CN1476324A - Oil-based lotion for paper products - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a paper product coated with a detergent composition. In one embodiment of the present invention, the lotion composition comprises an oil component comprising oils and oil-soluble skin conditioning agents, a solid component comprising fatty alcohols and waxes, a water-soluble skin conditioning component, and an emulsifier. The lotion composition is typically added at a level of from about 1% to about 10% by weight of the paper product. Thus, the paper product can be used to dry the hands of a user while also imparting certain benefits to the skin.

Description

Oil-based lotion for paper products

technical field

The present invention relates to a paper product for drying and conditioning the skin of a user, and more particularly to a paper product containing an oil-based lotion. The invention also relates to a method of making said paper product.

Background technique

Absorbent paper products, such as towels, are commonly used to absorb liquids applied to the user's skin during hand washing. Said paper products are designed to dry the skin by absorbing liquid from the skin. However, the ingredients of soaps that are often used to wash one's hands or skin remove oils, lipids, and natural skin conditioners and moisturizers from the body's stratum corneum, thus simultaneously leaving the skin overly dry and prone to various breakouts. Skin problems such as erythema, scaling, scaling, and cracking. In addition, many people generally wash their hands in an environment prone to various diseases caused by the spread or growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.

Thus, there currently exists a need for a paper product that contains a formulation that is easily transferred to the user's skin to prevent it from over-drying and inhibit other skin-related problems.

Contents of the invention

The present invention relates to a paper product capable of drying and conditioning the skin of a user. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a lotion composition comprising several components may be applied to said paper product. The added level of the lotion composition is generally from about 1% to about 10% by weight of the paper product. The lotion composition may generally comprise several components. For example, the lotion composition can contain an oil component in an amount up to about 70% by weight of the lotion composition. The oil component may comprise several different ingredients such as oils and oil soluble skin conditioners and the like. For example, in some embodiments petrolatum can be used as an oil. In addition, tricaprylic/capric glyceride can be used as an oil-soluble skin conditioner if desired.

In addition, the lotion compositions can also contain a solid component (ie, which is solid at or below about 25°C) which can be present in an amount up to about 60% by weight of the lotion composition. The solid component may comprise many different components. For example, in some embodiments, the solid component may include one or more fatty alcohols such as cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, eicosanol, Lauryl Alcohol or combinations thereof. In addition, the solid component may also include one or more waxes, such as natural waxes, petroleum waxes, silicone waxes, synthetic waxes or combinations thereof.

In addition to the above ingredients, the lotions may optionally contain a water-soluble skin conditioning component, which may comprise up to about 80% by weight of the lotion composition. In some embodiments, for example, the water-soluble skin conditioning component may comprise a humectant such as glycerin. Optionally, an emulsifier component can also be used in combination with said water-soluble skin conditioning component, up to about 35% by weight of the lotion. In some embodiments, the emulsifier component may include one or more emulsifiers having an HLB value of less than about 5. An example of such an emulsifier is glyceryl stearate.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a method of producing a paper product that dries and conditions the skin of a user is disclosed. The method comprises forming a fibrous web, through-drying the web to remove moisture therefrom, and thereafter treating the dried fibrous web with a lotion composition so that the lotion is added at a level of From about 1% to about 10% by weight of the paper product. For example, in some embodiments, the lotion composition can be printed onto the paper web. In other embodiments, the lotion composition may also be sprayed onto the paper web.

It should be noted that any range given herein is defined to include any and all smaller ranges it may include. For example, a range from 45 to 90 would also include ranges from 50 to 90, 45 to 80, and 46 to 89, etc. Thus, ranges from 95% to 99.999% also include, for example, 96% to 99.1%, 96.3% to 99.7%, and 99.91% to 99.999%.

Other features and modes of the invention are discussed in more detail below.

Detailed ways

Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are set forth below. Each example is given by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit encompassed by the invention. For example, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment, can be used on another embodiment and still yield a still further embodiment. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention include such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

In general, the present invention relates to a paper product comprising a lotion for treating human skin. More specifically, said lotion comprises an oil component, a solid component, an optional water-soluble skin conditioning component, an optional emulsifier component, and various other ingredients, Such as other skin conditioners and antiseptics etc. It has been found that the particular ingredients and amounts selected to make up the lotions of the present invention provide a synergistic effect when applied to paper products. In addition, it has also been found that the lotions of the present invention can be applied to paper products at relatively low add-on levels and the resulting paper products remain absorbent. Therefore, the paper product of the present invention can not only dry the human skin after washing, but also impart certain benefits to the skin at the same time, such as inhibiting bacterial growth, preventing skin diseases, preventing skin dryness, and the like.

Paper products made according to the present invention may include various types of paper such as towels, wipes, napkins, facial and bath tissues, and the like. The paper products described are typically made from paper webs having one or more layers. Additionally, the paper product, depending on the desired properties, may comprise one or more plys, and each ply may comprise one or more layers. The basis weight of the paper product is variable, depending on the specific application. For example, in some embodiments, the paper product may have a basis weight of about 1 to about 50 pounds per 2,880 square inches (ie, ream), while in other embodiments it may have a basis weight of about 5 to about 45 lbs. For example, paper towels can sometimes be formed at a basis weight of about 10 to about 45 lbs/ream, while in other embodiments, can be formed at a basis weight of about 20 to about 30 lbs/ream.

As noted above, a lotion comprising several components may be applied to paper products of the present invention. For example, the lotion comprises an oil component comprising one or more oils and/or oil-soluble ingredients, such as oil-soluble skin conditioners and the like. The oil component is generally present in varying levels in the composition. For example, in some embodiments the oil component can be used in an amount up to 70% by weight of the composition, in some embodiments it can be from about 20% to about 60% by weight of the composition, and in other embodiments Among them, it may comprise from about 30% to about 50% by weight of the composition.

Some oils useful in the present invention include, but are not limited to, petroleum or mineral oils, such as petrolatum; animal oils, such as mink oil and lanolin oil; vegetable oils, such as soybean sterol, sunflower oil, and avocado oil; and silicone oils, such as alkanes. methicone. For example, in one embodiment, it has been determined that the use of petrolatum, sunflower oil, and/or soybean sterol as an oil component has particular effect in the present invention. Additionally, the oil component can be used in an amount of up to 70% by weight of the composition, and in some embodiments from about 10% to about 60% by weight of the composition.

