Abstract: A sanitary napkin comprising a topsheet having a body-facing side and comprising a plurality of discrete tufts of fibrous material. The topsheet has a lotion composition applied to at least a portion of the body-facing side thereof. An absorbent core is in fluid communication with the topsheet, the absorbent core having an average thickness of less than about 10 mm, and a free absorbent capacity of from about 4 to about 125 grams per gram.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin comprising a topsheet having a body-facing side and comprising a plurality of discrete tufts of fibrous material. The topsheet has a lotion composition applied to at least a portion of the body-facing side thereof. An absorbent core is in fluid communication with the topsheet, the absorbent core having an average thickness of less than about 10 mm, and a free absorbent capacity of from about 4 to about 125 grams per gram.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin comprising a topsheet having a body-facing side and comprising a plurality of discrete tufts of fibrous material. The topsheet has a lotion composition applied to at least a portion of the body-facing side thereof. An absorbent core is in fluid communication with the topsheet, the absorbent core having an average thickness of less than about 10 mm, and a free absorbent capacity of from about 4 to about 125 grams per gram.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprises a lotion composition comprising a particular cooling agent. In one embodiment, the cooling agent comprises a particular N-substituted p-menthane carboxamide material. In another embodiment, the cooling agent comprises a cooling material having an enthalpy of vaporization of at least 71 kJ/mol at 760 Torr. The absorbent articles comprising the particular cooling agents provide a cooling sensation to the skin of the wearer of the absorbent article.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin comprising a topsheet having a body-facing side and comprising a plurality of discrete tufts of fibrous material. The topsheet has a lotion composition applied to at least a portion of the body-facing side thereof. An absorbent core is in fluid communication with the topsheet, the absorbent core having an average thickness of less than about 10 mm, and a free absorbent capacity of from about 4 to about 125 grams per gram.

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: Article of manufacture comprising a substrate and a coating layer. The coating layer comprises at least one coating material, and is stably affixed to said substrate to form a stable, coated surface. The coated surface has a texture that mimics the topography of mammalian keratinous tissue and demonstrates at least one physical property representative of mammalian keratinous tissue, selected from the group consisting of a total surface energy of from about 15 mJ/m2 to about 50 mJ/m2, a dispersive component of the surface energy of from about 15 mJ/m2 to about 50 mJ/m2, a polar component of the total surface energy of from about 1 mJ/m2 to about 14 mJ/m2, a zeta-potential at a pH of about 5.0 of from about ?40 mV to about 30 mV, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a condensed tannin. The condensed tannin is extracted from a plant family which is selected from the group consisting of Ebenacea, Mimosoideae, Apiaceae, Pinaceae, Rosaceae, Fagaceae, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a fluorochemical free barrier sheet. The absorbent article has a body surface and a garment surface and an absorbent core. At least a portion of the absorbent article has a skin care composition provided thereon. The absorbent article has a fluorochemical free barrier sheet that is resistant to transfer of the skin care composition thereon in such a manner as to leave a visually-perceptible mark or stain.

Abstract: A catamenial device comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, the topsheet having an inner surface oriented toward the interior of the absorbent article and an outer surface oriented toward the body of the wearer when the absorbent article is being worn. At least a portion of the topsheet outer surface comprises an effective amount of a lotion coating which is semi-solid or solid at about 25° C. and which is partially transferable to the wearer's body. The lotion coating comprises from about 60 to about 99.9% of a carrier comprising a petroleum based hydrocarbon and lower molecular weight glycols or polyols and from about 0.2 to about 65% of a fatty alcohol with a melting point from about 450 C to about 110° C. A backsheet is joined to the topsheet and an absorbent core is disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet.

Abstract: A sanitary napkin comprising a topsheet having a body-facing side and comprising a plurality of discrete tufts of fibrous material. The topsheet has a lotion composition applied to at least a portion of the body-facing side thereof. An absorbent core is in fluid communication with the topsheet, the absorbent core having an average thickness of less than about 10 mm, and a free absorbent capacity of from about 4 to about 125 grams per gram.

Abstract: A catamenial device. The device comprises a topsheet having a body facing surface, wherein the topsheet has a level of hydrophobicity and a portion comprising a plurality of apertures. A lotion composition can be applied to at least a portion of at least the body facing surface of the topsheet, the lotion having a level of hydrophobicity equal or greater than that of the topsheet. A backsheet can be joined to the topsheet and an absorbent core can be disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet.

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: Lotions and methods for preparing a lotion with chitosan material in a reliable high speed process is disclosed. In one embodiment the method can comprise the steps of providing a carrier system; providing a premix solution of chitosan material in a solvent at a temperature of at least about 35 degrees C. In another embodiment the method can comprise providing particulate chitosan material with less than about 1% of the particles having a diameter of greater than about 250 microns; and milling the small particulate chitosan into the carrier system at a temperature of at least about 35 degrees C. Also disclosed are disposable absorbent articles comprising a lotion of the present invention.

Abstract: A hemorrhoid treatment pad, the hemorrhoid treatment pad having a substance on a body facing surface thereof, the substance comprising a skin care composition. 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: The absorbent article of the invention has a liquid impervious backsheet and a liquid pervious topsheet joined to the backsheet. The topsheet has an inner surface oriented toward the interior of the absorbent article and an outer surface oriented toward the skin and hair of the wearer when the absorbent article is being worn and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. At least a portion of the topsheet outer surface comprises an effective amount of a lotion coating which is semi-solid or solid at 20 degrees C.

Abstract: A catamenial device, the device having a topsheet having a body facing surface, wherein the topsheet has a level of hydrophobicity. A lotion composition is applied to at least a portion of at least to the body facing surface of the topsheet, the lotion composition having a level of hydrophobicity equal or greater than that of said topsheet. A backsheet is joined to the topsheet and an absorbent core is disposed between the topsheet and said backsheet.

Abstract: Disclosed are skin care compositions that are suitable for application on absorbent articles such as panty liners and interlabial products for delivery of the skin care compositions onto an external or internal area of the skin. The skin care compositions comprise low concentrations of skin treatment agents that are effective in preventing and/or reducing skin disorders related to erythema, malodor, and skin bacterial infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Positive Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.5; and wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of less than about 0.3.

Abstract: An absorbent article that helps maintain a wearer's skin pH in an acidic condition is described. The absorbent article has a body contacting surface with a skin care composition that is transferred from the body contacting surface to the wearer's skin by contact, normal wearer motion and/or body heat. The skin care composition contains at least one proton donating active. Preferred proton donating actives include: monomeric organic acids, polymeric acids, and inorganic acid salts. The absorbent article also includes a liquid impermeable backsheet and an absorbent core positioned between the body contacting surface and the backsheet.