Abstract: An absorbent article has a colored region between a top sheet and an absorbent core, with a color different from that of the top sheet and being visible through the top sheet. A liquid-permeable substrate sheet between the top sheet and the absorbent core includes a fiber material. A microparticle adhesion region is where non-absorbent and water-insoluble microparticles of a color different from the color of the colored region have been adhered to the fiber material of the substrate sheet, with the average particle size of the microparticles being less than the average width of the fiber material of the substrate sheet. In the thickness direction, the microparticle adhesion region includes a region overlapping with both the colored region and a surrounding region that surrounds the colored region.

Abstract: A patient movement, repositioning and transport device, including a substantially rectangular sheet, a continuous pattern of woven reinforcing members within the rectangular sheet, and a plurality of handles.

Abstract: A ramp assembly for use to accommodate a wheel-chaired passenger to enter or exit a motorized vehicle includes a ramp body having a length defined along a longitudinal direction, a first side rail pivotably coupled to the ramp body, a second side rail pivotably coupled to the ramp body, and a hinge plate pivotably coupled to the ramp body. The ramp assembly further includes a first arm and a second arm coupled to a bottom surface of the ramp body. The first side rail and second side rail are pivotably moved between a folded position in which the first and second side rails pivot inwardly and a raised position in which the side rails are oriented perpendicular to the ramp body. The first arm operably pivots the first side rail between its folded and raised position, and the second arm operably pivots the second side rail between its folded and raised position.

Abstract: A mobility aid, comprising a first frame member, a second frame member, and at least one pivoting member, which is connected to the first frame member and is pivotably mounted about a pivot axis to the second frame member. The pivoting member can be moved into a use position and into a transport position relative to the second frame member. A first locking device locks the pivoting member relative to the second frame member whenever the pivoting member is in the use position. A second locking device locks the first frame member relative to the second frame member whenever the pivoting member is in the transport position.

Abstract: A gravity reactive braking system comprises a housing connected to a structural element of a manually powered wheeled unit; a guide wheel having a first sector of radially protruding elements positionable in drivable contact with a main wheel periphery, and a second sector with a circular periphery of a shorter radial length than the first sector; a plate configured with a cammed surface; a height adjustment unit; and a follower element connected to a brake assembly cable and pivotably mounted onto the housing, for movably engaging a plate periphery. The guide wheel is rotatable in a rotational direction opposite to the main wheel's rotational direction when the radially protruding elements are positioned in drivable contact with the main wheel periphery following suitable manipulation of the height adjustment unit, and is indexable a predetermined angle until a desired region of the guide wheel is in contact with the main wheel periphery.

Abstract: An auxiliary frame system for a wheelchair, the wheelchair having a frame comprising two openings to releasably attach axle portions of rear wheels and defining between them a main rear wheel axis; wherein the auxiliary frame system comprises: a pair of wheel displacing elements; fastening elements to releasably attach each wheel displacing element to the frame of the wheelchair through the openings; wheel holders for bearing respective rear wheels of the wheelchair, wherein each of the wheel holders is associated with a respective wheel displacing element, and the wheel holders define between them a shifted rear wheel axis; at least one anchoring link to releasably secure at least one of the wheel displacing elements to the frame of the wheelchair at an additional attachment point. Also provided are wheelchairs comprising such auxiliary frame system and methods to displace the position of rear wheels of a wheelchair.

Abstract: The subject of this invention is a column (13) of a medical device such as a gynecological examination table or a birthing bed. The aim of the invention is to provide a method of vertical movement of the medical device quickly and with sufficient range. This is achieved by mounting a column drive by at least three successive linear drives and two connecting elements. The connecting elements enable connecting the successive linear drives off-level so that all the drives abut close to each other in the lowest position and a lower possible minimum position is achieved. The advantage of the telescopic column solution according to the present invention is also that it is able to achieve a higher maximum position by means of providing each two segments with their own linear drive. This also ensures much more efficient and faster vertical shift.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a bed system that is mechanically and electrically connectable to a main body of a medical image diagnosis apparatus includes a traveling unit and an interface. The traveling unit provided between the bed system and a floor surface. The interface configured to receive an operation of locking or unlocking driving of the traveling unit. The operation on the interface of locking or unlocking driving of the traveling unit is interlocked with electrical connection between the bed system and the main body.