Additionally, as noted above, oil-soluble skin conditioning agents can also be employed in some embodiments. A skin conditioner generally refers to any material that enhances certain properties of the skin by, for example, increasing the skin's moisture, softening and protecting the skin. For example, skin conditioners can further increase the moisture of the skin to prevent it from being overly dry and inhibit various related skin diseases. Oil-soluble skin conditioning agents may be employed at levels up to 15% by weight of the composition, and in some embodiments may comprise from about 1% to about 10% by weight of the composition.

Some suitable oil soluble skin conditioners that may be used in the present invention include, without limitation, capric acid, caproic acid, caprylic acid, caprylic/capric mixed acids, tricaprylic/capric glycerides (such as Grodamol GTCC sold by Croda Corporation) , cholesterol, lauric acid, magnesium stearate, myristic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, pentaerythritol, sorbitol, stearic acid, oil agent (vegetable), methyl glucoside eicoxirane benzoic acid ester (methyl glucose 20 benzoate), linear primary alkyl ester of benzoic acid, such as C ₁₂ to C ₁₅ alkyl benzoate (such as Finsolv® TN sold by Finetex, Inc.), ethoxylated cetyl / stearyl alcohol, Finsolv® SLB 101 or SLB 201 (sold by Finitex Corp.) and the like. For example, tricaprylic/capric glyceride has been identified as a particularly effective oil-soluble skin conditioning agent.

The use of the oil components described above provides numerous benefits to the lotion compositions thus formed. For example, ingredients in the oil component may act as moisturizers when applied to the user's skin. Specifically, in some cases, ingredients in the oil component can enhance the ability of the user's skin to retain moisture even after the paper product has been used. By retaining moisture, the user's skin has a reduced tendency to become overly dry and can inhibit the spread of certain skin problems, such as erythema. In addition, the ingredients in the oil component remain on the surface of the skin or act as lubricants in the stratum corneum, and reduce flaking and improve the appearance of the skin, thereby helping the skin maintain its soft, smooth and flexible appearance characteristics .

In addition to an oil component, the lotions of the present invention may also contain several other materials. For example, as noted above, the lotions of the present invention typically also comprise a solids component comprising one or more ingredients that are solid at or below about 25°C. For example, some solid ingredients that may be employed in the present invention include, but are not limited to, fatty alcohols and waxes, among others. In general, the level of the solid component may vary depending on the level of the oil component employed. For example, in some embodiments, the solid component can be used in an amount up to 60% by weight of the composition, and in some embodiments, it can be used in an amount from about 10% to about 50% by weight of the composition, In yet other embodiments, it may be used in an amount ranging from about 15% to about 40% by weight of the composition.

For example, some of the more suitable fatty alcohols that may be used in the solid component include, but are not limited to, alcohols with a carbon chain length between C ₁₄ and C ₃₀ including, for example, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol (a mixture of Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol), Eicosanol and Behenyl Alcohol. Other suitable fatty alcohols are described in US Pat. No. 5,830,487 to Klofta et al. and US Pat. No. 5,871,763 to Luu et al., the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The fatty alcohol component can generally be present in the composition in various amounts, for example up to about 50% by weight of the composition, in some embodiments from about 5% to about 40% by weight of the composition, in other In some embodiments, it is used in an amount of about 10% to about 30% by weight of the composition.

In addition, as mentioned above, the solid component may also contain several waxy components. For example, some suitable waxes include, without limitation, natural waxes such as beeswax and carnauba wax; petroleum waxes such as paraffin and ozokerite; silicone waxes such as alkylmethylsiloxanes; or synthetic waxes such as, Synthetic beeswax and synthetic spermaceti. Waxy components are generally present in the compositions in various amounts. For example, the wax component can comprise up to about 20% by weight of the composition, and in some embodiments, it can be used in an amount of about 1% to about 15% by weight of the composition, and in other embodiments, it can be used in an amount of From about 5% to about 10% by weight of the substance.

In some embodiments, when the solid component of the lotion is deposited on the surface of the paper product, it prevents components of the oil component from substantially migrating into the interior of the paper. Thus, compared to paper products treated with certain types of liquid formulations, a greater proportion of the lotion obtained according to the invention remains on the surface of the paper product, where said lotion is compatible with the user's Skin contact and transfer to the user's skin in order to provide various benefits to the skin. In addition, in some cases, the ingredients in the solid component can also impart a smooth feel to the user's skin. Additionally, because the composition can be placed substantially effectively on the surface of the paper product, the present invention allows for lower add-on levels to provide the same skin benefits at a lower cost.

For example, the inventors of the present invention have discovered that combinations of fatty alcohols and waxes are particularly effective in promoting retention of lotions on the surface of paper products so that they can be more easily transferred to the skin of the user, among other things. For example, in one embodiment cetyl alcohol and/or stearyl alcohol may be used in combination with one or more waxes such as ozokerite. For example, in the described embodiments, cetyl alcohol may comprise up to about 30% by weight of the lotion, preferably, it may comprise from about 5% to about 15% by weight of the lotion, and ten Octaconol can comprise up to about 20% by weight of the lotion, preferably it can comprise from about 5% to about 15% by weight of the lotion. Additionally, in the described embodiments, the waxy component may be present in an amount of from about 5% to about 10% by weight of the composition.

In addition to the above-mentioned ingredients, the lotions of the present invention can also include an optional water-soluble skin conditioning component comprising one or more water-soluble skin conditioning agents. The term "water-soluble" refers to compounds having a Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance (HLB) value of 7 or greater. The HLB index is well known in the art and is a scale for determining the balance between a compound's hydrophilic and lipophilic solubility tendencies. The HLB scale ranges from 1 to about 100, with lower values representing a highly lipophilic tendency and higher values representing a highly hydrophilic tendency.

In some embodiments, the water-soluble skin conditioning component can be used at levels up to about 80% by weight of the lotion composition, in some embodiments it can comprise up to about 60% by weight of the composition, and in other In some embodiments, it may comprise from about 10% to about 40% by weight of the composition.

