Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical skin care composition having improved aesthetics containing a pentapeptide, a tacky solvent, and a dermatologically acceptable delivery system containing the tacky solvent in combination with a silicone elastomer and a carrier for the elastomer. The present invention also relates to methods of using such compositions to regulate the condition of mammalian skin while retaining good aesthetics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleansing composition suitable for topical application to human skin, more particularly to an oil-based cleansing composition containing a silicone elastomer gelling agent for removal of make-up from the skin.

Abstract: Skin care compositions may comprise from about 0.001% to about 0.1% by weight of hexamidine and either or both of (i) from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of zinc oxide, and/or (ii) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of niacinamide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sanitary napkin for wearing adjacent the pudendal region, the sanitary napkin having a skin care composition applied thereon, wherein the sanitary napkin has a caliper less than about 5.0 mm. The skin care composition can have from about 0.001% to about 0.1% by weight of hexamidine, from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of zinc oxide, from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of niacinamide, and a carrier.

Abstract: Computer-aided methods and systems are proposed for centrally recording and modeling the acoustics of a closed room or partially enclosed room, wherein a room response is measured locally with a local computer by generating a sound signal with at least one acoustic source and recording the acoustic response with at least one measuring microphone. Software is downloaded to the local computer from a remote central computer, and the measured data are transmitted for further processing from the local computer to the remote central computer, optionally together with additional data required for the additional processing. The amplification factors of the acoustic source output and the microphone input can be calibrated automatically. The methods and systems can also be used to process other physical measurements.