Abstract: Patient transport apparatus with defined transport height comprises a support structure and a litter that are interconnected by a lift mechanism. The support structure comprises a base frame and a plurality of articulable support members or legs. The litter comprises a litter frame and a patient support surface with articulating back and leg sections. The lift mechanism may comprise one or more actuators configured to raise and lower the litter between a lowered position and one or more defined raised positions. The Patient transport apparatus may further comprise a controller coupled to one or more sensors and the lift mechanism. The controller may be configured to define a transport height for the litter based, at least in part, on a characteristic detected by the one or more sensors, and to manipulate the lift mechanism to adjust the litter to the defined transport height.

Abstract: Overhead lifts with control systems are disclosed. The overhead lifts may include a lift actuator communicatively coupled to a control system. The control system may include a control unit comprising a processor and a memory having computer readable and executable instructions and at least one port for communicatively coupling the control unit to at least one of a computer, a network, and a data storage device. The processor executes the computer readable and executable instructions to: determine at least one operating characteristic of the overhead lift and an operating time of the overhead lift as the overhead lift is actuated; determine an accumulated load-time parameter for the overhead lift based on the at least one operating characteristic and the operating time; and provide an indication that a component of the overhead lift requires service based on the comparison of the accumulated load-time parameter to a service constant.

Abstract: A retractable structure of a suspension rack of a handbarrow for carrying patients is disclosed herein. It mainly comprises a pedestal, two supporting rods disposed at one end of the pedestal for opening and closing, a main rod having a first end disposed at the other end of the pedestal and a second end, and a retractable structure of a suspension rack connected to the second end of the main rod and having a fixed tube, an active tube, a power source and a control assembly. The power source is disposed within the fixed tube and the active tube and driven to control extension and shrinkage of the active tube by the control assembly activated by a press button of the active tube.

Abstract: A patient transport apparatus comprising a support frame, a base, a bracket coupled to the support frame and comprising a channel being non-linear, a frame assembly coupled between the support frame and the base and comprising a slidable member disposed in the channel, the slidable member being moveable between a plurality of different positions in the channel to place the support frame in a plurality of different poses relative to the base. The patient transport apparatus also comprises a sensor configured to detect the slidable member in the channel and produce a reading, as well as a controller coupled to the sensor and configured to receive the reading from the sensor, determine the position of the slidable member in the channel based on the reading, and determine the pose of the support frame relative to the base based on the determined position of the slidable member.

Abstract: A patient lift having automatic folding and unfolding apparatus is disclosed. It comprises a base having a dynamic mechanism, two supporting legs connected to the dynamic mechanism for opening and closing actions, a main frame disposed on the base, a lifting arm pivotally connected to an end of the main frame, a lifting device disposed between the main frame and the lifting arm, and an automatic controlling module correspondingly connected to the dynamic mechanism and the lifting device to spread or close the two supporting legs and to elevate or reset the lifting arm.

Abstract: An infant incubator heat control device includes a temperature-detecting device providing chamber interior and incubator heater temperature measured values. A first mode of operation has an interior temperature set value, a temperature of the heater set value is calculated as a function of the interior temperature set value and of the chamber interior temperature measured value. A controlled variable is calculated for the heater as a function of the temperature of the heater set value and of the heater measured value. A second mode of operation calculates a temperature of the heater set value independently of the chamber interior temperature measured value. A controlled variable is calculated for the heater as a function of the set value for the temperature of the heater and of the heater temperature measured value.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a foot portion (2a) of a medical device, such as gynecological examination bed or a birthing bed. The aim of the invention is to provide a method for moving the foot portion into the required position quickly, effectively and not limiting the actions of medical personnel. An advantage of the present invention is moving the foot portion under the rest area (1) without undesirable protrusion. Movement of the foot portion (2a) under the rest area (1) is performed around a column (5), which is attached under the side edge of a seating portion (3). Such arrangement of the column leaves free space under the rest area (1) for moving the foot portion (2a). Movement of the foot portion (2a) is performed with minimum protrusion over the borderline of the rest area (1) by means of a parallelogram. The foot portion according to the present invention may be also positioned horizontally and vertically, according to the patient's need during the procedure.

