MXPA02007297A

MXPA02007297A - Cleansing articles containing isolated benefit areas.

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Publication number: MXPA02007297A
Application number: MXPA02007297A
Authority: MX
Inventors: Nicola Jacqueline Phipps
Original assignee: Procter & Gamble
Priority date: 2000-01-28
Filing date: 2001-01-25
Publication date: 2002-11-29
Also published as: CN1396821A; AU3456101A; JP2003521490A; CA2396627A1; BR0107791A; WO2001054661A1; KR20030005170A; CZ20022328A3; EP1250123A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to an article suitable for cleansing wherein the article comprises: (a) a substrate sheet which comprises: (1) a first substrate layer; and (2) a second substrate layer attached to said first layer; (b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet; and (c) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheetwherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of therapeutic benefit component. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention also relates to the above described article wherein the second substrate layer is sealed to the first layer to thereby form at least one reservoir seal in at least one surface of said substrate sheet wherein the reservoir seal is in a form selected from the group consisting of shapes, designs, logos, and combinations thereof. In another embodiment, the cleansing article of the present invention may be modified to impart solely therapeutic benefits. This article comprises: (a) a substrate sheet which comprises: (1) a first substrate layer; and (2) a second substrate layer attached to said first layer; and (b) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheetwherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of therapeutic benefit component. The present invention further relates to methods of use for the articles disclosed.

Description

ART CLEANING PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE AREAS OF BENEFIT ISOLATED FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to disposable articles suitable for cleaning and therapeutic treatment of skin, hair and other sites that need this type of treatment. These articles comprise a layer of substances in two layers, a cleansing component and a therapeutic benefit component. Consumers use the articles by moistening them with water and rubbing them in the area to be cleaned and / or therapeutically treated (e.g., conditioned). The invention also relates to methods for cleansing and treating the skin and hair therapeutically by the articles of the present invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Cleaning products have evolved to a variety of product forms during their use in civilized society. Examples of product forms include solid bars, lotions, gels, creams, etc.

However, regardless of the form, most of the forms try to achieve the same goal of providing the user with a bathing experience or L3ÉÉ gentle cleaning, non-irritating, non-drying, invigorating and providing a cleansing sensation. Ideally, such benefits occur along with additional aesthetic benefits, such as wetting or some other type of therapeutic treatment. Nowadays, activities related to physical health and incessant mobility have become integral parts of the lives of consumers. As a result, the characteristics of personal care products, which have become increasingly important to consumers, now include safety, efficiency, profitability, convenience and reduced size. In view of these desirable characteristics for a personal care product, there is a need for a personal care product suitable for cleansing the skin and / or the hair, as well as for providing a therapeutic benefit thereto in a manner which is, above all, convenient and effective. Applicants have found, surprisingly, that the articles of the present invention provide effective cleansing and therapeutic benefits to the skin and / or hair in a convenient, economical and sanitary manner. The present invention provides the convenience that it is not required to load, store or use a separate implement (such as a towel or a sponge), a cleanser and a therapeutic benefit product. These articles are convenient to use because they come in the form of a disposable individual personal care item useful for cleaning, as well as for the application of a therapeutic or aesthetic benefit agent.

In addition, these items are suitable for use within or in conjunction with another personal care implement designed for extensive use. In this case, the articles of the present invention are disposed within or attached to a separate personal care implement that can not be easily disposed of, e.g., a bath towel or a washcloth. In addition, the disposable articles of the present invention can be removably attached to a handle or handle suitable for moving the article on the surface to be cleaned and therapeutically treated (e.g., conditioned). Although, in the preferred embodiments, the articles of the present invention are suitable for personal care applications, they may also be useful in a variety of other industries such as automotive care, marine vehicle care, domestic care, caring for animals, etc. wherein surfaces or areas require cleaning and / or application of a benefit agent, eg, wax, conditioner, UV protector, etc. In the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the articles are suitable for personal care applications and useful for cleaning and conditioning the skin, hair and other surfaces that require this type of treatment. Consumers use these items by moistening them with water and rubbing them in the area to be treated. The articles consist of a substrate sheet in two layers, a cleaning component, arranged adjacent to the substrate sheet, and a benefit component.

Therapeutic that is also available adjacent to the substrate sheet, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an article suitable for cleaning, wherein the article comprises: a) a substrate sheet comprising: 1) a first substrate layer and 2) a second substrate layer attached to said first layer; b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet and c) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention also relates to an article suitable for cleaning, wherein the article comprises: a) a substrate sheet comprising: 1) A first substrate layer and 2) a second substrate layer sealed to said first layer to thereby form at least one deposit seal on at least one surface of said substrate sheet, wherein the deposit seal has a shape selected from the group comprising figures, designs, logos and combinations thereof; b) A cleansing component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet and c) a therapeutic benefit component disposed within said reservoir seal, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component. In another embodiment, the cleaning articles of the present invention can be modified to impart only therapeutic benefits. This article comprises: a) a substrate sheet comprising: 1) a first substrate layer and 2) a second substrate layer attached to said substrate sheet, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm 2 of the substrate. substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component. The present invention also relates to methods of cleansing and conditioning the skin and hair comprising the steps of: a) moisturizing said articles with water and b) putting the skin or hair in contact with the wetted articles. All percentages and proportions used herein, unless otherwise indicated, are by weight and all measurements taken are at 25 ° C, unless otherwise designated. The invention may comprise or consist substantially of the essential or optional ingredients and components described herein. In the description of the invention, several modalities and / or individual characteristics are described. As will be apparent to the person skilled in the art, all combinations of such modalities and features are possible and can lead to preferred embodiments of the invention. All documents referred to herein, including patents, patent applications and printed publications, are included in their entirety in this description by reference.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION As used herein, "disposable" is used in its general sense, referring to a discarded or discarded article after a limited number of use events, preferably less than 25, more preferably less than about 10 and more preferably even less than about 2 complete use events.

As used herein, "substantially dry" refers to the articles of the present invention exhibiting a moisture retention of less than about 0.95 g / m2, preferably less than about 0.75 g / m2 and more preferably less than about 0.75 g / m2. less than about 0.5 g / m2 and more preferably still less than about 0.25 g / m2 and more preferably still less than about 0.15 g / m2 and even more preferably less than about 0.1 g / m2. The determination of moisture retention is discussed below. The personal care articles of the present invention comprise the following essential components.

Substrate sheet The articles of the present invention are preferably disposable and substantially dry and comprise a substrate sheet additionally comprising at least two layers, hereinafter referred to as the first and second substrate layers. Preferably, such layers are non-scrubbing. As used herein, "non-scrubber" means that the layer exhibits a higher Abrasive Value up to about 15, preferably, greater than about 30, more preferably higher up to about 50, even more preferred up to about 70 and higher. even higher preference up to about 80, according to the abrasive value methodology is determined which is described below. Preferably, the first and second substrate layers are soft, but invigorating to the consumer's skin when used. These substrate layers, as well as others that may optionally be included, are defined as having an upper (or outer) and lower (or inner) surface. The lower or inner surfaces of the layers are those that face the interior or the portion located in the interior of the article of the present invention, while the upper or outer surfaces of the layers are those that are oriented towards the outside or the portion most extreme of the article. Without being limited to any theory, the substrate sheet intensifies the cleansing and / or therapeutic treatment. The layers of the substrate sheet may have the same or different textures on each surface, so that the most extreme surfaces of the article may also have the same or different texture. The substrate sheet of the article can act as an efficient foaming and exfoliating implement. When physically entering into contact with the skin or hair, the substrate contributes significantly to the cleaning and removal of dirt, makeup, dead skin and other debris. However, in preferred embodiments, the substrate is non-scrubbing or non-abrasive to the skin.

First and second substrate layers The first and second substrate layers of the substrate sheet are preferably materials selected from the group comprising no tissues, fabrics and combinations thereof. Preferably, the layers are spongy, non-scrubbing and of low density. As used herein, "spongy" means that the layer has a density of about 0.00005 g / cm3 to about 0.1 g / cm3, preferably about 0.001 g / cm3 to about 0.09 g / cm3 and a thickness of about 0.10 cm to approximately 5.1 cm at 2 g / cm2. Suitable materials for the first and second substrate layers include those selected from the group comprising cellulosic nonwovens, formed films, wadding, foams, sponges, cross-linked foams, vacuum formed laminates, gauzes, polymeric meshes and combinations thereof. . More preferably, the first and second substrate layers comprise materials that are selected from the group comprising cellulosic nonwovens, shaped films, batts and combinations thereof. As used herein, "nonwoven" means that the layer does not include fibers woven into a fabric, but that the layer does not have to include fibers at all, e.g., formed films, sponges, foams, gauze, etc. When the layer comprises fibers, the fibers may be random (i.e., randomly aligned) or carded (i.e., combed to be oriented primarily in a single direction). In addition, the first and second substrate layers can be a composite material of a combination of additional layers, i.e., random and carded fiber strands.

A preferred material suitable for the first and second substrate layers is wadding. Preferably, the wadding comprises synthetic materials. As used herein, "synthetic" means that materials are obtained primarily from different artificial materials or natural materials that have been further altered. Suitable synthetic materials include, but not limited to, acetate fibers, acrylic fibers, cellulose ester fibers, modacrylic fibers, polyamide fibers, polyester fibers, polyolefin fibers, polyvinyl alcohol fibers, rayon fibers, polyethylene foam, foam polyurethane and combinations thereof. Preferred synthetic materials, particularly fibers, can be selected from the group comprising nylon fibers, rayon fibers, polyolefin fibers, polyester fibers and combinations thereof. Preferred polyolefin fibers are fibers that are selected from the group comprising polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutylene, polypentene and combinations and copolymers thereof. The most preferred polyolefin fibers are fibers that are selected from the group comprising polyethylene, polypropylene and combinations and copolymers thereof. Preferred polyester fibers are fibers selected from the group comprising polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polycyclohexylenedimethylmethylene terephthalate, and combinations and copolymers thereof. The most preferred polyester fibers are fibers selected from the group including polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, and combinations and copolymers thereof. The fibers Most preferred synthetic materials comprise solid raw material polyester fibers including polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers. Suitable synthetic materials can include fibers with a single solid (i.e., chemically homogeneous) component, multi-constituent fibers (i.e., more than one type of material composes each fiber) and multicomponent fibers (i.e., synthetic fibers including two or more different types of filaments intertwined in some way to produce a larger fiber) and combinations thereof. Preferred fibers include fibers with two components, multi-constituent fibers and combinations thereof. Such fibers with two components can have a core-coating configuration or a collateral configuration. In any case, the first and second substrate layers may comprise either a combination of fibers including the materials described above or fibers that themselves comprise a combination of the materials described above. For the core-sheath fibers, preferably, the cores comprise materials that are selected from the group including polyesters, polyolefins with a Tg of at least about 10 ° C more than the coating material and combinations thereof. Conversely, the coatings of the two component fibers preferably comprise materials selected from the group including polyolefins with a Tg of at least about 10 ° C less than the core material and combinations thereof.

In any case, whether it be collateral configuration, core-sheath configuration or configuration of a single solid component, the fibers of the wadding layer may exhibit a helical, spiral or wavy configuration, particularly bicomponent type fibers. In addition, the fibers of the first and second substrate layers comprising wadding preferably have an average thickness of about 0.5 microns to about 150 microns. More preferably, the average thickness of the fibers is from about 5 microns to about 75 microns. In an even more preferred embodiment, the average thickness of the fibers is from about 8 microns to about 40 microns. In addition, the size of the fibers of the first and second substrate layers may vary, that is, the fibers of the wadding layer may comprise fibers with different average thicknesses. Also, the cross section may be round, flat, oval, elliptical or otherwise. The first and second substrate layers may comprise a variety of both natural and synthetic fibers or materials. As used herein, "natural" means that the materials are derived from plants, animals, insects or byproducts of plants, animals and insects. The conventional base stock material is generally a fibrous web that includes any of the common synthetic or natural textile length fibers or combinations thereof.

Non-limiting examples of natural materials useful in the present invention include, but are not restricted to, silk fibers, keratinous fibers and cellulosic fibers. Non-limiting examples of keratinous fibers include those selected from the group comprising wool fibers, camel hair fibers and the like. Non-limiting examples of cellulosic fibers include those selected from the group comprising wood pulp fibers, cotton fibers, hemp fibers, jute fibers, flax fibers and combinations thereof. Cellulosic fiber materials are preferred in the present invention. Non-wovens made from natural materials consist of nets or sheets more commonly formed on a screen of fine wire from a liquid suspension of the fibers. See C.A. Hampel et al., The Encyclopedia of Chemistrv, third edition, 1973, pp. 793-795 (1973); The American Encylopedia, vol. 21, pp. 376-383 (1984) and G.A. Smook, Handbook of Pulp and Paper Technologies. Technical Association for the Pulp and Paper Industry (1986) which are included in their entirety by reference. In one embodiment, the first and / or second substrate layer is perforated, preferably when the layer comprises cellulosic or shaped film materials. The diameter of the openings in the layer is generally in the range of approximately 0.5 mm to 5 mm. More preferably, no more than about 10% of the openings in the layer will fall out of these size scales. Higher . ". ^^^ .a.j ^ ta¿ ^ a ^ Ítfet ^ ^., ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^. i ^^ i Preferably, no more than about 5% of the openings in the layer will fall out of these size scale. For openings that do not have a circular shape, the "diameter" of the opening refers to the diameter of a circular opening with the same surface area as the opening of the hole in a non-circular manner. Within the first and second substrate layers, the openings will generally occur at a frequency of about 0.5 to 12 openings per straight linear centimeter. More preferably, openings in the surface of the layer will occur at a frequency of about 1.5 to 6 openings per straight linear centimeter. The openings should be placed at least within the substrate layer. Such openings do not need to completely traverse one surface of the layer towards the other. However, they may do so. In addition, the openings may or may not be both layers of the substrate sheet, so that the article is perforated throughout its volume. The openings can be formed in the substrate layers during their formation or manufacture. Alternatively, the openings can be formed in the substrate layers after their formation has been completed. The nonwovens of natural materials useful in the present invention can be obtained from a wide variety of commercial sources. Non-limiting examples of appropriate paper layers available in the Market and utensils for the present invention include Airtex®, an etched air layer cellulosic layer, with a basis weight of approximately 77.6 g / m2, available from James River, Green Bay, Wl; and Waikisoft® a cellulose of air layers etched with a basis weight of approximately 5 82 g / m2, available from Waikisoft U.S.A., Mount Holly, NC. Suitable additional nonwoven materials include, but are not limited to, those described in the U.S.A. No. 4,447,294, issued to Osborn on May 9, 1984; 4,603,176 issued to Bjorkquist on July 29, 1986; 4,981, 557, issued to Bjorkquist on January 1, 1991; 10 5,085,736, issued to Bjorkquist on February 4, 1992; 5,138,002 issued to Bjorkquist on August 8, 1992; 5,262,007 issued to Phan et al. on November 16, 1993; 5,264,082 issued to Phan et al. on November 23, 1993; 4,637,859 issued to Trokhan on January 20, 1987; 4,529,480 issued to Trokhan on July 16, 1985; 4,687,153 issued to McNeil on the 18th August 15, 1987; 5,223,096 issued to Phan et al. on June 29, 1993 and 5,679,222 issued to Rasch et al. on October 21, 1997, which are included herein in their entirety by reference. Methods for making nonwovens are well known in the art. In general, these nonwovens can be manufactured using 20 methods of laying air layers, placing water layers, blowing at the melting point, co-forming, spin casting, or carving in which the fibers or filaments are first cut to the desired length of long strands, they are passed to a stream of water or air and ; * S? They place on a screen through which air or water loaded with fiber is passed. The resulting layer, regardless of production method or composition, is then subjected to at least one of several types of adhesion operations to anchor the individual fibers one to the other to form a self-sustaining network. In the present invention, the non-woven layer can be prepared by a variety of methods including, but not limited to, air bundling, water binding, thermal adhesion, and combinations of these processes. Non-limiting examples of synthetic materials useful in the present invention include those selected from the group comprising acetate fibers, acrylic fibers, cellulose ester fibers, modacrylic fibers, polyamide fibers, polyester fibers, polyolefin fibers, alcohol fibers polyvinyl, rayon fibers, polyethylene foam, polyurethane foam and combinations thereof. Examples of suitable kinetic materials include acrylics such as acrylamine, creslane and acrylonitrile-based fiber, Orion; cellulose ester fibers such as cellulose acetate, arnel and accelerate; polyamides such as nylons (e.g., nylon 6, nylon 66, nylon 610 and the like); polyesters such as Fortrel, Kodel and polybutylene terephthalate fiber terephthalate fiber, Dacron; polyolefins such as polypropylene, polyethylene; polyvinyl acetate fibers; polyurethane foams and combinations thereof. These and other appropriate fibers and the non-wovens prepared based thereon are generally described in Riedel, "Nonwoven Bonding Methods and Materials", Nonwoven World (1987); ThQ American Encvclopedia, vol. 11, pp. 147-153 and vol. 26, pp. 566-581 (1984); patent of E.U.A. No. 4,891, 227, Thaman et al., Published January 2, 1990; and the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,891, 228, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. The non-wovens made from synthetic materials useful in the present invention can be obtained from a wide variety of commercial sources. Non-limiting examples of suitable materials of the first and second layers useful in the present invention include HEF 40-047, a perforated spunbond material containing about 50% rayon and 50% polyester, with a basis weight of about 61 grams per square meter (g / m2), available from Veratec, Inc., Walpole, MA; HEF 140-102, a perforated, hydrolyzed material containing approximately 50% rayon and 50% polyester, with a basis weight of approximately 67 grams per square meter (g / m2), available from Veratec, Inc., Walpole, MA; Novonet® 149-616, a crosslinked thermal bonding material containing about 100% polypropylene with a basis weight of about 60 g / m2, available from Veratec, Inc., Walpole, MA; Novonet® 149-801, a cross-linked thermal bonding material containing about 69% rayon, about 25% polypropylene and about 6% cotton, with a basis weight of about 90 g / m2, available from Veratec, Inc., Walpole, MA; Novonet® 149-191, a cross-linked thermal bonding material containing about 69% rayon, about 25% polypropylene and about 6% cotton with a basis weight of about 120 é ^ xMJ *! ,, ..tMM ** .... * ..., ^, ^ g / m2, available from Veratec, Inc., Walpole, MA; HEF Nubtex® 149-801, a hydrolyzed, perforated material, in pieces containing about 100% polyester with a basis weight of approximately 84 g / m2, available from Veratec. Inc., Walpole, MA; Keybak® 951 V, a dry formed perforated material containing about 75% rayon, about 25% acrylic fibers, with a basis weight of about 51 g / m2, available from Chicopee, New Brunswick, NJ; Keybak® 1368, a perforated material containing about 75% rayon, about 25% polyester with a basis weight of about 47 g / m2, available from Chicopee, New Brunswick, NJ; Duralace® 1236, a perforated, hydrolyzed material containing about 100% rayon, with a basis weight of about 48 g / m2 to about 138 g / m2, available from Chicopee, New Brunswick, NJ; Duralace® 5904, a material a perforated, hydrolyzed material containing about 100% polyester, with a basis weight of about 48 g / m2 to about 138 g / m2, available from Chicopee, New Brunswick, NJ; Chicopee® 5763, a hydro-perforated-carded material (3x2 openings per centimeter), containing about 70% rayon, about 30% polyester and optionally a latex adhesive (based on acrylate or EVA) of approximately 5% p / p, with a basis weight of about 60 g / m2 to about 90 g / m2, available from Chicopee, New Brunswick, NJ; Chicopee® 9900 series (e.g., Chicopee 9931, 62 g / m2, 50/50 rayon / polyester, and Chicopee 9950, (50 g / m2, 50/50 rayon / polyester), a hydrolyzed, carded material containing a fiber composition of 50% rayon / 50% polyester at 0% rayon / 100% polyester or 100% rayon / 0% polyester, with a basis weight of approximately 36 g / m2 to approximately 84 g / m2 , available in Chicopee, New Brunswick, NJ; Sontara 8868, a hydrolyzed material, containing about 50% cellulose and about 50% polyester, with a basis weight of about 72 g / m2, available from Dupont Chemical Corp. Preferred nonwoven substrate materials have a weight base from about 24 g / m2 to about 96 g / m2, more preferably, from about 36 g / m2 to about 84 g / m2, and more preferably still, from about 42 g / m2 to about 78 g / m2. The first and second substrate layers may also comprise a polymeric mesh sponge as described in the application to European Patent No. EP 702550A1 published March 27, 1996, wholly included herein by reference. Such polymeric mesh sponges comprise a plurality of strands of an extruded tubular netting prepared from nylon or a resilient flexible polymer, such as additive polymers of olefin monomers and polycarboxylic acid polyamides. The first and second substrate layers may also include shaped films and composite materials, ie, multiple materials containing shaped films. Preferably, such shaped films comprise plastics that tend to be soft to the skin. The Suitable soft plastic shaped films include, but are not limited to, polyolefins such as low density polyethylenes (LDPE). In cases where the non-woven layer comprises a plastic shaped film, it is preferable that the non-woven layer be perforated, for example, macro-perforated or micro-perforated, in such a way that the layer is permeable for fluids. In one embodiment, the non-woven layer comprises a plastic formed film that is only micro-perforated. The surface aberrations of the microperforations, ie the male side, are preferably located on the inner surface of the second layer and, preferably, directed towards the interior of the substrate, that is, towards the cleansing component / therapeutic benefit component. . In certain embodiments that include openings with superficial aberrations with edges similar to a petal, without being limited to any theory, it is considered that, when the superficial aberrations of the openings are oriented towards the cleansing component / therapeutic benefit component, which contains the surfactant , applying pressure by hand to the article allows the petal-shaped edges of the surface aberrations to bend inward, creating several valves on the inner surface of the layer that, in effect, dose the component cleaner / benefit component treatment included in the article, thus extending the useful life of the article. In another embodiment, the first and / or second substrate layer comprises a plastic shaped film that is both microperforated and macroperforated. In these modalities, the layers are suitable for combined with the area to be cleaned and / or therapeutically treated, given the textile feel of such microperforated films. Preferably, in said embodiment, the surface aberrations of the microperforations are oriented towards the opposite side of the surface aberrations of the macroperforations in the substrate layer. In such cases, macroperforations are considered to maximize the overall wetting / foaming of the article by the three-dimensional thickness formed from the surface aberrations that are under constant compression and decompression during the use of the article, thus creating sparkling bellows. In any case, in this type of embodiment, the first and / or second substrate layer comprising a shaped film preferably consists of at least about 100 apertures / cm 2, more preferably, of at least 500 apertures. / cm2, still more preferably, of at least 1000 apertures / cm2 and even more preferably, of at least 1500 apertures / cm2 of the substrate. Conformed films and composites containing appropriate shaped films useful in the first and / or second substrate layers of the present invention include, but are not limited to, those described in US Pat. No. 4,342,314 issued to Radel et al. on August 3, 1982, the co-pending application of E.U.A. of common allocation with serial number 08 / 326,571 and PCT application No. US95 / 07435, filed June 12, 1995 and published January 11, 1996 and US patent. No. 4,629, 643, issued to Curro et to the. on December 16, 1986, which are included herein in their entirety by reference. In addition, the first and / or second substrate layer can be a composite material of shaped films comprising at least one shaped film and at least one nonwoven film in which the layer is formed under vacuum. A material composed of shaped films includes, but is not limited to, a formed film material composed of vacuum lamination, formed by the combination of a carded polypropylene nonwoven with a basis weight of 30 g / m2 with a shaped film. In addition, the first and second substrate layers adhere, preferably, one to the other to maintain the integrity of the article. This adhesion may consist of point adhesion (eg, hot spot adhesion), continuous bonding (eg, lamination, etc.) or discontinuously, or by adhering the outer (or peripheral) edges of the layers and / or in discrete positions or combinations thereof. When the point adhesion is used in the present articles, it is preferred that the point joints are separated by a distance of not less than about 1 cm. However, in any case, the adhesion can also be arranged in such a way that geometrical shapes and patterns are created, for example, diamonds, circles, squares, etc., on the outer surfaces of the layers and the resulting article. The preferred methods of adhering or sealing the first and second substrate layers together are selected from the group comprising thermal sealing, ultrasonic sealing, adhesive bonding, H- A t -iattü ni ti w? Y »* • -" - - «---- ** - * - • - * -" f -ti H * - 1 stamping, thermal sealing of male / female plate and combinations thereof. In preferred embodiments, the second substrate layer is sealed to the first substrate layer to thereby form at least one deposit seal on at least one surface of the substrate sheet. In one embodiment, there is a plurality of reservoir seals formed in at least one surface of the substrate sheet. In an even more preferred embodiment, such deposit seals have a shape that is selected from the group comprising figures, designs, logos and combinations thereof. Preferably, the deposit stamps have geometric shapes. In addition, such reservoir seals preferably have a depth of at least about 0.1 mm, more preferably, at least about 0.5 mm and more preferably at least about 2 mm. Similarly, it is preferable that such reservoir seals have a width of about 1 mm. Most preferably, the reservoir seals have a width of approximately 2 mm. Even more preferably, the tank seals have a width of approximately 4 mm. In one embodiment, such reservoir seals are formed both on the upper surface and on the lower surface of the substrate sheet. In another embodiment, there is a plurality of reservoir seals formed on both the upper and lower surfaces of the substrate sheet. Likewise, it is contemplated in the articles of the present invention that the first and second substrate layers may present Surface modifications to form a single composite layer with two surfaces or faces with different textures. Therefore, the substrate sheet can be constructed in such a way that it comprises a single composite layer with faces or surfaces of dual texture. In any case, it is preferred that the adhered area present between the first and second substrate layers (as well as any additional layer) does not exceed about 50% of the total surface area of the layers, preferably not greater than about 15%. %, more preferably, not more than about 10% and even more preferred, not more than about 8%. Each of the layers described herein, comprises at least two surfaces, that is, an inner surface and an outer surface, each of which may have the same or different texture and abrasiveness. Preferably, the articles of the present invention comprise substrate layers that are soft to the touch. However, substrates with different texture can be obtained from the use of different combinations of materials or from the use of different manufacturing processes or combinations thereof. For example, a substrate sheet with two textures can be made to provide a personal care item with the advantage of presenting a more abrasive face for exfoliation and an absorbent face, softer for cleaning and gentle therapeutic treatment. In addition, the separate layers of the substrate sheet they can be manufactured in such a way that they have different colors, thus helping the user to better distinguish the surfaces. In addition, each of the layers of the articles, as well as the articles themselves, can be made in a variety of forms including flat pads, thick pads, fluffy sheets, ball-shaped implements, irregularly shaped implements. The exact size of the layers will depend on the desired use and characteristics of the article, and the size of the surface area can range from about 2.54 cm2 to about hundreds of square centimeters. Especially convenient forms of layers and articles include, but are not limited to, square, circular, rectangular, hourglass, glove-like or oval shapes with a surface area of about 12.7 cm2 to about 508 cm2, preferably of about 15.24 cm2 to about 304.8 cm2 and even more preferably, about 38.1 cm2 to about 254 cm2, and a thickness of about 0.5 mm to about 50 mm, preferably about 1 mm to about 25 mm and more preferably about 2 mm to approximately 20 mm.

