Abstract: The present invention includes an indwelling tube having a plurality of projections extending outwardly from an exterior surface of the tube and a retention member designed to receive the tube. The retention member includes a projection passage to enable the retention member to receive and pass projections through the passage when the projection and passage are aligned so that the retention member can slide axially along the tube. When the projections and passage are out of alignment, the retention member can be secured between two projections. The present invention enables accurate placement of the retention member along the tube to aid in securing the tube at a desired depth in a patient's body. In a certain embodiment, the retention member may include a locking passage to receive and temporarily secure a projection to the retention member.

Abstract: A composition for reducing bacterial biofilm formation after endodontic therapy comprising water, ethanol, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid, and Triton X-100. A method of making a composition for reducing bacterial biofilm. A method for reducing bacterial biofilm formation after a dental procedure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powdery cosmetic composition comprising a pulverulent phase. The pulverulent phase comprises (i) perlite in an amount of from 5 wt % to 70 wt % in relation to the total weight of the composition, and (ii) at least one inorganic UV filter powder having an average primary particle size of lower than 200 nm. The powdery cosmetic composition according to the present invention can provide long-lasting cosmetic effects as well as good UV protecting effects.

Abstract: Pre-moistened wiping articles are provided comprising a fibrous web impregnated with a liquid cleaning composition including an unstable dispersion of water, surfactant, and water insoluble polysaccharide particles such as natural starch and/or microcrystalline cellulose. Due to the instability of the dispersion the particles primarily reside on the surface of the fibers forming the fibrous web and are freely released from the web as a result of the mechanical and hydraulic forces associated with use of the article. The pre-moistened wiping articles are suitable for use in personal care applications including use as perineal wipes. Embodiments of the invention further include methods of making pre-moistened wiping articles comprising a fibrous web impregnated with the unstable dispersion.

Abstract: Processes and devices are disclosed for removing sand from a surface, such as skin, using a spray device containing a formula comprising moisture-absorbing powder, propellant, and solvent. The formula is sprayed on a sandy surface using the spray device, and the sandy surface is then wiped to remove sand therefrom.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion composition comprises: a) a dispersed fatty phase comprising at least one oil chosen from silicone oils, hydrocarbonated oil, or a mixture thereof; b) a continuous aqueous phase comprising at least one C1-C4 alcohol, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, mono-, bi-, or tri, in an amount ranging from 0.1% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition; and c) at least one hydrophobic particle chosen from hydrophobic silicas, starch, starch, talc, silicone resin powders, hollow hemispherical silicone particles, polyamide powders, hydrophobic pigment, or a mixture thereof; and d) at least one polysaccharide.

Abstract: Lipid microcapsules are described that can include at least one lipophilic active substance, more specifically a retinoid, in a soluble form. Also described, are pharmaceutical compositions including the same and a method for the production thereof. Methods of using such a composition to treat dermatological pathologies are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is a fragrance containing capsule composition dispersed into a lyotropic liquid crystalline surfactant phase as well as a consumer product base containing the same.

Abstract: The disclosure provides hypersensitivity preventative tooth varnish compositions comprising, inter alia, ethyl cellulose and fluoride, and methods for the use of such compositions for the treatment of hypersensitive teeth.

Abstract: Provided herein is a soft solid or solid antiperspirant/deodorant composition comprising alum, a clay and talc, wherein the clay is present in an amount of 0.1 weight % to 3 weight % by total weight of the composition, and wherein the talc is present in an amount of 10 wt. % to 25 weight % by total weight of the composition. The combination of clay and talc effectively suspends alum in the composition, enabling an even distribution of the alum through the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair care composition comprising polyacrylate and salt comprising zinc (II) ions. The weight ratio of polyacrylate to zinc (II) ions is from 10:1 to 20000:1.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a combination of zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and methods of preparing and using the same.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone complexed with hydrogen peroxide, together with a fatty amphiphile; including some embodiments which further comprise a calcium abrasive.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the frequency of mis-directed output of hydroalcoholic gel from a dispenser. A method of reducing the formation of coagulated gel deposits, and dispensable hydroalcoholic gel compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A method of styling hair by applying from 3 to 15 g di-or tri-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The invention concerns ready to use compositions for the reshaping and direct coloring of hair comprising glyoxylic acid, a glyoxyloyl amino acid or a mixture thereof and a direct dye, and a method for reshaping and coloring of hair by means of said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photo-crosslinkable cosmetic composition, in particular for coating a nail, and more particularly for making up a nail, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: —at least one photo-crosslinkable compound a) comprising at least two (ALK)acrylate functions and at least one carboxylic acid function, —at least one photo-crosslinkable compound b) comprising at least one (poly)urethane poly(ALK)acrylate compound, preferably polyurethane di(meth)acrylate compound, more preferentially polyurethane dimethacrylate compound, the photo-crosslinkable compound(s) b) preferably comprising a (poly)oxyalkylene unit, in particular comprising a (poly)oxyethylene unit, preferably comprising from 1 to 100 oxyalkylene units, preferably from 5 to 50 oxyalkylene units, and preferentially approximately 8 to 10 oxyalkylene units, —at least one film-forming polymer present in a total content strictly less than 30% by weight, relative to the weight of the total solids of the composition.

