91 results about "Skin protector" patented technology

The present invention provides a comprehensive solution to skin problems of infants and incontinent adults related to diaper rash, also known as diaper dermatitis. This is based on certain novel divalent metal and quaternary ammonium complexes (ion-pairs) of zeolites (that are made by an in-situ process), which in synergistic combination with certain other compositions, provide a comprehensive treatment for diaper rash that encompasses the following aspects: (1) deactivation of lipase and protease enzymes on skin surface, (2) the controlled-release delivery of skin protectant compositions, such as divalent metal zinc cation, (3) trapping of acidic and alkaline chemicals deposited on skin from body exudates and enzyme activity, (4) controlled-release delivery of anti-inflammatory agents, and COX and LOX enzyme inhibitors, (5) controlled-release delivery of antibacterial and antifungal compositions, and (6) absorption of excess moisture in the diaper zone.

A skin barrier lotion for protection against contact with irritants comprises: about 5 to 15 percent by weight of a long-chain fatty acid; about 1 to 5 percent by weight of a long-chain fatty alcohol; about 1 to 10 percent by weight of a hydrocarbon oil; about 1 to 30 percent by weight of a silicone skin protectant; about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight of an alkanolamine; about 0.5 to about 5 percent by weight of a humectant; about 0.5 to about 10 percent by weight of an inorganic skin protectant; about 0.5 to 15 weight percent of a preservative; and about 50 to 90 percent by weight water. Optionally, the lotion will also contain up to about 5 percent by weight of a fragrance, odor neutralizer or a mixture thereof.

The present disclosure generally relates to moisturizing hand sanitizers including alcohols that are effective in killing microorganisms while providing a moisturizing benefit to the user's skin. More particularly, the alcohol-based hand sanitizers include a high internal phase emulsion which allows moisturizers or skin protectants such as emollients and / or silicones to be stably incorporated into the sanitizer.

An improved method (process) and medicinal composition is provided to treat herpes, pseudomonas, hepatitis, staph (staphylococci) and other infectious diseases The inexpensive medicinal composition can be self-administered and maintained for a prescribed time. The attractive medicinal composition can comprise a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant, a skin protectant and an alcohol. The quaternary ammonium salt surfactant can comprise benzalkonium halide, preferably benzalkonium chloride. The skin protectant can comprise Allantoin. The alcohol can serve as a pain reliever and can comprise benzyl alcohol. The medicinal composition can also include other compounds, additives, herbal extracts and / or carriers.

Improved film-forming skin protectant compositions are provided which are capable of forming a long-lasting elastic barrier film when applied to skin; the compositions have particular utility as barrier teat dips, for protecting cows against mastitis, especially during their susceptible non-lactating periods. The compositions include a film-forming component (preferably a mixture of polyether polyurethane and nitrocellulose) dispersed in a compatible carrier and further having a quantity of a tackifier resin incorporated therein in order to increase the time of adherence of the composition to skin, as compared with an otherwise identical composition without a tackifier resin. The compositions may also include a germicide (e.g., chlorhexidine diacetate), and a coloring dye.

The present disclosure relates to a hair cutting appliance (10), particularly an electrically operated body grooming appliance (10), and to a cutting head (18) for a hair cutting appliance (10), the cutting head (18) comprising a blade set (20) comprising a stationary blade (36) and a cutter blade (38), the stationary blade (36) and the cutter blade (38) comprising at least one toothed leading edge (22, 24) jointly defined by respective teeth (62, 64) of the stationary blade (36) and the cutter blade (38), the teeth (62, 64) of the stationary blade (36) and the cutter blade (38) basically extending in a longitudinal direction (X), a skin protector (76) comprising a plurality of guide tabs (78) that are aligned with the teeth (62) of the stationary blade (36), wherein the stationary blade (36) further comprises a front face (58), particularly at the teeth (62) thereof, the front face (58) being arranged to face a user's skin, when in operation, wherein the cutter blade (38) is at least partially arranged at a rear face (60) of the stationary blade (36) facing away from the front face (58), particularly at the teeth (62) of the stationary blade (36), wherein the guide tabs (78) of the skin protector (76) are arranged adjacent to longitudinal tips (66) of the teeth (62) of the stationary blade (36) in a longitudinally displaced position, wherein the skin protector (76) defines a front face (92), and wherein the front face (92) of the skin protector (76) is at least partially rearwardly offset from the front face (58) of the stationary blade (36).

Disclosed are several preferred embodiments of hydrogen peroxide which are packaged with ease of use and extended shelf-life in mind. The embodiments include foam, mist, gel, and disposable towelette forms of H2O2. Optional ingredients of topical pain relievers and skin protectants are also disclosed, as are their methods of use.