For example, in one embodiment, the water-soluble skin conditioning component can include a humectant (ie, a compound that has an affinity for water). Moisturizers generally provide a number of benefits to the lotions of the present invention. For example, as noted above, lotions applied to paper products can be transferred to a person's hands after the paper product has been used. Because lotions contain humectants that have an affinity for water, they can further enhance a person's skin's ability to retain moisture and prevent water loss through epidermal evaporation. The amount of humectant used in the lotion composition can vary. For example, in some embodiments, humectants may comprise up to about 35% by weight of the lotion composition, in some embodiments, up to about 20% by weight of the composition, and in other embodiments, It may comprise from about 5% to about 20% by weight of the composition.

Examples of some suitable water-soluble humectants that may be used in the present invention include, without limitation, glycerin; ethoxylated glycerin such as POE-26 glycerin, POE-7 glycerin, sorbitol, 1,2,6-hexanetris Alcohols sorbitol and hydroxypropyl sorbitol; phosphinic carboxylic acid (PCA) and its salts, such as PCA sodium salt; alpha-hydroxyalkanoic acids and their salts, such as lactic acid, sodium lactate and glycolic acid; Derivatives of glucose, such as glucose glutamate; poly(alkylene) glycols and alkylene polyols and their derivatives, including propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol and triethylene glycol Ethylene glycol; and other water-soluble humectants such as maltodextrin, maltitol, mannitol, zylitol, polyaspartic acid sodium salt, ethoxylated castor oil, and various humectants commercially available from Lipo Chemical Company Agents (such as acetamide MEA, ethoxylated glycerin and lactamide MEA, etc.) and so on. For example, the inventors of the present invention have discovered that glycerin is particularly effective in moisturizing the user's skin and preventing excessive dryness of the skin and other skin-related problems. For example, in some embodiments glycerin can be used in an amount up to about 35% by weight of the lotion composition, in some embodiments it can be used in an amount up to about 20% by weight of the composition, and in other embodiments , which can be used in an amount of about 10% to 20% by weight of the composition.

Additionally, other skin conditioning agents may be employed in the lotion compositions in addition to the skin conditioning agents described above. For example, some skin conditioning agents that may be suitable for use in the present invention include, but are not limited to, Simethicone and Phospholipid SV (i.e., Stearamidopropyl Dihydroxypropyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride Phosphate and Cetyl Alcohol), etc. . Still other suitable skin conditioning agents are described in US Patent Nos. 4,559,157 to Smith et al., 4,690,821 to Smith et al., 5,830,487 to Klofta et al. The entire content of the patent is actually incorporated by reference into the present invention. It should also be understood that any of the ingredients mentioned above or below (eg, oils, fatty alcohols, emulsifiers, etc.) and/or other ingredients can also function as skin conditioning agents.

In addition to the ingredients described above, the lotion compositions may also contain an optional emulsifier component, which may contain one or more emulsifiers. While emulsifiers are not necessary in all cases, emulsifiers do help stabilize certain ingredients in lotions. Once selected, the emulsifier component may generally be present up to about 35% by weight of the composition, and in some embodiments it may be present in an amount ranging from about 1% to about 30% by weight of the composition, while in other embodiments Among them, it can be used in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 25% by weight of the composition.

Some suitable emulsifiers useful in the present invention include, without limitation, fatty acid oxyalkylene esters, fatty acid oxyalkylene diesters, fatty acid oxyalkylene ethers, and the like. Some examples of such emulsifiers include, without limitation, ceteth-2, ceteth-6, ceteth (10) ether, cetyl polyoxyethylene (12) ether, cetearyl alcohol polyoxyethylene (6) ether (ceteareth-6), cetearyl alcohol polyoxyethylene (10) ether, Cetearyl polyoxyethylene (12) ether, cetearyl polyoxyethylene (20) ether, stearyl polyoxyethylene (2) ether (steareth-2), stearyl polyoxyethylene (6) ether, stearyl polyoxyethylene (10) ether, stearyl polyoxyethylene (12) ether, stearyl polyoxyethylene (20) ether, stearyl polyoxyethylene (21) ether, hard Polyethylene glycol (6) stearate (PEG-6 stearate), polyethylene glycol (10) stearate, polyethylene glycol (100) stearate, polyethylene glycol (12 stearate) ) ester, polyoxyethylene (10) glyceryl ether stearate, polyoxyethylene (20) glyceryl ether stearate, polyoxyethylene (80) glyceryl ether tallow, polyoxyethylene (200) glyceryl ether tallow Ester, Polyoxyethylene (30) Glyceryl Ether Cocoate, Polyoxyethylene (80) Glyceryl Ether Cocoate, Polyethylene Glycol (8) Dilaurate, Polyethylene Glycol Distearate (10) Glycol Stearate, Ethylene Glycol Stearate, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Ethylene Glycol Distearate, Monoglyceryl Laurate, Ethylene Glycol Oleate, and mixtures thereof.

Still other suitable emulsifiers include lauryl polyoxyethylene (4) ether, polyethylene glycol (20) sorbitan monolaurate (sorbitan polyoxyethylene (20) ether laurate) , polyethylene glycol (5) soybean sterol, methyl glucose polyoxypropylene (2) distearate, sorbitan polyoxyethylene (20) ether oleate, cetyl phosphate, cetyl Potassium Alkyl Phosphate, Diethanolamine Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Polyoxyethylene (20) Ether Stearate, Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Trioleate (Sorbitan Poly Oxyethylene (20) ether trioleate), sorbitan monolaurate, sorbitan tristearate, sorbitan stearate, sucrose distearate, sorbitan oleate , Polyoxyethylene (4) Lauryl Ether Sodium Stearate, Polyglyceryl (4) Isostearate and mixtures thereof. In addition to the emulsifiers described above, other types of emulsifiers may also be employed. For example, other suitable emulsifiers that may be used in accordance with the present invention are described in US Patent No. 6,001,377 to SaNogueira, Jr. et al., the entire contents of which are actually incorporated herein by reference.