Abstract: An armrest assembly is disclosed herein. The armrest assembly includes a main body with a proximal adjustment assembly disposed at a first end and a distal adjustment assembly disposed at a second end. The proximal adjustment assembly provides for adjustment of the main body about a first axis. The distal adjustment assembly provides for adjustment of an arm pad about a second axis as well as a third axis. To prevent damage, a breakaway assembly is provided by the distal adjustment assembly to unlock the arm pad from a raised position and lower it into a lower position in the event a weight applied to the arm pad is beyond a particular weight threshold.

Abstract: A foldable massage apparatus including a plurality of vibrating devices in a flexible cover that is waterproof to provide for submerging the massage apparatus in a liquid, the massage apparatus being foldable to form a plurality of massage application surfaces that are contiguous with one another and that form an angled relationship with one another.

Abstract: A crutch may include a tube body, a first round bar, and a second round bar. The tube body has a main channel and a second channel which are axially and separately formed inside the tube body in parallel. A plurality of first locating holes and a plurality of second locating holes are respectively formed on peripheries of the main channel and the second channel, and a bottom cap disposed on a first end of the tube body is configured to block the main channel. Also, the bottom cap has a second opening formed at a position corresponding to the second channel. A top cap disposed on a second end of the tube body is adapted to block the second channel, and a main opening is formed on the top cap at a position corresponding to the main channel. Moreover, a handle is laterally extended from the top cap.

Abstract: An adaptive assistive and/or rehabilitative device may be configurable for use with another assistive device, such as a wearable assistive device. When the wearable assistive device is a robotic device such as an exoskeleton, the adaptive assistive and/or rehabilitative device may be transformed into a first configuration for charging or storing the exoskeleton, a second configuration for transport of the exoskeleton, a third configuration for assistance in donning of the exoskeleton by a user, and a fourth configuration for assisting the user while standing or walking with the exoskeleton.

Abstract: An adaptive assistive and/or rehabilitative device may be configurable for use with another assistive device, such as a wearable assistive device. When the wearable assistive device is a robotic device such as an exoskeleton, the adaptive assistive and/or rehabilitative device may be transformed into a first configuration for charging or storing the exoskeleton, a second configuration for transport of the exoskeleton, a third configuration for assistance in donning of the exoskeleton by a user, and a fourth configuration for assisting the user while standing or walking with the exoskeleton.

Abstract: A collapsible wheeled walker with two side frames and two height adjustable upper body supports. The apparatus includes a seat that is slidably attached to the two side frames and is movable between a front position to facilitate an ample walking space inside the frames and a rear position for a user to sit. The apparatus may include an X-folder that facilitates collapsing the walker to a small footprint for storage and transportation. It may also include a left forearm gutter and a right forearm gutter as part of the upper body supports that give the user an upright walking posture for health benefits.

Abstract: An embodiment of the disclosure provides a vision recovery training device, which includes a housing formed to be worn on a face around the eyes, a pair of rotation modules mounted to an inside of the housing, and a lens provided in each rotation module, at least one of the rotation modules including: a rotation disc; a magnetic body inserted in the rotation disc; and a sensor module provided in the housing at a radial position corresponding to the magnetic body.

Abstract: A fascia tissue fitness device including a support member, at least one base member connected to and extending radially from the support member. Multiple finger members including a shaft having a base portion and a tip portion may extend from a side surface of the base member(s), where the finger members may be arced from the base portion to the tip portion so as to curve away from the base member(s) and the support member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for exerting forces on a body, including a support structure defining a space and a plurality of surface contacting units that are configured to exert force upon the body, such that the weight is distributed away from the primary weight bearing regions to non-weight bearing regions of the body, or vice versa, without exerting significant shear or frictional forces on surfaces of the body. The systems and methods may be used to exert forces to cause fluid shift in different compartments of the body. Applications include treatment of various disease conditions including pressure ulcers, heart failure, high blood pressure, preeclampsia, osteoporosis, injuries of spine and to slow microgravity-induced bone and muscle loss. The systems and methods may be used to simulate gravity, weightlessness or buoyancy, in rehabilitation medicine. The system may include a chair, bed, a wearable suit or an exoskeleton.