An improved composition for skin cleansing and protection is disclosed. The composition contains an effective amount of at least one alpha-hydroxyl acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, at least one base, one surfactant and one skin protectant. Various additives and excipients may be included in the formulation. The improved composition disclosed herein achieves a higher bacteria killing rate and shows longer action duration. The disclosed composition is capable of penetrating deep into the skin which allows for delivery of more anti-microbials to sites that are at a higher risk of being infected. Various modifications of the improved composition are also disclosed.

Provided are: a skin-protecting agent and an external preparation for skin protection, which not only synergistically work in combination with a plant polysaccharide but also has an effect of promoting the production of glycerol derived from Staphylococcus epidermidis, which is a skin resident bacterium useful on the skin, and the production of antimicrobial peptides derived from skin epidermal keratinocytes and exhibits excellent effect of improving the touch feeling when applied to the skin. More specifically, the present invention provides a skin protective agent and an external preparationfor skin protection, which comprise a lactic acid bacterium belonging to the genus enterococcus.

The invention relates to novel chitin derivatives and their use in medical treatments of plastic surgery, dermocosmesis and therapy, in particular it relates to natural chitin derivatives, like chitin in nanofibrillar form, oxychitin and other chemical derivatives of chitin, chitosan-hyaluronate and associations for use as subcutaneous fillers or skin protectants.

A stable suspension formed of a plurality of water particles each of which is encapsulated with an amorphous silica-based material, where that plurality of encapsulated water particles is dispersed in a continuous phase formed of one or more carbon-containing materials, where the stable suspension does not include added emulsifiers. A method to prepare such stable suspensions. Personal care products comprising Applicant's stable suspensions, including skin protectants, sunscreens, moisturizers, vehicles for medicaments, antiperspirants, deodorants, pressurized products such as aerosol products, vehicles for skin treatment products and vehicles for makeup, area of the eye, lip products, mascara and color cosmetic products.

Disclosed are methods for treating hyperpigmentation of skin employing topical application of compositions which comprise at least one peptide manganese complex. Also disclosed are methods wherein the composition further comprises retinol, at least one retinol derivative, or a mixture thereof and methods wherein the composition further comprises active agents selected from active drug substances, emollients, sunscreen agents, skin lightening agents, skin protectants, skin conditioning agents, humectants, and mixtures thereof.

The invention relates to a submicroemulsion antifungal drug spray preparation. The preparation mainly comprises the following components: an antifungal chemical synthetic drug, lecithin serving as an emulsifier, a transdermal absorption penetration enhancer and a skin protectant, soybean oil or other essential oils serving as an oil soluble diluent, glycerin serving as an isoosmotic adjusting agent, oleic acid serving as a co-emulsifier and a transdermal absorption penetration enhancer, azone serving as a transdermal absorption penetration enhancer, vitamin E serving as an antioxidant and a skin protectant, ethyl alcohol serving as a transdermal absorption penetration enhancer, natural essential oil serving as a transdermal absorption penetration enhancer, an antibacterial natural drug and essence. The submicroemulsion antifungal drug spray preparation has the advantages that the solubility and the uniformity of oil soluble antifungal drugs in water are increased, the transdermal absorption of the drugs is enhanced, the drugs are fed into dermis, and the absorption and utilization ratios of the drugs are increased, so that the effects of the antifungal drugs are increased; in the meantime, a cosolvent with side effects is avoided from being used, so that toxic and side effects caused by drugs entering whole body blood circulation systems and the stimulation to the skin are reduced, and the efficacies of protecting the skin and improving the looks are provided.

A skin protector for a user such as a motorcycle rider, includes a flexible, resilient protective portion having first and second ends, wherein the protective portion exhibits both heat resistance and insulation to protect the user's skin from heat. The protective portion is dimensioned for shielding a portion of the user's body that may come into contact with a hot surface. The skin protector further includes a fastening portion connecting the first end to the second end of the protective portion for securing the protective portion to the user's body.

A cosmetic composition is provided having ingredients that may prevent signs or conditions of aging and / or damage in skin, improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, and promote recovery from environmental stresses. The composition includes natural ingredients, including pomegranate juice concentrate; pomegranate extract; pomegranate seed oil; and at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The composition is in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the pH of the composition is from about 5.0 to about 6.0. The composition can further comprise an acidic anionic polymer. A preferred acidic anionic polymer is a carboxypolymethylene polymer. The composition can further comprise a carbohydrate polymer such as galactoarabinan, polygalactose or polyarabinose. The composition can additionally comprise other ingredients such as herbal extracts, an antioxidant component, an emollient component, a chelator, a solvent component, or a preservative component. The composition is useful as a skin protectant.