Cleaning component The articles of the present invention comprise a cleaning component which, in turn, comprises one or more surfactants. The cleaning component is disposed adjacent to the ÍilÉii »< > ?? timll - - - * --'- ^ A f ^ 'k- ^ Jigfg ^ ijiÉ hg substrate sheet. In some embodiments, the cleansing component is impregnated within and / or on the first and second substrate layers of the substrate sheet. In another embodiment, the cleaning component is placed on one or both surfaces of the first and / or second substrate layers. In this case, the cleaning component is placed between said first and second substrate layers. The articles of the present invention comprise from about 10% to about 1,000%, preferably from about 50% to about 600% and even more preferably, from about 100% to about 250%, based on the weight of the insoluble substrate in water, of the surfactant agent. Also, the articles of the present invention preferably comprise at least about 1 gram of a surfactant, by weight of the substrate sheet. Therefore, the cleaning component can be added to the substrate without the need for a drying process. The surfactants of the cleansing component are preferably foaming surfactants. As used herein, "foaming surfactant" refers to a surfactant which, when combined with water and agitated, generates foam. Such surfactants are preferred, since increased foaming is important to consumers as an indication of effective cleaning. In some embodiments, surfactants or combinations of surfactants are mild. As used herein, "soft" refers to - * -T? * '-' ^ ^ ^ ^ - »^: ^^ that the surfactants, as well as the articles of the present invention, demonstrate a softness to the touch at least softer than the common bar soaps arrays typically comprising a combination of natural soap and a synthetic surfactant (eg, Lever) 2000® and Zest®). The methods for measuring the softness or, conversely, the irritation, of articles comprising surfactants, are based on a skin barrier destruction test. In this test, the softer the surfactant, the less the skin barrier is destroyed. The destruction of the skin barrier is measured by the relative amount of radio-labeled water (labeled tritium) (3H-H20) that passes from the test solution through the epidermis of the skin to the physiological buffer that is found in the diffuse camera. This test is described by T.J. Franz in J. Invest. Dermatol .. 1975, 64, pp. 190-195 and in the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,673,525 issued to Small et al. on June 16, 1987, which are included herein in their entirety by reference. A wide variety of foaming surfactants is useful herein including those selected from the group comprising anionic foaming surfactants, nonionic foaming surfactants, cationic foaming surfactants, amphoteric foaming surfactants and combinations thereof. tJU. S > i ^ a. ^; Anionic Foaming Surfactants The non-limiting examples of anionic foaming surfactants useful in the compositions of the present invention are described in McCutcheon's, Deteraents and Emulsifiers. North American edition (1986), published by Allured Publishing Corporation; McCutcheon's, Functional Materials. North American edition (1992) and the patent of E.U.A. No. 3,929,678 issued to Laughiin et al. on December 30, 1975, which are included herein in their entirety by reference. A wide variety of anionic surfactants are potentially useful herein. Non-limiting examples of anionic surfactants include those selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates and alkyl ether sulfates, sulphated monoglycerides, sulphonated olefins, alkylaryl sulphonates, primary and secondary alkane sulphonates, alkylsulfosuccinates, acyltaurates, acyl isethionates, alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate, sulfonated methyl esters, sulfonated fatty acids, alkyl phosphates, acyl glycamates, acyl sarcosinates, alkylsulfoacetates, acylated peptides, alkyl ether carboxylates, acyl lactylates, anionic fluorotensive agents and combinations thereof. Combinations of anionic surfactants can be used effectively in the present invention. Anionic surfactants for use in the cleansing component include alkyl sulfates and alkyl ether sulfates. These materials have the formula R10-SO3M and R1 (CH2H40) x-0-S03M, F ^ ... ^ A. ^^ respectively, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl group with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms, x is 1 to 10, and M is a water-soluble cation such as ammonium, sodium, potassium, magnesium , triethanolamine, diethanolamine and monoethanolamine. Alkyl sulphates are typically manufactured by sulfation of monohydric alcohols (with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms) using sulfur trioxide or another known sulfation technique. Alkyl ether sulfates are typically made as condensation products of ethylene oxide and monohydric alcohols (with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms) and are subsequently sulphated. These alcohols can be derived from fats, for example, coconut oil or tallow or they can be synthetic. Specific examples of alkyl sulfates that can be used in the cleansing component are sodium, ammonium, potassium, magnesium or TEA salts of lauryl or myristyl sulfate. Examples of alkyl ether sulfates that can be used include ammonium, sodium, magnesium or laureth-3 TEA sulfate. Another suitable class of anionic surfactants are the sulfated monoglycerides of the form R1 CO-0-CH2-C (OH) H-CH2-0-S03M, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl group with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms and M is a water-soluble cation such as ammonium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, triethanolamine, diethanolamine and monoethanolamine. These will they typically prepare by reaction of glycerin with fatty acids (with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms) to form the monoglyceride, and the subsequent sulfation of this monoglyceride with sulfur trioxide. An example of a sulfated monoglyceride is sodium coconut monoglyceride sulfate. Other suitable anionic surfactants include olefin sulfonates of the form R 1 SO 3 M, wherein R 1 is a mono-olefin with from about 12 to about 24 carbon atoms and M is a water-soluble cation such as ammonium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, triethanolamine , diethanolamine and monoethanolamine. These compounds can be produced by sulfonation of alpha olefins through non-complex sulfur trioxide, followed by neutralization of the acid reaction mixture, under such conditions that the sultones, which have been formed in the reaction, are hydrolyzed to produce the corresponding hydroxyalkanesulfonate. An example of a sulfonated olefin is C14 / C16 sodium sulfonate of the alpha olefin. Other suitable anionic surfactants are the linear alkylbenzene sulfonates of the form R1-C6H4-S03M, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl group with from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms and M is a cation soluble in water such as ammonium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, triethanolamine, diethanolamine and monoethanolamine. These are formed by .. ¿^ ^ A E ^ a ^ iá the sulfonation of linear alkylbenzene with sulfur trioxide. An example of this anionic surfactant is sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate. Still other suitable anionic surfactants for this cleaning component include the primary and secondary alkane sulfonates of the form R1S03M, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl chain with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms and It is a water-soluble cation such as ammonium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, triethanolamine, diethanolamine and monoethanoiamine. Commonly, these are formed by the sulfonation of paraffins using sulfur dioxide in the presence of chlorine and ultraviolet light or any other known sulfonation method. The sulfonation can occur in the primary positions, or the secondary positions of the alkyl chain. An example of an alkane sulfonate useful herein is an alkali metal or C13-C17 ammonium paraffin sulfonates. Other anionic surfactants, still suitable, are alkyl sulfosuccinates including N-octadecylsulfosuccinate disodium, diammonium laurylsulfosuccinate, N- (1,2-dicarboxyethyl) -N-octadecylsulfosuccinate tetrasodium; diamyl ester of sodium sulfosuccinic acid; dihexyl ester of sodium sulfosuccinic acid and dioctyl esters of sodium sulfosuccinic acid. Also, taurates that are based on taurine, also known as 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, are useful. Examples of taurate include M-alkyl taurines, such as those prepared by making reacting dodecylamine with sodium isethionate, as described in the patent of E.U.A. No. 2,658,072, fully included herein by reference. Other examples based on taurine include the acyl taurines formed by the reaction of n-methyltaurine with fatty acids (with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms). Another class of anionic surfactants, suitable for use in the cleansing component, are the acyl isethionates. Acyl isethionates typically have the formula R1 CO-0-CH2CH2S03M, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl group with about 10 to about 30 carbon atoms and M is a cation. These are generally formed by the reaction of fatty acids (with about 8 to about 30 carbon atoms) with an alkali metal isethionate. Non-limiting examples of these acyl isethionates include ammonium cocoyl isethionate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl isothioate and mixtures thereof. Other suitable anionic surfactants are the glyceryl alkyl ether sulfonates of the form R 1 -OCH 2 -C (OH) H-CH 2 -S03M, wherein R 1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl group with about up to about 24 carbon atoms and M is a water-soluble cation such as ammonium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, triethanolamine, diethanolamine and monoethanolamine. These can be formed by the reaction of epichlorohydrin and sodium bisulfite with fatty alcohols (with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms). carbon) or other known methods. An example is sodium co-glyceryl ether sulfonate. Other suitable anionic surfactants include sulfonated fatty acids of the form R1-CH (S04) -COOH and sulfonated methyl esters of the form R1-CH (S04) -CO-0-CH3, wherein R1 is a saturated alkyl group or unsaturated, branched or unbranched with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms. These may be formed by the sulfonation of fatty acids or methylalkyl esters (with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms) with sulfur trioxide or by some other sulfonation technique. Examples include sulfonated alpha coconut fatty acid and methylillaryl ester. Other anionic materials include phosphates such as monoalkyl, dialkyl and trialkyl phosphate salts formed by the reaction of phosphorous pentoxide with branched or unbranched monohydric alcohols with about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms. These could also be formed by other phosphating methods. An example of this class of surfactants is sodium mono- or dilauryl phosphate. Other anionic materials include acyl glutamates corresponding to the formula R1CO-N (COOH) -CH2CH2-C02M, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl group of about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms.

Ma ^^^^ á ^. ^, * ^^^ carbon and M is a water-soluble cation. Non-limiting examples thereof include sodium lauroyl glutamate and sodium cocoyl glutamate. Other anionic materials include alkanoyl sarcosinates corresponding to the formula R1CON (CH3) -CH2CH2-C02M, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl group of about 10 to about 20 carbon atoms and It is a cation soluble in water. Non-limiting examples thereof include sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate and lauroyl ammonium sarcosinate. Other anionic materials include alkyl ether carboxylates corresponding to the formula R1- (OCH2CH2) x-OCH2-C02M, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl group of about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms. carbon, x is 1 to 10 and M is a water-soluble cation. Non-limiting examples thereof include sodium laureth carboxylate. Other anionic materials include acyl lactylates corresponding to the formula R1 CO- [0-CH (CH3) -CO] x-C02M, wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched alkyl or alkenyl group of about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms, x is 3 and M is a water soluble cation. Non-limiting examples thereof include sodium cocoyl lactylate. Other anionic materials include carboxylates. Non-limiting examples thereof include sodium lauroyl carboxylate, sodium cocoyl carboxylate and lauroyl ammonium carboxylate. Also, the fluorosurfactants can be used. Other anionic materials include natural soaps derived from the saponification of vegetable and / or animal fats and oils. Examples of these include sodium laurate, sodium myristate, palmitate, stearate, seboato and cocoate. Any counter cation, M, can be used in the anionic surfactant. Preferably, the counter cation is selected from the group including sodium, potassium, ammonium, monetanolamine, diethanolamine and triethanolamine. Most preferably, the counter cation is ammonium.

