Patent ID: 7316657

Claim:
A method of applying, spreading or massaging a preparation on human skin comprising applying pressure to a massage device, comprising: a) a preparation, b) a storage container containing the preparation, and c) a closure for the storage container, said closure comprising a massage device comprising (i) an outlet opening through which the preparation can be applied to a surface to be massaged, and (ii) an adjustment device comprising: (1) a first element with at least one first surface wherein said first surface is structured and arranged to contact the surface to be massaged during a massage, and (2) a second element axially movable relative to and within the first element, wherein said adjustment device is structured and arranged to adjust a massage characteristic value of said first surface, and wherein said massage device is positioned at an angle with respect to a main axis of the storage container, the method comprising: placing said first surface in contact with the surface to be massaged.