Abstract: Valeric acid esters of resveratrol and topical compositions containing the esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one monosaccharide or a polysaccharide containing up to six sugar units, a polyol and a betaine, said composition being free of potassium sorbate. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the composition comprises sucrose, 1,3-propanediol and cocoyl betaine, said composition being free of potassium sorbate. The invention also relates to an article comprising such a composition, and also to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials by applying such a composition and/or such an article.

Abstract: The invention relates to a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-7-amine compound of formula (I) below, addition salts thereof, optical isomers, geometrical isomers and tautomers thereof and/or solvates thereof: in which: .R2, R3, R4, R5, and R7 independently represent: a hydrogen or halogen atom; a C1-C4 alkyl radical; a C1-C4 hydroxyalkyl radical; a carboxyl radical; a (C1-C4)alkoxycarbonyl radical; .R1 and R6, which may be identical or different, represent: hydrogen atom; C1-C10 and preferably Ci-C6 alkyl radical, —optionally interrupted with one or more heteroatoms chosen from O and S or with one or more groups —NR and/or —optionally terminating with at least one group —NX1X2 or at least one group —OX3, .

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin care composition, and method for its use, that includes 55 to 65% by weight of water, 15 to 20% by weight of a combination of 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (homosalate), 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propane-1,3 -dione (avobenzone), 2-ethylhexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (octisalate), and 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate (octocrylene), 3 to 4% by weight of distearlydimonium chloride, and 1 to 3% by weight of a combination of euterpe oleracea fruit extract, punica granatum sterols, caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, and niacinamide, wherein the composition has a sun protection factor of at least 15 or about 15 to 20.

Abstract: Compositions of the present invention include sunscreen compositions containing a primary UV-absorbing agent in an amount effective to absorb ultraviolet (UV) and about 5% or less of a visible light radiation agent that includes a continuous silica-containing coating.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a composition with which a skin beautifying effect can be demonstrated even if collagen peptide intake is reduced. A composition that effectively demonstrates a skin beautifying effect, even with low-concentration collagen peptide, can be provided by making the weight ratio of collagen peptide, elastin peptide, and proteoglycan contained in the composition a prescribed ratio.

Abstract: A hair fixative composition includes at least one carboxylated cellulose ester based polyglucose polymer, an alcohol based solvent system, and a cosmetically acceptable additive. The polyglucose polymer is obtained by reacting at least one cellulose ester with a non-aromatic cyclic anhydride and neutralizing the reaction product thereof. The polyglucose polymer is soluble in the alcohol based solvent system.

Abstract: A hair fixative composition includes at least one carboxylated cellulose ether based polyglucose polymer, an alcohol based solvent system, and a cosmetically acceptable additive, wherein the polyglucose polymer is soluble in the alcohol based solvent system. The polyglucose polymer is obtained by reacting at least one cellulose ether with at least one anhydride.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sterilized composition comprising at least one hyaluronic acid or biologically acceptable salt thereof, alone or in a mixture, and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, in a ratio [HA]/[MAP] by mass of the amount of hyaluronic acid or salt thereof [HA] to the amount of magnesium ascorbyl phosphate [MAP] of greater than or equal to 1, the amount of magnesium ascorbyl phosphate being between 0.001% and 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of said composition, with an elastic component G? which is retained or improved after sterilization and is between 5 and 400 Pa. It also relates to a composition of the invention which further includes dimethyl sulfone, to methods for producing same, and to uses thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are skin care compositions containing refractive polymeric particles. The composition improves the appearance of skin but reducing gloss without a noticeable presence on the skin surface.