Nonionic foaming surfactants Non-limiting examples of nonionic foaming surfactants for use in compositions of the present invention are described in McCutcheon's, Detergents and Emulsifiers. North American edition (1986), published by Allured Publishing Corporation; McCutcheon's, Functional Materials. North American edition (1992), which is included in its entirety by reference. The nonionic foaming surfactants useful herein include those selected from the group comprising alkyl glucosides, alkyl polyglucosides, polyhydroxy fatty acid amides, alkoxylated fatty acid esters, sucrose esters, amine oxides, and mixtures thereof. . ^ mg áA ± Alkyl glucosides and alkyl polyglucosides are useful herein and may be defined, broadly speaking, as condensation products of long chain alcohols, for example, C8-30 alcohols, with sugars or starches or sugar or starch polymers , that is, glycosides or polyglycosides. These compounds can be represented by the formula (S) n-0-R, wherein S is a sugar portion such as glucose, fructose, mannose and galactose; n is an integer from about 1 to about 1000 and R is a C8-30 alkyl group. Examples of long chain alcohols from which the alkyl group can be derived include decyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, lauryl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol and the like. Preferred examples of these surfactants include those wherein S is a glucose portion, R is a C8-20 alkyl group and n is an integer of about 1 to about 9. Commercially available examples of these surfactants include decylilic polyglucoside (available as APG 325 CS from Henkel) and lauryl polyglucoside (available as APG 600CS and 625 CS from Henkel). Also useful are the surfactants of the sucrose ester, such as sucrose cocoate and sucrose laurate. Other nonionic surfactants include surfactants of polyhydroxy fatty acid amides. More specific examples of these include glucosamides corresponding to the following structural formula: wherein: R1 is H, CrC4 alkyl. 2-hydroxyethyl, 2-hydroxypropyl, preferably C4-C4 alkyl, more preferably methyl or ethyl, even more preferably methyl; R2 is C5-C31 alkyl or alkenyl, preferably C7-C19 alkyl or alkenyl, more preferably C9-C17 alkyl or alkenyl, even more preferably, Cn-C-iß alkyl or alkenyl and Z is a portion of polyhydroxyhydrocarbyl with a linear hydrocarbyl chain with at least 3 hydroxyls directly connected to the chain, or an alkoxylated derivative (preferably ethoxylated or propoxylated) thereof. Preferably, Z is a sugar portion selected from the group including glucose, fructose, maltose, lactose, galactose, mannose, xylose and mixtures thereof. A particularly preferred surfactant corresponding to the above structure is the N-methyl alkyl glycoside amide (ie, wherein the R2CO portion is derived from the fatty acids of coconut oil). Methods for the preparation of compositions containing polyhydroxy fatty acid amides are described, for example, in the specification of the G.B patent. 809,060, published February 18, 1959, by Thomas Hedley & Co., Ltd .; the patent of E.U.A. No. 2,965,576 issued to E.R. Wilson, December 20, 1960; the patent of E.U.A. No. 2,703,798 issued to A.M. Schwartz on March 8, 1955 and the patent of ikn.MfHJEfr.rt -.... «jftatM. p ^ ac, E.U.A. No. 1,985,424 issued to Piggott on December 25, 1934, which are included herein in their entirety by reference. Other examples of nonionic surfactants include the amine oxides. The amine oxides correspond to the general formula R? R2R3N- »0, wherein Ri comprises an alkyl, alkenyl or monohydroxy alkyl radical of from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, from 0 to about 10 portions of ethylene oxide and from 0 to about 1 glyceryl portion, and R2 and R3 comprise from about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms and from 0 to about 1 hydroxy group, for example, methyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyethyl or hydroxypropyl radicals. The arrow in the formula is a conventional representation of a semipolar link. Examples of amine oxides suitable for use in this invention include dimethyldodecylamine oxide, oleyldi amine oxide (2-hydroxyethyl) oxide, dimethyloctylamine oxide, dimethyldecylamine oxide, dimethyltetradecylamine oxide, 3,6,9-trioxaheptadecyldiethylamine di (2-hydroxyethyl) -tetradecylamine oxide, 2-dodecoxyethyldimethylamine oxide, 3-dodecoxy-2-hydroxypropyl (3-hydroxypropyl) amine oxide, dimethylhexadecylamine oxide. Non-limiting examples of preferred nonionic surfactants for use in the present invention are those selected from the group comprising C8-C14 glucose amides, C8-C14 alkyl polyglycosides, sucrose cocoate, sucrose laurate, lauramine, cocoamine oxide and mixtures thereof.

Cationic Foaming Surfactants Cationic foaming surfactants are also useful in the articles of the present invention. Cationic foaming surfactants include, but are not limited to, fatty amines, di-fatty quaternary amines, tri-fatty quaternary amines, quaternary imidazolinium amines, and combinations thereof. Suitable fatty amines include monoalkyl quaternary amines such as cetyltrimethylammonium bromide. A suitable quaternary amine is dialkylamidoethylhydroxyethylammonium methosulfate. However, fatty amines are preferred. It is preferred that a foam booster be used when the cationic foaming surfactant is the primary foaming surfactant of the cleaning component. In addition, it has been discovered that nonionic surfactants are particularly useful in combination with said cationic foaming surfactants. amphoteric lathering surfactants The term "amphoteric surfactant" as used herein, also intended to encompass zwitterionic surfactants which are well known to those skilled in the art as a subset of amphoteric surfactants. A wide variety of amphoteric foaming surfactants can be used in the compositions of the present invention. Particularly useful are those that are written in general terms as derivatives of the aliphatic secondary and tertiary amines, preferably wherein the nitrogen is in a cationic state in which the aliphatic radicals can be straight or branched chain and wherein the radicals comprise a solubilizing ionisable water group, for example , carboxy, sulfonate, sulfate, phosphate or phosphonate. Non-limiting examples of amphoteric surfactants useful in the composition of the present invention are described in McCutcheon's, Deteraents and Emulsifiers. North American edition (1986), published by Allured Publishing Corporation; McCutcheon's, Functional Materials. North American edition (1992), which is included in its entirety by reference. Non-limiting examples of amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants are those selected from the group comprising betaines, sultaines, hydroxysultaines, alkylimino acetates, imino dialkanoates, amine alkanoates and mixtures thereof. Examples of betaines include the higher alkyl betaines, such as cocodimethylcarboxymethylbetaine, lauryldimethylcarboxymethylbetaine, cetyldimethylcarboxymethylbetaine, cetyldimethylbetaine (available as Lonzaine 16SP from Lonza Corp.), bis- (2-hydroxyethyl) carboxylmethylbetaine from lauryl, gamma-carboxypropylbetaine from oleyldimethyl, bis- (2- hydroxypropyl) alpha-carboxyethylbetaine of lauryl, cocodimethylsulfopropylbetaine, lauryldimethylsulfoethylbetaine, bis- (2-hydroxyethyl) sulfopropylbetaine lauryl, amidobetaines and amidosulfobetaines (wherein the radical of RCONH (CH2) 3 is ¡É ^ ^ a ^ MijiÉÉi adheres to the nitrogen atom of betaine), oleylbetaine (available as Velvetex OLB-50 amphoteric in Henkel) and coca idropropylbetaine (available as Velvetex BK-35 and BA-35 in Henkel). Examples of sultaines and hydroxysultaines include materials such as coamidopropylhydroxysultaine (available as Mirataine CBS in Rhone-Poulenc). Preferably for use herein are surfactants with the following structure: O R2 R1 «- (C ll -NH- (CH2) m) n- + M? -R4-X R3 wherein R1 is a straight or branched chain alkyl, saturated or unsaturated, unsubstituted with about 9 to about 22 carbon atoms. Preferably, R1 has from about 11 to about 18 carbon atoms, more preferably from about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms, even more preferably from about 14 to about 18 carbon atoms; m is an integer from 1 to about 3, preferably, from about 2 to about 3 and still more preferably, from about 3; n is 0 or 1, preferably 1; R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group comprising alkyl with 1 to about 3 carbon atoms, unsubstituted or mono-substituted with hydroxy, preferably R2 and R3 are CH3; X is selected from group that includes C02, S03 and SO4; R4 is selected from the group comprising saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched chain alkyl, not substituted or monosubstituted with hydroxy, with about 1 up about 5 carbon atoms. When X is C02, R4 preferably has 1 or 3 carbon atoms, more preferably, 1 carbon atom. carbon. When X is S03 or SO4, R4 has, preferably, between about 2 and about 4 carbon atoms, more preferably 3 carbon atoms.

Examples of amphoteric surfactants of the present invention include the following compounds: Cetyldimethylbetaine (this material also has the designation CTFA cetylbetaine) Cocamidopropylbetaine Or CH3 II + l or R-C-NH- (CH2) 3- NH-CH2-C02 CH3 wherein R has from about 9 to about 13 carbon atoms.

Cocamidopropylhydroxysultaine wherein R has from about 9 to about 13 carbon atoms. Examples of other useful amphoteric surfactants are the alkylamine acetates, imine dialkanoates and amine alkanoates of the formulas RN [CH2) mC02M] 2 and RNH (CH2) mC02M, where m is on a scale of 1 to 4 , R is a Cs-C22 alkyl or alkenyl and M is H, alkali metal, earthy-alkaline metal ammonium or alkanolammonium. Also, the midazolinium and ammonium derivatives are included. Specific examples of suitable amphoteric surfactants include sodium 3-dodecyl aminopropionate, sodium 3-dodecylamino-propane sulfonate, N-higher alkyl aspartic acids, such as those produced in accordance with the teachings of the US patent. No. 2,438,091 which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety; and the products marketed under the name "Miranol" and described in the patent of E.U.A. No. 2,528,378 which is included herein in its entirety by reference. Other examples of useful amphoterics include amphoteric phosphates, such as PG-dimonium coamidopropyl chloride phosphate (commercially available as Monaquat PTC, from Mona Corp.). Also, amphoacetates such as disodium laurodyanfoacetate, sodium lauroanfoacetate and mixtures thereof are useful.

Preferred foaming surfactants are selected from the group comprising anionic foaming surfactants selected from the group including lauroyl ammonium sarcosinate, sodium trideceth sulfate, lauroyl sodium sarcosinate, ammonium laureth sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium cocoyl isethionate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium cetyl sulfate, sodium monolauryl phosphate, sodium co-glyceryl ether sulfonate, sodium Cg-C22 soap and combinations thereof; nonionic foaming surfactants selected from the group including lauramine oxide, cocoamine oxide, decyl polyglucose, lauryl polyglucose, sucrose cocoate, C12-C14 glucosamides, sucrose laurate, and combinations thereof; cationic foaming surfactants selected from the group including fatty amines, di-fatty quaternary amines, tri-fatty quaternary amines, quaternary imidazolinium amines and combinations thereof; amphoteric foaming surfactants selected from the group including disodium lauroamphodiacetate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, cetyldimethylbetaine, cocoamidopropylbetaine, cocamidopropylhydroxyibetaine and combinations thereof.

Therapeutic benefit component The articles of the present invention substantially comprise a therapeutic benefit component. This component of therapeutic benefit is disposed adjacent the substrate sheet and comprises from about 10% to about 1000%, preferably, from about 10% to about 500% and even more preferably, from about 10% to about 250%, by weight of the water-insoluble substrate, of a therapeutic benefit agent. In one embodiment, the therapeutic benefit component is arranged on a surface of the first and / or second substrate layer in at least one location, in a form selected from the group comprising figures, designs, logos and combinations thereof. Appropriate shapes include those selected from the group that include points, straight lines, curved lines, stars, rectangles, triangles, ellipses, and combinations thereof. Examples of logos can include "P &G" and Olay®. In a preferred embodiment, the benefit component is placed on at least one surface of the first and / or second substrate layers at a plurality of locations. In this case, the benefit component is therefore disposed on an inner or outer surface of the substrate sheet or on both surfaces. In certain embodiments, the therapeutic benefit component is disposed between the first and second substrate layers of the article of the present invention. In this case, the benefit component is interleaved in the substrate sheet. In any case, the benefit component is arranged in the layers in isolated areas, for example, in the form of figures, designs or logos. t ^ í. f. *, «.. * ~ ^ * te ** '-' k» ¿^ In another embodiment of the present invention, where reservoir seals are formed, the therapeutic benefit component is disposed within the reservoir seals to obtain an effective supply to the surface to be treated. In all cases where the therapeutic benefit component is available on the surface, either from both layers or within the reservoir seals, the therapeutic benefit component occupies less than approximately 50 cm2 of the surface area of the substrate sheet per gram of the benefit component. This occupied surface area is determined, from a high or top view perspective, by the total surface area occupied with the therapeutic benefit component by 1 gram of the benefit component. Therefore, it can be envisaged that the occupied surface area of the substrate sheet can be a surface, two surfaces (upper and lower) or several surfaces of the substrate sheet. Preferably, the surface area occupied by the benefit component is less than about 40 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the benefit component, more preferably less than about 25 cm2 per gram of the benefit component and still more preferred. , less than about 10 cm2 per gram of the benefit component, Without being limited to any theory, applicants have discovered that the claimed reduced surface areas, occupied by the therapeutic benefit component, that produce "isolated pockets" of benefit agents, provide a more effective therapeutic benefit to the user than that offered by the benefit agents that cover, in a relatively thin layer, the substrates. It is thought that the reduced occupation of the surface area of the benefit component or agent minimizes interaction with the cleansing component, thus extending the amount of benefit component that is retained for therapeutic treatment after the conclusion of the cleansing procedure. Without being limited to any theory, applicants have discovered that therapeutic benefits alone can be provided with an article of the present invention comprising: a) a substrate sheet including a first and second substrate layer, wherein said second substrate layer is attached to said first substrate layer and b) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, wherein the occupied surface area of said therapeutic benefit component is less than about 50. cm2 / gm. Preferably, the therapeutic benefit agent of the benefit component is selected from the group comprising hydrophobic conditioning agents, hydrophilic conditioning agents, structured conditioning agents and combinations thereof.

Hydrophobic Conditioning Agents The articles of the present invention may comprise one or more hydrophobic conditioning agents that are useful to provide a conditioning benefit to the skin or hair during use of the article. The , -. .1, ^^, ^^^,., ^, ^^! ^^^ ,, ^ articles of the present invention include, preferably, from about 0.5% to about 1000%, most preferably, from about 1% to about 200% and even more preferably, from about 10% to about 100%, by weight of the substrate insoluble in water, of a hydrophobic conditioning agent. The hydrophobic conditioning agent can be selected from one or more hydrophobic conditioning agents in such a way that the weighted average arithmetic solubility parameter of the hydrophobic conditioning agent is less than or equal to 10.5. It is recognized, based on this mathematical definition of the solubility parameters, that it is possible, for example, to achieve the weighted arithmetic mean solubility parameter, ie, less than or equal to 10.5, for a hydrophobic conditioning agent comprising two or more compounds, if one of the compounds has an individual solubility parameter greater than 10.5. The solubility parameters are known to the person skilled in the art and are routinely used as a guide in determining the compatibility and solubility of materials in the formulation process. The solubility parameter of the chemical compound, d, is defined as the square root of the cohesive energy density for said compound. Typically, a solubility parameter for a compound is calculated from tabulated values of the contributions of additive groups for the heat of vaporization and the molar volume of the components of said compound, using the following equation: 1/2 d = Where S¡ E¡ = the sum of the contributions of the additive group to the heat of vaporization and Δm m = the sum of the contributions of the additive group to the molar volume. Standard tabulations of the contributions of the additive group to the heat of vaporization and the molar volume for a wide range of atoms and groups of atoms are described in Barton, A.F.M. Handbook of Solubilitv Parameters. CRC Press, chapter 6, table 3, pp. 64-66 (1985) which is included in its entirety herein by reference. The above equation of the solubility parameter is described in Fedors R.F., "A Meted for Estimating Both the Solubility Parameters and Molar Volumes of Liquids," Polvmer Engineering and Science, vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 147-154 (February 1974) which is included in its entirety herein by reference.

The solubility parameters obey the law of mixtures in such a way that the solubility parameter for a mixture of materials is produced by the ballasted arithmetic average (that is, the ballasted average) of the solubility parameters for each component of said mixture. See, Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. 57th edition, CRC Press, p. C-726 (1976-1977) which is included in its entirety hereby by reference. Typically, formula chemists report and use the solubility parameters in units of (cal / cm3) 1/2. The tabulated values of the additive group contributions to the heat of vaporization in the Handbook of Solubility Parameters are reported in units of kJ / mol. However, these tabulated values of heat of vaporization are easily converted to lime / mol by the following known ratios: 1 J / mol = 0.239006 cal / mol and 1000 J = 1 kJ. See Gordon, A.J. et al., The Chemist's Companion, John Wiley & Sons, pp. 456-463 (1972) which is included in its entirety herein by reference. The solubility parameters have also been tabulated for a wide range of chemical materials. The tabulations of the solubility parameters are found in the Handbook of Solubilitv Parameters cited above. Also, See "Solubility Effects in Product, Package, Penetration, and Preservation," C.D. Vaughan, Cosmetics and Toiletries, vol. 103, October 1988, pp. 47-69 which is included herein in its entirety by reference.

Non-limiting examples of hydrophobic conditioning agents include those selected from the group comprising mineral oil, petrolatum, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, lanolin, lanolin derivatives, branched chain hydrocarbons of C7-C40, C 1 -C 30 alcohol esters of carboxylic acids of C1-C30, alcohol esters of C1-C30 of dicarboxylic acids of C1-C30, monoglycerides of carboxylic acids of C1-C30, diglycerides of carboxylic acids of C1-C30, triglycerides of carboxylic acids of C1-C30, monoesters of ethylene glycol of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acids, propylene glycol diesters of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acids, propylene glycol monoesters of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acids, propylene glycol diesters of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acids, monoesters of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acid and polyesters of sugars, polydialkylsiloxanes, polydiarylsiloxanes, polyalkarylsiloxanes, cyclomethicone ethers with 3 to 9 silicon atoms cona, vegetable oils, hydrogenated vegetable oils, alkyl ethers of propylene glycol of C4-C20, di-alkyl ethers of C8-C30 and combinations thereof. Mineral oil, also known as petrolatum liquid, is a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. See The Merck Index, tenth edition, entry 7048, p. 1033 (1983) and International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary, fifth edition, vol. 1 p. 415-417 (1993) which in their entirety are included herein by reference. Vaseline, also known as petroleum jelly, is a colloidal system of non-linear hydrocarbon solid hydrocarbons and hydrocarbons high boiling liquids in which most of the liquid hydrocarbons are retained inside the micelles. See The Merck Index, tenth edition, entry 7048, p. 1033 (1983); Schindler, Druo. Cosmet. Ind .. 89, 36-37, 76, 78-80, 82 (1961) and International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary, fifth edition, vol. 1 p. 537 (1993) which in their entirety are included herein by reference. Lecithin is also useful as a hydrophobic conditioning agent. It is a natural mixture of the diglycerides of certain fatty acids, linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid. The straight and branched chain hydrocarbons with about 7 to about 40 carbon atoms are useful in the present invention. Non-limiting examples of these hydrocarbon materials include dodecane, isododecane, squalane, cholesterol, hydrogenated polyisobutylene, docosane (i.e., C22 hydrocarbon). hexadecane, isohexadecane (a hydrocarbon commercially available as Permethyl® 101 A in Presperse, South Plainfield, NJ). Likewise, isoparaffins of C7-C40 which are branched hydrocarbons of C7-C40 are useful. The polydecene, a branched liquid hydrocarbon, is also useful herein and commercially available under the name Puresyn 100® and Puresyn 3000® at Mobile Chemical (Edison, NJ). Equally useful are the C 1 -C 30 alcohol esters of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acids and C 2 -C 30 dicarboxylic acids, including straight and branched chain materials, as well as the aromatic derivatives.

