81results about How to "Keep skin dry" patented technology

A foamable composition, includes (1) about 6% to about 70% by weight of at least one organic carrier; (2) about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of at least one surface-active agent; (3) about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of at least one film forming agent; (4) water; and (5) about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition of at least one liquefied or compressed gas propellant. The composition is substantially alcohol free and is used in treating, alleviating or preventing a disorder.

A multi-layer protective fabric includes an inner layer, an middle layer, and an outer wicking layer. The outer fabric layer includes an inside layer of hydrophobic material, an outside layer of hydrophilic material, and an intermediate layer of hydrophobic monofilament yarns extending between and knitted together with the outside and inside layers, and promotes wicking of moisture from a wearer's skin to the outer layer. The multi-layer protective fabric middle layer includes a porous, cushioning material. The multi-layer protective fabric inner layer includes a cushioning, abrasion-resistant material, such as doeskin. Articles of apparel, for example cycling shorts, can include such a multi-layer protective fabric either alone or in combination with other moisture-managing, cushioning fabrics. Such protective fabric and apparel systems provide improved removal of moisture from skin, reduction of contact stress, and decrease in abrasion.

The present invention concerns compositions that comprise alcohol-free microemulsions and methods for their use that include a surfactant, a lipophilic linker, and / or a hydrophilic linker. These compositions can be used, for example, in cosmetic or hair applications. In certain aspects, compositions of the invention have the ability to microemulsify sebum while providing enhanced cleansing of cosmetic products from the skin or hair. In addition, the compositions have the ability to enhance the penetration of skin or hair active ingredients, such as emollients, humectants, anti-oxidants, lipids, vitamins, botanicals, dyes, tanning compounds, etc.

A composition for use on personal hygiene articles containing: (a) a primary wax or oil component selected from the group consisting of a C14-30 dialkyl carbonate, a C14-30 dialkylene carbonate, and mixtures thereof; and (b) up to about 10% by weight of water, and wherein the composition has a melting point above about 25° C.

A multi-layer yarn structure and a method for making the same are provided. The multi-layer yarn structure includes a core layer, a layer of noncircular fibers, and an outer layer. The core layer has a plurality of hydrophobic fibers. The noncircular fibers surround the core layer to form a middle layer. The outer layer surrounds the middle layer and has a plurality of hydrophilic fibers. The method spins different fibers into multi-layer yarn for making textile with a soft, smooth, and thick feel. By utilizing inherent characteristics of the multi-layer yarn structure, the textile may regulate moisture released from the human body and keep the body dry and comfort.

The present invention relates to therapeutic, cosmetic, and nutraceutical applications for eggshell membrane, processed eggshell membrane preparations and eggshell membrane isolates. The invention is directed to treating a mammal that will benefit from the administration of naturally occurring material found in eggshell membrane, processed eggshell membrane, eggshell membrane isolates and combinations thereof by administering to the mammal a composition containing eggshell membrane, processed eggshell membrane, eggshell membrane isolates and combinations thereof, alone or in combination with other active ingredients.

The present invention relates to a new skin gene card for genetic test, a method for acquiring DNA and RNA and performing various genetic tests using the same, and practical applications thereof. More specifically, the inventors of the present invention have developed a skin gene card capable of acquiring samples from human skin, hair or mucosa simply, safely and quickly and enabling stable long-term storage and transport of DNA and RNA included in the acquired sample at room temperature. Various genetic tests may performed using the acquired DNA and RNA, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR), reverse transcription (RT)-PCR, real-time PCR, sequencing, hybridization, DNA chip analysis, single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) assay, gene mutation assay, promoter methylation assay, gene expression assay, etc. The genetic skin test result may be utilized for disease prognosis, nutrigenomic test, pharmacogenomic test, forensic test such as personal identification, diagnosis of genetic diseases, diagnosis of skin diseases, or the like. In addition, through an objective evaluation of the skin or hair condition, a personalized cosmetic and skin care system may be established for practical application in beauty care, cosmetology, dermatology, and clinical practice.

The present invention relates to therapeutic, cosmetic, and nutraceutical applications for eggshell membrane, processed eggshell membrane preparations and eggshell membrane isolates. The invention is directed to treating a mammal that will benefit from the administration of naturally occurring material found in eggshell membrane, processed eggshell membrane, eggshell membrane isolates and combinations thereof by administering to the mammal a composition containing eggshell membrane, processed eggshell membrane, eggshell membrane isolates and combinations thereof, alone or in combination with other active ingredients.

The present invention relates to therapeutic, cosmetic, and nutraceutical applications for eggshell membrane, processed eggshell membrane preparations and eggshell membrane isolates. The invention is directed to treating a mammal that will benefit from the administration of naturally occurring material found in eggshell membrane, processed eggshell membrane, eggshell membrane isolates and combinations thereof by administering to the mammal a composition containing eggshell membranes processed eggshell membrane, eggshell membrane isolates and combinations thereof, alone or in combination with other active ingredients.

This invention concerns products for cleansing and other applications, which products comprise an applicator such as a puff (pouf), pad, sponge, foam, mitt, glove, swab, cotton ball or bar, to which a wax dispersion has been applied. The invention further concerns the manufacture and use of such products.