In one embodiment it has been found that emulsifiers having a relatively low HLB value, eg, less than about 5, can be used to stabilize one or more ingredients in a water-soluble skin conditioning composition. In addition, emulsifiers with relatively low HLB values can also enhance the water absorption capacity of lotions in the process of enhancing the absorbent properties of the paper products of the present invention. For example, some examples of emulsifiers with relatively low HLB values include, without limitation, glyceryl stearate, sucrose distearate, stearyl polyoxyethylene (2) ether, polysorbate stearate , ethylene glycol stearate, ethylene glycol distearate, propylene glycol stearate, cetyl polyoxyethylene (2) ether, sorbitan tristearate, glyceryl laurate, Glyceryl Oleate etc.

Once an emulsifier with a relatively low HLB value is selected, it can be present in various amounts in the composition, for example, it can account for up to about 35% by weight of the composition, and in some embodiments, it can account for about 1% by weight of the composition. % to about 30% by weight, while in other embodiments, it may be used in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 25% by weight of the composition. For example, the present inventors have discovered that glyceryl stearate, a relatively low HLB emulsifier, is particularly effective for stabilizing water-soluble ingredients such as glycerin. In fact, it has been found that glyceryl stearate can help increase the moisture of the user's skin. For example, in one embodiment, glyceryl stearate may be used in an amount ranging from about 10% to about 25% by weight of the composition.

It should be understood that, in addition to emulsifiers with relatively low HLB values, those emulsifiers with relatively high HLB values, such as greater than about 5, can also be used to stabilize certain water-soluble and / or non-water soluble ingredients.

As noted above, various other ingredients can also be employed in the lotion compositions of the present invention. For example, in some embodiments, the lotion composition may include an antiseptic (i.e., an additive that inhibits the growth of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms) to enable it to disinfect the skin of the user and/or Or inhibit the further spread of certain microorganisms. The fungicides selected in the present invention generally have biocompatibility. The biocide may be soluble in the oil component or may reside in the oil to form a suspension. For example, some suitable fungicides for use in the present invention include, without limitation, chlorhexidine hexyl gluconate; p-chloro-m-xylenol (PCMX); benzylthoneiumchloride; chitosans such as chitosan pyrrolidone carboxylate acid salt; 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-p-hydroxydiphenyl ether (triclosan), etc. Some other suitable fungicides are described in US Patent Nos. 5,871,763 to Luu et al., 5,334,388 to Hoang et al., and 5,686,089 to Mitra et al., the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

The amount of antiseptic used in the lotion compositions of the present invention will generally vary. For example, in some embodiments, the fungicide can be used in an amount up to about 20% by weight of the composition, in some embodiments, it can be used in an amount up to about 10% by weight of the composition, and in other embodiments, They may be used in amounts ranging from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the composition.

Additionally, in some embodiments, the lotion may also include one or more preservatives. The preservative can inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms on the paper product before and/or after use. Additionally, when the lotion composition is transferred to the skin of the user, the preservatives also inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the skin. The amount of preservative employed in the lotion compositions of the present invention will generally vary. For example, in some embodiments, preservatives can be used in an amount up to about 5% by weight of the composition, in some embodiments, up to about 3% by weight of the composition, in other embodiments, in an amount of Amounts may range from about 0.1% to about 2% by weight of the composition.

Examples of some suitable preservatives that may be used in the present invention include, without limitation, Mackstat H 66 (available from McIntyre Group, Chicago, Illinois), DMDM caprolactin (e.g., Glydant Plus ^™ sold by Lonza, Inc.), iodopropynyl butyl carbonate, Kathon (available from Rohm and Haas, Philadelphia, PA), methylparaben, propylparaben Esters, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, benzoic acid, amidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, etc. Also, in one embodiment, a preservative commercially available from NIPA Hardwick under the name "Phenonip" is used. Other suitable preservatives include those sold by Sutton Labs such as "Germall 115" (amidoazosyl urea), "Germall II" (diazosyl urea) and "Germall Plus" (diazosyl urea) urea and iodopropynyl butyl carbonate).

Other ingredients may be used to further enhance the benefits to the consumer. For example, some useful categories of ingredients include, but are not limited to: anti-acne actives (a drug used to reduce acne blemishes, comedo pustules, comedones, and chestnut rash); propensity to foam); antiseptic actives; antioxidants (product integrity); astringent-cosmetic (promotes a feeling of tightness or tingling in the skin); astringent-drug (a pharmaceuticals that prevent seepage, discharge or precipitation and that act by coagulating proteins); bioactive agents (used to enhance product performance or consumer appeal); colorants (to color a product); Odorant (reduces or eliminates unpleasant odors and avoids the formation of malodor on body surfaces); topical analgesic (a topically applied drug that has a local analgesic, anesthetic, or antipruritic effect by inhibiting skin sensory receptors, or Topical anti-irritant effect by stimulating skin sensory receptors); film formers (which maintain active ingredients on the skin by allowing the composition to dry to produce a continuous film on the skin); fragrances (consumer appeal opacifiers (used to reduce the transparency or sheer appearance characteristics of a product); skin exfoliating agents (ingredients used to increase the metabolic rate of skin cells, such as alpha-hydroxyalkanoic acids and beta-hydroxyalkanoic acids); skin protectants (a used to protect injured or exposed skin or mucous membrane surfaces from harmful or bothersome stimuli); sunscreen sunscreens (absorb at least 85% of ultraviolet rays with wavelengths between 290 and 320 ultraviolet light with a wavelength greater than 320 nm); and surfactants (which may act as detergents, emulsifiers, solubilizers and/or suspending agents). For example, in one embodiment, aloe vera powder may be employed in an amount ranging from about 0.0005% to about 0.005% by weight of the lotion composition.

Although the invention has been described with respect to various components individually, it should be understood that a certain component may fully or partially perform more than that component's function. For example, an oil employed in the lotions of the present invention may also function as a skin conditioning agent.

Additionally, in some embodiments, the lotion compositions of the present invention are also anhydrous, ie generally free of moisture. By minimizing the amount of water used, the resulting composition can sometimes be more easily maintained on the surface of the paper product for its transfer to the skin of the user. In addition, in some cases, the use of lower water usage can also inhibit the growth of various types of microorganisms. However, it should be understood that small amounts of water may be present in the composition. For example, in some embodiments, the lotion composition comprises less than about 5% by weight of the paper product, in some embodiments, less than about 1% by weight of the paper product, and in other embodiments, water It is used in an amount of less than about 0.5% by weight of the paper product.