Abstract: Provided is a method for increasing hair shaft diameter, the method including applying a hair care composition to a region of the hair, wherein the hair care composition includes from about 0.01% to about 5% of chlorinated resorcinol; and from about 0.1% to about 10% of a rheology modifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising one or more particular anionic associative polymers, one or more particular anionic fixing polymers and one or more cationic fixing polymers. The present invention also relates to the use of the abovementioned composition for styling keratin fibres, preferably the hair. Finally, the invention relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, preferably the hair, using the abovementioned composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photo-crosslinkable cosmetic composition, in particular for coating a nail or false nail, and more particularly for making up a nail or false nail, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium:—at least one photo-crosslinkable compound comprising at least one (poly)urethane poly(ALK)acrylate compound, preferably polyurethane di(meth)acrylate compound, more preferentially polyurethane dimethacrylate compound,—nitrocellulose,—at least one primary anti-oxidant, preferably chosen from sterically hindered phenols, and aromatic secondary amines, more preferentially di(tert-butyl) 4-hydroxytoluene,—at least one secondary antioxidant, preferably chosen from compounds comprising at least one unit formed from a sulfur atom linked to two carbon atoms, more preferentially chosen from a di(t-butyl) hydroxyphenylamino bisoctylthiotriazine compound. The present invention also relates to specific methods for applying such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photo-crosslinkable cosmetic composition, in particular for coating a nail, and more particularly for making up a nail, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: (I) in which formula (I): — R—1, R2, R3, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, or a C1-C10, preferably C1 alkyl group, preferably R1 being a methyl, preferably R2 and R3 being a hydrogen atom, — n represents an integer between one and 10, preferably equal to 2, — the bond between ? and ? of the carbonyloxy is a single bond, a double bond or is a bond within a (hetero)cyclic compound comprising from 5 to 7 carbon atoms; — at least one photo-crosslinkable compound b) comprising at least one (poly)urethane poly(ALK)acrylate compound preferably comprising a (poly)oxyalkylene unit. The present invention also relates to specific methods for applying such a composition.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a silsesquioxane silicone resin and a solvent; and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one liquid fatty phase containing at least one non-volatile oil and free mineral UV-screening agent particles having a mean elementary size of greater than 0.070 ?m; and at least one mixture of organic UV-screening agents comprising a salicylate UV-screening agent and a cinnamate UV-screening agent. Use for making up and caring for keratin materials.

Abstract: Provided is a surface-treated powder, where at least one compound of general formula (1) adheres to the surface of the powder. In formula (1), R2 is a monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon group having 6-12 carbon atoms, R4 is a monovalent non-aromatic hydrocarbon group having 1-30 carbon atoms, R1 and R0 are a group selected from aforementioned groups defined for R2 and R4, and R3 is a group of formula (2), R5 is a divalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 8 carbon atoms and R6 is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a, b, c, and d are integers of from 0-3, 0-200, 1-150, and 0-50, respectively, provided that when a is 0, d and e are integers of from 1-50 and 0-2, respectively, and c/(b+c+d) is 0.25 or more.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one of Active Compounds and Botanical Powders and a Delivery System, wherein at least a portion of the Botanical Powders are encapsulated in the Delivery System. Furthermore the present disclosure relates to a method for preparing compositions with reduced sedimentation of the Botanical Powders, and a Delivery System, wherein at least a portion of the Botanical Powders are encapsulated in the Delivery System. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to compositions with reduced sedimentation comprising Botanical Powders, and a delivery system, wherein at least a portion of the Botanical Powders are encapsulated in the delivery system, for use in Cosmetics.

Abstract: Ampoule containing a Pro-Resolution Pathway Stimulator, methods for making, and treating for skin having discrete areas of inflammation using ampoule composition containing Pro-Resolution Pathway Stimulator.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a highly functional toothpaste composition that can achieve the effects of not only preventing tooth decay, but also removing halitosis, removing inflammation, alleviating oral diseases, treating sensitive teeth, and whitening teeth using natural materials. To this end, the present invention comprises: Curcuma longa L.; natural organic sulfur; mint extract; red ginseng fermentation extract; and antibacterial combined extract made by extracting at least one from the group consisting of green tea, dried orange peel, Houttuynia cordata Thunb., Rumex crispus, licorice, and Mori Cortex Radicis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic formulations with a high moisturizing power comprising, as active principle, ucuuba (Virola surinamensis) butter comprising myristic acid in high concentration, more particularly in a concentration equal to or greater than 70% of the constitution of said butter. Additionally, the invention relates to products comprising such cosmetic formulations, as well as to the use of ucuuba butter for the preparation of a differentiated cosmetic product with high skin moisturizing power, as will be demonstrated in the present patent application. The invention further discloses a cosmetic kit comprising the formulation disclosed with a suitable applicator and instructions for use.