The absorbent pad for an underwire brassiere includes a sealed cover layer having opposed first and second surfaces and defining an open interior region therein. The first surface is porous, allowing for passage of perspiration into the open interior region. An absorbent layer is positioned within the open interior region of the sealed cover layer, and the absorbent layer is formed from a hydrophilic material. An adhesive layer is formed on the second surface of the sealed cover layer, so that the adhesive layer releasably adheres the absorbent pad to a lower edge of one cup of the underwire brassiere. The absorbent pad is dimensioned and configured to completely cover an underwire of the cup so that the absorbent pad absorbs perspiration of the wearer and provides protective padding over the underwire.

A cold weather breathing device that protects the face including the mouth and nostril area from direct exposure to the external environment, prevents a user's goggles from fogging in cold environments, and keeps moist exhaled breath away from the user's face. In a preferred embodiment, the device is configured to provide separate breathing channels for exhaled air from the mouth and nose. To promote ease of cleaning, the breathing device can be attached to a head garment with a simple interlocking design that allows its removal and separate cleaning. The breathing device provides a nose-channel-forming member and mouth disc that are mounted on the head garment and inset into a mouth-channel-forming member which is thus attached to the head garment.

The present disclosure relates to an anti-dandruff cleansing composition comprising:(a) salicylic acid;(b) a surfactant system comprising: (i) one or more non-sulfate anionic surfactants; (ii) one or more amphoteric surfactants; (iii) at least 10 wt. % of a plurality of nonionic surfactants comprising: (iii-a) one or more alkyl polyglucosides; and (iii-b) one or more amide surfactants; and(c) water;wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cleansing composition. The anti-dandruff cleansing compositions effectively treat dandruff and provide good cleansing and other desirable performance properties.Therefore, the compositions are particularly useful in methods for treating dandruff, for cleansing hair, and for providing a variety of other cosmetic benefits to the hair.

The present invention provides an external preparation for skin which contains 5-aminolevulinic acids as active components and which is excellent in skin-beautifying effects such as prevention / amelioration of skin roughness, dry skin, wrinkles, sagging and flecks of skin, and improvement of turnover of corneum; and in an ameliorating effect on skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis. An external preparation for skin which contains one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of 5-aminolevulinic acid, its salt and a derivative of them; and an iron compound; as active components, is used.

The absorbent pad for an underwire brassiere includes a sealed cover layer having opposed first and second surfaces and defining an open interior region therein. The first surface is porous, allowing for passage of perspiration into the open interior region. An absorbent layer is positioned within the open interior region of the sealed cover layer, and the absorbent layer is formed from a hydrophilic material. An adhesive layer is formed on the second surface of the sealed cover layer, so that the adhesive layer releasably adheres the absorbent pad to a lower edge of one cup of the underwire brassiere. The absorbent pad is dimensioned and configured to completely cover an underwire of the cup so that the absorbent pad absorbs perspiration of the wearer and provides protective padding over the underwire.

The invention provides a medical nursing pad for preventing bedsore. The medical nursing pad comprises a surface layer, a core layer and a bottom layer, wherein the core layer comprises fluff pulp and a super absorbent polymer (SAP) material, and is wrapped with toilet paper; pointy SAPs are distributed on the core layer; an infiltrating liquid is absorbed and locked by the SAPs in an inverted funnel-shaped SAP region of the core layer, so that the reverse osmosis quantity of the nursing pad after liquid absorption is minimized; and meanwhile, water moisture separated from the liquid reaches the bottom layer through a longitudinal moisture channel formed by gaps among fluff pulp fibers in the core layer and determined by a density range, and diffuses out of the medical nursing pad through nanoscale breathable micropores in the bottom layer. The medical nursing pad can quickly absorb and firmly lock the moisture and the reverse osmosis quantity of the nursing pad is minimized, so that the nursing pad is kept dry and comfortable; and meanwhile, the moisture channel can be provided, so that the medical nursing pad can keep a specific function of moisture osmosis, and the purpose of preventing the bedsore is achieved after the medical nursing pad is combined with the specific function.

A non-aqueous personal scrubbing composition comprising at least one water-soluble carbohydrate having a mean particle size diameter from about 100 microns to about 2000 microns in an amount from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of the total composition and non-aqueous media in an amount from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of the total composition.

A method for increasing the wet coefficient of friction of a thermoplastic elastomer includes adding various ingredients to the thermoplastic elastomer. In one embodiment microcrystalline wax, amorphous polyalphaolefin ethylene copolymer, and a copolymer ethylene / propylene and olefins are added to the thermoplastic elastomer. And in another embodiment, microcrystalline wax and copolymer ethylene / propylene and olefins are added to the thermoplastic elastomer. The above compositions are formed into a sheet which can be used alone as a slip-resistant pad, or can be applied to a desired surface (such as that of a surfboard).