Abstract: A device for treating sinus congestion. The device includes a handle and a head. The handle has a longitudinal axis extending from a first end to a second end. The head is located at the first end of the handle. The head includes a longitudinal axis extending from a first end to a second end and being perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the handle. The first end of the head includes a recess. The head is removably attached to the handle. The second end of the handle includes a removable cap that is metal.

Abstract: A personal massage apparatus employs a single motor to selectively provide the dual action of either a vibrating massage or a percussive massage. Two sprag bearings are mounted on the drive shaft of the electric motor, with the sprag bearings being oriented such that the first sprag bearing is driven when the drive shaft rotates counter-clockwise, and the second sprag bearing is driven when the drive shaft rotates clockwise. The first sprag bearing has an eccentric weight coupled thereto such that vibration for a vibrational massage is caused when the motor rotates counter-clockwise. The second sprag bearing has crankshaft and crank pin coupled thereto, driving a connecting rod in reciprocating motion to drive a percussive massage head when the motor rotates clockwise. A counterbalance on the crankshaft minimizes vibration when the percussion action is selected.

Abstract: A system for assisting a rescuer with treatment of a patient comprising a mobile computing device that includes a user interface and a processor coupled to memory. The processor configured to cause the user interface to prompt the rescuer to select a proficiency level from a plurality of proficiency levels, the plurality of proficiency levels comprising a basic proficiency level and at least one non-basic proficiency level, wherein the basic proficiency level includes basic resuscitation instructions for the rescuer. The system further configured to receive an input from the rescuer of the selected proficiency level. The system provides, if the rescuer selects the basic proficiency level, the basic resuscitation instructions to the rescuer and provide, if the rescuer selects the at least one non-basic proficiency level, non-basic instructions to the rescuer. Lastly, the system transmits signals to control a defibrillator according to the selected proficiency level.

Abstract: An electrotherapy device capable of gradually increasing the intensity of stimulation is provided with a voltage regulation circuit, which is electrically connected to a DC power supply unit, a control unit, and a pulse output circuit respectively, and can regulate the voltage output to the pulse output circuit according to a control signal received from the control unit, in order for the waveforms of the electrical pulses output from the pulse output circuit to vary in modulated intensity, modulated waveforms, modulated frequencies and modulated rest period durations, and for the output current output from the pulse output circuit to each electrode pad to gradually increase from a low value to a predetermined value. The electrotherapy device can thus stimulate corresponding acupoints on a human body with gradually increasing intensity and thereby simulate the forces and tactile sensations of a typical manual massage on those acupoints by hand.

Abstract: A method of treating cardiovascular disease in a patient includes generating, by an implantable stimulator configured to be implanted beneath a skin surface of the patient, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05 and applying, by the implantable stimulator in accordance with the duty cycle, the stimulation sessions to a tissue location associated with the cardiovascular disease. The duty cycle is a ratio of T3 to T4. Each stimulation session included in the stimulation sessions has a duration of T3 minutes and occurs at a rate of once every T4 minutes. The implantable stimulator is powered by a primary battery located within the implantable stimulator and having an internal impedance greater than 5 ohms.

Abstract: A method comprises generating, by an implantable stimulator, stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05 and applying, by the implantable stimulator in accordance with the duty cycle, the stimulation sessions to a patient. The duty cycle is a ratio of T3 to T4. Each stimulation session included in the stimulation sessions has a duration of T3 minutes and occurs at a rate of once every T4 minutes. The implantable stimulator is powered by a primary battery located within the implantable stimulator and having an internal impedance greater than 5 ohms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for storing elements, wherein each element includes a first wireless communication unit, wherein the device includes at least one drawer assembly including: a drawer including a bottom defining at least one slot to receive an element; for each slot, a second wireless communication unit capable of transmitting radio frequency waves and designed to communicate with all the first communication units; the bottom of the drawer consists of a material that is able to be traversed by radiofrequency waves emitted by each second communication unit, wherein each second communication unit is arranged under the bottom of the drawer opposite the corresponding slot to allow communication between the second communication unit and the first communication unit of an element received in the slot.

