body by forming a joint, heating the particle-matrix composite body, melting a metallic filler material forming a weld bead and cooling the welded particle-matrix composite body, metallic filler material and metallic body at a controlled rate.

Abstract: Described herein are novel methods for the treatment of rosacea which include the step of applying of a composition containing a polymetal complex to an area of the skin afflicted with rosacea and novel regimens using such compounds.

Abstract: Regimen for the treatment of rosacea include the application of an anti-redness composition to at least a portion of the cleansed area of skin afflicted with rosacea. The regimen may include the application of one or more of a polymetal complex, a composition containing metronidazole, and/or a protective composition. Kits containing components useful in performing such regimens are also described.

Abstract: Regimen for the treatment of rosacea include the application of an anti-redness composition to at least a portion of the cleansed area of skin afflicted with rosacea. The regimen may include the application of one or more of a polymetal complex, a composition containing metronidazole, and/or a protective composition. Kits containing components useful in performing such regimens are also described.

Abstract: Provided are wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheets and methods of making and using the dryer sheets. In one form of the dryer sheet, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet includes an absorbent wet substrate in sheet form with a polyvinyl alcohol sheet adhered to one surface of the substrate. In another form the PVA sheet is added separately from that of the absorbent wet substrate sheet. The PVA sheet is preferably in the form of an uncoated non-woven of a thickness of 8 mil or less. The wet impregnated sheet contains a solution of quaternary ammonium salts of different water solubility. The method for using, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet is added to a rotary dryer with a load of wet or dried garments to reduce wrinkling in the garments during the drying process, reduce static cling and refresh the treated clothing.

Abstract: Provided are wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheets and methods of making and using the dryer sheets. In one form of the dryer sheet, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet includes an absorbent wet substrate in sheet form with a polyvinyl alcohol sheet adhered to one surface of the substrate. In another form the PVA sheet is added separately from that of the absorbent wet substrate sheet. The PVA sheet is preferably in the form of an uncoated non-woven of a thickness of 8 mil or less. The wet impregnated sheet contains a solution of quaternary ammonium salts of different water solubility. The method for using, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet is added to a rotary dryer with a load of wet or dried garments to reduce wrinkling in the garments during the drying process, reduce static cling and refresh the treated clothing.

Abstract: Provided are methods of screening antioxidants for skin protective capacity and antioxidant formulations which protect the skin from UV radiation. The method of screening antioxidants for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes using the Briggs-Rauscher Oxidant Method (BROM) method to one or more antioxidants for predicting protection to the epidermal layer. One advantageous antioxidant formulation for use in sun screens, lip balms and other types of topically applied skin care products for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes a mixture of antioxidants in the skin care product including an effective amount of arbutin in combination with BHT, wherein the ratio of arbutin to BHT in the skin care product ranges from 1:4 to 4:1, and wherein the measured BROM value of the antioxidant mixture is greater than the sum of the BROM values of the individual antioxidants in the mixture at the same concentration. The measured BROM value of the resultant product is greater than or equal to 0.2 sec/?g.

Abstract: Provided are methods of screening antioxidants for skin protective capacity and antioxidant formulations which protect the skin from UV radiation. The method of screening antioxidants for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes using the Briggs-Rauscher Oxidant Method (BROM) method to one or more antioxidants for predicting protection to the epidermal layer. One advantageous antioxidant formulation for use in sun screens, lip balms and other types of topically applied skin care products for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes a mixture of antioxidants in the skin care product including an effective amount of arbutin in combination with BHT, wherein the ratio of arbutin to BHT in the skin care product ranges from 1:4 to 4:1, and wherein the measured BROM value of the antioxidant mixture is greater than the sum of the BROM values of the individual antioxidants in the mixture at the same concentration. The measured BROM value of the resultant product is greater than or equal to 0.2 sec/?g.

Abstract: Methods of screening antioxidants for skin protective capacity and antioxidant formulations which protect the skin from UV radiation are disclosed, including using the Briggs-Rauscher Oxidant Method method to one or more antioxidants for predicting protection to the epidermal layer. One antioxidant formulation for use in sunscreens, lip-balms and other types of skincare products for protecting the skin from UV radiation includes a mixture of antioxidants in the skincare product including an effective amount of arbutin in combination with BHT, wherein the ratio of arbutin to BHT ranges from 1:4 to 4:1, and wherein the measured BROM value of the antioxidant mixture is greater than the sum of the BROM values of the individual antioxidants in the mixture at the same concentration. The measured BROM value of the resultant product is greater than or equal to 0.2 sec/?g. The antioxidant formulation may also optionally include hydroquinone, resveratrol, uric acid and/or atorvastatin.

Abstract: Provided are dental cleaning compositions, methods of using and methods of using such compositions which minimize gum damage in the oral cavity. In one form, the dental cleaning composition includes a substantially stoichiometric ratio of one or more oxidizing agents to one or more reducing agents in one or more one or more orally acceptable carriers; where the substantially stoichiometric ratio of one or more oxidizing agents to one or more reducing agents is sufficient to neutralize the oxidizing agent in a subject oral cavity; and where the one or more oxidizing agents and one or more reducing agents are either co-dispensed or sequentially dispensed in the subject oral cavity.

Abstract: Provided are wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheets and methods of making and using the dryer sheets. In one form of the dryer sheet, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet includes an absorbent wet substrate in sheet form with a polyvinyl alcohol sheet adhered to one surface of the substrate. In another form the PVA sheet is added separately from that of the absorbent wet substrate sheet. The PVA sheet is preferably in the form of an uncoated non-woven of a thickness of 8 mil or less. The wet impregnated sheet contains a solution of quaternary ammonium salts of different water solubility. The method for using, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet is added to a rotary dryer with a load of wet or dried garments to reduce wrinkling in the garments during the drying process, reduce static cling and refresh the treated clothing.

Abstract: Drug delivery systems and a treatment regimen that improves percutaneous absorption of topically applied drug or active agent is described. The method generally has three steps including pre-treating the surface of skin in need thereof; applying an active ingredient to the skin; and applying a post treatment agent to the skin. Pre-treatment agents, drugs and active ingredients, as well as post treatment agents are described.

Abstract: Compositions containing polymetal complexes are useful in treating anorectal disorders.

Abstract: Provided are dental cleaning compositions, methods of using and methods of using such compositions which minimize gum damage in the oral cavity. In one form, the dental cleaning composition includes a substantially stoichiometric ratio of one or more oxidizing agents to one or more reducing agents in one or more one or more orally acceptable carriers; where the substantially stoichiometric ratio of one or more oxidizing agents to one or more reducing agents is sufficient to neutralize the oxidizing agent in a subject oral cavity; and where the one or more oxidizing agents and one or more reducing agents are either co-dispensed or sequentially dispensed in the subject oral cavity.