Disclosed is a combination for skin external use, which contains as an active ingredient an herbal extract complex consisting of Chinese herbal extracts of Granate bark, seed of Prunus armeniaca, Coix lacuma-jobi, Saururus chinensis and Perilla frutescens var. acuta. More particularly, disclosed is a composition for skin external use containing an herbal extract complex, which is prepared by mixing the Chinese herbs with each other at an optimal ratio to prepare an herbal mixture and extracting the herbal mixture to prepare an herbal extract complex, and thus shows the effects of promoting the differentiation of skin keratinocytes, restoring impaired skin barrier function and increasing skin moisturization compared to extracts obtained by extracting each of the herbs alone.

The present invention provides a ceramidase activity inhibitor which inhibits ceramidase activity, specifically neutral / alkaline ceramidase activity, characterized in that the inhibitor comprises, as an active ingredient, a processed product derived from at least one plant selected from the group consisting of plants belonging to Ginkgoaceae, plants belonging to Cucurbitaceae, plants belonging to Rutaceae, plants belonging to Laminariaceae, plants belonging to Myrtaceae and plants belonging to Compositae, and a medicament, a quasi-drug, cosmetics and a food, each comprising the inhibitor.

Stable semi-solid anhydrous antiperspirant compositions comprising an antiperspirant powder, a volatile silicone and non-volatile materials, a primary gellant material comprising Glyceryl monostearate, secondary gellants, oil absorbents, and coupling agents. The resultant products exhibit minimal syneresis with any dispensing package and exhibiting dry feeling when applied to skin.

The present invention provides a ceramidase activity inhibitor which inhibits ceramidase activity, specifically neutral / alkaline ceramidase activity, characterized in that the inhibitor comprises, as an active ingredient, a processed product derived from at least one plant selected from the group consisting of plants belonging to Ginkgoaceae, plants belonging to Cucurbitaceae, plants belonging to Rutaceae, plants belonging to Laminariaceae, plants belonging to Myrtaceae and plants belonging to Compositae, and a medicament, a quasi-drug, cosmetics and a food, each comprising the inhibitor.

Disclosed is a combination for skin external use, which contains as an active ingredient an herbal extract complex consisting of Chinese herbal extracts of Granate bark, seed of Prunus armeniaca, Coix lacuma-jobi, Saururus chinensis and Perilla frutescens var. aceta. More particularly, disclosed is a composition for skin external use containing an herbal extract complex, which is prepared by mixing the Chinese herbs with each other at an optimal ratio to prepare an herbal mixture and extracting the herbal mixture to prepare an herbal extract complex, and thus shows the effects of promoting the differentiation of skin keratinocytes, restoring impaired skin barrier function and increasing skin moisturization compared to extracts obtained by extracting each of the herbs alone.

A wig optimized to reduce sweating effects, itching and other discomforts, while maintaining a natural appearance and feel, comprises a front and top first wig region with welded lace. A second region provided below in relation to the front and top first region, comprises further lace material which is more amenable to trimming at edges without leaving the edges ragged and sharp to the touch. Hairs are knotted to the lace region and third region is located to rear of the first region and comprises soft, stretchable material made with holes for breathability. Lastly, a wicking material lining is located at various regions and comprises bamboo material which is located to contact a wearer's scalp and reduce sweating effects.

Provided is a dermo-cosmetic composition to improve rough skin that: improves chapped or dry skin, particularly roughened cuticles; improves skin texture; results in smooth skin; and has excellent safety, stability and feel. The disclosed dermo-cosmetic is characterised by having: (A) one or more of D-amino acids, their salts and derivatives; and (B) a swollen material prepared by swelling one or more of non-emulsifying cross-linked silicone with an oil which is in a liquid form at room temperature.

The invention belongs to the field of cosmetics, and particularly relates to a sunscreen lotion and a preparation method thereof. The sunscreen lotion provided by the invention belongs to the water-in-oil type sunscreen lotion; meanwhile, a physical sun-screening agent alkyl silicon is used for treating the nano zinc oxide, oil-dispersed nano titanium dioxide, a chemical sun-screening agent ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, a natural plant sun-screening agent wild soybean seed extract, a sandalwood extract and a lotus leaf extract are mixed and matched, sothat the sunscreen lotion has better safety and stability and small irritation, and the sunscreen performance of the skin is remarkably enhanced. Moreover, due to the addition of the natural plant sun-screening agent, the dosage of the chemical sun-screening agent is reduced, and the natural plant sun-screening agent also has an after-sun repairing effect, has better compatibility with the skin and is good in mildness.

A skin collagen production-promoting agent includes a milk protein fraction having following properties (a) to (c) as an active ingredient: (a) being derived from milk, (b) containing proteins having a molecular weight determined by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) of 6000 to 150,000 daltons, and (c) containing 12 to 14 wt % of basic amino acids with respect to the constituent amino acid composition, and having a basic amino acid / acidic amino acid ratio of 0.5 to 0.7.

There are provided a promoter containing ginsenoside compound K for the production of hyaluronic acid, and more particularly, a new efficacy of 20-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-20(S)-protopanaxadiol (compound K), a chief metabolite of ginseng saponin, to increase the expression of hyaluronic acid synthase gene in human cell and thereby to promote the production of hyaluronic acid, and an anti-aging agent containing the promoter for the production of hyaluronic acid as an effective ingredient.