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Method of delivering a skin benefit

US8409154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2009
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/0263
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of providing a skin benefit to the skin including the use of a skin care active and a portable moist heat delivery system comprising: a water vapor generating portion comprising a water vapor source and a heat source; and a water vapor-air regulating portion located at a skin-facing side of the water vapor generating portion, the water vapor-air regulating portion comprising a water vapor-air mixing layer, a water vapor-air distribution layer, a latent heat delivery surface, and optionally a skin contact layer, where the water vapor generating portion and the water vapor-air regulating portion are in fluid communication is disclosed.

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