Abstract: Compositions are herewith provided for a triple action perfume delivery system with a biphasic release of fragrances. The carrier system provides a moisturizing and emollient effect to the skin. It releases the fragrances over a long period of time. More importantly, a portion of perfume is released after sweating (sweat-activated action).

Abstract: The invention relates to an oral film made from a copolymer of polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene glycol and at least one gum. The oral films may further contain a medicated active and a non-medicated component. The film upon application, depending upon the quantity of gum and other additives may quickly disintegrate releasing its contents in the mouth or stay adhered for the period of greater than an hour, greater than two hours and preferably for around four hours or more.

Abstract: The present invention includes a transdermal composition which contains a pharmaceutically effective amount of a cannabinoid for delivery of the cannabinoid to the bloodstream of a user. The composition may comprise the following components: a surfactant-lecithin organogel; and a cannabinoid. The composition may also comprise an exogenous terpene. The cannabinoid is capable of diffusing from the composition into the bloodstream of the user, and may be used in methods for treating a patient suffering from a condition such as pain, nausea and emesis, convulsions, muscle spasm, inflammation, depression, and cachexia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to injectable pharmaceutical compositions showing improved storage stability said compositions comprising iloprost.

Abstract: Drug products adapted for nasal delivery, comprising a pre-primed device filled with a pharmaceutical composition comprising an opioid receptor antagonist, are provided. Methods of treating opioid overdose or its symptoms with the inventive drug products are also provided.

Abstract: In general, certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide compositions or mechanisms for oral administration of caffeine via a functional nutraceutical confectionary composition. According to various embodiments, a nutraceutical confectionary composition is provided with a ratio of caffeine to L-theanine ranging from about 1:1 to about 1:2. In some embodiments, the ratio of caffeine to L-theanine is about 2:3. In various embodiments, the nutraceutical confectionary composition may provide caffeine in a range from about 5 mg to about 100 mg per serving. L-theanine may be provided in a range from about 5 mg to about 200 mg per serving. In some embodiments, caffeine may comprise about 0.8% to 10% by weight of the composition; and L-theanine may comprise about 1.2% to 20% by weight of the composition. In certain embodiments, the nutraceutical confectionary composition may comprise a chewing gum.

Abstract: A self-foaming composition can include at least one perfluoro compound, at least one surfactant, and at least one fatty component. The composition, when released from a sealed vessel, forms a foam without the need to add any other components. The composition can include an active agent, e.g., for skin care, such as an anti-acne agent.

Abstract: Aerosol solution compositions intended for use with a pressurized metered dose inhaler, comprising glycopyrronium bromide and formoterol, or a salt thereof, optionally in combination with one or more additional active ingredients, and stabilized by a selected amount of a mineral acid, exhibit improved stability when contained in an aerosol can provided with a metering valve having at least a butyl rubber gasket.

Abstract: Aerosol solution compositions intended for use with a pressurized metered dose inhaler, comprising glycopyrronium bromide and formoterol, or a salt thereof or a solvate of said salt, optionally in combination with one or more additional active ingredients, and stabilized by a selected amount of a mineral acid, exhibit improved stability when contained in a can internally coated by a resin comprising a fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides delivery systems comprised of stabilized multilamellar vesicles, as well as compositions, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The stabilized multilamellar vesicles may comprise prophylactic, therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents.

Abstract: The present invention is related to composition comprising a lipid composition, wherein the lipid composition consists of a cationic lipid of formula (I) wherein n is any one of 1, 2, 3, and 4, wherein m is any one of 1, 2 and 3, Y? is an anion, wherein each of R1 and R2 is individually and independently selected from the group consisting of linear C12-C18 alkyl and linear C12-C18 alkenyl; a sterol compound, wherein the sterol compound is selected from the group consisting of cholesterol and stigmasterol; and a PEGylated lipid, wherein the PEGylated lipid comprises a PEG moiety and wherein the PEGylated lipid is selected from the group consisting of a PEGylated phosphoethanolamine of formula (II) wherein each of R3 and R4 is individually and independently linear C13-C17 alkyl, and p is any integer from 15 to 130; a PEGylated ceramide of formula (III) wherein R5 is linear C7-C15 alkyl, and q is any integer from 15 to 130; and a PEGylated diacylglycerol of formula (IV) wherein each of R6 and R7 is individually

Abstract: Compositions containing a biologically active material and a non-ordered inorganic oxide material are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions containing a biologically active material and a non-ordered inorganic oxide material are also disclosed.