Also useful are esters such as monoglycerides of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acids, diglycerides of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acids, triglycerides of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acids, monoesters of ethylene glycol of C 1 -C 30 carboxylic acids, ethylene glycol diesters of carboxylic acids of C1-C30, propylene glycol monoesters of C1-C30 carboxylic acids and propylene glycol diesters of C1-C30 carboxylic acids. The present invention includes straight chain, branched chain and aryl carboxylic acids. The propoxylated and ethoxylated derivatives of these materials are also useful. Non-limiting examples include diisopropyl sebacate, diisopropyl adipate, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl pamitate, myristyl propionate, ethylene glycol distearate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate., isodecyl neopentanoate, di-2-ethylhexyl maleate, dioctyl palmitate, dioctyl sebacate, diisopropyl adipate, cetyl octanoate, diisopropyl dilinoleate, carpyl / capric triglyceride, caprylic / capric triglyceride PEG-6, caprylic / capric triglyceride PEG-8 and combinations thereof. Also useful are various C1-C30 monoesters and polyesters of sugars and related materials. These esters are derived from a sugar or polyol portion and one or more portions of carboxylic acid. Depending on the acid and constituent sugar, these esters can be either liquid or solid at room temperature. Examples of liquid esters include: glucose tetraoleate, glucose tetraesters of soybean oil fatty acids (unsaturated), mixed soybean oil fatty acid tetraesters, galactose tetraesters oleic acid the arabinose tetraesters of linoleic acid, xylose tetralinoleate, galactose pentaoleate, sucrose tetraoleate, sucrose pentaolate, sucrose hexaoleate, sucrose heptaoleate, sucrose octaoleate and mixtures thereof. Examples of solid esters include: sorbitol hexaester wherein the ester portions of the carboxylic acid are palmitoleate and arachididate at a molar ratio of 1: 2, the octaester of raffinose in which the ester portions of the carboxylic acid are linoleate and behenate at a molar ratio of 1: 3, the maltose heptaester wherein the portions of the esterifying carboxylic acid are fatty acids from the sunflower seed oil and lignocerate at a molar ratio of 3: 4, the octaester of sucrose wherein the portions of the esterifying carboxylic acid are laurate, llinoleate and behenate at a molar ratio of 1: 3: 4. A preferred solid material is sucrose polyester wherein the degree of esterification is 7-8, and wherein the fatty acid moieties are C18 mono- and / or di-unsaturated, and behenic at a molar ratio of unsaturated: behenic from 1: 7 to 3: 5. A preferred solid sugar polyester is the octaester of sucrose wherein there are about 7 portions of behenic fatty acid and about 1 portion of the oleic acid in the molecule. Other materials include fatty acid esters of cottonseed or soybean oil. Ester materials are described in more detail in the U.S. patent. No. 2,831, 854, the US patent. No. 4,005,196 issued to Jandacek, January 25, 1977; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,005,195 issued to Jandacek, January 25, 1977; the patent of E.U.A. No. 5,306,516 issued to Letton et al., On 26 April 1994; the patent of E.U.A. No. 5,305,514 issued to Letton et al., On April 26, 1994; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,797,300 issued to Jandacek et al., On January 10, 1989; the patent of E.U.A. No. 3,963,699 issued to Rizzi et al., June 15, 1976; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,518,772 issued to Volpenhein, May 21, 1985 and the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,517,360 issued to Volpenhein, May 21, 1985, included in its entirety hereby by reference. Non-volatile silicones such as polydialkylsiloxanes, polydiarylsiloxanes and polyalkarylsiloxanes are also useful oils. These silicones are described in the patent of E.U.A. No. 5,069,897 issued to Orr on December 3, 1991, which, in its entirety, is included herein by reference. The polyalkylsiloxanes correspond to the general chemical formula R3SiO [R2SiO] xSiR3, wherein R is an alkyl group (preferably, R is methyl or ethyl, most preferably methyl) and x is an integer of up to 500, selected to achieve the weight desired molecular Commercially available polyalkylsiloxanes include the polydimethylsiloxanes which are also known as dimethicones. Non-limiting examples thereof include the Vicasil® series marketed by General Electric Company and the Corning® 200 series marketed by Dow Corning Corporation. Specific examples of polydimethylsiloxanes useful herein include Dow Corning® 225 fluid with a viscosity of 10 centistoke and a boiling point greater than 200 ° C, and fluids of Dow Corning® 200 with viscosities of 50, 350 and 12,500 centistoke respectively, and boiling points greater than A ^.,, ^ .M ^ af .. 200 ° C. Also useful are materials such as trimethylsiloxysilane which is a polymeric material corresponding to the general chemical formula [(CH2) 3SiO? / 2] x [Si02] y, where x is an integer from about 1 to about 500 ey is an integer from about 1 to about 500. A commercially available trimethylsiloxysiiicate is offered as a mixture with dimethicone as Dow Corning® 593 fluid. Dimethiconols, which are dimethyl silicones with hydroxy terminals, are also useful herein. These materials can be represented by the general chemical formulas R3SiO [R2SiO] xSiR2? H and HOR2SiO [R2SiO] xSiR2OH, wherein R is an alkyl group (preferably, R is methyl or ethyl, most preferably methyl) and x is an integer of up to 500, chosen to achieve the desired molecular weight. Commercially available dimethiconols are typically offered in the form of mixtures with dimethicone or cyclomethicone (e.g., Dow Corning® 1401, 1402 and 1403 fluids). Also useful herein are the polyalkylaryl siloxanes, preferably with the polymethylphenylsiloxanes having viscosities of about 15 to about 65 centistokes at 25 ° C. These materials are available, for example, as SF 1075 * methylphenyl fluid (marketed by General Electric Company) and the cosmetic grade 556 phenyl trimethicone fluid (marketed by Dow Corning Corporation). Alkylated silicones such as methyldecyl silicone and methyloctyl silicone are useful herein and commercially available from General Electric Company. Also useful herein are the alkyl siloxanes modified, such as alkylmethones and alkyldimethicones, where the alkyl chain contains 10 to 50 carbons. Such siloxanes are commercially available under the names ABIL WAX 9810 (alkyl C24-C28) (marketed by Goldschmidt) and SF1632 (cetearylmethone) (marketed by General Electric Company). Vegetable oils and hydrogenated vegetable oils are also useful in the present invention. Examples of vegetable oils and hydrogenated vegetable oils include safflower oil, castor oil, coconut oil, cottonseed oil, menhaden oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, flax seed oil, rice bran oil, pine oil, sesame oil, sunflower seed oil, hydrogenated safflower oil, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated coconut oil, seed oil hydrogenated cotton, hydrogenated menhaden oil, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm oil, hydrogenated peanut oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydrogenated rape seed oil, hydrogenated flax seed oil, rice bran oil hydrogenated, hydrogenated sesame oil, hydrogenated sunflower seed oil and mixtures thereof. Also useful are the C4-C20 alkyl ethers of polypropylene glycols, esters of the C1-C20 carboxylic acid of polypropylene glycols and C8-C30 dialkyl ethers. The examples do not Limitations of these materials include butyl ether PPG-14, sphearyl ether PPG-15, dioctyl ether, octyldodecyl ether and mixtures thereof. Hydrophobic chelating agents are also useful herein as hydrophobic conditioning agents. Suitable agents are described in the US patent. DO NOT. 4,387,244 issued to Scanlon et al., On June 7, 1983, and the copending patent application serial number 09 / 258,747 and 09 / 259,485, filed in the name of Schwartz et al. on February 26, 1999.

Hydrophilic conditioning agents The articles of the present invention may optionally comprise one or more hydrophilic conditioning agents. Non-limiting examples of hydrophilic conditioning agents include those selected from the group comprising polyhydric alcohols, polypropylene glycols, polyethylene glycols, ureas, pyrollidone carboxylic acids, ethoxylated and / or propoxylated C3-C6 diols and triols, C2-C6 alpha carboxylic acids, hydroxy, ethoxylated and / or propoxylated sugars, copolymers of polyacrylic acid, sugars with a maximum of about 12 carbon atoms, sugar alcohols with a maximum of about 12 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof. Specific examples of suitable hydrophilic conditioning agents include materials such as urea, guanadine; glycolic acid and glycolate salts (e.g., ammonium and quaternary alkyl ammonium); lactic acid and lactate salts (e.g., ammonium and quaternary alkylammonium); sucrose, fructose, glucose, erutrosa, erythritol, sorbltol, mannitol, glycerol, hexanotriol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol and the like; polyethylene glycols such as PEG-2, PEG-3, PEG-4, PEG-12, PEG-30, PEG-50, propylene glycols such as PPG-9, PPG-12, PPG-15, PPG-17, PPG-20, PPG- 26, PPG-30, PPG-34; alkoxylated glucose; hyaluronic acid; cationic dermo-conditioning polymers (e.g., quaternary ammonium polymers as polyquatemium polymers) and mixtures thereof. Glycerol, in particular, is a preferred hydrophilic conditioning agent in the articles of the present invention. Also useful are materials such as aloe vera in any of its forms (e.g., aloe vera gel), chitosan and chitosan derivatives, for example, chitosan lactate, lactate monoethanolamine; acetamide monetanolamine and mixtures thereof. Propoxylated glycerols are also useful as described in US Pat. No. 4, 976,953 issued to Orr et al., December 11, 1990, included herein in its entirety by reference. The therapeutic benefit component can be prepared in a variety of ways. In one embodiment of the present invention, the therapeutic benefit component is in the form of an emulsion. For example, emulsions of oil in water, water in oil, water in oil in water and oil in water in silicone are useful herein. As used in the context of emulsions, "water" can refer not only to water but also to water-soluble or water-miscible agents such as polyols and glycerin. Similarly, "oil" is intended to encompass hydrophobic materials. The therapeutic benefit components comprise an emulsion which, in turn, comprises an aqueous phase and an oily phase. As will be understood by one skilled in the art, a particular component will be distributed mainly in the aqueous phase or the oily phase, depending on the solubility / dispersibility in water of the therapeutic benefit agent in the component. In one embodiment, the oily phase comprises one or more hydrophobic conditioning agents. In another embodiment, the aqueous phase comprises one or more hydrophilic conditioning agents. The therapeutic benefit components of the present invention, which are in the form of an emulsion, generally comprise an aqueous phase and an oily or lipid phase. Suitable oils or lipids can be derived from animals, plants or oil and can be natural or synthetic (ie, made by the hand of man). These oils were described in the previous section of Hydrophobic Conditioning Agents. Suitable components of the aqueous phase include the hydrophilic conditioning agents that were discussed above. Preferred emulsion forms include water-in-oil emulsions, water-in-silicone emulsions and other inverse emulsions. In addition, the preferred emulsions also comprise a hydrophilic conditioning agent such as glycerin to produce an emulsion of glycerin in oil. , t. .. ~ ^. * ^ ^. ^ ¿D,? M ?. - ***., The therapeutic benefit components in the form of an emulsion will also preferably comprise about 1% to about 10%, more preferably, about 2% to about 5% of an emulsifier, based on the weight of the benefit component. therapeutic. The emulsifiers can be nonionic, anionic or cationic. Suitable emulsifiers are described, for example, in the US patent. No. 3,755,560 issued August 20, 1973 to Dickert et al .; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,421,769 issued December 20, 1983 to Dixon et al. and McCutcheon's Detergents and Emulsifiers. North American edition, pages 317-324 (1986). The therapeutic benefit components in the form of an emulsion may also include an anti-foaming agent to minimize foaming during application to the skin. Antifoaming agents include high molecular weight silicones and other materials known in the art for this purpose. The therapeutic benefit component may also be in the form of a micfoemulsion. As used herein, "microemulsion" refers to stable thermodynamic mixtures of two non-miscible solvents (one apolar and the other polar) stabilized by an amphiphilic molecule, a surfactant. Preferred microemulsions include water-in-oil microemulsions.

Structured conditioning agents The therapeutic benefit component may include structured conditioning agents. Suitable structured conditioning agents include, but are not limited to, vesicular structures such as ceramides, liposomes, and the like. In another embodiment, the therapeutic benefit agents of the benefit component are part of a composition that forms coacervates. Preferably, the coacervate-forming composition includes a cationic polymer, an anionic surfactant and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the polymer and the surfactant. The cationic polymer can be selected from the group containing quaternary ammonium polymers of natural backbone, quaternary ammonium polymers of synthetic backbone, amphoteric type polymers of natural backbone, amphoteric type polymers of synthetic backbone and combinations thereof. More preferably, the cationic polymer is selected from the group including quaternary ammonium polymers of natural backbone, selected from the group comprising polyquaternium-4, polyquaternium-10, polyquaternium-24, alkyldimonium chlorides of PG-hydroxyethylcelluloca, hydroxypropyltrommonium chloride of guar, hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride of hydroxypropylguar and combinations thereof; quaternary ammonium polymers of synthetic main structure selected from the group comprising polyquaternium-2, polyquaternium-6, polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium-11, polyquaternium-16, polyquaternium-17, polyquaternium-18, polyquatemium-28, polyquaternium-32, polyquaternium-37, polyquaternium-43, polyquatemium-44, polyquatemium-46, polymetacylamidopropyltrimonium chloride, copolymer acrylamidopropyl trimonium chloride / acrylamide and combinations thereof; amphoteric type polymers of natural main structure selected from the group comprising polyquaternium-22, polyquatemium-39, polyquaternium-47, dimethylaminohydroxypropyl diethylenetriamine / adipic acid copolymer, polyvinylpyrrilidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, vinylcaprolactam / polyvinylpyrrilidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, vinylcaprolactam terpolymer / polyvinylpyrrilidone / dimethylaminopropylmethacrylamide, polyvinylpyrrilidone / dimethylaminopropylmethacrylamide copolymer, polyamine and combinations thereof; and combinations thereof. Even more preferred, the cationic polymer is an amphoteric polymer of synthetic structure. Even more preferably, the cationic polymer is a polyamine. When the cationic polymer is a polyamine, the cationic polyamine polymer is preferably selected from the group including polyethyleneimines, polyvinylamines, polypropyleneimines, polylysines, and combinations thereof. Even more preferably, the cationic polyamine polymer is a polyethyleneimine. In certain embodiments in which the cationic polymer is a polyamine, the polyamine can be modified hydrophobically or hydrophilically. In this case, the cationic polyamine polymer is selected from the group including ylated polyamines, ethoxylated polyamines, propoxylated polyamines, alkylated polyamines, amidated polyamines, esterified polyamines and combinations thereof. The composition forming the coacervate comprises from about 0.01% to about 20%, preferably from about 0.05% to about 10% and even more preferably, from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition forming the coacervate , of the cationic polymer. Suitable anionic surfactants include those described above in relation to the "cleansing component". Preferably, for the composition forming the coacervate, the anionic surfactant is selected from the group comprising sarcosinates, glutamates, sodium alkyl sulphates, ammonium alkyl sulfates, alkylethyl sulfates, alkylene ammonium sulfates, ammonium lauret-n-sulfates , sodium laureth-sulfates, setionates, glyceryl ether sulfonates, sulfosuccinates and combinations thereof. More preferably, the anionic surfactant is selected from the group including sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, monosodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium sodium alkyl sulphates, ammonium alkyl sulfates, alkyleth sodium sulfates, alkylene ammonium sulfates, and combinations thereof. Suitable coacervate-forming compositions are described in more detail in the co-pending patent applications serial number 09 / 397,747, filed in the name of Schwartz et al .; 09 / 397,746, filed in the name of Heinrich et al .; 09 / 397,712, filed in the name of Schwartz et al .; 09 / 397,723, presented in the name of Heinrich et al. and 09 / 397,722, filed in the name of Venkitaraman et al., which were filed on September 16, 1999. Alternatively, the composition forming the coacervate may comprise an anionic polymer, a cationic surfactant and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the polymer and the surfactant. The anionic polymer can be selected from the group including polyacrylic acid polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, copolymers of acrylic acid, acrylamide and other natural or synthetic polymers (eg, polystyrene, polybutene, polyurethane, etc.), naturally derived gums and combinations of the same. Suitable gums include the alginates (e.g., propylene glycol alginate), pectins, chitosans (e.g., chitosan lactate) and modified gums (e.g., octenyl starch succinate) and 5 combinations thereof. More preferably, the anionic polymer is selected from the group including polyacrylic acid polymers, polyacrylamide polymers, pectins, chitosans and combinations thereof. Preferred articles of the present invention comprise from about 0.01% to about 20%, preferably from 0 about 0.05% to about 10% and even more preferably, from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition forming the coacervate, of the anionic polymer. The agents Cationic surfactants include, but are not limited to, those described herein. The therapeutic benefit component of the article is suitable to provide therapeutic or aesthetic benefits for the skin or hair by applying to such surfaces not only conditioning agents, but also various other agents including, but not limited to, anti-acne agents, agents anti-wrinkles, anti-microbial agents, anti-fungal agents, anti-inflammatory agents, topical anesthetic agents, artificial tanning agents and accelerators, anti-viral agents, enzymes, sunscreen agents, antioxidants, skin exfoliation agents and combinations thereof. Also, it should be understood that the therapeutic benefit component may be included in the cleansing component of the present invention or vice versa, such that they form a unitary component with indistinguishable ingredients.

Physical properties of the components of the article and the article itself Methodology of the abrasiveness value The abrasiveness value indicates the "non-scrubbing" property of the first and second substrate layers of the present articles. The substrate layers of the present invention are gently exfoliating without mistreating the skin. Therefore, determining the abrasiveness value involves rubbing the substrate layers on the test surface by a mechanical device and subsequently examining the resulting scratch marks on the test surface by different analysis techniques. The following equipment is required for the methodology: 1. Martindale toothbrush wear and abrasion gauge: Model 103, serial No. 103-1386 / 2 ascending. Martindale 07-01-88 manufactured by James H. Heal and Co. Ltd. Textile Testing and QC Equipment. Standing area: 43X44mm. Weight 1 kg. 2. Polystyrene strips covered 11x8 cm. General purpose clear polystyrene layer in white high impact polystyrene, e.g., Model Supplies EMA SS-20201L. 3. Substrates to be analyzed. 4. Brightness meter, e.g., Sheen Tri-Microgloss 20-60-85. Prepare the strips of polystyrene for scratching by removing the plastic protective coating on the side that should be scratched and rinse with ethanol (do not use fabric). Place the strip on the non-abrasive surface and let the strip dry in the air. Attach the polystyrene strip to the base of the Martindale wear meter with adhesive tape along the edges. Align the polystyrene strip at the base of the Martindale wear meter, centrally below the passage of the debugging device, with the length of the strip in the direction of movement. Cut a sample of ^ mm ^ * í nüsíS? /? i 2.5"x 2.5" substrate. Attach the sample of the substrate to the cleaning foot of the Martindale wear meter, with double-sided adhesive tape, aligned the direction of the substrate machine with the direction of advance. Ensure the assembly of the cleaning foot on the instrument with the screws provided. Fit a 1 kg weight on the top part of the cleansing foot assembly and ensure that the cleansing foot moves in only one direction (forward and backward). Cover the Martindale wear gauge in its entirety with a protective screen. Adjust the machine to perform 50 cycles in 1 minute and let it run. (Frequency = 0.833 Hz). Once the machine has stopped, remove the foot assembly and lift the polystyrene strip from the base of the machine. Label the polystyrene strip indicating the substrate used and store it in a plastic bag. Then, the strips are analyzed. The strips are placed on a background of. Black construction paper and at least 5 samples of the same substrate are analyzed to obtain a reproducible average. The brightness meter is placed orthogonally (in such a way that the beam of light is at right angles to the scratches) and centrally above the striped side of the polystyrene strip. An angle of 20 ° is selected and the sample is measured to produce the Abrasive Value. As the Abrasive Value decreases, it increases the scratching or scrubbing properties of the substrate.

Moisture retention methodology As already described, the articles of the present invention are considered "substantially dry". As used herein, "substantially dry" means that the articles of the present invention exhibit a moisture retention of less than about 0.95 g / m2, preferably less than about 0.75 g / m2, more preferably less than about 0.5. g / m2, more preferably still, less than about 0.25 g / m2, even more preferably, less than about 0.15 g / m2 and even more preferably less than about 0.1 g / m2. The moisture retention is indicative of the dry sensation that users perceive when touching the articles of the present invention in comparison with the sensation of the "wet" cloths. To determine the moisture retention of the present articles and other products based on substrates, the following equipment and materials are required.

Next, weigh the paper towels separately and record each weight. Place a paper towel on a flat surface (e.g., lab bench). Place the item displayed on top of that towel. Place trkA? ? zA M tá ?? i. 8 ^ - ^. ^^. ^ a ^. ^ S;, .- ,,. ^^ i the other paper towel on top of the sample item. Next, place the lexane and the weight / s of 2000 g on top of the sample sample interspersed. Wait a minute. After one minute, remove the weight / s and the lexane. Weigh the upper and lower paper towel and record the weight. Calculate the moisture retention by subtracting the initial weight of the paper towel from the final weight (after 1 minute) for the upper and lower paper towels. Add the weight differences obtained for the upper and lower paper towels. Assuming that several articles are analyzed, average the differences in total weight to obtain moisture retention.

