Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods of use and compositions useful for moisturizing skin and/or lightening or whitening skin. The composition includes a combination of Angelica acutiloba root extract and a Salicornia herbacea extract.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a gun upright comprises a flexible carrying unit which fastens to the belt of the gunner and is provided with an element of a quick connect-disconnect separable fastener. The mating element is affixed to the gun stock so that when the gun is held upright its stock is connected to the carrying unit through the fasteners, thus transferring the weight of the gun to the belt of the wearer.

Abstract: The cover comprises a flexible pad which covers the comb of the gun stock and depends along both sides thereof, and is attached to the gun stock by quick connect-disconnect means. In one embodiment spacer means are affixed to the underside of the pad and positioned on top of the comb to adjust its height. In another embodiment the underside of the pad is bonded to a layer of flexible material which is smoother than the outside of the pad material and which slides easily on the gun stock. The separable fastener elements carried by the pad are yieldably attached thereto so that in recoil the gun stock slides within the pad and the gunner's cheek is not abraded thereby.

Abstract: A muzzle rest for a gun barrel comprises a mounting plate affixed to the barrel carrying a foot projecting beyond the muzzle but offset therefrom.