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App. No. 15/185,123

Single-Use, Disposable Strip for Application of Topical Compositions

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App. No.
15/185,123
Abstract

A topical treatment strip comprising a substrate having two surfaces with a topical composition carried thereupon. The treatment strip can be used to treat two surfaces of subject such as both lips simultaneously. Methods include methods of manufacture and methods of use.

Claims (23)

1 - 20 . (canceled)

21 . A single use, topical lip treatment strip comprising:

a flat substrate consisting of two sides; and a lip balm deposited onto the two sides of the substrate;

wherein the lip balm is at least partially absorbed by the substrate;

wherein the substrate does not contain an adhesive to maintain the substrate on at least one lip of the user; and

wherein the substrate maintains structural integrity in the presence of the lip balm and provides sufficient physical support to allow the transfer of the lip balm.

22 . The strip of claim 21 , wherein the substrate is selected from the group consisting of natural polymers, synthetic polymers, semi-synthetic polymers, fabrics, paper, woven material, non-woven material and combinations thereof.

23 . The strip of claim 22 , wherein the substrate is a biodegradable material.

24 . The strip of claim 22 , wherein the substrate hydrolyzes in the presence of moisture.

25 . The strip of claim 21 , wherein the lip balm coats the two sides of the substrate.

26 . The strip of claim 21 , wherein a portion of the two sides of the substrate remains uncoated by the lip balm.

27 . The strip of claim 21 , wherein the lip balm comprises multiple layers on the substrate.

28 . The strip of claim 27 , wherein the multiple layers on the substrate comprise a hydrophilic component and a hydrophobic component in separate layers.

29 . The strip of claim 27 , wherein the multiple layers on the substrate comprise at least one active that is not stable in the presence of water or air.

30 . The strip of claim 29 , wherein the multiple layers on the substrate comprise a barrier layer coating the at least one active that is not stable in the presence of water or air.

31 . A kit for lip treatment comprising a resealable container having a plurality of single use topical treatment strips deposited therein, wherein each of said strips comprises:

a flat substrate consisting of two sides; and

a lip balm deposited onto the two sides of the substrate;

wherein the lip balm is at least partially absorbed by the substrate;

wherein the substrate does not contain an adhesive to maintain the substrate on at least one lip of the user;

wherein each of said strips has a length of about 1 cm to about 10 cm and a width of about 1 cm to about 5 cm; and

wherein the substrate maintains structural integrity in the presence of the topical treatment and provides sufficient physical support to allow the transfer of the topical composition.

32 . The kit of claim 31 wherein the strips are formed in a roll.