Abstract: An article useful for mechanical skin resurfacing techniques is suitable for transferring mechanical energy from a handheld device to skin placed in contact with the article. The article may be characterized by its Durable Abrasiveness, Compressibility, Displacement, and/or surface roughness. The article may be formed of a fibrous structure having a first major surface having associated therewith an adhesive system and a second major surface, generally opposite the first major surface. The second major surface is arranged and configured to reversibly engage a fastener of a motion-generating unit. The invention also relates to a coupling device for coupling a motorized apparatus to a disposable skin-contactable element. The coupling device includes a water-resistant first attachment and a second attachment for releasably affixing said article to a surface of the motion generation unit.

Abstract: This invention relates to personal lubricant compositions that are capable of being sprayed to a targeted area while maintaining lubricity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a cosmetic device comprising a cosmetic composition and a plurality of discrete elements using a releasably connected matrix of discrete elements.

Abstract: A cosmetic device comprising a solid or semi-solid cosmetic composition comprising a plurality of discrete elements is provided. The discrete elements each comprise a water soluble core surrounded by an erodible shell. The cosmetic composition may be a cleansing composition. The discrete elements may form a matrix.

Abstract: This invention relates to personal lubricant compositions that are capable of being sprayed to a targeted area while maintaining lubricity.

Abstract: This invention relates to personal lubricant compositions that are capable of being sprayed to a targeted area while maintaining lubricity.

Abstract: Polymer dispersion forms a non-tacky film when dry. Under the application of a suitable impulse the morphology of the film is disrupted and the film becomes tacky. The compositions of the invention find use as thermally activated films and coatings, especially pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: An article such as a disposable pad suitable for transferring mechanical energy from a handheld device to skin placed in contact with the article. The article has properties to reliably transfer mechanical energy to the skin, including one or more of Abrasiveness, Compressibility, Displacement, and Surface Roughness.

Abstract: A cosmetic device comprising a solid or semi-solid cosmetic composition and a unitary, nonwoven web is provided. During use of the device by a consumer, the nonwoven web penetrates a surface of the composition, thereby providing a discontinuous surface to the cosmetic device. The cosmetic composition may be a cleansing composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin treatment articles, particularly cleansing articles, and methods for delivering multiple skin treatment formulations to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous polymer composition comprising a copolymer and water, the copolymer containing at least one hydrophilic base or acid-neutralizable monomer and at least one hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated monomer. A film formed from the contains essentially no crosslinking. The polymer composition is formed by polymerizing the hydrophilic monomer and hydrophobic monomer in a non-aqueous solvent; forming an aqueous polymer dispersion from the non-aqueous polymer solution, and adding a base or acid to form an aqueous polymer composition.

Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 4 percent to about 8.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; from about 1 percent to about 30 percent of an amphoteric surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to less than about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer is about 3:1 to about 40:1. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.

Abstract: A cleansing composition including a) from about 0.1 percent to about 12.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; and b) from about 0.1 percent to about 8 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 40:1, and the composition is substantially free of amphoteric surfactants. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.

Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 3.5 percent to about 8.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1 percent to about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer; and c) from about 1 percent to about 25 percent of a nonionic surfactant, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 25:1. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.

Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 1 percent to about 8 percent of an anionic surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 20:1 and wherein the composition is substantially free of non-ionic surfactants. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ethylene-vinyl acetate emulsion polymer having at least 55 percent by weight of ethylene, which is water-dispersible, yet non-dispersible in an aqueous solution containing 0.5 percent or more of an inorganic salt. The invention is also directed to salt sensitive emulsion polymers containing a water-dispersible polymer having a Tg of less than 25° C., which are non-dispersible in aqueous solutions containing 0.5 weight percent or more of an inorganic salt. The invention is also directed to an ethylene/vinyl acetate emulsion polymer having at least 55 percent by weight of ethylene, and a process for producing said emulsion polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ethylene-vinyl acetate emulsion polymer having at least 55 percent by weight of ethylene, which is water-dispersible, yet non-dispersible in an aqueous solution containing 0.5 percent or more of an inorganic salt. The invention is also directed to salt sensitive emulsion polymers containing a water-dispersible polymer having a Tg of less than 25° C., which are non-dispersible in aqueous solutions containing 0.5 weight percent or more of an inorganic salt. The invention is also directed to an ethylene/vinyl acetate emulsion polymer having at least 55 percent by weight of ethylene, and a process for producing said emulsion polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous polymer composition comprising a copolymer and water, the copolymer containing at least one hydrophilic base or acid-neutralizable monomer and at least one hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated monomer. A film formed from the contains essentially no crosslinking. The polymer composition is formed by polymerizing the hydrophilic monomer and hydrophobic monomer in a non-aqueous solvent; forming an aqueous polymer dispersion from the non-aqueous polymer solution, and adding a base or acid to form an aqueous polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-woven material having an emulsion binder, which is dispersible in water, yet non-dispersible in aqueous solutions containing 0.5 weight percent or more of an inorganic salt. The water-dispersible polymer comprises from 1 to 100 percent by weight of a hydrophilic monomer and from 0 to 99 percent by weight of at least one non-hydrophilic monomer, wherein a film formed from said polymer has a Tg of from −40 to 105° C. The dispersible non-woven material is useful in forming disposable articles which can be disposed of by flushing down a toilet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mammalian teat dip composition capable of being used during a mammal's dry period comprising a solution of a film-forming polymer blend comprising a first polymer component which is an organic, solvent-soluble, preformed, thermoplastic polyurethane having no reactive isocyanate groups and a second polymer component which is a hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam), said blend capable of withstanding exposure to water without significant loss of said hydrophilic poly(N-vinyl lactam) in an amount sufficient to form a water-resistant film upon topical application to mammalian skin; and wherein said blend comprises from about 10 to about 80 weight percent of said first polymer in combination with said solvent and from about 1 to about 20 weight percent of said second polymer; and at least one antimicrobial agent in an amount sufficient to treat and protect mammalian skin from infection; wherein said composition is capable of being removed by peeling.