Abstract: A housing for keeping, transporting and entombing a corpse comprising a bottom with an outer peripheral edge and a lid (2) with an outer peripheral edge, which can be superimposed perfectly between each other, characterized in that between the edge of the bottom and the edge of the lid, along the whole perimeter it is interposed a wire frame section bar, flat, with opened junction, of highly resistant metal, wherein at the ends of the opened junction electric cables are connected, said wire frame section bar being configured so that it allows an extended contact between the edge of the bottom and the edge of the lid in the internal areas of said wire frame section bar, thus providing by current flowing, the welding and the sealing of the peripheral edges of the lid and the bottom.

Abstract: A massage unit includes a treatment member; an arm that supports the treatment member; a drive shaft that supports the arm and causes the treatment member to approach and be separated with respect to a treatment target site; a movable portion that causes the treatment member to be operable in a direction of being separated from the treatment target site when the treatment member comes into contact with the treatment target site by a force equal to or greater than predetermined strength; and biasing means for biasing the treatment member in an approaching direction.

Abstract: A system can include a base configured to support a lower half of a human body. The system can also include a headrest elevated relative to the base, wherein the headrest is disposed adjacent to a proximal end of the base, where the headrest is configured to support a head of the human body. The system can further include a back platform having a first end and a second end, where the first end is coupled to the base, where the second end is disposed adjacent to the headrest, and where the back platform has a curvature, where the back platform is configured to support a torso of the human body. The system can also include a vibrating mechanism in communication with the back platform, where vibrations generated by the vibrating mechanism translate to the back platform.

Abstract: A pressure applicating assembly for treatment of menstrual cramps and other discomfort; the apparatus comprising a pressure applicator apparatus and a flexible strap. The pressure applicator apparatus comprises a plurality of styluses arranged in both a direction parallel to the strap and a direction perpendicular to the strap. The pressure applicator apparatus is secured to a patient using the strap in a manner to apply pressure to a tender location on an interior region of a patient's calf. The applied pressure can be employed to relieve the patient of menstrual discomfort by identifying the tender spot by applying light pressure to a menstrual discomfort controlling pressure region. The identified tender spots are considered the menstrual discomfort controlling pressure points. The plurality of styluses applies a distributed pressure to the region to ensure the tender spots are sufficiently addressed, thus relieving the patient of the discomfort.

Abstract: An ankle-less walking assistant apparatus includes: a body supporting the back of a wearer; left and right hip joint-drivers extending from both sides of the body; left and right thigh links having first ends connected to the left and right hip joint-drivers, respectively; left and right knee-drivers connected to second ends of the left and right thigh links, respectively; left and right calf links having first ends connected to the left and right knee-drivers, respectively; and ground-contact feet fixed to second ends of the left and right calf links, respectively.

Abstract: A movement assistance device is provided with thigh frames, lower leg frames, and knee joint mechanisms which are disposed on the outer side and the inner side, respectively, of each knee of a person to be assisted. Each of the thigh frames has a first main frame, which extends in the longitudinal direction of a thigh from a base disposed on one side of the hip of the person to be assisted to the outer knee joint mechanism, a second main frame, which obliquely extends on the front side of the thigh from the base to the inner knee joint mechanism, and a body support member, which is extended between the two main frames on the rear surface side of the thigh.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an exoskeleton that can be applied to a limb of a wearer (P) includes a first member (12) and a second member (14) with an articulation (16) set in between to enable a relative movement of angular orientation of the first member (12) and of the second member (14) over a range of angular orientation.

Abstract: This describes a treatment method for autism/ASD intended to encourage greater eye contact by affected children. The treatment method incorporates an artificial demonstration of the phenomenon of eye contact, and that method is described herein along with the principles of action of the treatment and the necessary procedure to perform it. Also described are two embodiments of the physical portion of the invention that can be used for the demonstration: first, an item in the form of a cuboid with animatronic eyes affixed to one side that most purely reflects the principles behind the treatment, and second, another in the form of a stuffed toy that is perhaps more practical.