Once formed, the lotion composition described above can be applied to paper products. The paper product can be formed by any papermaking process known in the art. For example, the papermaking process of the present invention may employ creping, embossing, wet pressing, double-side creping, calendering, and other steps well known in the web forming process. A particular embodiment of the present invention employs a non-press drying technique, such as a crepeless throughdrying technique, to form a paper product. In some cases, crepe-free throughdrying can produce paper products with good absorbency and wet elasticity properties. Some examples of wrinkle-free through-drying techniques are disclosed in 5,048,589 to Cook et al; 5,399,412 to Sudall et al; 5,510,001 to Hermans et al; 5,591,309 to Rugowski et al; US Patent No. 6,017,417, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

For example, the wrinkle-free through-drying process generally includes the following steps: (1) forming a furnish from cellulose fibers, water and optional other additives such as release agents, wet strength agents, etc.; (2) depositing the furnish on a moving a porous conveyor belt, and thereby form a fibrous web on the moving porous conveyor belt; (3) through-dry said fibrous web to remove water from the web; and (4) dry the dried The fibrous web is removed from the moving perforated conveyor belt.

In some embodiments, once the paper product is dry, the lotion composition described above can be applied. In general, the lotion compositions of the present invention can be applied to paper products in a variety of ways. For example, in one embodiment, the composition may be applied to the surface of the paper product using rotogravure printing or direct or indirect (transfer) coating. Rotogravure printing sometimes provides better control over the distribution and transfer rate of the composition onto the paper product. In addition, other application methods can also be used, such as flexographic printing, spraying (such as WEKO), spraying with hot melt adhesives (such as Nordson), knife coating, dipping, coating, droplet throw and Coating methods such as foam coating.

The lotion composition can also be applied to one or both outer surfaces of the paper product after the paper product has dried. When a multifold paper product is used, the lotion can be applied after the individual folds are brought together, or before they are brought together. Individual folds may be layered or blended (uniform), creped or uncreped, throughdried or wet pressed. For example, in one embodiment, the paper product is a crepe-free throughdried paper product.

Other methods of applying the lotions to paper products can also be used. For example, some ingredients in a lotion can be placed in a porous and loose release carrier before being applied to the paper product, so that the ingredients can be controlled in the drying process and after the lotion is delivered to the user's skin. release speed. For example, some useful delivery vehicles include, but are not limited to, microsponges, microcapsules, cyclodextrins and their derivatives, liposomes, polymeric sponges, and spray-dried starches. For example, in some embodiments, the lotion composition may comprise up to about 25% by weight of the lotion, in some embodiments it may comprise up to about 10% by weight of the lotion, in other embodiments In it, it may comprise from about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of the lotion.

For example, some "microsponge" embodiments are described in US Patent No. 4,690,825 to Won, the entire contents of which are actually incorporated herein by reference. Another useful delivery vehicle is a spongy material such as POLY-PORE(R) L200. Additionally, an example of a microcapsule suitable for use in the present invention is POLY-PORE® E200 (commercially available from Chemdal Corp., Arlington Hills, Illinois), which is a release agent comprising soft hollow spheres, The hollow pellets may contain additives more than ten times the weight of the release carrier.

The level of addition of the lotion will generally vary depending on the desired effect of the composition on the properties of the paper product and the particular composition. As used herein, "add-on level" refers to the weight of the paper product treated with the lotion composition minus the weight of the paper product before treatment, then dividing this calculation by the weight of the paper product after treatment and multiplying by Take 100. For example, the composition may be added at a level of from about 1% to about 10% by weight, based on the weight of the paper product, and in some embodiments, from about 1% to about 6% by weight , in some embodiments it may comprise from about 1% to about 5% by weight, while in other embodiments it may comprise from about 1% to about 3% by weight.

The following examples may be referred to for a better understanding of the present invention.

Example 1

This example demonstrates the ability to form a lotion that can be used in paper products according to the invention. Specifically, three lotions labeled A, B, and C were formed, respectively, which had the following characteristics:

Table 1: Components of the lotion composition Element A (accounting for lotion weight%) B (accounting for the weight % of lotion) C (accounting for the weight % of lotion) vaseline 28.80 26.00 18.25 mineral oil 0.00 0.00 18.25 Sunflower seed oil 19.20 23.00 0.00 soy sterol 1.00 1.00 0.00 Glyceryl Stearate 15.40 12.00 0.00 cetearyl alcohol 16.40 17.00 36.50 ozokerite 7.60 0.00 0.00 Multiwax W-445 0.00 7.00 0.00 Sorbitan polyoxyethylene (20) ether stearate 2.80 0.00 0.00 Lauryl polyoxyethylene (4) ether 0.00 0.00 3.00 Sorbitan Oleate 2.00 7.00 0.00 glycerin 4.80 5.00 10.00 Phospholipid SV 0.00 0.00 6.00 Cocoyl Caprylic/Capric Acid 0.00 0.00 8.00 Glyceryl Oleate 2.00 2.00 0.00

The lotion composition is prepared by mixing all of its components at about 75°C until molten.

Example 2

This example demonstrates the ability of the paper product to condition the user's skin during drying. A lotion with the following composition is first formed:

Table 2: Components of the Lotion Compositions components % by weight of the composition vaseline 50 cetyl alcohol 10 stearyl alcohol 10 Tricaprylic/Capric Glycerides 10 Glyceryl Stearate 20

The lotion composition is prepared by mixing all of its components at about 75°C until molten. Thereafter, the resulting lotion is manually applied using a hand-operated stamping roller to a wrinkle-free, through-dried towel formed, for example, as described above, so that the lotion is added at a level of 6% by weight of the towels. The towels were formed from 50% by weight of the web recycled fibers and 50% by weight of the web of Pictou northern softwood fibers. The Pictou fibers were refined for 8 minutes using conventional refining techniques. The furnish is then sent to the machine chest and mixed. Kymene(R) 557H wet strength agent available from Hercules, Inc. was also added to the machine chest at a rate of 20 pounds per ton. Add the Witco C-6001 softener based on imidazoline to the slurry tank at an amount of 1.5 pounds per ton. The fiber furnish is then formed into a web and dried using a through-air dryer. The resulting towels had a basis weight of 25 lbs/ream.

