Playtex Products, Inc.

Barbara A Donovan

James P SaNogueira

Olga Dueva-Koganov

Laura A Spaulding

Gerd Dahms

James SaNogueira

Gerald Merovitz

Joseph C Hourihan

Olga V Dueva

Holger Seidel

Jose Huerta

Ovidiu Romanoschi

The present invention is directed to an emulsion base for formulating cosmetic and dermatological compositions. The emulsion base has particular surfactant and/or emulsifier ratios such that a wide range of compositions with varying forms and additional components can be formulated without changing the ratio or amount of the primary and/or co-surfactant/emulsifier in the emulsion base or the amount of the emulsion base in the final composition. The emulsion base can be used in a system of formulating cosmetic and dermatological compositions.

Emulsion base for skin care compositions

The present invention is directed to a cosmetic composition that has an amount of at least two rheology-modifying agents such that the viscosity of the composition remains stable over a broad temperature range. The compositions of the present invention may also include at least one of the following additional components: sunscreen agent, SPF booster, secondary emulsifier, emollient, moisturizer, humectant, film former/waterproofing agent, bio-active (functional) ingredient, pH adjuster/chelating agent, preservative, fragrance, effect pigment, color additive, or any combinations thereof.

Sunscreen compositions

An in vitro method for the prediction of in vivo UVA protection by a composition with sunscreen properties. The method includes the steps of: determining in vivo SPF; determining in vitro SPF based on the sunscreen's absorbance spectrum in the UV region; normalizing the absorbence spectrum based on integration area of UVA1; and calculating the PFA-PPD in vitro.

In vitro prediction of sunscreen PFA values

The present invention provides a multiple, long-term use, antimicrobial glove. The glove is formed from one or more layers of material having a latex-based matrix with an antimicrobial agent, such as diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, homogeneously incorporated therein. Optionally, the glove may also have additional antimicrobial agents incorporated therein. The glove of the present invention is capable of inhibiting molds and other microbes from proliferating on any surface of the glove, during both storage and use, which results in the prevention of malodor, discoloration, and degradation of the glove. Also, the glove of the present invention is believed to be capable of providing an antimicrobial effect to surfaces contacted by the antimicrobial glove.

Antimicrobial glove and method of making same

There are provided methods for making a fragranced glove. The first method comprises the steps of: providing a glove with an inside surface and an outside surface, applying a fragrance to the glove, tumbling the glove to evenly distribute the fragrance, and drying the glove to remove the residual fragrance. The second method comprises the steps of providing a cured glove having an inside surface and an outside surface placed in their proper positions; halogenating the glove; rinsing the halogenated glove in a rinse solution; drying the rinsed glove; and applying a fragrance on the glove. The third method comprises providing a cured glove having an inside surface and an outside surface; halogenating the glove; neutralizing the halogenated glove; rinsing the glove in a rinse solution after neutralizing; drying the rinsed glove; cooling the dried glove; applying a fragrance onto the dried glove; and, tumbling the glove to distribute evenly the fragrance.

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Wayne, NJ, United States of America

Barbara A Donovan