Abstract: An air-suction, heating and vibration physiotherapeutic bar, comprises a surface cover, a bottom cover, a DC plug and at least one key. An air pump, a battery, an electronic valve, a PCBA, a motor and a massage device are installed in a space encircled by the bottom cover and the surface cover; the DC plug is electrically connected with the PCBA by a lead; one end of the bottom cover is provided with an air-suction hole; a silica gel suction nozzle of a through hole is sleeved at the air-suction hole; the electronic valve is connected with the air pump by a three-way air tube; the other end of the three-way air tube is connected with the air-suction hole. The air-suction, heating and vibration physiotherapeutic bar of the present invention has simple structure, has physiotherapeutic functions of vacuum air-suction flapping, heating and vibration massage.

Abstract: Medical pressure therapy can be used on a patient having undergone treatment to reopen an arterial obstruction, such as a stenosis or occlusion. The medical pressure therapy can establish and maintain persistently good distal runoff. The can help ensure the patency of the region having undergone the treatment procedure. In some examples, the technique involves enclosing at least a portion of a limb of a patient on which an obstruction treatment procedure has been performed in an enclosure such that the portion of the limb is sealed from external conditions. The technique further involves alternately applying a negative pressure within the enclosure and releasing the negative pressure from within the enclosure, thereby increasing a volume and velocity of blood flowing past a region of the blood vessel previously-obstructed and thereby increasing distal runoff.

Abstract: A foot massaging assembly for massaging a user's feet includes a stand that may be positioned on a support surface. The stand may be vertically oriented on the support surface. A massage unit is slidably coupled to the stand. A bottom side corresponding to each of a user's feet may be rolled on the massage unit. Thus, the massage unit may massage the user's feet. The massage unit is selectively positioned at a selected point along the stand.

Abstract: It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a massage unit and a massage machine which can increase a protruding amount of a massage ball. A massage unit 700 includes a pair of massage elements 350; a forward-backward axis 722 forming a swinging fulcrum point for moving the pair of massage elements 350 toward a body of a person to be treated; and an up-and-down axis 732 for moving the massage unit, wherein the forward-backward axis 722 is formed in parallel with the up-and-down axis 732 and provided nearer to the side of the body of the person to be treated than the up-and-down axis 732.

Abstract: A portable therapeutic device includes a portable body having a recessed central region and a raised outer peripheral edge surrounding the recessed central region and directly engaged with the recessed central region, a plurality of massage balls seated at the recessed central region and spaced inside a perimeter of the raised outer peripheral edge, a thermal-conductive element channeled inside the outer peripheral edge and spaced from the recessed central region, and a power source communicatively coupled to the massage balls and the thermal-conductive element.

Abstract: A male sexual stimulation device comprising: an anal or prostate stimulation shaft; and a holder for holding a male penile stimulation device, wherein said anal stimulation shaft is connected to the holder by a connecting strap, and wherein the holder of the male penile stimulation device is in the form of one or more closed rings/loops or adjustable straps. The function of the holder connected the anal or prostate stimulation shaft is to hold any conventional male penile masturbation device firmly, so that the male sexual stimulation device disclosed according to the invention, along with any conventional male penile masturbation device, can function as an apparatus to provide simultaneous sexual stimulation to more than one erogenous zones such as the penis, perineum, anus and the P-spot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, system and a method for high pressure shockwave treatment of biological tissue having a large treatment zone and in particular to such a device, system and method in which a large biological treatment area in treated in a non-drug, non-surgical treatment protocol utilizing ballistic shockwave generating device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for applying enhanced guided active compression decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation are provided. Exemplary systems include a load cell, a handle, an adhesive pad. The handle and the adhesive pad are configured for magnetic coupling.