After the towels were formed, the treated towels were compared to untreated towels using the following procedure. First, 14 nurses washed their hands four times with IVORY(R) bar soap and dried with folded, untreated towels. During each wash, the nurse's hands were thoroughly washed and lathered for 15 seconds.

Afterwards, the subjects washed their hands four more times and dried using the treated towels of the present invention. Record the number of hand towels used after the first and fourth handwashing, respectively. After a 5-minute waiting period, the nurses washed their hands four more times. Finally, nurses were asked to compare the overall feel and drying ability of each wipe.

Table 3 reflects, for the untreated sample, the percentage of people who only used the corresponding number of towels to wipe their hands after the first and fourth washes of the test participants.

Table 3: Towel Usage Rate (Untreated Sample) Number of used towels Washing hands for the first time (%) Washing hands for the fourth time (%) 1 0.0 0.0 2 71.0 71.0 3 21.0 29.0 4 7.0 0.0

Table 4 reflects, for the treated samples, the percentage of people who only used the corresponding number of towels to wipe their hands after the first and fourth washes of the test participants.

Table 4: Towel usage (treated samples) Number of used towels Washing hands for the first time (%) Washing hands for the fourth time (%) 1 14.0 7.0 2 64.0 64.0 3 7.0 29.0 4 14.0 0.0

As described in Tables 3 and 4, application of the lotion composition to the towels did not substantially affect the ability of the towels to dry hands. For example, the percentage of subjects who needed to use four towels to wipe their hands after washing their hands for the first time only increased from 7% to 14%.

In addition, various other attributes of the subject's hand feel after use of the samples are listed in Table 5 below.

Table 5: Hand feel attributes Attributes Those who prefer untreated hand towels (%) Those who prefer treated hand towels (%) People who feel no difference between the two (%) Washing degree 14.0 79.0 7.0 softness 14.0 79.0 7.0 smoothness 14.0 79.0 7.0 Gloss 14.0 79.0 7.0 Humidity 14.0 79.0 7.0 overall feel 14.0 79.0 7.0

The above experiments show that the towels of the present invention can exert many beneficial effects on the user's skin during use.

In addition, the lotion's ability to affect skin moisture and skin barrier properties was also tested. Specifically, nine test subjects were first acclimatized for 20 minutes in a control room having an air temperature of 70°F and a relative humidity of 50%. After acclimatization, each subject used a standard template to outline four 63 ^cm2 test areas on their own upper forearm. A series of baseline measurements were then made on each test area using a Skicon-200 Conductometric Meter (to measure skin hydration status) and a Dermalab(R) System Instrument (to measure skin barrier damage). Five conductance readings were taken for each 63 ^cm2 test area using a Skicon meter and averaged. Four readings per second were taken on each test area using the DermaLab(R) Instrument and averaged.

The test area was then washed with Ivory(R) bar soap and dried with an appropriate towel (untreated and treated with the lotion given in Table 2). To clean the test area, the technician wets the test area for 10 seconds, lathers up with Ivory® bar soap and uses the index and middle fingers in circular motions for 30 seconds, rinses for 15 seconds, or longer if necessary for a period of time until the test area is completely rinsed free of soap. To wipe the test area, fold each towel into quarters and then into eighths. Hold one side of the towel vertically, flip it over and wipe the test area with the other side in a downward motion. Starting at the top of each test area, the technician swipes down with hands close to each other to ensure that as many towels as possible touch the test area. The test area is moistened with water (for 5 seconds), then the towel is turned to the next 1/4 side. Repeat the drying step as above three more times to ensure a full sheet of towel is used.

The described procedure was repeated at 15 minute intervals four times a day for four consecutive days. One hour after the last wash, a Skicon-200 conductivity meter and a DermaLab(R) Systems Instrument were used for measurement. A total of four untreated towels and four treated towels were used per day. On the fifth day only baseline readings were determined. The results for Skicon are listed in Table 6 below and the results for DermaLab(R) are listed in Table 7 below.

The data shown in Tables 6 and 7 represent, for untreated and treated towels, the daily pre-handwashing (call it "b") and daily end of hand towels over the five-day test period from the first day baseline. The average percent change it brings to the skin after one wash (call it "a"). A decrease in the Skicon value relative to the baseline indicates a decrease in skin hydration, while an increase in the DermaLab(R) value relative to the baseline indicates an increase in damage to the skin barrier.

Table 6: Skicon Results (Skin Hydration Performance) first day day two (b) the next day (a) third day (b) third day (a) fourth day (b) fourth day (a) fifth day (b) untreated hand towels -18% -6% -10% +14% +5% -15% -twenty one% -twenty one% treated towels +11% +6% 0% +4% +7% -7% -26% 0%

As shown in Table 6, towels treated according to the present invention exhibit improved wet conductivity compared to untreated towels. For example, after five days, the group using the untreated towels lost 21% of their wet conductivity compared to the initial baseline wet conductivity, while the group using the treated towels remained intact.

Table 7: DermaLab® Results (Skin Barrier Damage Properties) first day day two (b) the next day (a) third day (b) third day (a) fourth day (b) fourth day (a) fifth day (b) untreated hand towels 62% 62% 202% 228% 401% 323% 414% 314% treated towels 32% 35% 105% 141% 167% 141% 195% 211%

As shown in Table 7, towels treated according to the present invention exhibit improved skin barrier properties compared to untreated towels. For example, after five days, skin barrier damage rose by 314% in the group using the untreated towels compared to the initial baseline reading, while only a 211% increase in the group using the treated towels at the same time.

Example 3

This example demonstrates the ability of the paper product to condition the user's skin during drying. A lotion with the following composition is first formed:

Table 8: Components of the Lotion Compositions components % by weight of the composition vaseline 40 cetyl alcohol 5 stearyl alcohol 10 Tricaprylic/Capric Glycerides 5 Glyceryl Stearate 20 Simethicone 15 micro sponge* 5

*The microsponge described is filled with 75% simethicone.

The lotion composition is prepared by mixing all of its components at about 75°C until molten. Thereafter, the resulting lotion was manually applied using a hand-operated stamping roller to a wrinkle-free, through-dried towel formed, for example, as described above, so that the lotion was added at a level of 6% by weight of the towels. The towels were formed according to the method described in Example 2.