The invention provides for cosmetic and personal care compositions comprising a synthetic magnesium aluminosilicate clay. The synthetic magnesium aluminosilicate clay is formed at ambient pressure by a series of reaction steps and a pH change from acidic pH to basic pH. The characteristics of the magnesium aluminosilicate clay, including platelet size, degree of stacking, and porosity can be tuned depending on the cosmetic or personal care product desired. In addition, these cosmetic and personal care compositions optionally include one or more of the following components: odor controlling agents, skin protectants, diluents, lipophilic skin health benefit agents, sunscreens, humectants, emollients, slip compounds, and moisturizers.

Disclosed are methods for treating aging and photodamaged skin employing topical application of compositions which comprise at least one peptide manganese complex. Also disclosed are methods wherein the composition further comprises retinol, at least one retinol derivative, or a mixture thereof and methods wherein the composition further comprises active agents selected from active drug substances, emollients, sunscreen agents, skin lightening agents, skin protectants, skin conditioning agents, humectants, and mixtures thereof.

The present disclosure relates to a hair cutting appliance (10), particularly an electrically operated grooming appliance (10), and to a cutting head (18) for a hair cutting appliance (10), the cutting head (18) comprising a blade set (20) comprising a stationary blade (36) and a cutter blade (38), the stationary blade (36) and the cutter blade (38) comprising at least one toothed leading edge (22, 24) jointly defined by respective teeth (62, 64) of the stationary blade (36) and the cutter blade (38), the teeth (62, 64) of the stationary blade (36) and the cutter blade (38) basically extending in a longitudinal direction (X), wherein the stationary blade (36) further comprises a front face (58), particularly at the teeth (62) thereof, the front face (58) being arranged to face a user's skin, when in operation, and a skin protector (76) coupled to a housing portion (32) of the cutting head (18), wherein the skin protector (76) at least partially covers the front face (58), wherein the skin protector (76) is arranged to contact the skin, when in operation, wherein the skin protector (76) is movable, in response to external forces applied thereto, between a first state and a second state with respect to the blade set (20), wherein the skin protector (76) is arranged in an advanced position in the first state, and wherein the skin protector (76) is arranged in a retracted position in the second state.

An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the pH of the composition is from about 5.0 to about 6.0. The composition can further comprise an acidic anionic polymer. A preferred acidic anionic polymer is a carboxypolymethylene polymer. The composition can further comprise a carbohydrate polymer such as galactoarabinan, polygalactose or polyarabinose. The composition can additionally comprise other ingredients such as herbal extracts, an antioxidant component, an emollient component, a chelator, a solvent component, or a preservative component. The composition is useful as a skin protectant.

The invention comprises a deodorant composition for the treatment of fibers, hair, and / or skin. Preferred embodiments include compositions containing one or more of active ingredients L-arginine, acetylsalicyclic acid, and salicyclic acid adjusted to a pH in the range of 4.0 to 6.0. Preferred compositions include: a carrier, such as water; a moisturizer, such as propylene glycol; one or more of the active ingredients; along with optional preservatives, herbal extract, and skin protectants. Application of a composition for the treatment of odor forming microbes with a pH of about skin does not disrupt normal skin functioning.

An improved method (process) is provided to treat herpes, pseudomonas, staphylococcus (staph), and hepatitis and help treat or alleviate cold sores, rashes, skin conditions, or symptoms resulting from herpes, pseudomonas, staph, and hepatitis. The method uses a special medicinal composition which can be self-administered and maintained for a prescribed time. The attractive medicinal composition can comprise a quaternary ammonium salt surfactant, a skin protectant and an alcohol. The quaternary ammonium salt surfactant can comprise benzalkonium halide, preferably benzalkonium chloride. The skin protectant can comprise Allantoin. The alcohol can serve as a pain reliever and can comprise benzyl alcohol. The medicinal composition can also include other compounds, additives, herbal extracts and / or carriers. Desirably, the medicinal composition is maintained on the infected regions until external symptoms and physical manifestations of the symptoms resulting from herpes, pseudomonas, hepatitis, or staph substantially disappear from the infected regions.

A cosmetic composition is provided having ingredients that may prevent signs or conditions of aging and / or damage in skin, improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, and promote recovery from environmental stresses. The composition includes natural ingredients, including pomegranate juice concentrate; pomegranate extract; pomegranate seed oil; and at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising two or more anti-irritants, each having at least about 7.2% oxygen content. In a separate embodiment, the composition may be defined to include a skin conditioning agent, a skin protectant agent, and an anti-irritant agent, each having an oxygen content of at least about 7.2%. The invention further comprises methods of treating and preventing skin conditions by applying the composition to the skin, and then optionally washing the skin.