A skin package wherein an article is enclosed between layers of thermoplastic film joined by heat sealing around the perimeter of the article and including at one side a strip, enclosed between the layers and projecting from them, which is heat sealed to one layer only and is non-adherent or only lightly adherent to the other layer.

Skin diseases such as psoriasis, namely: psoriasis punctata, herpes simplex and mycosis fungoides are treated by administering (either topically or orally) to an afflicted subject an effective amount of monofunctional derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is --COOR.sub.3 or --CN; R.sub.2 is --H or --CH.sub.3 ; and R.sub.3 is --H, --CH.sub.3 or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3.

The present invention provides a skin cream which can be used by most individuals on a daily basis to improve the quality of skin tone. The skin cream of the present invention comprises at least one anti-oxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent, an exfoliant, and an agent to protect against UV irradiation. In addition, the skin cream of the present invention may comprise oils, creams, and/or other compounds to promote adsorption of the active ingredients and to increase vibrancy of the skin tone. For...

An emulsion for topical application to the skin containing a high molecular weight emulsifier and substantially no emulsifiers of a molecular weight less than 100 kD. The emulsion may be used to prevent or treat dermatoses and may additionally contain pharmaceutically active ingredients.

The skin formulation is a non-alcoholic composition for treating and alleviating skin disorders, including dermatitis, rough skin, cracking, itching and psoriasis. The formulation includes only natural ingredients. All oils in the formulation are unadulterated or minimally processed and do not result in irritation to the skin or other harmful side effects. The compositions can be formulated as a lotion, lotion bar, or a soap.

A skin preparation is described for protection against sunlight, containing UVA and UVB-absorbent agents, an ALA derivative and conventional supplementary substances, together with the use of the preparation.

A skin cream is presented which reduces wrinkles upon topical application to the skin. The main ingredients of the composition include water and a xanthine based compound composition which is mixed together in a first vessel and a glycerin composition heated in a second vessel. The three components of the active ingredient are mixed carefully, making sure that any precipitate produced is remixed into the solution. After heating and mixing the components, the entire composition is cooled with car...

The invention relates to 5,15-diacetyl-3-benzoyllathyrol compound and a skin whitening composition containing the same. Since the composition of the invention contains 5,15-diacetyl-3-benzoyllathyrol as a melanine production inhibitor, it is excellent in inhibiting pigment stagnation and improving the discoloration of the skin or freckles. In addition, since it does not induce a secondary effect, it has excellent stability.

An electrode for establishing electrical contact with the skin is disclosed, said electrode having a low impedance and comprising an electrically conductive metallic layer (4) and an electrically conductive gel (12) attached to said metallic layer, wherein the pH of the electrically conductive gel (12) is chosen so as to provide a corrosion of the metallic layer (4).

A skin pricker for blood sampling has a barrel housing a lancet which can be pushed back against a spring to a primed condition, by an elongate cap over its needle tip there to be held by a trigger. The cap (4) is removed by twist and pull action. The lancet body has integrally formed spring arms extending rearwardly and alongside, and when the lancet is fired these are momentarily flexed inwardly as their tips snap past abutments within the barrel. These act as ratchets, providing a first defen...