After the towels were formed, the treated towels were compared to untreated towels using the following procedure. First, 14 nurses washed their hands four times with IVORY(R) bar soap and then dried with folded, untreated towels. During each wash, the nurse's hands were thoroughly washed and lathered for 15 seconds.

Afterwards, the subjects washed their hands four more times and dried using the treated towels of the present invention. Record the number of hand towels used after the first and fourth handwashing, respectively. After a 5-minute waiting period, the nurses washed their hands four more times. Finally, nurses were asked to compare the overall feel and drying ability of each wipe.

Table 9 reflects, for the untreated sample, the percentage of people who only used the corresponding number of towels to wipe their hands after the first and fourth washes of the test participants.

Table 9: Towel usage (untreated samples) Number of used towels Washing hands for the first time (%) Washing hands for the fourth time (%) 1 0.0 0.0 2 79.0 79.0 3 21.0 21.0 4 0.0 0.0

Table 10 reflects, for the treated samples, the percentage of people who only used the corresponding number of towels to wipe their hands after the first and fourth washes of the test participants.

Table 10: Towel usage (treated samples) Number of used towels Washing hands for the first time (%) Washing hands for the fourth time (%) 1 7.0 35.0 2 72.0 48.0 3 21.0 14.0 4 0.0 3.0

As shown in Tables 9 and 10, application of the lotion composition to the towels did not substantially affect the ability of the towels to dry human hands. For example, the percentage of subjects who needed to use four towels to wipe their hands after the fourth wash only increased from 0.0% to 3.0%.

In addition, various other attributes of the subject's hand feel after use of the samples are listed in Table 11 below.

Table 11: Hand feel attributes Attributes Those who prefer untreated hand towels (%) Those who prefer treated hand towels (%) People who feel no difference between the two (%) Washing degree 7.0 79.0 14.0 softness 21.0 71.0 7.0 smoothness 29.0 71.0 0.0 Gloss 21.0 64.0 14.0 Humidity 21.0 71.0 7.0 overall feel 29.0 71.0 0.0

The above experiments show that the towels of the present invention can exert many beneficial effects on the user's skin during use.

In addition, the lotion's ability to affect skin moisture and skin barrier properties was also tested. Specifically, the effect of untreated and treated towels on skin wet conductivity was tested in the manner set forth in Example 2. The results for Skicon and DermaLab(R) are listed in Tables 12 and 13 below. The data shown in Tables 12 and 13 represent, for the untreated and treated towels, the daily pre-handwashing (call it "b") and the daily end-of-day test period from the first day baseline. The average percent change it brings to the skin after one wash (call it "a"). A decrease in the Skicon value relative to the baseline indicates a decrease in skin hydration, while an increase in the DermaLab(R) value relative to the baseline indicates an increase in damage to the skin barrier.

Table 12: Skicon Results (Skin Hydration Performance) first day day two (b) the next day (a) third day (b) third day (a) fourth day (b) fourth day (a) fifth day (b) untreated hand towels -18% -6% -10% +14% +5% -15% -twenty one% -twenty one% treated towels +6% +5% -2% +10% +1% -3% -20% -3%

As shown in Table 12, the towels treated according to the present invention exhibited improved wet conductivity compared to untreated towels. For example, after five days, untreated towels lost 21% of their wet conductivity compared to their initial baseline wet conductivity, while at the same time, treated One set of overwashed towels lost only 3% in wet conductivity.

Table 13: DermaLab® Results (Skin Barrier Damage Properties) first day day two (b) the next day (a) third day (b) third day (a) fourth day (b) fourth day (a) fifth day (b) untreated hand towels 62% 62% 202% 228% 401% 323% 414% 314% treated towels twenty one% 27% 64% 130% 163% 144% 217% 183%

As shown in Table 13, towels treated according to the present invention exhibit improved skin barrier properties compared to untreated towels. For example, after five days, skin barrier damage rose by 314 percent in the group using the untreated towels compared to the initial baseline reading, while only 183 percent in the group using the treated towels.

Thus, as can be seen from the above representative examples, the paper product of the present invention can provide many benefits to the user. More particularly, it has been found that the particular ingredients and amounts selected to form the lotions of the present invention provide a synergistic effect when applied to paper products. For example, a lotion applied to a paper product not only helps to hydrate the user's skin during use, but also remains on the user's hands for continuous moisturization. In some cases, the lotion enhances the user's skin's ability to retain moisture even after use of the paper product. By retaining moisture, the user's skin not only keeps from becoming overly dry, but also inhibits the spread of certain skin problems, such as erythema. In addition, the lotion helps keep the skin soft, smooth and pliable due to its ability to remain on the surface or within the stratum corneum of the skin to act as a lubricant, reduce the appearance of scales, and improve the appearance of the skin. appearance characteristics. In some cases, the lotion may even help kill bacteria on the user's skin to inhibit the growth and/or spread of various microorganisms.

Furthermore, due to the lower dosage levels of lotion available in accordance with the present invention, the paper products formed thereby still retain the ability to dry the skin of the user. Thus, for example, a user may first wash his hands with conventional soap, after which the wetted skin may be dried using the paper product of the present invention.

Although the present invention has been described in detail through several specific embodiments, it can be understood that those skilled in the art can easily think of conversions and changes for these embodiments on the basis of understanding the above content. and equivalents. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention should be assessed as that covered by the appended claims and any equivalents thereof.

