Patent ID: 6290707
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: A61B,B24D

Abstract:
A cosmetic method for removing detritus including dead skin cells from an horny corneal layer of an epidermis, comprising: inserting a user's hand within a mitt including a first cosmetic abrasive pad having a first segment of lofty, fibrous, non-woven structure mixed denier filament; said filaments contacting one another at contacting points and being bonded to one another at said contacting points; said contacting points being bonded with a binder and carrying biocompatible abrasive particles; andwiping the surface of the epidermis with the cosmetic abrasive mitt to remove at least part of the dead skin cells of the horny corneal layer of the epidermis, andaccumulating removed skin cells in said lofty, fibrous, non-woven structure mixed denier filaments carrying biocompatible abrasive particles.