Modality of the multiple article The articles of the present invention may be packaged individually or with additional articles appropriate to provide separate benefits, not provided by the primary article, for example, aesthetic, therapeutic, functional or other benefits, thus forming a personal care set. The additional article of this personal care set preferably comprises a water-insoluble substrate that includes at least one layer and, either a cleansing component that includes a foaming surfactant or a therapeutic benefit component disposed or impregnated in that foaming layer. substrate of the additional article. The additional article of the present invention may also provide a functional benefit, in addition to or in lieu of therapeutic benefit or aesthetic. For example, the additional article may be useful as a suitable drying implement to help remove water from the skin or hair after bathing.

Multiple camera mode The article of the present invention may also include one or more cameras. Said chambers or compartments result from the connection (e.g., linkage) of the substrate layers with each other at several points to define the areas covered. These chambers are useful, for example, for separating various components of article one from the other, e.g., the cleaning component comprising the surfactant of a conditioning agent. Separate article components that provide a therapeutic, aesthetic or cleaning benefit can be released from the chambers in different ways, including, but not limited to, solubilization, emulsification, mechanical transfer, perforation, detachment, chamber compression or even the detachment of a layer of the substrate that makes up a portion of the chamber.

Optional components The articles of the present invention may comprise a variety of other components, such as those conventionally used in a given type of product, provided they do not unacceptably alter the benefits of the invention. These Optional components must be suitable for application to human skin and hair, that is, when incorporated into the article, they are suitable for use in contact with human skin without producing toxicity, incompatibility, instability, allergic responses and the like. , within the scope of the founded medical judgment or the formulator. The CTFA Cosmetic Ingredient Handbook, second edition (1992) describes a wide variety of non-restrictive cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients commonly used in the skin care industry, which are suitable for use in the articles of the present invention. Examples of these kinds of ingredients include: enzymes, abrasives, skin exfoliating agents, absorbents, aesthetic components such as fragrances, pigments, dyes, essential oils, skin stimulating tonics, astringents, etc. (eg, clove oil, menthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil, eugenol, menthyl lactate, hamamelis virginiana distillate), anti-acne agents (eg, resorcinol, sulfur, salicylic acid, erythromycin, zinc, etc.), antifouling agents, antifoaming agents, additional antimicrobial agents (eg, iodopropylbutylcarbamate), antioxidants, binders, biological additives, buffering agents, volumetric agents, chelating agents, chemical additives, dyes, cosmetic astringents, cosmetic biocides, denaturants, pharmaceutical astringents, analgesics external, forming substances or film materials, for example, polymers to aid the film forming properties and the substantivity of the composition (eg, the eicosene copolymer and , U ^. , ... »*.» .j., ^ ,,. .. .. .. .. ^ ... ... .. .. .. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ AÁ vinipyrrilidone), humectants, opacifying agents, pH adjusters, propellants, reducing agents, sequestrants, skin bleaching agents (or lightening agents) (eg, hydroquinone, kojic acid, ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbic phosphate, ascorbic glucosamine), agents sedatives and / or skin treatments (eg, panthenol and derivatives (eg, ethyl panthenol), aloe vera, pantothenic acid and its derivatives, allantoin, bisabolol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate), skin treatment agents, including agents for prevention, delay , stopping and / or reversing wrinkles of the skin (eg, alpha-hydroxy acids such as lactic acid and glycolic acid and beta-hydroxy acids such as salicylic acid), thickeners, hydrocolloids, particular zeolites and vitamins and derivatives thereof ( eg, tocopherol, tocopherol acetate, beta-carotene, retinoic acid, retinol, retinoids, retinyl palmitate, niacin, niacinamide and the like). The articles of the present invention may include carrier components such as those known in the art. Such carriers may comprise one or more compatible carrier or liquid diluents or carriers that are suitable for application to the skin or hair. The articles of the present invention may comprise one or more optional components. Preferred articles optionally include a safe and effective amount of a therapeutic benefit component comprising a therapeutic benefit agent selected from the group including vitamin compounds, skin treatment agents, anti-acne agents, anti-wrinkle agents, anti-acne agents. cutaneous atrophy, agents anti-inflammatories, topical anesthetics, artificial tanning agents and accelerators, anti-microbial agents, anti-fungal agents, sunscreen agents, anti-oxidants, skin exfoliating agents and combinations thereof. As used herein, "a safe and effective amount" means a sufficiently high amount of a compound or component to significantly induce a positive effect or benefit, but low enough to avoid serious side effects., (e.g., toxicity or inappropriate allergic reactions), that is, to provide a reasonable ratio of benefit to risk, within the scope of well-founded medical judgment. The optional components useful herein may be classified by their therapeutic or aesthetic benefit or their postulated mode of action. However, it should be understood that the optional components useful herein may, in some cases, provide more than one therapeutic or aesthetic benefit or operate through more than one mode of action. Therefore, the classifications herein are made for convenience and are not intended to limit the component to that particular application or applications listed. Also, where applicable, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the components are useful herein.

- - * • * »« "- -» * '- »•" -'-- "* • Vitamin Compounds The articles of the present invention may comprise vitamin compounds, precursors and derivatives thereof. These vitamin compounds can be either naturally or synthetically. Suitable vitamin compounds include, but are not limited to, vitamin A compounds (eg, beta carotene, retinoic acid, retinol, retinoids, retinyl palmitate, retinyl proprionate, etc.), vitamin B (eg, niacin, niacinimide, riboflavin pantothenic acid, etc.), vitamin C (eg, ascorbic acid, etc.), vitamin D (eg, ergosterol, ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol, etc.), vitamin E (eg, tocopheryl acetate, etc.) and vitamin K (eg, phytonadione, menadione, phthiocol, etc.). In particular, the articles of the present invention may comprise a safe and effective amount of a vitamin B3 compound. The vitamin B3 compounds are particularly useful for regulating the cutaneous condition as described in the co-pending patent application serial number 08 / 834,010, filed on April 11, 1997 (corresponding to the international publication WO 97/39733 A1, published October 30, 1997) which is included in its entirety by reference. The therapeutic component of the present invention preferably comprises from about 0.01% to about 50%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 10%, even more preferably, from about 0.5% to about 10%, more preferably still, about 1% up about 5% and more preferably still, from about 2% to about 5% of the vitamin B3 compound. As used herein, "vitamin B3 compound" refers to a compound with the formula: wherein R is - CONH2 (ie, niacinamide), - COOH (ie, nicotinic acid) or -CH2OH (ie, nicotinyl alcohol); derivatives thereof and salts of any of the foregoing. Examples of derivatives of the above vitamin B3 compounds include nicotinic acid esters, including non-vasodilating esters of nicotinic acid, nicotinic amino acids, nicotinyl alcohol esters of carboxylic acids, N-oxide of nicotinic acid and N-oxide of niacinamide). Examples of suitable vitamin B3 compounds are well known in the art and commercially available from various sources, for example, Sigma Chemical Company (St. Louis, MO); ICN Biomedicals, Inc., (Irvin, CA) and Aldrich Chemical Company (Milwaukee, Wl). The vitamin compounds can be included as the substantially pure material, or as an extract obtained by physical and / or chemical isolation from natural sources (e.g., plants).

Skin Treatment Agents The article of the present invention may comprise one or more skin treatment agents. Suitable skin treatment agents include those effective in preventing, delaying, stopping and / or reversing wrinkles of the skin. Examples of suitable skin treatment agents include, but are not limited to, alpha-hydroxy acids such as lactic acid and glycolic acid, and beta-hydroxy acids such as salicylic acid.

Anti-acne agents Examples of anti-acne agents useful in articles of the present invention include keratolytics such as salicylic acid (o-hydroxybenzoic acid), salicylic acid derivatives such as 5-octanoyl salicylic acid and resorcinol; retinoids such as retinoic acid and its derivatives (eg, cis and trans), amino acids D and L containing sulfur and its derivatives and salts, particularly its N-acetyl derivatives, a preferred example of these is N-acetyl-L-cysteine; lipoic acid; antibiotics and antimicrobials such as benzoyl peroxide, octopirox, tetracycline, 2,4,4-ether, -trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl, 3,4,4'-trichlorobanilide, azelaic acid and its derivatives, phenoxyethanol, phenoxypropanol, phenoxy isopropanol, acetate Ethyl, clindamycin and meclocycline; sebostats such as flavonoids and bile salts such as sulimin sulfate and its derivatives, deoxycholate and cholate.

L? * KAuuA l, .jiA? i? . ...,. «RiA ^ < ~ ^ .E, __ ^, __ t, _H M ____ ^^ * > - ^ Anti-Wrinkle and Anti-Cutaneous Atrophy Agents Examples of anti-wrinkle and anti-cutaneous atrophy agents useful in the present invention include retinoic acid and its derivatives (e.g., cis and trans); retinol; retinyl esters; niacinamide; salicylic acid and derivatives thereof; amino acids D and L containing sulfur and its derivatives and salts, particularly the N-acetyl derivatives. A preferred example of these is N-acetyl-L-cysteine; thiols, e.g., lime of ethane; hydroxy acids, phytic acid, lipoic acid; lysophosphatidic acid and skin exfoliating agents (e.g., phenol and the like).

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDS) Examples of NSAIDS useful in the present invention include the following categories: propionic acid derivatives; acetic acid derivatives; phenamic acid derivatives; biphenylcarboxylic acid derivatives and oxicamos. All of these NSAIDS are described extensively in the US patent. No. 4,985,459 issued to Sunshine et al. on January 15, 1991, included in its entirety hereby by reference. Examples of NSAIDS include acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, naproxen, benoxaprofen, flurbiprofen, fenoprofen, fenbufen, ketoprofen, indoprofen, pirprofen, carprofen, oxaprocine, pranoprofen, miroprofen, thioxaprofen, suprofen, alminoprofen, tiarophenic acid, fluprofen and bucilloxic acid. Also, steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including hydrocortisone and the like are useful.

Topical Anesthetics Examples of topical anesthetic drugs useful in the article of the present invention include benzocaine, lidocaine, bupivacaine, chlorprocaine, dibucaine, ethidocaine, mepivacaine, tetracaine, dicllonine, hexylcaine, procaine, cocaine, ketamine, pramoxin, phenol, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Artificial Tanning Agents and Accelerators Examples of artificial tanning agents and accelerators useful in the articles of the present invention include dihydroxyacetaone, tyrosine, tyrosine esters such as ethyl tyrosinate and phospho-DOPA.

Anti-microbial and anti-fungal agents Examples of anti-microbial and anti-fungal agents useful in the articles of the present invention include β-lactam drugs, quinolone drugs, cirpofoxacin, norfloxacin, tetracycline, erythromycin, amikacin, ether 2, 4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxy diphenyl, 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide, phenoxyethanol, phenoxypropanol, phenoxyisopropanol, doxycycline, capreomycin, chlorhexidine, chlortetracycline, oxytetracycline, clindamycin, ethambutol, hexamidine isethionate, metronidazole, pentamidine, gentamicin, kanamycin, lineomycin, metacycline, methenamine, minocycline, neomycin, netilmicin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, miconazole, tetracycline hydrochloride, erythromycin, zinc erythromycin, erythromycin estolate, stearate erythromycin, amikacin sulfate, chlorhexidine hydrochloride, doxycycline hydrochloride, capreomycin sulfate, chlorhexidine gluconate, chlorhexidine hydrochloride, chlortetracycline hydrochloride, oxytetracycline hydrochloride, clindamycin hydrochloride, ethambutol hydrochloride, metrodinazole hydrochloride, pentamidine hydrochloride, gentamicin sulfate, kanamycin sulfate, lineomycin hydrochloride, methacycline hydrochloride, methenamine hippurate, methenamine mandelate, minocycline hydrochloride, neomycin sulfate, netilmicin sulfate, paromomycin sulfate, streptomycin sulfate, tobramycin sulfate, hydrochloride miconazole, amanfadine hydrochloride, amanfadine sulfate, octopirox, parachlorometre xylenol, nystatin, tolnaftate, zinc pyrithione and clotrimazole.

Anti-viral agents The articles of the present invention may further comprise one or more anti-viral agents. Suitable anti-viral agents include, but are not limited to, metal salts (eg, silver nitrate, copper sulfate, iron chloride, etc.) and organic acids (eg, malic acid, salicylic acid, succinic acid, benzoic acid, etc.). In particular, compositions containing additional suitable anti-viral agents include those described in co-pending patent applications with serial numbers 09/421, 084 (Beerse et al.); 09/421, 131 (Biedermann et al.); 09 / 420,646 (Morgan et al.) And 09/421, 179 (Page et al.) Presented on October 19, 1999.

Enzymes Optionally, the article herein may include one or more enzymes. Preferably, said enzymes are dermatologically acceptable. Suitable enzymes include, but are not limited to, keratinase, protease, amylase, subtilisin, etc.

Sunscreen agents Useful in the present are also sunscreen agents. A wide range of sun protection agents is described in the U.S. patent. No. 5,087,445 issued to Haffey et al., On February 11, 1992; the patent of E.U.A. No. 5,073,372 issued to Turner et al., December 17, 1991; the patent of E.U.A. No. 5,073,371 issued to Turner et al., December 17, 1991 and Segarin et al., In chapter VIII, pages 189 et seq., Of Cosmetics Science and Technology, which are hereby incorporated herein by reference . Non-limiting examples of sunscreens that are useful in the composition of the present invention are those selected from the group comprising 2-ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate, 2-ethylhexyl N, N-dimethyl-p-aminobenzene, p-aminobenzoic acid. , 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid, octocrylene, oxybenzone, homomentil salicylate, octyl salicylate, 4,4'-methoxy-t-butyldibenzoylmethane, 4-isopropyldibenzoylmethane, 3-benzylidene camphor, 3- (4- camphor) methylbenzylidene), titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, silica, iron oxide and mixtures thereof. Other useful sunscreens are described in the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,937,370 issued to Sabatelli on June 26, 1990 and the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,999,186 issued to Sabatelli et al., March 12, 1991. These two references are included herein in their entirety by reference. Particularly preferred examples of these sunscreens include those selected from the group comprising the 4-N, N- (2-ethylhexyl) methylaminobenzoic acid ester of 2,4-dihydroxybenzophenone, 4-N, N- ( 2-ethylhexyl) methylaminobenzoic acid with 4-hydroxydibenzoylmethane, 4-N, N- (2-ethylhexyl) methylaminobenzoic acid ester of 2-hydroxy-4- (2-hydroxyethoxy) benzophenone, ester of 4-N, N- ( 2-ethylhexyl) methylaminobenzoic acid of 4- (2-hydroxyethoxy) dibenzoylmethane and mixtures thereof. The exact amounts of sunscreens that can be used will depend on the chosen sunscreen and the desired Sun Protection Factor (SPF). The SPF is a commonly used photoprotection measure of a sunscreen against erythema. See Federal Register. Vol. 43, No. 166, pp. 38206-38269, August 25, 1978, included in its entirety herein by reference.

Hydrocolloids Hydrocolloids may also be optionally included in the articles of the present invention. Hydrocolloids are well known in the art and help to prolong the useful life of the surfactants forming part of the cleansing component of the present invention, so that the articles can last at least during a complete bath. The Suitable hydrocolloids include, but are not limited to, xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxylpropylcellulose, methyl- and ethylcellulose, natural gums, gum guar gum, bean gum, natural starches, deionized starches (eg, octenyl starch succinate) and similar.

Exothermic Zeolites Zeolites and other compounds that react exothermically when combined with water may also be included in the articles of the present invention.

Oil-soluble polymeric gelling agents The articles of the present invention preferably comprise one or more oil-soluble polymeric materials that form a gel with hydrophobic materials (e.g., oils) of the therapeutic benefit component. Such polymers are beneficial for structuring these materials, producing flexible gels with greater stability and resistance to shear. When a hydrophobic gel is present, the articles preferably include from about 0.05% up to about 100%, by weight of the substrate sheet, greater preference from about 0.1% up to about 20% and even more preferably from about 1% up to about 10% of a gelling agent ¡¡¡¡¡¡IÍáf¡iÍjßaaiiiÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍITO polymer soluble in oil, calculated on the basis of the dry weight of the polymeric gelling agent. Particularly suitable are oil-soluble polymeric materials, at least partially entangled, with a softening point of < 160 ° O Appropriate materials come from chemical groups of PE (polyethylenes), PVA (polyvinyl alcohols) and derivatives, PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidones) and derivatives, PVP / alkene copolymers, PVP / PA copolymers, PVM / MA copolymers (ether methylvinyl / maleic anhydride) and its ethers and esters, particularly poly (alkyl vinylcoc ether-maleiccohydride ether copolymer). ethylene / VA copolymers, styrene / isoprene, styrene / ethylene / butylene copolymers, styrene / ethylene / propylene, styrene / ethylene / butylene / styrene and styrene / butadiene. Suitable materials are available, for example, in Dupont (types ELVAX®), BASF (types LUVISKOL®), Shell (KRATON® polymers) and ISP (PVP, types GANTREZ® and GANEX®).

Hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agents In some embodiments of the present invention, the articles may optionally comprise an aqueous gel, ie, a "hydrogel", formed from a hydrogel-forming polymeric water-gelling agent and water. More specifically, the hydrogel is included within the cleansing component or the therapeutic benefit component of the article. When an aqueous gel is present, the articles comprise, preferably, of about 0.1% to about 100%, by weight of the water-insoluble substrate, more preferably, from about 3% to about 50% and even more preferably, from about 5% to about 35% of a hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agent , calculated on the basis of the dry weight of the hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agent. In general, the hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agent materials of the present invention are polymers, at least partially entangled, prepared from polymerizable, unsaturated monomers containing acids that are soluble in water or become soluble in water during the hydrolysis. These include monoethylenically unsaturated compounds with at least one hydrophilic radical, include (but are not limited to) olefinically unsaturated acids and anhydrides comprising at least one olefinic carbon-carbon double bond. With respect to these monomers, "water soluble" means that the monomer is soluble in deionized water at 25 ° C at a level of at least 0.2%, preferably at least 1.0%. During polymerization, the monomer units, as described above, will generally be from about 25 mole percent up to 99.99 mole percent, preferably from about 50 mole percent up to 99.99 mole percent, preferably even more, at least 75 percent molar agent material polymeric gelling agent (basis of dry polymer weight) of acid-containing monomers. The hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agent of the present invention is partially entangled with, preferably, a sufficiently high degree so that this resulting polymer does not exhibit a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than 140 ° C and, consequently, the The term "hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agent", as used herein, refers to polymers that meet this parameter. Preferably, the hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agent does not have a Tg of less than 180 ° C and, more preferably, does not exhibit a Tg before the polymer disintegration, at temperatures of about 300 ° C or higher. Tg can be determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) performed at a heating rate of 20.0 C minute with samples of 5 mg or smaller. The Tg is calculated as the midpoint between the start and end of the thermal flux change that corresponds to the vitreous transition in the heating curve of the DSC thermal capacity. The use of DSC to determine Tg is known in the art and is described by B. Cassel and M. P. DiVito in "Use of DSC to Obtain Accurate Thermodynamic and Kinetic Data", American Laboratory, January 1994, pp. 14-19, and by B. Wunderlich in Thermal Analvsis. Acedemic Press, Inc., 1990. The hydrogel-forming polymeric material is characterized as highly absorbent and capable of retaining water in its absorbed or "gelled". The preferred hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agent of the present will be able to absorb at least about 40 g of water (deionized) per gram of the gelling agent, preferably at least about 60 g / g, more preferably so less around 80 g / g. These values, referred to as the "absorbent capacity" herein, can be determined according to the procedure in the "bag of tea" test of the absorbent capacity described above. In general, the hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agent will be at least partially entangled. Suitable entangling agents are well known in the art and include, for example, (1) compounds with at least two polymerizable double bonds; (2) compounds with at least one polymerizable double bond and at least one functional group that reacts with the monomer material containing the acid; (3) compounds with at least two functional groups that react with the monomer material containing the acid and (4) polyvalent metal compounds that can form ionic crosslinks. Interlacing agents with at least two polymerizable double bonds include (i) di- or polyvinyl compounds such as divinylbenzene and divinyl toluene; (ii) di- or polyesters of mono- or polyacryboxylic carboxylic acids unsaturated with polyols, including, for example, di- or triacrylic acid esters of polyols such as ethylene glycol, trimethylolpropane, glycerin or polyoxyethylene glycols; (iii) bisacrylamides such as N, N-methylenebisacrylamide; (iv) carbamyl esters that can be obtained at reacting the polyisocyanates with monomers comprising a hydroxyl group; (v) di- or polyallyl ethers of polyols; (vi) di- or polyallyl esters of polycarboxylic acids such as diallyl phthalate, diallyl adipate and the like; (vii) esters of mono- or polycarboxylic acids unsaturated with monoallyl esters of polyols such as the acrylic acid ester of the polyethylene glycol monolamino ether and (viii) di- or triallylamine. Interlacing agents with at least one polymerizable double bond and at least one functional group that reacts with the monomer material comprising the acid include N-methylolacrylamide, glycidyl acrylate and the like. Suitable crosslinking agents with at least two functional groups that react with the monomer material comprising the acid include glyoxal; polyols such as ethylene glycol and glycerol; polyamines such as alkylene diiamines (e.g., ethylenediamine), polyalkylene polyamines, polyepoxides, di- or polyglycidyl ethers and the like. Suitable polyvalent metal crosslinking agents that can form ionic entanglements include oxides, hydroxides and salts of weak acids (eg, carbonate, acetate and the like) of earthy-alkaline metals (eg, calcium, magnesium) and zinc, including, example, calcium oxide and zinc diacetate. The entanglement agents of many of the above types are described in greater detail in Masuda et al., U.S. Pat. No. 4,076,663, issued February 28, 1978, and Alien et al., Patent of E.U.A. No. 4,861,539, issued on August 29, 1989, both included in ^^^ H ^^ I present you by reference. Preferred crosslinking agents include di- or polyesters of unsaturated mono- or polycarboxylic acids, monoallyl esters of polyols, bisacrylamides, and di- or triallyl amines. Specific examples of preferred entanglement agents include N, N'-methylenebisacrylamide and trimethylolpropane triacrylate. The entanglement agent will generally be from about 0.001 mole percent up to 5 mole percent of the resulting hydrogel-forming polymeric material. More generally, the entanglement agent will be constituted from about 0.01 mole percent up to 3 mole percent of the hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agent used herein. The hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agents of the present invention can be used in their partially neutralized form. For the purposes of this invention, such materials are considered partially neutralized when at least 25 mole percent, preferably at least 50 mole percent of the monomers used to form the polymer, are monomers comprising an acid group that has been neutralized with a base. Suitable neutralizing base cations include alkali and earth-alkali metal hydroxides (eg, KOH, NaOH), ammonium, substituted ammonium and amines such as aminoalcohols (eg, 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, ditenanolamine and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol). This percentage of the total monomers used, which are monomers containing a neutralized acid group, is considered herein as the MtAairitefe wiü, -é * ^? *** ^? t ^ iááu m¿ "degree of neutralization". Preferably, the degree of neutralization will not exceed 98%. Hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agents suitable for use herein are known in the art and are described, for example, in the U.S.A. No. 4,076,663, Masuda et al., Issued February 28, 1978; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,062,817, Westerman, issued December 13, 1977; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,286,082, Tsubakimoto et al., Issued August 25, 1981; the patent of E.U.A. No. 5,061, 259, Goldman et al., Issued October 29, 1991 and the US patent. No. 4,654,039, Brandt et al., Issued March 31, 1987, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. Hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agents suitable for use herein are also described in the U.S.A. No. 4,731, 067, Le-Khac, issued March 15, 1988; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,743,244, Le-Khac, issued May 10, 1988; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,813,945, Le-Khac, issued March 21, 1989; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,880,868, Le-Khac, issued November 14, 1989; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,892,533, Le-Khac, issued January 9, 1990; the patent of E.U.A. No. 5,026,784, Le-Khac, issued June 25, 1991; the patent of E.U.A. No. 5,079,306, issued January 7, 1992; the patent of E.U.A. No. 5,151, 465, Le-Khac, issued September 29, 1992; the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,861, 539, Alien, Farrer and Flesher, issued August 29, 1989 and the patent of E.U.A. No. 4,962,172, Alien, Farrer and Flesher, issued October 9, 1990, which are included herein in their entirety by reference. Suitable hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agents in the particulate form are commercially available from Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Portsmouth, VA, E.U.A. (Sanwet ™ Superabsorbent Polymers), Nippon Shokubai, Japan (Aqualic ™, e.g., L-75, L-76) and Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Ml, E.U.A. (Dry Tech ™). Hydrogel-forming polymeric gelling agents in the form of fibers are commercially available from Camelot Technologies Inc., Leominster, MA; E.U.A. (Fibersorb ™, e.g., SA 7200H, SA 7200M, SA 7000L, SA 7000 and SA 7300). The articles of the present invention may also include other hydrophilic gelling agents. These include polymers containing carboxylic acid, as already described, except those having a relatively low degree of entanglement, such that they exhibit a Tg of less than 140 ° C, as well as a variety of other water soluble or colloidal polymers. water soluble, such as cellulose ethers (eg, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, guar gum, hydroxypropyl guar gum and xanthan gum. Preferred among these additional hydrophilic gelling agents are the acid-containing polymers, particularly the carboxylic acid-containing polymers. Of particular preference are those comprising water-soluble polymers of acrylic acid, ítltflliliÉrtfiMjMra fffl entangled with a polyalkenyl polyether of a polyhydric alcohol and, optionally, an acrylate ester or a polyfunctional vinylidene monomer. Preferred copolymers useful in the present invention are the polymers of a monomer mixture including from 95 to 99 weight percent of an olefinically unsaturated carboxylic monomer, selected from the group comprising acrylic, methacrylic and ethacrylic acids; about 1 to about 3.5 weight percent of an acrylate ester of the formula: wherein R is an alkyl radical with 10 to 30 carbon atoms and Ri is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; and 0.1 to 0.6 weight percent of a polymerizable crosslinking polyether polyalkylene or a polyhydric alcohol with more than one alkenyl ether group per molecule, wherein the original polyhydric alcohol contains at least 3 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups. Preferably, these polymers comprise from about 96 to about 97.9 weight percent acrylic acid and from about 2.5 to about 3.5 weight percent acrylic esters, wherein the alkyl group includes 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and Ri is methyl, more preferably, the acrylate ester is stearyl methacrylate. Preferably, the amount of the monomer of polyalkenyl polyether degrader is from about 0.2 to 0.4 weight percent. Preferred crosslinking polyether polyalkenyl monomers are allylpentaerythrol, diallyl ether of trimethylpropane or allylsucrose. These polymers are widely described in the U.S.A. DO NOT. 4,509,949 issued to Huang et al. on April 5, 1985, included herein by reference. Other preferred copolymers useful in the present invention are polymers comprising at least two monomeric ingredients, one being a monomeric olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid and the other being a polyalkenyl, polyether of a hydrophilic alcohol. Additional monomeric materials may be present in the monomer mixture, if desired, even at a predominant ratio. The first monomeric ingredient useful in the production of these carboxylic polymers are the olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids comprising at least one activated olefinic carbon-carbon double bond and at least one carboxyl group. The preferred carboxylic monomers are acrylic acids with the general structure wherein R2 is a substituent selected from the class comprising hydrogen, halogen and the cyanogen groups (-C = N), monovalent alkyl radicals, monovalent and radical alkylaryl radicals monovalent cycloaliphatics. Of this class, acrylic, methacrylic and ethacrylic acid are preferred. Another useful carboxylic monomer is anhydride or maleic acid. The amount of acid used will be from about 95.5 to about 98.9 weight percent. The second monomeric ingredient useful in the production of these carboxylic polymers are polyalkenyl polyethers with more than one alkenyl ether group per molecule, such as alkenyl groups wherein an olefinic double bond is attached to a terminal methylene group, CH2 = C < . Additional monomeric materials that may be present in the polymers include polyfunctional vinylidene monomers with at least two CH2 groups < terminals, including, for example, butadiene, isoprene, divinylbenzene, divinylnaphthalene, allyl acrylates and the like. These polymers are widely described in the U.S.A. No. 2,798,053, issued to Brown on July 2, 1957, which is included herein in its entirety by reference. Examples of carboxylic acid copolymers useful in the present invention include Carbomer 934, Carbomer 941, Carbomer 950, Carbomer 951, Carbomer 954, Carbomer 980, Carbomer 981, Carbomer 1342, C10-C30 alkyl acrylate acrylates / polymers (available such as Carbopol 934, Carbopol 941, Carbopol 950, Carbopol 951, Carbopol 954, Carbopol 980, Carbopol 981, Carbopol 1342 and the Pemulen series, respectively, in BF Goodrich).

Other carboxylic acid copolymers useful in the present invention include sodium salts of acrylic acid / acrylamide copolymers sold by Hoechst Celanese Corporation under the trade name Hostaceren PN73. Also included are hydrogel polymers sold by Lipo Chemicals Inc. under the trade name HYPAN hydrogels. These hydrogels consist of nitrate crystals in a C-C main structure with several other suspended groups such as carboxyls, amides and amidines. An example would include HYPAN SA 100 H, a polymer powder available from Lipo Chemicals. Neutralizing agents for the neutralization of the acid groups of these polymers include those described above.

Cationic Surfactants Cationic surfactants are typically classified as non-foaming surfactants, but may be used in the articles of the present invention as long as they do not adversely affect the desired benefits of the articles. Non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants useful herein are described by McCutcheon's, Detergents and Emulsifiers. North American edition (1986), published by Publishing Corporation and McCutcheon's, Functional Materials. North American edition (1992); both are included in full herein by reference. i * 1 í Non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants useful herein include cationic alkylammonium salts such as those with the formula: wherein Ri is selected from an alkyl group with about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms, or aromatic, aryl or alkaryl groups with about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms; R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, an alkyl group having from about 1 to about 18 carbon atoms, or aryl or alkaryl aromatic groups with from about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms; and X is an anion selected from the group including chloride, bromide, iodide, acetate, phosphate, nitrate, sulfate, methyl sulfate, ethyl sulfate, tosylate, lactate, citrate, glycolate and mixtures thereof. In addition, alkyl groups may also comprise ether linkages or substituents of the hydroxy or amino group (e.g., alkyl groups may comprise portions of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene). More preferably, R1 is an alkyl group with about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms; R2 is selected from H or an alkyl group with from about 1 to about 18 carbon atoms; R3 and R4 are independently selected from H or an alkyl group with about 1 to .., ", .. ^ .., ^. J ^ ifc..¿» .. ^, AJ. , ^ __ ^ approximately 3 carbon atoms and X is as described in the previous paragraph. Still greater, Ri is an alkyl group with about 12 to about 18 carbon atoms; R2, R3 and R4 are selected from H or an alkyl group with from about 1 to about 3 carbon atoms and X is as described above. Alternatively, other useful cationic surfactants include amino-amides, wherein, in the above structure, R1 is alternatively R5CO- (CH2) n., Wherein R5 is an alkyl group with about 12 to about 22 carbon atoms and n is an whole from about 2 to about 6, preferably from about 2 to about 4 and most preferably from about 2 to about 3. Non-limiting examples of these cationic emulsifiers include stearamidopropyl-PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, ethosulfate stearamidopropylethylimonium, stearamidopropyl dimethyl (myristyl acetate) ammonium, tosylate stearamidopropyldimethyltenetethylammonium, stearamidopropyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, stearamidopropyldimethylammonium lactate and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants of quaternary ammonium salts include those selected from the group comprising cetylammonium chloride, cetylammonium bromide, laurylammonium chloride, laurylammonium bromide, stearylammonium chloride, feàfÍ§ i? fi > ^? ^ i¿a¿4Í ^ a i¿¿Í «-» ,. ..x *? ^ * > * .. ^ .. a ^? Jfi ^ stearylammonium, cetyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, cetyl dimethyl ammonium bromide, lauryldimethyl ammonium chloride, lauryldimethylammonium bromide, stearyldimethylammonium chloride, stearyldimethylammonium bromide, cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide, lauryltrimethylammonium chloride, lauritrimethylammonium bromide, stearyltrimethylammonium chloride, stearyltrimethylammonium bromide, lauryldimethylammonium chloride, stearyldimethyl-ethyl-dibethyldimethylammonium chloride, di-ethyl ammonium chloride, di-ethyl ammonium bromide, dilaurammonium chloride, dilaurammonium bromide, distearylammonium chloride, distearylammonium bromide, dicetylmethylammonium chloride, di-sayphylmethyl ammonium bromide, dilaurylmethylammonium chloride, dilaurylmethylammonium bromide, distearyl methyl ammonium, distearyldimethyl ammonium chloride, distearyl methyl ammonium bromide and mixtures thereof. Additional quaternary ammonium salts include those wherein the C12 to C22 alkyl carbon chain is derived from a tallow fatty acid or a coconut fatty acid. The term "tallow" refers to an alkyl group derived from tallow fatty acids (usually hydrogenated tallow fatty acids), which normally has mixtures of alkyl chains on the scale of C16 to C18. The term "coco" refers to an alkyl group derived from a coconut fatty acid, which generally has mixtures of alkyl chains on the scale of C12 to C14. Examples of quaternary ammonium salts derived from these tallow and coconut sources include ditallowdimethylammonium chloride, ditallowdimethylammoniomethyl sulfate, di (tallow) chloride hydrogenated) dimethylammonium, di (hydrogenated tallow) dimethylammonium acetate, ditallowdipropylammonium phosphate, ditallowdimethylammonium nitrate, di (cocoalkyl) dimethylammonium chloride, di (cocoalkyl) dimethylammonium bromide, tallowammonium chloride, cocoammonium chloride, stearamidopropyl chloride phosphate -PG-dimonium, stearamidopropylethyldomonium ethosulfate, stearimidopropyl dimethyl (myristylacetate) ammonium chloride, stearamidopropyl dimethyltenetethylammonium tosylate, stearamidopropyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, stearamidopropyl dimethyl ammonium lactate and mixtures thereof. Preferred cationic surfactants useful herein include those selected from the group comprising dilauryl dimethyl ammonium chloride, distearyldimethylammonium chloride, dimyristyldimethylammonium chloride, dipamityldimethylammonium chloride, distearyldimethylammonium chloride, and mixtures thereof.

Chelants The articles of the present invention may also comprise a safe and effective amount of a chelant or a chelating agent. As used herein, "chelant" or "chelating agent" refers to an active agent capable of removing a metal ion from a system by forming a complex to prevent the metal ion from participating in or catalyzing chemical reactions. The inclusion of a chelating agent is especially useful to provide protection against ultraviolet radiation, which can contribute to excessive scaling or alterations in the texture of the skin, and against other environmental agents that can cause skin damage. A safe and effective amount of a chelating agent can be added to the compositions of the subject invention, preferably from about 0.1% to about 10%, more preferably, from about 1% to about 5% of the composition. Examples of chelants that are useful herein are described in the U.S.A. No. 5,487,884 issued January 30, 1996 to Bissett et al .; International Publication No. 91/16035, Bus et al., published October 31, 1995 and International Publication No. 91/16034, Bus et al., published October 31, 1995. Preferred chelating agents useful in The compositions of the invention referred to are furildioxime and its derivatives.

Flavonoids Optionally, the articles of the present invention may comprise a flavonoid compound. Flavonoids are described extensively in the U.S. Patents. No. 5,686,082 and 5,686,367, which are included herein by reference. Flavonoids suitable for use in the present invention are flavanones selected from the group comprising unsubstituted flavanones, monosubstituted flavanones and mixtures thereof; calcones selected from the group comprising unsubstituted chalcones, monosubstituted chalcones, di-substituted chalcones, trisubstituted chalcones and mixtures thereof; flavones selected from the group that comprises unsubstituted flavones, monosubstituted flavones, disubstituted flavones and mixtures thereof; one or more isoflavones; coumarins selected from the group comprising unsubstituted, monosubstituted, di-substituted coumarins and mixtures thereof; chromones selected from the group comprising unsubstituted, monosubstituted, di-substituted chromones and mixtures thereof; one or more dicumaroles; one or more chromanones; one or more chromanols; isomers (e.g., cis / trans isomers) thereof and mixtures thereof. The term "substituted", as used herein, refers to flavonoids wherein one or more hydrogen atoms of the flavonoid have been independently replaced with hydroxyl, C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, O-glycoside and similar or a mixture of these substituents. Examples of suitable flavonoids include, but are not limited to, unsubstituted flavanone, monohydroxy flavanones (eg, 2'-hydroxyflavanone, 6-hydroxyflavanone, 7-hydroxyflavanone, etc.), monoalkoxyflavanones (eg, 5-methoxyflavanone, 6-methoxyflavanone). , 7-methoxyflavanone, 4'-methoxyflavanone, etc.); unsubstituted chalcone (eg, especially trans-unsubstituted trans-chalcone), monohydroxychalcones (eg, 2'-hydroxicalcone, 4'-hydroxicalcone, etc.), dihydroxychalcone (eg, 2 \ 4-hydroxychalcone, 2 ', 4'-hydroxicalcone, 2 ', 2'-hydroxicalcone, 2', 3'-hydroxicalcone, 2 ', 5'-hydroxicalcone, etc.) and trihydroxychalcones (eg, 2', 3 ', 4'-trihydroxychalcone, 4,2', 4 '-trihydroxychalcone, 2,2', 4'-trlhydroxychalcone, etc.), unsubstituted flavone, 7,2'-dihydroxyflavone, S '' '- dihydroxynaphthalflavone, 4'-hydroxy flavone, 5,6- t «i Lj ,. < t? i JijA > At. ^ Nfcjta ^ .. .- »» ... .- ^^ - .. ^ .. ^^^^^ Ba ^^ benzoflavone and 7,8-dihydroxyflavone, unsubstituted isoflavone, daidzein (7,4'-dihydroxyisoflavone), 5,7-dihydroxy-4'-methoxyisoflavone, soy soflavone (a mixture extracted from soybean), unsubstituted coumarin, -hydroxycoumarin, 7-hydroxycoumarin, 6-hydroxy-4-methylcoumarin, unsubstituted chromone, 3-formylchromone, 3-formyl-6-isopropylchromone, unsubstituted dicoumarol, unsubstituted chromanone, unsubstituted chromanol and mixtures thereof. Preferably for use herein are unsubstituted flavanone, methoxyflavanones, unsubstituted chalcone, 2 ', 4'-dihydroxychalcone and mixtures thereof. More preferred are unsubstituted flavanone, unsubstituted chalcone (especially the trans isomer) and mixtures thereof. They may be synthetic materials or obtained in the form of extract from natural sources (e.g., plants). Also, the material of natural origin can be derived further (e.g., a glycoside, an ester or an ether derivative prepared after extraction from a natural source). The flavonoid compounds useful herein are commercially available from various sources, for example, Indofine Chemical Company, Inc., (Somerville, New Jersey), Steraloids, Inc. (Wilton, New Hampshire) and Aldrich Chemical Company, Inc. ( Millewaukee, Wisconsin). Also, mixtures of the above flavonoid compounds can be used. The flavonoid compounds described herein are preferably present in the instant invention at concentrations of BAÁ? .ai ,,,,, Htg ^ ß? Tl ^ t? ^ - '* a? C * A? Ílflfi ~ t. ^ F n about 0.01% to about 20%, more preferably from about 0.1% to about 10% and even more preferably, from about 0.5% to about 5%.