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CLAIMS 1. An absorbent paper product for drying and conditioning the skin of a user, said paper product comprising: a paper web; and A lotion composition applied to said paper web at an add-on level of from about 1% to about 10% by weight of said paper product, said lotion composition comprising : i) an oil component in an amount of up to about 70% by weight of said lotion composition, said oil component comprising at least one oil and at least one oil-soluble skin conditioning agent; ii) a solid component in an amount of up to about 60% by weight of said lotion composition, said solid component comprising a material selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohols, waxes, and combinations thereof; iii) an optional water-soluble skin conditioner in an amount of up to about 80% by weight of the lotion composition; and iv) An optional emulsifier component present in an amount up to about 35% by weight of said lotion composition. 2. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said oil component comprises from about 30% to about 50% by weight of said lotion composition. 3. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said at least one oil is present in an amount of from about 10% to about 60% by weight of said lotion composition. 4. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said at least one oil comprises petrolatum. 5. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said at least one oil-soluble skin conditioning agent is present in an amount of from about 1% to about 10% by weight of said lotion composition. 6. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said at least one oil-soluble skin conditioning agent comprises tricaprylic/capric glycerides. 7. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said solid component comprises from about 15% to about 40% by weight of said lotion composition. 8. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said solid component comprises at least one fatty alcohol in an amount of about 10% by weight to about 30% by weight of said lotion composition %. 9. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said fatty alcohol comprises cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, eicosanol, behenyl alcohol, or combinations thereof. 10. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said solid component comprises at least one wax in an amount of about 5% to about 10% by weight of said lotion composition. 11. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said wax comprises natural waxes, petroleum waxes, silicone waxes, synthetic waxes, or combinations thereof. 12. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said water-soluble skin conditioning component comprises from about 10% to about 40% by weight of said lotion composition. 13. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said skin conditioning component comprises a humectant. 14. A paper product as defined in claim 13, wherein said humectant comprises glycerin. 15. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said emulsifier component comprises from about 5% to about 25% by weight of said lotion composition. 16. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said emulsifier component comprises at least one emulsifier having an HLB value of less than about 5. 17. The paper product as defined in claim 16, wherein said at least one emulsifier comprises from about 5% to about 25% by weight of said lotion composition. 18. The paper product as defined in claim 16, wherein said at least one emulsifier comprises glyceryl stearate. 19. A paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said added level of said lotion is from about 1% to about 6% by weight of said paper product. 20. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said added level of said lotion is from about 1% to about 3% by weight of said paper product. 21. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said lotion composition further comprises an antiseptic. 22. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said paper product has a basis weight of from about 1 to about 50 lbs/ream. 23. The paper product as defined in claim 1, wherein said paper product is a towel having a basis weight of about 10 to about 45 lbs/ream. 24. An absorbent tissue for drying and conditioning the skin of a wearer, said tissue having a basis weight of from about 10 to about 45 pounds per ream, said tissue comprising: a paper web; a lotion composition applied to said web such that said lotion is added at a level of about 1% to about 10% by weight of said web, The lotion composition is generally free of moisture and comprises the following components: i) an oil component in an amount of up to about 70% by weight of said lotion composition, said oil component comprising at least one oil and at least one oil-soluble skin conditioning agent, said The at least one oil is used in an amount of about 10% to about 60% by weight of the lotion composition, and the at least one oil-soluble skin conditioner is about 1% by weight of the lotion composition. % by weight to about 10% by weight; ii) a solid component in an amount of up to about 60% by weight of said lotion composition, said solid component comprising at least one fatty alcohol and optionally a wax, said fatty alcohol From about 10% to about 30% by weight of the lotion composition; iii) a water-soluble skin conditioning component in an amount of up to about 80% by weight of said lotion composition, said water-soluble skin conditioning component comprising at least one humectant; and iv) an emulsifier component in an amount of up to about 35% by weight of said lotion composition, said emulsifier component comprising at least one emulsifier having an HLB value of less than about 5, said at least An emulsifier comprises from about 5% to about 25% by weight of the lotion composition. 25. The paper product as defined in claim 24, wherein said at least one oil comprises petrolatum. 26. The paper product as defined in claim 24, wherein said at least one oil-soluble skin conditioning agent comprises tricaprylic/capric glycerides. 27. The paper product as defined in claim 24, wherein said at least one fatty alcohol comprises cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, eicosanol, behenyl alcohol, or its combination. 28. The paper product as defined in claim 24, wherein said wax comprises natural waxes, petroleum waxes, silicone waxes, synthetic waxes, or combinations thereof. 29. The paper product as defined in claim 24, wherein said at least one humectant comprises glycerin. 30. The paper product as defined in claim 24, wherein said at least one emulsifier comprises glyceryl stearate. 31. A paper product as defined in claim 24, wherein said added level of said lotion is from about 1% to about 6% by weight of said paper product. 32. A paper product as defined in claim 24, wherein said added level of said lotion is from about 1% to about 3% by weight of said paper product. 33. A paper product as defined in claim 24, wherein said lotion composition further comprises an antiseptic. 34. A method of forming a paper product for drying and conditioning the skin of a user, the method comprising: forming a fibrous web from a furnish comprising fibers and water; through drying said fibrous web to remove moisture therefrom; and Thereafter, treating said dried fibrous paper web with a lotion composition such that said lotion is added at a level of about 1% to about 10% by weight of said paper product, Described lotion composition comprises: i) an oil component in an amount of up to about 70% by weight of said lotion composition, said oil component comprising at least one oil and at least one oil-soluble skin conditioning agent; ii) a solid component in an amount of up to about 60% by weight of said lotion composition, said solid component comprising a material selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohols, waxes, and combinations thereof; iii) an optional water-soluble skin conditioner in an amount of up to about 80% by weight of the lotion composition; and iv) An optional emulsifier component present in an amount up to about 35% by weight of said lotion compositions. 35. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said lotion composition is printed onto said paper web. 36. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said lotion composition is sprayed onto said paper web. 37. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said at least one oil is present in an amount of about 10% to about 60% by weight of said lotion composition. 38. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said at least one oil-soluble skin conditioning agent is present in an amount of about 1% to about 10% by weight of said lotion composition. 39. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said solid component comprises at least one fatty alcohol in an amount of about 10% to about 30% by weight of said lotion composition. 40. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said solid component comprises at least one wax, said wax being present in an amount of about 5% to about 10% by weight of said lotion composition. 41. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said water-soluble skin conditioning component comprises from about 10% to about 40% by weight of said lotion composition. 42. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said emulsifier component comprises at least one emulsifier having an HLB value of less than about 5. 43. The method as defined in claim 42, wherein said at least one emulsifier comprises from about 5% to about 25% by weight of said lotion composition. 44. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said added level of said lotion is from about 1% to about 6% by weight of said paper product. 45. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said added level of said lotion is from about 1% to about 3% by weight of said paper product. 46. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said lotion composition further comprises an antiseptic. 47. The method as defined in claim 34, wherein said paper product is a towel having a basis weight of about 10 to about 45 pounds per ream.