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: An absorbent article including an adhesive on a body-facing surface of the article for securing the article to the body, the adhesive having the following properties: G?[100 rad/sec @ 37° C.]/G?[0.1 rad/sec @ 37° C.]?4.5; and ?20° C.?Tg(° C.)?15° C.

Abstract: An article containing: a substrate having at least two surfaces; and water-soluble elements on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the water-soluble elements contain a material that effervesces upon contact with water is disclosed. The article is useful for cleansing and/or treating the skin and/or hair.

Abstract: An article including a substrate having at least two surfaces, wherein at least one surface of the substrate comprises water-soluble elements in discrete areas, wherein the water-soluble elements contain a material that provides an exothermic reaction when contacted with water. In another aspect, the present invention features a method of heating the skin, nail, or hair by applying to the skin, nail, or hair the above article, wherein the article is wet with water prior to, during, or after said application.

Abstract: An absorbent article including a liquid pervious cover, a liquid impermeable barrier, a body facing surface, an adhesive for securing the article to the body arranged on the body facing surface, and a removable release member for covering the adhesive prior to use, the release member being impervious to the migration of adhesive therethrough.

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 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: There is provided an absorbent article having a skin contactable hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition, which provides improved adhesion to skin. The pressure sensitive adhesive uses an endblock softening agent. The endblock softening agent contained in the adhesive's composition is preferably a low softening point aromatic resin tackifier.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a silhouette that includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion is in opposite relation to the first portion, and a pair of opposed longitudinally extending sides connecting the first portion to the second portion. The absorbent article also includes a layered portion with a substantially transparent, body-faceable cover layer, and a substantially transparent liquid-absorbing coating spaced apart from the substantially transparent liquid-permeable cover layer by a substantially transparent separating layer.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin has a strip that extends rearwardly to reside in the intergluteal crevice. The pad fits snugly against the body without penetrating. Because the strip provides improved body contact, similar protection is achieved with a smaller pad, thus providing a discretion benefit to the wearer.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin has a strip that extends rearwardly to reside in the intergluteal crevice. The pad fits snugly against the body without penetrating. Because the strip provides improved body contact, similar protection is achieved with a smaller pad, thus providing a discretion benefit to the wearer.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin having a front flap that adhesively attaches to the user's undergarment and a tail strip that extends rearwardly to reside in the user's intergluteal crevice. The pad thus fits more snugly against the body of the user. Further, because the strip provides improved body contact, similar protection is achieved with a smaller pad, thus providing a discretion.

Abstract: An article containing: a substrate having at least two surfaces; and raised elements on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein the article is useful for providing skin care benefits is disclosed. The raised elements may be made from hot melt coatings, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, polyolefins, ethylene vinyl acetate, or thermoplastic elastomers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sanitary napkin having flaps folded onto the topsheet of the napkin and held in this position by a unitary bridging strip. Each of these flaps has an adhesive area that is used to attach the flap to the undergarment. A release strip covers each such adhesive area. These release strips and the bridging strip each contain a cohesive layer whereby a cohesive bond is formed between the bridging strip and each release strip thereby holding the flaps in their folded position.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin having a front flap that adhesively attaches to the user's undergarment and a tail strip that extends rearwardly to reside in the user's intergluteal crevice. The pad thus fits more snugly against the body of the user.