Sterols The articles of the present invention may comprise a safe and effective amount of one or more sterol compounds. Examples of useful sterol compounds include sitosterol, stigmasterol, campesterol, brassicasterol, lanosterol, 7-dehydrocholesterol and mixtures thereof. These may be of synthetic or natural origin, for example, mixtures extracted from plants (e.g., phytosterols).

Anti-cellulite agents The articles of the present invention may also comprise a safe and effective amount of an anti-cellulite agent. Suitable agents may include, but are not limited to, xanthine compounds (e.g., caffeine, theophylline, theobromine and aminophylline).

Skin lightening agents The articles of the present invention may include a skin lightening agent. When used, the compositions preferably comprise from about 01.% to about 10%, more preferably, from about 0.2% to about 5%, "- 1" Hfft **? J '' * - * "*** * *» - * m - "^^^" ^ - ^ * "^ ^? I ^ J? ÁJi ^?,. - ^ gaea BA? uÉBMLÉfeiiy even more preferably, from about 0.5% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a skin lightening agent. Suitable skin lightening agents include those known in the art, including kojic acid, arbutin, ascorbic acid and derivatives thereof, for example, ascorbyl magnesium phosphate or ascorbyl sodium phosphate or other salts of ascorbyl phosphate. Skin lightening agents suitable for use herein also include those described in co-pending patent application serial number 08 / 479,935, filed on June 7, 1995 in the name of Hillebrand, corresponding to the application for TCP No. US 95/07432, filed June 12, 1995 and the co-pending patent application with serial number 08 / 390,152, filed on February 24, 1995 in the names of Kalla L. Kvalnes, Mitchell A. DeLong, Barton J. Bradbury, Curtís B. Motley and John D. Cárter, corresponding to the request of TCP No. US 95/02809, filed on January 1, 1995, published on September 8, 1995.

Binders Optionally, the articles of the present invention may include binders. The binders or binder materials are useful for sealing the different layers of the present articles with one another, thus maintaining the integrity of the article. The binders can have a variety of shapes including, but not limited to, sprinklers, fabrics, separate layers, binding fibers, etc. The appropriate binders can include latex, polyamides, polyesters, polyolefins and combinations thereof.

Additional layers In another embodiment, the article of the present invention may comprise one or more additional layers that one skilled in the art would recognize as separate and distinct from the first and second substrate layers that are attached to these layers at some point. The additional layers are suitable for increasing the overall grip of the side of the article that is closest to the hand or other means to apply a mechanical action on the surface to be cleaned and therapeutically treated. Also, the additional layers are suitable for increasing the soft feel on the side of the article that is in contact with the area to be cleaned and therapeutically treated. In any case, these additional layers can also be considered as consecutively numbered layers in addition to the two essential layers of the articles of the present invention, for example, third layer, fourth layer, etc. Suitable additional layers may comprise those materials described above as suitable for the first and second substrate layers. Other materials suitable for the additional layers may be those that expand or protrude macroscopically. As used herein, expanded "macroscopically" refers to reticles, tapes and films that have been lM.1 «M4i > .í.J ... ^ J ^^ ttl4 fa |} [i | ^ t »__ ra_tt__Mt, _ttJ_it.M. < _i _. ^ r adjusted to the surface of a three-dimensional shaping structure so that both surfaces exhibit a three-dimensional shaping pattern of the surface aberrations, which correspond to the macroscopic cross-section of the shaping structure, wherein the surface aberrations comprising the pattern are visually discemibles to the naked eye (that is, the simple view with a 20/20 vision) when the perpendicular distance between the eye of the spectator and the plane of the reticle is approximately 30.5 cm. As used herein, "highlighted" means that the forming structure exhibits a pattern that consists primarily of male projections. On the other hand, "splitting" refers to the forming structure of the material exhibiting a pattern that is composed mainly of female capillary networks. Preferred macroscopically expanded films include shaped films that are structural elastic type films. These films are described in the U.S. patent. Do not. 5,554,145 issued September 10, 1996 to Roe et al., Which is included herein in its entirety by reference. Suitable materials for use in the additional layer with a thickness of at least one millimeter include, but are not limited to, those crosslinked materials that are described in the U.S.A. Do not. 5,518,801, issued to Chappell et al., On May 21, 1996, which is included herein in its entirety by reference. irf.i ** AJf * ^ ..

Manufacturing Methods The personal care articles of the present invention are manufactured by adding the cleaning component to the first and second substrate layers through a conventional method which may include, but is not 5 limited to them, spraying, dip coating, spraying, slot coating and roller transfer (e.g., pressure roller or contact roller). The first and second substrate layers are then placed one on top of the other. The layers are sealed to one another by a conventional sealing method which may include, but is not limited to, • f 10 heat, pressure, adhesives, ultrasound, etc. The thermal sealing devices vary with respect to the design, and when sealing is not possible, an interposed layer of a low-melt heat-sealable fibrous fabric, such as the fibrous polyamide fabric, known as Wonder Under, can be used. (manufactured by Pellón, available from H. Levinson &Co., Chicago, IL), among the 15 layers for this and other examples, without altering the effect or the usefulness of the articles. The therapeutic benefit component is added to the first and / or second substrate layer by a conventional method which may include, but is not limited to, pipetting, multi-pipetting with a 20 x / y table to control the pipetting head , pearl coating using a hot melt applicator capable of emitting jets (eg, coating heads of the ITW Dynatec Dyna BF series), coating of grooves, stamped, stamped with engraving, spraying and roller transfer. The manufacturing step can be carried out before or after sealing, depending on the location of the therapeutic benefit component in the finished article. The sealed sheets are then divided into units for consumer use. Optional manufacturing steps may include classifications for flattening, drying, draining, shrinking, highlighting, stretching the article or other forms of mechanical deformation. * a »10 Methods for cleaning and application of a therapeutic benefit agent to the skin or hair The present invention also relates to a method of cleansing and conditioning the skin and / or hair. These methods 15 comprise the following steps: A) moistening with water a suitable article for cleaning comprising a) a substrate sheet including: 1) a first substrate layer and 2) a second substrate layer attached to said first layer; b) a cleaning component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, wherein said component of The therapeutic benefit occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component and B) puts the skin or hair in contact with the moistened article. In this method, it is preferred that the skin or hair comes into contact and is first cleaned with a The surface of the article is then placed in contact with the other surface comprising the therapeutic benefit component. Another method of this invention includes the steps of: A) moistening with water an article suitable for cleaning comprising a) a substrate sheet including: 1) a first substrate layer and 2) a second substrate layer sealed to said substrate first layer to thereby form at least one deposit seal on at least one surface of said substrate sheet, wherein the deposit seal has a shape selected from the group consisting of figures, designs, logos and combinations thereof; b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet and c) a therapeutic benefit component disposed within said reservoir seal, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component and B) putting the skin or hair in contact with the moisturized item. Because applicants have found that therapeutic benefits alone can be provided with an article of the present invention, another method of the present invention comprises the steps of: A) moistening with water an article comprising: a) a sheet of substrate including a first and second substrate layer, wherein said second substrate layer is attached to said first layer and b) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, wherein the occupied surface area of said component of profit t? um ?? .. ..? a ^^ .. ^. therapeutic is less than about 50 cm / gm and B) put the skin or hair in contact with the moistened article. The articles of the present invention are activated by water and, therefore, must be moistened with water before being used. As used herein, "water activated" means that the present invention is presented to the consumer in a dry form for use after wetting with water. It has been found that articles of the present invention, when they include a foaming surfactant, foam or are "activated" when combined with water and stirred. Consequently, the article is moistened by immersion in water or by placing it under a stream of water. When the articles of the present invention comprise a foaming surfactant in the cleansing component, foam can be generated from the article by mechanically agitating it and / or deforming the article before or during contact thereof with the skin or hair. The resulting foam is used to clean the skin or hair. During the cleaning procedure and subsequent rinsing with water, therapeutic or aesthetic benefit agents are applied to the skin or hair. The application of therapeutic or aesthetic benefit agents is increased by physical contact of the substrate with the skin or hair, as well as by the inclusion of one or more deposition aids.

EXAMPLES The following examples describe and demonstrate the embodiments within the scope of the present invention. In the following examples, all the ingredients are listed at an active level. The examples are provided solely for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limitations of the present invention, since many variations thereof are possible and are not considered a departure from the purpose and scope of the invention. The ingredients are identified by the chemical name or CTFA.

Cleaning components EXAMPLE 1 Prepare a representative cleaning component for the articles of the present invention in the manner described below. Scrape 53.0 g / m2 from a bar of soap that includes the following components: ^ .. ^ ^^^^ ???? ^? ^ X? ??? It? Mix the scrapes of the soap bar with 37.0 g / m2 of glycerin (99.7%), 9.5 g / m2 of water and 0.5 g / m2 of perfume. Heat the mixture to 93.2 ° C, stirring continuously. Grind the cold mix in a standard 3-cylinder mill and store the cleaning component in a properly sealed container.

EXAMPLE 2 Prepare a representative cleaning component for the articles of the present invention in the manner described below. Scrape 40.0 g / m2 from a bar of soap that includes the following components: h «^ M.J ^» fr ^^, h ^ * M t__, Lj < a ^^ Mix the scrapes of the soap bar with 45.0 g / m2 of glycerin (99.7%), 4.5 g / m2 of water and 0.5 g / m2 of perfume. Heat the mixture to 93.2 ° C, stirring continuously. Grind the cold mix in a standard 3-cylinder mill and store the cleaning component in a properly sealed container.

EXAMPLE 3 Prepare a representative powder cleaning component for the articles of the present invention in the manner described below. Scrape 40.0 g / m2 from a bar of soap that includes the following components: Store the bar soap flakes in a properly sealed container.

EXAMPLE 4 Prepare a representative powder cleaning component for the articles of the present invention in the manner described below. Scrape 40.0 g / m2 from a bar of soap that includes the following components: Mix the flakes of the soap bar with baking soda to a weight ratio of 90:10. Grind the mixture twice in a 3-cylinder mill. Collect the flakes and store them in a properly sealed container.

EXAMPLE 5 Prepare a representative cleaning component for the articles of the present invention in the manner described below. Mix the cleaning component of Example 2 with 0.1% by weight of the flakes of the soap bar of a protease enzyme. Then, mix the resulting mixture with 2% by weight of the cleaning component of a dry hydrocolloid, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and grind. Store the enzyme cleaning component in a properly sealed container.

EXAMPLE 6 Prepare a representative liquid cleaning component that includes the following components.

EXAMPLE 7 Prepare a representative cleaning component for the articles of the present invention in the manner described below. Heat 1, 360.80 grams of soap scraps of Example 2 with 3/4 isopropyl alcohol (99%) until the soap is melted. When the soap has melted, add the remaining alcohol. Add 283.5 grams of table sugar dissolved in as little water as possible. Mix about 4 tablespoons of a dye in 226.8 grams of glycerin. Add glycerin (99.7%). Shake. Continue heating until the consistency changes from a thin liquid to string-shaped strands falling off the agitation implement and an aliquot of the material hardens when it is poured drop by drop on a cold surface. Pour the mixture into a container and allow to harden. The mixture has the advantage that it melts again during heating, which allows easy processing to prepare the articles. .aaMMa »^», ^.

EXAMPLE 8 Prepare a representative tear-free liquid cleaning component that includes the following components: The distinctive characteristics of this composition are its non-irritating properties for the skin and eyes.

EXAMPLE 9 Prepare a representative liquid cleaning component that includes the following components.

EXAMPLE 10 Prepare a representative liquid cleaning component that includes the following components.

EXAMPLE 11 Prepare a representative cleaning component that includes the following components.

EXAMPLE 12 Prepare a representative cleaning component that includes the following components.

Heat the mixture to 50 degrees Celsius, stirring continuously, until the mixture has lost 38% of its original weight and has a pasty consistency. The cleaning component is easy to process with substrate layers and does not require additional drying.

EXAMPLE 13 Prepare a representative cleaning component that includes the following components: * SEFA is an acronym for sucrose esters of fatty acids.

Melt the ethylene-vinyl acetate polymer in the SEFA cotton at 90 degrees Celsius and mix with high shear. Add the powders of the surfactant and the citric acid and mix. Add the microbeads of the silicone polymer, mix and cool to settle. The composition can be remelted and easily impregnated and coated with substrate layers.

EXAMPLE 14 Prepare a representative cleaning component that includes the following components.

'Available in Albright & Wilson ^^^^^^ .. ^^ ^^. ^^ e ^, ^, ^^. ^ ,.

Melt the alcohol ethoxylate, mix with the carboxylate until homogeneous, cool to solidify until ready for use. The composition can be melted again and easily impregnated or coated.

EXAMPLE 15 Prepare a representative cleaning component that includes the following components. * available in Albright & Wilson Heat the mixture to 70 ° C, stirring continuously until it has a pasty consistency. Cool and allow to solidify until ready to be used. | | j ^ EXAMPLE 16 Prepare a representative cleaning component that includes the following components.

Heat the components by shaking them carefully until they are homogeneous.

EXAMPLE 17 Preparation of a representative cleaning component that includes the following components.

Available in Hoechst Celanese 2 Available in Rhone Poulenc Add the ingredients slowly in the following order at 60 ° C until each is dissolved in the water: TEA, lauryl phosphate, glucosamide. Cool to 45 ° C and add sultaine, polyquaternium 39 and sulfate, stir as above. Add perfume, preservatives and cool to room temperature.

EXAMPLE 18 Prepare a representative cleaning component by mixing the following components.

Available as Plantaren 1200 in Henkel.

AJH * M? ^ T ^ É ^ ..- JtA. i. ? iMx..¡u ^ J ^^ t ^^^? tJmttíllM áßJUÍ? h ^ t? Ét? II.- Components of therapeutic benefit EXAMPLES 19 - 23 Prepare a representative skin conditioning component by mixing the following components. 1 Available as Thixcin R in Rheox 2 Available as Tospeari in Kobo, Inc. or GE Silicones - i * JÍaa "- 'J ^. - ~' * ^ * - *. ij» ^ My "i t * m? * ltUf? jilm EXAMPLES 24 - 27 EXAMPLES 28 - 32 Prepare a representative skin conditioning component by mixing the following components.

Available as Myvacet 7-07, approx. half acetylated, in Eastman Chemical Co. Available as Hamplex TNP, Hampshire Chemical Co.

EXAMPLE 33 Prepare a representative skin conditioning component by mixing the following components.

Puresyn 3000, Mobil Chemical Co.

EXAMPLES 34 - 36 Prepare a representative skin conditioning component by mixing the following components. ..ti, MuffafaS,. .. JtajJaa¿asia ^ fa? AB * aaiaÉ - * "a-B - a * EXAMPLES 37 - 41 Prepare a representative conditioning component for the articles of the present invention described below.

* SEFA is an acronym for sucrose esters of fatty acids. 1 Available as AMS-C30 in Dow Coming 2 Available as Abil WE-09 in Goldschmidt 3 Available as Arlacel P135 in ICI 4 Available as Stabileze 06 in ISP a £ líti ...?. =; . g | ^ | _ | ^ | íj | Heat the hydrophobic phase to 70 ° C, add hydrophobic skin care active ingredients and shake until homogeneous. Pre-mix the ingredients of the hydrophilic phase with the skin care hydrophilic active ingredients, warming carefully, if necessary, to dissolve or disperse them. Add them slowly to the hydrophobic phase, continue stirring. Homogenize (shake with high shear stress, ultrasonic homogenizer or high pressure homogenizer, such as microfluidizer from Microfluidics Corp.). Apply immediately to the surface of the substrate or cool quickly to less than room temperature in ice or ice water. Store in a controlled environment, under a nitrogen atmosphere, if necessary, for reasons of chemical stability.

EXAMPLES 42 - 46 Prepare a representative conditioning component as described in Examples 37-41 using the following ingredients.

Available as Gilugel Mln in Giulini Chemie 3 Available as Performa 1608 in New Phase Technologies 4 Available as Performalene 400 in New Phase Technologies MJÜfit tUft ¡? -? ,, t - ?? tí e .., ^^^^ * «- EXAMPLES 47 - 51 Prepare a representative conditioning component as described in Examples 37-41 using the following ingredients. .. ^ ü a. dfe «- * .. * f *» Mt. ** ka ** b? * £ ^ a * m 2 Available as Myvacet 7-07, approx. half acetylated, in Eastman Chemical Co. 3 Available as Polyaldo 10-2-P in Lonza 4 Available as Celite C in Celite Co. 5 Available as Hydagen CMF in Henkel 6 Available as Incromectant AQ in Croda EXAMPLE 48 Incorporate glycerin into microspheres, then combine with the melted lipid phase and cool for storage or application to the substrate.

EXAMPLES 52 - 57 Prepare a representative conditioning component as described in Examples 37-41 using the following ingredients. lÜalij? , '"" ffjMMi iiiiiíillit i níiita IÉ] Available as Epomin SP-018 at Nippon Shokubai Co. "Available as Kelcoloid HVF at Kelco EXAMPLES 58 - 61 Prepare a representative conditioning component as described in Examples 37-41 using the following ingredients. 2 Available as Arlacel P135 in Uniquema L * ÍM *** U a.ÉÉl ^ ^ ÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ EXAMPLES 62 - 67 Prepare a representative conditioning component according to scribe in Examples 37-41 using the following ingredients. tmtfftHtttí itÉíti_ irÉMff ^. ^^^^^ i ^? ^ Mi É ^^^^^^^^ EXAMPLES 68 - 74 Prepare a representative conditioning component as described in Examples 37-41 using the following ingredients. • • 10 fifteen Available as SF1632 in GE Silicones 3Davailable as Abil Wax 9810 in TH. Goldschmidt 4Available as "Gantrez" types in ISP ^ a ^^ «^« faa daatoAmfca. ^ ül EXAMPLES 75 - 77 Prepare a representative conditioning component according to write examples 37-41 using the following ingredients. available as Aquapel 15L or Aquapel 32S in Mobil 2Dvailable as Phospholipon 80H in Nattermann 3Davailable as Bentone Gel MIÓ in Rheox EXAMPLES 78 - 81 Prepare a representative conditioning component as described in Examples 37-41 using the following ingredients. * »10 fifteen Mix all the ingredients until a microemulsion is formed. Add skin care ingredients first to the phase that best fits your solubility parameters. When you add the 20 waxes, heat slowly to the melting point of the wax, disperse by shaking and add to the substrate or cool to room temperature and store.

EXAMPLES 82 - 83 Prepare a representative conditioning component for the articles of the present invention in the manner described below. available as Epikuron 200 by Lucas Meyer 2Davailable as OT spray by Pfaltz und Bauer Add skin care ingredients first to the phase that best fits your solubility parameters. Then, mix all the ingredients until a microemulsion is formed. Apply on the surface of the substrate.

EXAMPLES 84 - 89 Prepare a representative conditioning component for the articles of the present invention in the manner described below.

