Abstract: An improved lidded container includes a receptacle portion with a brim having a plurality of lateral substantially straight brim wall segments provided with medial sealing beads extending between corners of the brim. The medial sealing beads are characterized in that they project away from the respective walls upon which they are disposed a maximum distance at a central portion of the wall and the medial sealing beads extend over a major portion of the length of the lateral sealing wall upon which they are disposed. Most preferably, the beads are flush with and terminate at rounded corners between the wall segments.

Abstract: A skin treatment composition contains from about 10 to about 90 parts by weight of lanolin and from about 90 to 10 parts by weight of at least one ester of a lanolin acid. Preferably, a lower alkyl ester of lanolin fatty acids is utilized, e.g., isopropyl lanolate. The composition finds particular utility in the prevention or treatment of adverse skin reactions in radiation therapy.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of dry skin comprises a mixture of lanolin and lanolin oil. Preferably, the composition contains about 75% by weight of lanolin and about 25% by weight of lanolin oil.