Abstract: An object is to provide a port that is capable of securely preventing pulling-out of a sealing plug from a port body. Provided is a port including: a sealing plug through which a hollow needle can be pierced; a port body having a hollow structure with the sealing plug disposed therein; and a pulling-out preventing member to be attached to the port body. The port body includes: a part to be sealed that has a tubular shape with a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and is configured so that the sealing plug is sealingly inserted into the part to be sealed; a connection part that has a tubular shape, is continuous with the first end of the part to be sealed, and has an outer periphery connected to the bag body to be filled with a medical liquid; and a part to be fitted that is formed in any one of an inner peripheral surface of the part to be sealed, an outer peripheral surface of the part to be sealed, and the second end of the part to be sealed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising particles of at least one polymer that is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer chosen from isobornyl (meth)acrylate homopolymer and statistical copolymers of isobornyl (meth)acrylate and of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate present in an isobornyl (meth)acrylate/C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate weight ratio of greater than 4, at least one hydrocarbon-based oil and at least one amorphous hydrocarbon-based block copolymer obtained by polymerization of at least one monomer of unsaturated hydrocarbon type comprising 2 to 5 carbon atoms and containing one or two ethylenic unsaturations. The invention also relates to a process for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in which said composition is applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous composition in aerosol form comprising, in particular in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) an oily phase comprising i) at least one volatile oil, and ii) at least one nonvolatile hydrocarbon-based oil, and iii) at least one phenyl silicone, and b) at least one antiperspirant active agent chosen from aluminum and/or zirconium salts or complexes, c) at least one water-insoluble film-forming block ethylenic polymer d) at least one propellant. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for treating human perspiration, and optionally the body odors associated with human perspiration, especially underarm odors, comprising the application of said composition to a surface of the skin.

Abstract: Multi-functional base emulsions that can be used to form a variety of cosmetic compositions are disclosed. In one aspect, a cosmetic emulsion can include a water phase including about 10% to about 67.5% water by total weight of the cosmetic emulsion. The cosmetic emulsion can also include an oil phase that includes (a) stearalkonium hectorite, and (b) a silicone alkyl polyether selected from the group consisting of: PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, PEG/PPG-20/15 dimethicone, and Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microcapsules comprising a capsule core and a capsule shell wherein the capsule shell comprises a core surrounding layer of a polyvinyl alcohol and an adjacent layer of a polyoxazoline, a process of their production and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion not containing any emulsifying surfactant, in particular to an oil-in-water emulsion not containing any emulsifying surfactant, characterized in that it comprises, especially in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least composite particles comprising a core comprising at least organic or inorganic particles A; said core being covered at the surface, continuously or discontinuously, with an envelope comprising at least organic or inorganic particles B; said particles A and B having different polarities. The present invention also relates to the use of the composite particles as defined previously as emulsion stabilizer, in particular as stabilizer for an emulsion not containing any emulsifying surfactant, and more particularly as stabilizer for an oil-in-water emulsion not containing any emulsifying surfactant.

Abstract: A one step hair color and relaxer system comprising: an alkalizing agent in the range between about 0.1% to about 8%, based upon the total concentration of the hair color and relaxer system; a hair dye; and an oxidizing agent in the range between about 0.1% to about 6%, based upon the total concentration of the hair color and relaxer system; wherein the pH of the hair color and relaxer system is in the range between about 9 to about 14.

