| abstract |
(57) [Summary]nA pre-formed, sheet-like device comprising (a) less than 10% of a polysaccharide mixture consisting of (i), (ii), (iii) below; (i) a red alga polysaccharide; (ii) Polysaccharides containing mannose selected from galactomannan, glucomannan, and derivatives or mixtures thereof; (iii) fermented polysaccharides or derivatives thereof; and (b) about 30% to about 99.5% water. And the device comprises less than 10% of the total polysaccharide. The preformed sheet-like device of the present invention is suitable for topical application and improves the desired amount of syneresis and / or mechanical properties such as strength or flexibility, and excellent humidification, hydration, cooling Is shown. Furthermore, the device of the present invention is easy to handle, unobtrusive and conforms to the contour of the area of interest when applied. |