The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising an aqueous solution of at least about 70% by weight water in combination with selected fatty acid salts and optionally an alcohol and/or a cooling sensate, as well as methods of using the same to treat symptoms of hot flashes. The fatty acid salts form fiber-like crystalline particles that together form a self-supporting mesh structure with voids, the aqueous solution being contained in the voids. When the composition is compressed above a critical stress, the mesh allows for the entrapped aqueous solution to be expressed.

The invention relates to a food supplement containing minerals and/or vitamins, a humectant and, for example, essential oils. The food supplement is formulated as an oral spray. In particular, the invention relates to a concentrated food supplement in the form of an oral spray, containing a combination of magnesium ions, panthenol (vitamin B5), caffeine, menthol aroma and/or peppermint aroma, and a humectant. The food supplement is particularly suited for use in sport and in stressful situations.

A polymeric composition for enhancing grip, including a modified solvent phase and a solid phase dispersed within the modified solvent phase. The modified solvent phase may include calcium-based gel, including calcium acetate particles partially dissolved in an alcoholic solution. The solid phase also includes a polymeric matrix and a plurality of desiccant particles encompassed by the polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix includes polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) and a thickener.

A polymeric composition for enhancing grip, including a modified solvent phase and a solid phase dispersed within the modified solvent phase. The modified solvent phase may include calcium-based gel, including calcium acetate particles partially dissolved in an alcoholic solution. The solid phase also includes a polymeric matrix and a plurality of desiccant particles encompassed by the polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix includes polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) and a thickener.

Aspects of the present invention relate to an improved antimicrobial and/or anti-viral composition comprising an antimicrobial and/or anti viral mixture consisting of: H.sub.2O.sub.2 at a final concentration of between 3-7% v/v, and a poloxamer at a concentration of 0.1-10% w/v. The poloxamer is in a composite hydrogel formulation. The composition disclosed herein is antimicrobial and/or anti-viral and is particularly useful for cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, sanitizing, decontaminating and/or debriding biological surfaces and surfaces of biomaterials, such as when provided in a hand sanitizer, mouth wash, nasal rinse and/or for wound care and/or chronic ulcer care and use for dental prophylaxis and peri-implant health maintenance.

Aspects of the present invention relate to an improved antimicrobial and/or anti-viral composition comprising an antimicrobial and/or anti viral mixture consisting of: H.sub.2O.sub.2 at a final concentration of between 3-7% v/v, and a poloxamer at a concentration of 0.1-10% w/v. The poloxamer is in a composite hydrogel formulation. The composition disclosed herein is antimicrobial and/or anti-viral and is particularly useful for cleaning, sterilizing, disinfecting, sanitizing, decontaminating and/or debriding biological surfaces and surfaces of biomaterials, such as when provided in a hand sanitizer, mouth wash, nasal rinse and/or for wound care and/or chronic ulcer care and use for dental prophylaxis and peri-implant health maintenance.

An adhesive composition comprises about 2.5 to about 12% by weight of a biodegradable polymer; about 0.5 to about 1.5% by weight of a preservative; and at least 10% by weight of water.

The present invention provides peptoid polymers capable of reducing or inhibiting the formation of ice crystals at sub 0° C. temperatures. Also provided are peptoid-peptide hybrids comprising the peptoid polymers provided herein. The peptoid polymers and peptoid-peptide hybrids provided herein are useful for making cryoprotectant solutions. The peptoid polymers, peptoid-peptide hybrids, and cryoprotectant solutions provided herein are useful for making antifreeze solutions, frozen food products, and cosmetic care products. Also provided herein are methods for preserving a tissue, an organ, a cell, or a biological macromolecule using the compositions described herein.

The present invention provides peptoid polymers capable of reducing or inhibiting the formation of ice crystals at sub 0° C. temperatures. Also provided are peptoid-peptide hybrids comprising the peptoid polymers provided herein. The peptoid polymers and peptoid-peptide hybrids provided herein are useful for making cryoprotectant solutions. The peptoid polymers, peptoid-peptide hybrids, and cryoprotectant solutions provided herein are useful for making antifreeze solutions, frozen food products, and cosmetic care products. Also provided herein are methods for preserving a tissue, an organ, a cell, or a biological macromolecule using the compositions described herein.

The present invention provides peptoid polymers capable of reducing or inhibiting the formation of ice crystals at sub 0° C. temperatures. Also provided are peptoid-peptide hybrids comprising the peptoid polymers provided herein. The peptoid polymers and peptoid-peptide hybrids provided herein are useful for making cryoprotectant solutions. The peptoid polymers, peptoid-peptide hybrids, and cryoprotectant solutions provided herein are useful for making antifreeze solutions, frozen food products, and cosmetic care products. Also provided herein are methods for preserving a tissue, an organ, a cell, or a biological macromolecule using the compositions described herein.