Abstract: A hair treatment agent for reducing and/or preventing the bleeding out and/or fading of artificially produced hair colors is provided herein. The hair treatment agent has a pH value in the range of from about 4 to about 5. The hair treatment agent includes, relative to the total amount of the hair treatment agent, from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of a lanthanum and/or lanthanide salt, at least one anionic surfactant selected from the group of alkyl (ether) sulfates, sulfosuccinates, ether carboxylic acids, N-acylamino acids having 8 to 24 C atoms in the acyl group, (acyl) isethionates having 8 to 24 C atoms in the acyl group, and mixtures of these surfactants, and from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of an organic acid selected from the group of maleic acid, lactic acid, acetic acid, propanoic acid, amino acids, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Described herein, are aqueous soluble tin phosphate complexes formed from a mixture comprising tin (II) fluoride or tin (II) chloride and a tripolyphosphate salt, e.g., sodium tripolyphosphate (Na5P3O10), and external personal care compositions comprising the complexes, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) to compositions comprising same, and also to the use thereof for preventing and/or cosmetically treating the signs of aging of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the compounds (A) corresponding to formula wherein R1 is hydrogen; a linear or branched C1-C30 aliphatic hydrocarbon residue comprising 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds; R2 independently from each other are hydrogen; methyl; ethyl; —OH; —COOR4; —CH2—OH; and —CH2—COOR4; R4 is hydrogen; or a linear or branched C1-C30 aliphatic hydrocarbon residue comprising 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds; R3 independently from each other are hydrogen; methyl; ethyl; —OH; —COOR6; —CH2—OH; and —CH2—COOR5; R5 is hydrogen; or a linear or branched C1-C30 aliphatic hydrocarbon residue comprising 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds; n is at least 0,1 on average; m1 and m2 independently from each other are 0; or 1; with the proviso, that at least one of the radicals R1, R4 or R5 represent a linear or branched C1-C30 aliphatic hydrocarbon residue comprising 0, 1, 2 or 3 double bonds, as solubilizing agent for organic UV filters (B) selected from (B1) benzophenone derivatives; (B2) hydroxyphenyl triaz

Abstract: The present application relates to new compounds in the family of N-acylamino-amides having formula (I), compositions, in particular cosmetic compositions comprising them, and their use to treat the signs of aging of skin of the body or face, whether chronobiological or photo-induced, and in particular aging generated by reduced skin elasticity. in which p=1, 2 or 3 R independently denotes a cyano (—CN), hydroxy (—OH), CO2R? group in which R? denotes a hydrogen atom or linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl group, R1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl group, and also the salts and/or isomers and/or solvates thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of at least one following compound having formula (I),as ell as the salts thereof,the optical and geometric isomers thereof, and the solvates thereof, as deodorant agent for treating body odor, preferably underarm odor:

Abstract: A method of solubilizing a composition, such as an organic manufactured photochromic dye that is free of carcinogens, non-mutagenic, non-toxic to human skin in any concentration, and suitable for application to, and absorbable by, human skin. The photochromic dye is suitable to be applied directly to human skin, and which dye is configured to indicate exposure to UV rays. The composition is configured to change color upon exposure to UVA, UVB and/or UVC rays. The composition can be used with other compositions, such as sunscreen, and be applied to human skin prior to application of the sunscreen, or, formulated with the sunscreen such that when the active ingredients of the sunscreen diminish, the photochromic dye will change color to generate a visual indicator of this condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition comprising one or more oxidizing agent, one or more sugar and/or one or more polyethylene glycol and having a pH in the range of 1 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, and use thereof. More specifically, 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, which is a monosaccharide constituting agar, is produced in a high yield through chemical and enzymatic methods, and the physiological activities thereof such as whitening, moisturizing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activities and the like are displayed, thereby enabling industrial use thereof.

