Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating, reducing and preventing adverse skin/scalp conditions and enhancing the topical application of a benefit agent. The devices are ultrasonic with transducers positioned at an angle other than 90° relative to the surface at which the ultrasound is to be applied.

Abstract: Low pH compositions for topical administration to skin are provided. They comprise a buffering agent having a pKa of about 2.8 to about 4.2 and a cosmetically acceptable active ingredient having a pKa within about 1 unit of the pKa of the buffering agent. The composition has a pH of about 3.3 to 4 and a buffer capacity of at least about 0.15. A method of increasing the topical delivery of a cosmetically acceptable active ingredient having a pKa of about 2.8 to about 4 is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides topical compositions comprising a cross-linked sulfated glycosaminoglycan and methods of making and using the same for treating skin, for example for signs of skin aging or dryness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating, reducing and preventing follicular related adverse skin/scalp conditions. The devices are ultrasonic with transducers positioned at an angle other than 90° relative to the surface at which the ultrasound is to be applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating, reducing and preventing adverse skin/scalp conditions and enhancing the topical application of a benefit agent. The devices are ultrasonic with transducers positioned at an angle other than 90° relative to the surface at which the ultrasound is to be applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating, reducing and preventing adverse skin/scalp conditions and enhancing the topical application of a benefit agent. The devices are ultrasonic with transducers positioned at an angle other than 90° relative to the surface at which the ultrasound is to be applied.

Abstract: Low pH compositions for topical administration to skin are provided. They comprise a buffering agent having a pKa of about 2.8 to about 4.2 and a cosmetically acceptable active ingredient having a pKa within about 1 unit of the pKa of the buffering agent. The composition has a pH of about 3.3 to 4 and a buffer capacity of at least about 0.15. A method of increasing the topical delivery of a cosmetically acceptable active ingredient having a pKa of about 2.8 to about 4 is also provided.

Abstract: A method of providing a cosmetic and/or therapeutic benefit to a mammalian body surface (such as human skin) includes the steps of adhering a multilayered, thin, flexible article to an application site on a mammalian body; maintaining the article in place, and removing the article from the application site by application of water to the article. The article has a thickness of up to about 2 mm and comprises a top non-tacky layer and a bottom self-adhesive layer, and the bottom self-adhesive layer includes a benefiting agent. The article is maintained for a duration of at least a half hour whereby the benefitting agent is available for transfer to the application site.

Abstract: An article suitable for providing a cosmetic and/or therapeutic benefit to the skin upon topical application of the article thereto is provided, which article includes a first top layer having a top surface facing outwardly from the skin and a second bottom surface opposite the top surface facing towards the skin, a second bottom skin-contacting layer including a first surface facing and adhered to the bottom surface of the first top layer and a second outwardly-facing surface for contacting and adhering the article to the skin when the article is applied thereto, where the bottom skin-contacting layer contains a cosmetic and/or therapeutic benefiting agent, each of the first top layer and second bottom layer includes a water-soluble film former, and the article is readily removable from the skin upon application of water thereto.