Abstract: A BAK removal device is constructed as a plug of microparticles of a hydrophilic polymeric gel that displays a hydraulic permeability greater than 0.01 Da. The polymer hydrophilic polymeric gel comprises poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA). The particles are 2 to 100 ?m and the plug has a surface area of 30 mm2 to 2 mm2 and a length of 2 mm to 25 mm and wherein the microparticles of a hydrophilic polymeric gel has a pore radius of 3 to 60 ?m.

Abstract: A grasping collar is featured that has a flexible main body having an exterior surface with surface cavities configured for finger reception; a hole extending within an interior region of the body along an X-axis direction and being a through-hole relative to the body; an elongated slit extending in the X-axis direction, and in a radially inward direction from an exterior surface of the body into communication with the hole, the elongated slit including a thinner slit section extending in the X-axis direction for a portion of an overall length of the body as well as a wider slit section extending in the X-axis direction for a remaining portion of the overall length of the body. Methods of utilizing and assembling the grasping collar are also featured.

Abstract: A syringe includes a plunger having a plunger tube with proximal and distal ends, a center tube with a center passage that extends within the plunger tube, and a balloon disposed over the center tube and sealingly fixed to at least one of the center tube and the plunger tube. The syringe also includes a barrel having a barrel tube having proximal and distal ends and an interior configured to accept a portion of the plunger, a tip fixedly coupled to the proximal end of the barrel tube, a post fixedly attached to the tip and extending within the barrel tube toward the distal end, the tip configured to partially extend into the center passage of the plunger, and a gas passage extending from a proximal end of the tip to the distal end of the post.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for packing drug portions into dispensing packages. A dispensing machine includes a plurality of storing and metering stations having a plurality of drug portions, a packing device that receives the drug portions dispensed by the storing and metering stations and places them into dispensing packages, and a control device. Each storing and metering station includes a stationary part fixed to a frame, a removable part containing a refillable reservoir and has an information memory for storing an identifier of the removable part. A reading device for reading the information memory is functionally assigned to the stationary part. Each information memory contains a memory location for a filling code.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for substance dependence cessation management are described. The system involves an electronic mobile device, a communication network and a substance packet holder adapted with a substance packet dispenser, the substance packet holder connected to the electronic mobile device through the communication network. The system being capable of collecting user related information of a user for activating for an algorithm on the electronic mobile device based on the user related information, defining a plan for the cessation of substance dependence and capable of controlling a dispensing of a substance packet from the substance packet dispenser for the user.

Abstract: A dental restorative based on a cured dental composite containing coconut oil and/or a derivative of coconut oil. The dental restorative also includes a polymerizable monomer, a filler, and a polymerization initiator. Methods of preventing or reducing growth of microorganisms and inhibiting formation of biofilms are also described.

Abstract: Described herein is a wet wipe including a substrate and a lotion. The substrate includes from about 14.5% to about 100% cotton. The lotion includes from about 98% to about 99.5% water and has an Equivalence Value from about 30 to about 95.

Abstract: Described herein is an array of wet wipe packages including a first package and a second package. The first package includes a first wet wipe having a first nonwoven material and a first lotion. The first nonwoven material includes from about 14.5% to about 45% cotton. The first lotion includes from about 98.5% to about 99.5% water and is devoid of fragrance and/or perfume. The first wet wipe has an Equivalence Value from about 30 to about 95. The second package includes a second wet wipe having a second nonwoven material and a second lotion. The second lotion is different than the first lotion. The first package and the second package are designed to be sold individually. The first package and the second package each include a common brand name.

Abstract: A gelatinous composition includes a biosurfactant, at least one of water or a polyol, an oily component, and an unsaturated 7-membered cyclic compound. A content of the unsaturated 7-membered cyclic compound may be 0.01 to 3 wt %, relative to a total weight of the biosurfactant, the at least one of water or a polyol, the oily component and the unsaturated 7-membered cyclic compound. The composition may be in a gelatinous state.