Abstract: A surfactant composition comprising a sugar-based surfactant comprising a C8-C16 alkyl glucoside, a C8-C16 alkyl polyglucoside, or a combination of a C8-C16 alkyl glucoside and a C8-C16 alkyl polyglucoside; a C8-C18 amphodiacetate; a C8-C16 acyl sarcosinate, a C8-C16 acyl glutamate, a C8-C16 acyl glycinate, or a combination thereof; and optionally a C8-C14 acyl lactylate, wherein the composition is free of sulfated anionic surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oral or topical composition comprising a nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 agonist and a liver X receptor agonist, wherein the amounts of each of the nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor 2 agonist and the liver X receptor agonist produce a synergistic benefit of hair fibre growth, wherein the oral or topical composition comprises ?9, preferably ?8% w/w ?-sitosterol, wherein when the oral or topical composition comprises a catechin, the oral or topical composition comprises 0.001 to 90, preferably 0.005 to 70, most preferably 0.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent for treating keratin fibers is provided herein. The cosmetic agent includes, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, in relation to the total weight of the cosmetic agent, from about 0.001 to about 10 wt. % of at least one protein which has a content of glutamic acid and/or aspartic acid of from about 10 to about 60%, in relation to the total content of all amino acids of the protein. The cosmetic agent further includes, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, in relation to the total weight of the cosmetic agent, from about 0.01 to about 10 wt. % of at least one salt which includes at least one divalent cation, and/or of at least one salt which includes at least one trivalent cation.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of cosmetics. More particularly, it concerns compositions that can be used to exfoliate, moisturize, or prepare skin for moisturization. In another aspect, the composition can be used as a cleanser to remove dirt, oil, grease, tars, etc. from surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed are: (a) controlled release matrix particles containing 10-70 wt. % of a hydrophobic active ingredient, 21-72 wt. % of a polysaccharide, 3.80-12 wt. % of a crosslinking agent, 1.00-6 wt. % of a catalyst and 0.10-5 wt. % of a silica flow aid; (b) controlled release core/shell particles containing 10-70 wt. % of a hydrophobic active ingredient, 1.0-3.2 wt. % of an epoxidized oil, 21-64 wt. % of a polysaccharide, 7.6-23% of an amine-functionality containing material, and 0.10-5 wt. % of a silica flow aid; and (c) hybrid particles wherein the core/shell particles are contained in a matrix. Also disclosed are methods for making the particles and compositions containing the particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for caring for the skin, more particularly facial skin, in particular wrinkled skin, comprising the topical application to the skin of a cosmetic composition comprising a grafted polysaccharide polymer (I) and exposure of the treated skin to light radiation, polymer (I) being of formula: PS—(CO—NH-L-X)a(COOH)b in which PS denotes the basic backbone of the polysaccharide bearing the carboxylic acid groups; L is a divalent hydrocarbon-based group containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; X denotes a photoactive group of azide or diazirine type; a denotes the content of COOH groups substituted with the group —NH-L-X; b denotes the content of unsubstituted free COOH groups; a being between 0.01 and 0.8; b being between 0.2 and 0.99; a+b=1 The invention also relates to the polymers (I) bearing a photoactive group X of diazirine type and to a composition comprising such a polymer in a physiologically acceptable medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic method for treating human body odors. Said method includes: (i) applying, to the skin, a composition containing a polymer (I): wherein R? is, separately, H or an acetyl grouping or a —CO-L-X grouping, the polymer containing at least one R??—CO-L-X grouping, L being a divalent hydrocarbon group containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms, X denoting a photoactive azide or diazirine group, and n ranging from 5 to 2000; then (ii) exposing the skin to visible light. The method used on the skin can also be used on materials for deodorizing malodorous environments such as shoe soles or clothing.

Abstract: The invention includes methods of forming a semi-permanent film on a fiber comprising topically applying an effective amount of a composition to the hair and exposing the hair to a temperature of about 50° C. or greater thereby forming a film on the hair. The composition comprises a chitosan, an aldehyde-bearing compound, and an organic acid. Also included are the compositions that form the film, specifically compositions that form a semi-permanent film on a fiber in the presence of heat comprising a chitosan, an aldehyde-bearing compound, and an organic acid. Other, related methods are within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: Compositions of the present invention include an anionic surfactant, a zwitterionic surfactant, a superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymer, an organic acid; and a polymer selected from the group consisting of a non-hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer and a non-crosslinked hydrophobically modified acid-swellable emulsion polymer, wherein, when the composition contains the non-hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer, the non-hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer is present in an amount of about 0.1% to 5% by weight, and when the composition contains the non-crosslinked hydrophobically modified acid-swellable emulsion polymer, the non-hydrophobically modified acid-swellable emulsion polymer is present in an amount of about 0.1% to 5% by weight, and wherein the composition has an NTU value of 95 or less, a yield value of about 0.1 Pascal or more and pH of from about 3 to about 6.5.

