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US 2003/0199838 A1Published application
Impregnated matrix and method for making same
AssigneeUnilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
InventorChristopher H. Sheridan
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Abstract
A substantially flexible, dry matrix, which contains not more than about 3% moisture at room temperature, is impregnated with a water free treatment mixture containing a lipid and a surfactant. In a preferred embodiment, the mixture includes a glycol, a surfactant and a lipid emollient, lubricant, medicament or skin protectant. Methods for manufacturing and using the impregnated matrices are also taught.
Claims20
A dry matrix comprising
- a. a plurality of fibers;
- and
- b. a film on at least part of said fibers, said film comprising:
- i. at least one member selected from the group consisting of lipid emollients, lubricants and protectants;
- and
- ii. a surfactant.
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A method of treating a skin surface comprising the steps of:
- a. obtaining a dry matrix comprising
- i. a plurality of fibers;
- and
- ii. a film on at least part of said fibers, said film comprising:
- a) at least one member selected from the group consisting of lipid emollients, lubricants and protectants;
- and
- b) a surfactant;
- and
- b. rubbing said skin surface.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.