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Jeffrey Michael Hockersmith

Duane Gerard Krzysik

Gordon Allen Shaw

David Charles Musil

Ali Yahiaoui

Michael John Faulks

Dennis Stein Everhart

Elizabeth Deibler Gadsby

David John Tyrrell

Thomas Joseph Dyer

Michael Ralph Lostocco

Frank Andrew Rosch, Iii

Diane Michele Underhill

Susan Carol Paul

Pamela Jean Mayberry

Kevin Christopher Possell

Audra Stefanik Wright

Frank Jerrel Akin

Gunilla Elsa Gillberg-LaForce

Robert Cosmo Di Luccio

Karen Marie Menard

Wade Bolton May

An absorbent article having a bodyside liner includes a hydrophilic lotion formulation on the outer bodyfacing surface thereof. The hydrophilic lotion formulation comprises from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of a hydrophilic solvent, from about 5 to about 90 weight percent of a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, and from about 0 to about 60 weight percent of a fatty alcohol. The hydrophilic lotion formulation has a reduced adverse effect on the absorbent and liquid uptake properties of the liner and the absorbent body when compared to conventional lipophilic or hydrophobic lotion formulations. The hydrophilic lotion formulation acts as a lubricant to reduce the abrasion of the skin caused by the liner and also transfers to the skin to provide improved skin health.

Absorbent article having a hydrophilic lotionized bodyside liner

An absorbent article includes a vapor permeable backsheet, a liquid permeable topsheet positioned in facing relation with the backsheet; and an absorbent body located between the backsheet and the topsheet. The absorbent body may include multiple zones of high air permeability. The absorbent article may also include a ventilation layer between the absorbent body and the backsheet and a surge management layer between the absorbent body and the topsheet. The article exhibits improved air exchange within the article during use. As a result, the article maintains the temperature and exhibits substantially reduced levels of hydration of the wearer's skin when in use which renders the skin less susceptible to the viability of microorganisms. The absorbent article may further include lotion formulations and/or treatment compositions thereon for maintaining or improving skin health.

Absorbent article which maintains or improves skin health

An absorbent article having a bodyside liner includes a lotion formulation on the outer bodyfacing surface thereof. The lotion formulation comprises from about 5 to about 95 weight percent of an emollient, from about 5 to about 95 weight percent of a wax, and, optionally, from about 0.1 to about 25 weight percent of a viscosity enhancer. The lotion formulation has a reduced level of migration which leads to improved transfer to the skin. The lotion formulation acts as a lubricant to reduce the abrasion of the skin caused by the liner and also transfers to the skin to provide improved skin health.

Absorbent article having a lotionized bodyside liner

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