Abstract: Cosmetic oil-in-water emulsions that can provide a hydrophobic film to protect from excessive hydration are disclosed. In some aspects, a cosmetic oil-in-water emulsion can include water at a concentration of at least about 70% by total weight of the cosmetic oil-in-water emulsion, a plurality of water-in-oil emulsifiers, a base oil, an oil-in-water emulsifier, and a film-forming polymer. The base oil can have a wVTR of about 1.0 to 30 g/m2/hr and can be at a concentration of no more than about 15% by weight of the cosmetic oil-in water emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising particles of a polymer that is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer chosen from isobornyl (meth)acrylate homopolymer and statistical copolymers of isobornyl (meth)acrylate and of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate present in an isobornyl (meth)acrylate/C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate weight ratio of greater than 4, at least one hydrocarbon-based oil and at least one mineral thickener chosen from optionally modified clays and optionally modified silicas, or mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to a process for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in which said composition is applied.

Abstract: A pot-stable photopolymerizable composition for forming a cosmetic coating for nails comprises a mixture of a poly(alkyl(meth)acrylate powder, (meth)acrylate oligomer, (meth)acrylate monomer, a crosslinker, and a photoinitiator. This composition exhibits high viscosity that resembles the viscosity of a workable two part system after the monomer liquid and the polymer have been mixed. This composition can be shaped to form nail coatings without any additional use of monomers liquid, followed by an exposure to UV light to photopolymerize the composition to create a hard, durable nail coating. Additional ingredients such as colorants and antioxidants may be included in the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising particles of at least one polymer that is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer chosen from isobornyl (meth)acrylate homopolymer and statistical copolymers of isobornyl (meth)acrylate and of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate present in an isobornyl (meth)acrylate/C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate weight ratio of greater than 4, at least one hydrocarbon-based oil and at least one silicone resin, and a mixture thereof. The invention also relates to a process for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in which said composition is applied.

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 are compositions and methods that are useful for personal care compositions. The compositions comprise (a) a cationic polymer comprising polymerized units derived from (i) 30 to 80 weight % of cationic monomers, (ii) 10 to 65 weight % of (meth)acrylamide monomers, and (iii) 0 to 30 weight % of polar non-ionic derivatives of acrylic monomers, and (b) silicone. Also provided are methods of treating hair with such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a substrate-based product comprising a water-insoluble substrate, at least one chemical exfoliator, and at least one skin binding agent, its method of preparation and its cosmetic uses.

Abstract: Compositions of the invention contain, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, a) a cationic polyelectrolyte, b) at least one surfactant; and (c) from about 0.01 to about 1.2 weight percent of an anionic polyelectrolyte, where the weight ratio of the anionic polyelectrolyte to the cationic polyelectrolyte is from about 0.05 to about 1.2, and where the composition exhibits a viscosity change that is below a minimum significant-change-threshold (??min) and exhibits no measurable yield stress or increase in yield stress value when compared to a substantially identical composition that does not contain from about 0.01 to about 1.2 weight percent of the anionic polyelectrolyte, at a weight ratio of anionic polyelectrolyte to cationic polyelectrolyte of from about 0.05 to about 1.2.

Abstract: A composition for delivery of a hydrophobic bioactive agent is provided that provides for a partially solubilized storage solution that upon exposure to the air results in a fully solubilized bioactive agent in a molecular form for optimal delivery to the skin of a subject. The composition is used for the therapeutic treatment or diagnosis of numerous skin conditions such as inflammation, and epidermal or musculoskeletal pain.