Abstract: Provided is a detergent composition that contains (A) 2-17.5 mass % of an anionic surfactant, (B) 1-17.5 mass % of an amphoteric surfactant, (C) 2.5-17 mass % of a hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant and (D) 0.2-5 mass % of an oily component. However, the detergent composition does not contain substantial amounts of fatty acid monoglycerol esters and fatty acid monoalkyl monoglyceryl ethers having alkyl groups or acyl groups having 9 or more carbon atoms. The detergent composition does not contain substantial amounts of fatty acid diglycerol esters or fatty acid monoalkyl diglyceryl ethers which have alkyl groups or acyl groups having 8 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for administering collagen to a human subject have been developed. The collagen-containing lipid vesicles of the invention provide a delivery system for human collagen which eliminates problems associated with chemical and physical instability of the collagen as well as immune responses to non-human collagen.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the use of the ingredients for the purpose of removing nasal strip adhesive from the nose after the nasal strip has been removed. Above mentioned invention consists of the repurposing of an existing product (Carbamide peroxide 6.5%) and/or (Hydrogen peroxide 3%). The Carbamide peroxide and/or the Hydrogen peroxide releases, upon application onto the nose, oxygen and helps soften, loosen and remove the sticky adhesive to allow the consumer to more easily wipe it from the nose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing white activated charcoal (having a white-to-light-grey appearance) employing high temperatures and a hydrogen peroxide solution. The present invention further relates to one or more oral care compositions utilizing white activated charcoal, including a whitening toothpaste compound minimally comprising white activated charcoal and a dental abrasive in a solvent base. The present invention further relates to a highly effective whitening toothpaste compound further comprising one or more of: a humectant, a thickener, a foaming agent, a protective surface polish, an extrinsic stain remover, a sweetener, a flavoring and a white colorant—a complete whitening, polishing and cleaning toothpaste.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition with higher stability of linoleic acid and/or a derivative thereof over time. More specifically, the invention provides a composition comprising a continuous phase, and multilayer liposomes dispersed in the continuous phase, the continuous phase comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of carboxy vinyl polymer or a salt thereof and cellulosic polymer, the multilayer liposomes comprising a cationized polymer in their layers and encapsulating a linoleic acid and/or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is a wet wipe including a substrate and a lotion. The substrate includes from about 55% to about 85% polyester. The lotion includes (a) from about 98.5% to about 99.5% water; (b) from about 0.055% to about 0.1% of an organic acid; and (c) a pH buffering system. The lotion has a pH from about 3.6 to about 4.8.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skin care composition comprising starch, benzotriazole derivative sunscreen, whitening pigment and a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the starch is present in amount of less than 2.2% by weight of the composition, and the benzotriazole derivative sunscreen is present in amount of less than 0.22% by weight of the composition.

Abstract: Improved formulations for transdermal delivery of botulinum toxin are disclosed. The formulations include, for example, botulinum toxin non-covalently associated with a positively charged backbone having branching or efficiency groups. The formulations also include a partitioning agent, oligo-bridge, or polyanion bridge, and may optionally contain a viscosity modifying agent. The formulations are designed for topical application onto the skin of a patient and may be used to treat wrinkles, hyperhidrosis, and other health-related problems. Kits for administration are also described.

Abstract: Cleavable surfactants of formula (I) having a total hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of between 3 and 18 and wherein A is a group capable of releasing a flavor or fragrance aldehyde of formula (R1)CHO or a flavor or fragrance ketone of formula (R1)(R2)CO and is of formula wherein the wavy line indicates the location of the bond between L and A; R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom or a saturated or unsaturated C1-C18 hydrocarbon group, provided that at least one of the R1 or R2 groups has 6 consecutive carbon atoms and that both R1 and R2 taken together comprise a maximum of 18 carbon atoms; and L is a linear, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated C3 to C40 hydrocarbon group. These surfactants solubilize and/or stabilize flavor and fragrance aldehydes and ketones in an aqueous environment and at the same time to control their release by hydrolysis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a use for probiotic preparing skin care composition, wherein the probiotic comprises Lactobacillus plantarum (GMNL-6) with preservation number of BCRC 910777 or CCTCC M 2017765. The composition may be externally-coating drug, pharmaceuticals for external use, care products for external use or cosmetics, and may achieve the effects of improving the skin conditions or aesthetic appearance by promoting secretion of collagen or expression of ceramide synthase.