Patent ID: 6419935
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A cosmetic skin treatment method, comprising:providing a patch configured to be used in both a cleansing mode and a treatment mode, the patch including a polymeric matrix and a reinforcing member, the polymeric matrix including at least one cosmetically active compound and at least one water-absorbent compound, wherein the patch is configured to adhere to dry skin and also to adhere to skin when at least one of the patch and skin is moistened; and selecting at least one of the cleansing mode and the treatment mode; wherein when the cleansing mode is selected, the method further comprises applying the patch to an area of dry skin so that the polymeric matrix adheres to the skin for a time sufficient to allow at least one impurity in the area of skin to become attached to the polymeric matrix and removing the patch from the area of skin while said at least one impurity is attached to the polymeric matrix; and wherein when the treatment mode is selected, the method further comprises moistening at least one of the patch and an area of skin, applying the patch to the area of skin so that the patch adheres to the area of skin, and allowing at least some of the cosmetically active compound to contact the area of skin.