Abstract: The lubricity of any shaving preparation is enhanced by providing an emollient oil and a thermoplastic polymeric elastomer additive in an amount effective to increase its lubricity. Specific shaving preparations suitable for application to human or animal skin may comprise at least 5% by weight of an emollient oil, and a thermoplastic polymeric elastomer additive in a ratio of emollient oil to additive of between about 5:1 and 20:1, and preferably in a ratio of between about 8:1 and 10:1. Shaving creams generally contain 5-30% of an emollient oil, a thermoplastic polymeric elastomer additive present in a ratio of emollient oil to additive of between about 5:1 and 20:1, and at least 5% by weight of soap, detergent or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The use of frangible microcapsules in cleansing creams and cold creams and other cosmetic products improves their cleansing, cleaning, and removal properties without damage to the skin.

Abstract: The size of microcapsules having cosmetic emollient oils is increased by the inclusion of viscosity increasing agents with the oils.

Abstract: Wax-base or emollient-base cosmetic compositions may be provided as samples on carrying sheets by providing the carrying sheet with a window sheet having a hole therein to expose said cosmetic composition, and a cover sheet over said window sheet to protect said exposed composition from incidental contact.

Abstract: A nonwoven cleansing pad is provided. The pad comprises high-sorbency, liquid sorbent fibers capable of forming a hydrogelatinous outer surface by sorption of liquid and thermally bondable binder fibers. The cleansing pad is substantially free of supplemental lubricant and is integrally self-lubricating when wet with water.

Abstract: Wax-base or emollient-base cosmetic compositions may be provided as samples on paper carrying sheets by providing the paper with materials that prevent absorption of oleic materials and providing the cosmetic compositions with a lower sheet that is oleophobic. A binder layer of an oleophilic wax or polymer may be used between said paper and the cosmetic composition. A frangible, thin polymeric film is placed over the cosmetic composition to prevent shear forces and pressure from smearing the composition.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing a water-dispersible, membrane-forming material which, when applied to tooth surfaces in an oral environment, attaches thereto and forms a substantially continuous, hydrophobic barrier thereon which substantially reduces elution of a previously applied therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing a water-dispersible, membrane-forming material which, when applied to tooth surfaces in an oral environment, attaches thereto and forms a substantially continuous, hydrophobic barrier thereon which substantially reduces elution of a previously applied therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing a water-dispersible, membrane-forming material which, when applied to tooth surfaces in an oral environment, attaches thereto and forms a substantially continuous, hydrophobic barrier thereon which substantially reduces, elution of a previously applied therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A three-compartment, instant hot or cold, reusable cold pack for transferring heat to or from an object. A first compartment contains a predetermined amount of a solvent comprised primarily of water. A second compartment contains a predetermined amount of a solute capable of essentially completely dissolving in the solvent. A third compartment contains a gelling agent capable of gelling with the solvent and solute solution and producing a gel that is relatively soft and moldable when frozen.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing a water-dispersible, membrane-forming material which, when applied to tooth surfaces in an oral environment, attaches thereto and forms a substantially continuous, hydrophobic barrier thereon which substantially reduces elution of a previously applied therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing a water-dispersible, membrane-forming material which, when applied to tooth surfaces in an oral environment, attaches thereto and forms a substantially continuous, hydrophobic barrier thereon which substantially reduces elution of a previously applied therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing a water-dispersible, membrane-forming material which, when applied to tooth surfaces in an oral environment, attaches thereto and forms a substantially continuous, hydrophobic barrier thereon which substantially reduces elution of a previously applied therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition containing a water-dispersible, membrane-forming material which, when applied to tooth surfaces in an oral environment, attaches thereto and forms a substantially continuous, hydrophobic barrier thereon which substantially reduces elution of a previously applied therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A dentifrice composition is provided which contains a compound having the formula (R.sub.f).sub.m YX wherein R.sub.f is a fluoroaliphatic radical having from about 4 to 16 carbon atoms; Y is a calcium-complexing moiety; X is a terminal group which does not interfere with the complexing ability of said calcium-complexing moiety; and m is an integer of at least one. A method of inhibiting plaque formation in an oral environment is also provided.

Abstract: Compositions for topical application to skin are provided wherein greasy, occlusive viscous bases are made non-greasy while remaining occlusive. The compositions comprise a mixture of from about 40 to 90%, and preferably from about 60 to 90%, by weight of a greasy viscous base and from about 10 to 60%, and preferably from about 10 to 40%, by weight of a solid, nonirritating ointment forming powder having a number average maximum dimension of less than about 30 microns. Said viscous base is substantially nonabsorbed by said powder at temperatures below about 50.degree. C. Other ingredients such as colorants, consistency modifiers, medicaments, etc. may optionally be added to the compositions.

Abstract: A dentrifice composition containing a water-dispersible, membrane-forming material which, when applied to tooth surfaces in an oral environment, attaches thereto and forms a substantially continuous, hydrophobic barrier thereon which substantially reduces elution of a previously applied therapeutic agent.