**? A »* rkU ?? í ...»? A ... ii ~ í * Jaa ~ * f * Part C - Physical elificant agents * SEFA is an acronym for sucrose esters of fatty acids. Available as Tegobetaine F in Golschmidt Available as Hamposyl L-30 (type 721) in Hampshire Chemical, active at 31% 3 Available as Plantaren 2000NP in Henkel. 4 Available as Epomin SP-018, molecular weight around 1800, in Nippon Shokubai Co. 5 Available as Carbopol Ultrez in B.F. Goodrich 6 Available as Sancure 2710 in B.F. Goodrich, prepared as a premix including around 20% polymer, 30% water, 50% in lPA 6 Available as Sepigel 305 in Seppic Corp. 7 Available as AQ38S in Eastman Chemical Mix the surfactants and the fatty alcohol during the heating at 65 ° C with a low speed propeller stirrer. Remove from heat, let cool to 65 ° C and continue stirring. Add the cationic copolymer and stir until homogeneous. Slowly add remaining ingredients from part A during stirring. Homogenize for Disperse the SEFA as an emulsion. Holder with concentrated sulfuric acid until reaching a pH of approximately 6.5. Prepare a dry mix by extending the composition of part A in trays and dry in a suitable oven (vacuum or convection) at a temperature of maximum 65 ° C until, essentially, no water remains. Mix the dried Part A ingredients with the polymeric gelling agents, heat to dissolve or disperse. Mix the resulting composition with the physical gelling agents. Heat to melt and dissolve the gelling agents in the composition. Apply to the substrate surface (s) or cool to room temperature and store.

EXAMPLES 90 - 95 Prepare a representative conditioning component for the articles of the present invention as described in Examples 84-89.

Part B - Polymeric gelling agents Gelatine 0.1 Polyacrylamide of 16.0 12.0 12.0 isoparaffin4 Available as Hamposyl L-95 in Hampshire Chemical, dry. 2 Available as Epomin SP-018, molecular weight around 1800, in Nippon Shokubai Co. 3 Available as Tospearl 145A in Kobo, Inc. 4 Available as Sepigel 305 in Seppic Corp.

III.- Intermediary items EXAMPLE 96 Prepare a representative skin cleansing article in the manner described below. Four grams of the cleaning component of Example 11 are applied to one side of a meltable, permeable fabric comprising low melt heat sealable polyamide fibers. The permeable fabric is Wonder Under manufactured by Pellón, available from H. Levinson & Co., Chicago IL. The cleaning component is applied to an oval area of approximately 13 cm by 18 cm. The cleaning component is air dried. A layer of 62 g / m2 of polyester wadding cut to the same size as the fabric is placed over the meltable fabric. The polyester wadding has a basis weight of 62 g / m2 and is composed of a mixture of fibers of approximately 23 microns and with an average diameter of 40 microns, of which at least some are undulated. The thickness of the batt is approximately 0.58 cm measured at 1.97 g / cm2. The batting has an air permeability of about 12.7 m3 / min / cm2 and a critical pressure of foam permeability of about 2.7 cm H20. It is considered that the wadding is heat-bonded, without adhesive, and has a total scratch coverage of approximately 22%. A nonwoven layer is placed below the fusible fabric to form the second side of the article. The non-woven is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2. The shape of the article is oval of approximately 122 mm x 160 mm. The layers are sealed to each other, by knit links in a cross-linked configuration, with a heat-sealing die using a pressurized heat-sealing device such as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA. The knit links measure about 4 mm in diameter each and there are approximately 51 uniformly distributed individual sealing points. The article is cut and ready for use.

EXAMPLE 97 Prepare a representative skin cleansing article in the manner described below. The cleaning component of example 11 is applied to one face of a first substrate, extruding it continuously through a coating head in four lines separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the weaving, making a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 4.4 grams of the cleaning component per processed article. The substrate is a hydroligated mixture of 70% rayon and fafc mßá? L jUfeMSáMMtiUfttt * JU * IA? to 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydro perforated to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2. A second fabric, which is a spongy, low-density, air-layer batt, is applied continuously on the first substrate, placing it in contact with the layer containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% 15 denier PET fibers, 35% 2 denier two-component fibers with PET core and PET coating and 35% two-denier 10 denier fibers of the same core composition - coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of a rectangle of 120 mm x 160 mm with rounded corners, which presents a total of approximately 51 sealing points per article.

IV.- Articles of the present invention EXAMPLE 98 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below.

Two grams of the skin conditioning component of any of Examples 37-41 are applied to one face of the finished article of Example 96. The composition, as a hot liquid (70-80 ° C), is applied by pipette to the article, so that the coating has a configuration of points with a diameter of approximately 6 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points.

EXAMPLE 99 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Two grams of the skin conditioning component of Examples 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 are applied to one face of the finished article of Example 96. The composition, as a hot liquid (60-70 ° C), is applied by a pipette to the article, so that the coating has a configuration of points with a diameter of approximately 6 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points.

EXAMPLE 100 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Two grams of the skin conditioning component of example 90 are applied to one face of the finished article of example 96. The composition, as a hot liquid (60-70 ° C), is applied by pipette to the article, so that the coating have a configuration of points with a diameter of approximately 6 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points.

EXAMPLE 101 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Two grams of the skin conditioning component of any of Examples 58-77 are applied to one face of the finished article of Example 97. The composition, as a hot liquid (70-80 ° C), is applied by an extrusion head, so that the coating has a configuration of points with a diameter of approximately 6 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points. Í? K? .t **. A * i »A.« a¿ * «ito.iiWt.JEi > . ? «MM ^» «> Í EXAMPLE 102 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Three grams of the skin conditioning component of any of examples 58-77 are applied, one half on each side of the finished article of example 97. The composition, as a hot liquid (70-80 ° C), is applied by a head of extrusion, so that the coating has a configuration of points with a diameter of approximately 6 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points.

EXAMPLE 103 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Two grams of the skin conditioning component of example 65 are applied to one face of the finished article of example 97. The composition, as a hot liquid (60-70 ° C), is applied by an extrusion head to create two coating strips with a width of 5 mm and a length of 100 mm, at a distance of 2 cm.

EXAMPLE 104 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. 5 Four grams of the skin conditioning component of example 59 are applied to one side of the finished article of example 97. The composition, as a hot liquid (60-70 ° C), is applied by an extrusion head to create two strips of coating with a width of 5 * mm and a length of 100 mm, at a distance of 2 cm on each side of the '»10 article.

EXAMPLE 105 Prepare a representative skin cleaning and conditioning article 15 in the manner described below. The cleaning component of example 11 is applied on one side of a first substrate, extruding it continuously through a coating head in four lines, separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the fabric, making 20 a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 4.4 grams of the composition per article made. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydroperforated ^. ^. ri ^ il ^ .. ^,. ^^ »^ ,, ^^ to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 nm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2. The conditioning component of Examples 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 is applied as a warm liquid (60 ° C) to one side of a second fabric by a coating head. The coating is intermittent to create coating patches with a width of 15 mm and a length of 70 mm containing 2 g of the skin conditioner, wherein each article will contain a patch of the skin conditioner. The second fabric is a low-density, spongy, air-layer batt. The second coated fabric is continuously fed onto the first substrate, placing it in contact with the first substrate layer. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% 15 denier PET fibers, 35% 2 denier two-component fibers with PET core and PET coating and 35% two-denier 10 denier fibers of the same core composition -coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of a rectangle of 120 mm x 160 mm with rounded corners, which presents a total of approximately 51 sealing points per article. ** fafcihl ^^ * it > lU, - M EXAMPLE 106 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Four grams of the skin conditioning component of example 59 is applied to one face of the finished article of example 97. The composition is stamped as a hot liquid (60-70 ° C) to create a printed Olay® logo, covering one area 10 cm surface EXAMPLE 107 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Two grams of the skin conditioning component of Examples 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 are applied to one face of the finished article of Example 97. The composition, as a hot liquid (60-70 ° C), is applied by a extrusion head to the article, so that the coating has a configuration of points with a diameter of approximately 4 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points.

EXAMPLE 108 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Two grams of the skin conditioning component of example 90 are applied to one face of the finished article of example 97. The composition, as a hot liquid (60-70 ° C), is applied by pipette to the article, so that the coating have a configuration of points with a diameter of approximately 5 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points.

EXAMPLE 109 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. The cleaning component of example 11 is applied to one side of a first substrate by extruding it continuously through a coating head in four lines separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the fabric , making a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 4.4 grams of the cleaning component per processed article. The substrate is a hydroligated mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydro perforated to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2. A second substrate fabric, which is a low density, spongy, air-layer batt, is applied continuously to the first substrate, placing it in contact with the layer containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of fibers of two components of 10 deniers of the same composition of nucleolide coating , and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of rectangles of 120 mm x 480 mm with rounded corners. Two grams of the skin conditioning component of any of Examples 58-77 is applied to one face of the finished article. The composition, as a hot liquid (70-80 ° C), is applied by an extrusion head, so that the coating has a dot pattern with a diameter of about 4 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located at some of the sealing points to form patches of coating spots in a central area of the fabric.

^^^^^ MY EXAMPLE 110 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. The cleaning component of example 11 is applied to one face of a first substrate, extruding it continuously through a coating head in four lines separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the weaving, making a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 4.4 grams of the cleaning component per processed article. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2 . A second substrate fabric, which is a low density, spongy, air-layer batt, is applied continuously to the first substrate, placing it in contact with the layer containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% 15 denier PET fibers, 35% 2 denier two-component fibers with PET core and PET coating and 35% two-denier 10 denier fibers of the same core composition -coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). A third tissue of substrate, which is equivalent to the second tissue of the substrate, is applied continuously on the second tissue f * "" - ^ 1 ^ "I.J ^ BcfiJ ^^ uJtoJS. of substrate, placing it in contact with the second substrate. The fabrics are fed continuously to an ultrasonic sealer that seals a configuration of points comprising a grid of sealing points with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the tissue. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of rectangles of 120 mm x 90 mm with rounded corners. Two grams of the skin conditioner component of example 69 are applied to one face of the finished article. The composition, as a hot liquid (70-80 ° C), is applied by an extrusion head, so that the coating has a dot pattern with a diameter of about 4 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points.

EXAMPLE 111 Prepare a skin cleansing and conditioning article in the manner described below. Four grams of the cleaning component of Example 12 are applied to one side of a meltable, permeable fabric of low melt heat sealable polyamide fibers. The permeable fabric is Wonder Under manufactured by Pellón, available from H. Levinson & Co., Chicado, IL: The cleaning component is applied in an oval area of approximately 13 cm by 18 cm. The cleaning component is air dried. A layer of polyester wadding ??? Á. A. * Aá H? H ^ i faith | ft 62 g / m2, cut to the same size as the fabric, is placed on the meltable fabric. The polyester wadding has a basis weight of 62 g / m2 and comprises a mixture of fibers with an average diameter of approximately 23 microns and 40 microns, of which at least some are undulated. The thickness of the wadding is approximately 0.58 cm, measured at 1.97 g / cm2. The batting has an air permeability of about 12.7 m3 / min / cm2 and a critical pressure of foam permeability of about 2J cm H20. It is considered that the wadding is theroligated, without using adhesive. A nonwoven layer is placed below the fusible fabric to form the second face of the article. The non-woven is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive, which is hydro-perforated to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm, and with a base weight of 70 g / m2. The shape of the article is oval of approximately 122 m x 160 mm. The layers are sealed to each other, by knit links in a cross-linked configuration, with a heat-sealing die using a pressurized heat-sealing device such as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA. The knit links measure about 4 mm in diameter each and there are approximately 51 uniformly distributed individual sealing points. Two grams of the skin conditioning component of example 69 is applied to one face of the finished article. The composition, like a hot liquid (70-80 ° C), is applied by an extrusion head to the article, so that the coating have a configuration of points with a diameter of approximately 5 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points. The article is cut and ready for use.

EXAMPLES 112 - 114 Prepare representative cleaning and skin conditioning articles with the cleaning components of examples 1, 2 and 5 in the manner described below. Eight grams of the cleaning component is applied to one side of a permeable and fusible fabric comprising low melt heat-sealable fibers in four quadrants forming a rectangle of approximately 25.4 cm by 30.5 cm, leaving a space at the edge and between the quadrants to seal the layers without the presence of a surfactant. The permeable fabric is a low density fibrous polyethylene (LDPE or LLDPE) material, commonly available from sewing article distributors. A layer of 124 g / m2 polyester wadding cut to the same size as the fabric is placed over the meltable fabric. The polyester wadding has a basis weight of 124 g / m2 and comprises polyester fibers with an average diameter of approximately 30 microns, and is bound by adhesive, available, for example, as Mountain Mist Extra Heavy Batting # 205 from Stearns Textiles , Cincinnati, OH. A layer of a fibrous non-woven, which is a hydrolyzed mixture of 55% cellulose and 45% polyester, with a basis weight of approximately 65 g / m2 (available as Technicloth II from The Texwipe Company, Saddle River, NJ) is placed below the meltable fabric. The layers are sealed to one another in the form of a rectangular window pane with a heat sealer die using a pressure-layered thermosealing device such as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA, with sufficient temperature and pressure to cause the batt to melt and flow in the first layer and, therefore, form an adequate seal, generally around 187.6 ° C and a seal with 30 psi of pressure of the machine for 6-10 seconds is enough. The seal is continuous around the edges and has a single cross member of window glass in each direction of X and Y with a width of approximately 2 mm. After cooling, three grams of the skin conditioning component of any of Examples 58-77 is applied to one face of the finished article. The composition, as a hot liquid (70-80 ° C), is applied by an extrusion head to the article, so that the coating has a dot pattern with a diameter of about 7 mm. Each point contains approximately 0.3 g of the composition. The article is cut out, the corners are rounded and stored until it is ready for use.

EXAMPLES 115 - 116 Prepare representative skin cleansing and conditioning articles with the surfactant powders of Examples 3 and 4 in the manner described below. Four grams of dry surfactant powder are applied to one side of a meltable, permeable woven fabric of low melt heat sealable fibers. The permeable fabric is Wonder Under manufactured by Pellón, available from H. Levinson & Co., Chicado, IL. The powder is spread evenly over an oval area of approximately 17 cm by 19 cm. A layer of 62 g / m2 polyester wadding cut to the same size as the fabric is placed over the meltable fabric. The polyester wadding has a basis weight of 62 g / m2 and comprises a mixture of fibers with an average diameter of approximately 23 microns and 40 microns, of which at least some are undulated. The thickness of the wadding is approximately 0.58 cm, measured at 1.97 g / cm2. The batting has an air permeability of about 12.7 m3 / min / cm2 and a critical pressure of foam permeability of about 2.7 cm H20. It is considered that the wadding is theroligated, without using adhesive. A second nonwoven layer is prepared, which is hydro perforated and comprises polyester fibers with a diameter of approximately 150 microns, interlaced in intervals of approximately 0.8 cm. The second layer is cut one size larger than the required dimensions of the article, and placed in a homo convection at a temperature of approximately 150 ° C for about 10 minutes, until the X and Y dimensions of the layer have shrunk to approximately 70% of their original size, and the layer has a macroscopic thickness of approximately 0.3 cm measured at 1.97 g / cm2. The layer has an average macroscopic basis weight of approximately 64 g / m2 before shrinkage, and openings with an average diameter of 0.5 mm. The second layer is placed below the meltable fabric and the layers are sealed to each other by knit links and also by a seal with a width of 2 mm around the perimeter with a heat-sealing die using a heat-sealing device plated under pressure as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA. The knit links measure about 3 mm in diameter each and there are approximately 51 uniformly distributed individual sealing points. The article is cut out and 2.5 grams of the skin conditioning composition of example 30 are applied to one face of the finished article. The composition, like a hot liquid (about 50 ° C), is applied by pipette to the surfaces of the article, so that each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition and these points are located in some of the sealing points . The composition is rapidly cooled on the surface of the article and stored in a sealed, metallized film container until ready for use. Üiá ^ J ^^^ iÉ ^ EXAMPLES 117 - 122 Prepare representative skin cleaning and conditioning articles with the liquid cleaning components of Examples 6, 8, 9, 16, 17 and 18 in the manner described below. The composition of the liquid surfactant is applied to one face of a first substrate by coating with a brush until 2 grams of the solid surfactant have been applied in a window glass design, avoiding the edges and the sealing points. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2 . Substrates are air dried in a convection oven at 45 ° C for about 6 hours or until they are dry to the touch. A second substrate, which is a sponge wadding, of air layers and low density, is placed on the first substrate in contact with the layer containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of two denier fibers of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of two denier fibers of 10 deniers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per meter square (g / m2). The layers are sealed to one another in the form of a rectangular window pane with a heat-sealing die using a heat-sealing device plated to pressure such as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA, with sufficient temperature and pressure to cause the batt to melt and flow in the first layer and, therefore, form an adequate seal, generally around 187.6 ° C and a seal with 30 psi of machine pressure for 6-10 seconds is sufficient. The seal is continuous around the edges and has a single cross member of window glass in each direction of X and Y with a width of approximately 2 mm. After cooling, the article is cut out and 3 grams of the skin conditioning composition of example 31 are applied as a hot liquid (about 50 ° C), applied by pipetting to a surface of the article, so that each point it contains approximately 0.1 g of the composition. The composition is rapidly cooled on the surface of the article and stored in a sealed, metallized container until ready for use.

EXAMPLES 123 - 128 Prepare representative skin cleansing and conditioning articles with the liquid cleaning components of example 7 and the skin conditioning components of examples 24 to 29 in the manner described below. Four strips of the surfactant are continuously extruded into a first moving tissue which is a spongy wadding, of layers of air and low density. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% 15 denier PET fibers, 35% 2 denier two-component fibers with PET core and PET coating and 35% two-denier 10 denier fibers of the same core composition -coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2), with layers of air and thermocouple without adhesive. The surfactant is heated to the melting point and stored in a tank at about 65 ° C. It is fed by means of a pump to an extrusion head that continuously doses 4 cylindrical threads into the fabric, with a uniform distribution, to reach a final addition rate of approximately 5 grams of composition per article made. A second fabric, which is a micro- and macroperforated shaped film, which is the shaped film of the U.S.A. No. 4,629,643, is applied continuously in the first fabric, with the macroperforated male side directed towards the batt and the surfactant. The skin conditioning component is applied to the surface of the wadding exposed to an index of 3 grams of the composition per article made of two strips with a width of 5 mm and a length of 10 cm. The coating is applied while it is hot, cooling on the surface of the article to solidify. The fabrics are cut into rectangles of 120 mm by 160 mm with rounded corners, using a hot metal roller and a pressure roller applied against the face of the formed film. The items are packaged until they are ready for use.

EXAMPLES 129 - 131 Prepare representative skin cleaning and conditioning articles with the liquid conditioning components of Examples 79, 81 and 83 in the manner described below. The liquid surfactant composition is applied to one side of a first substrate by brush coating until 2 grams of the solid surfactant have been applied in a window glass design, avoiding the edges and the sealing points. The substrate is a wadding with air layers, spongy, low density that comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of 10 denier two-component fibers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The composition is dried. A second substrate, which is a cellulose paper towel, bound by adhesive, of high strength in the wet state, with good foaming and a basis weight of approximately 53 g / m2, is placed on the face of the wadding exposed to the agent surfactant. A proper towel is available at The Procter &; Gamble Company and marketed as Bounty Rinse & Reuse®, which retains its height from the Z direction when it is wet, and which has a thickness of approximately 0.12 cm to 1.97 g / cm2. The layers are sealed to one another in the form of a rectangular window pane, with a die of d?, AM ^:, ^ a ^ .má ^^^ tM ^, iía ^ á ^? íl, ^. .. ^ __, ^ _ t. ^^ h ^, ^ ¡^^ i ^ .nu ¿u ^ Al ^ í ^ & ^ J heat sealing using a pressurized heat-sealing device such as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA at a temperature and pressure sufficient to form an adequate seal. The seal is continuous around the edges and has a single cross member of window glass in each direction of X and Y with a width of approximately 2 mm. After cooling, the article is trimmed and 1.5 grams of the skin conditioning component are applied to the fluff face of the batt by an extrusion head so as to apply the composition through a rolling device, forming coating spots; The extrusion head is fed with the composition at 60 ° C. The composition points cool quickly on the surface of the article so that the dots do not expand substantially with respect to their size. The item is stored in a sealed, metallized container until it is ready for use.

EXAMPLE 132 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. The cleaning component of Example 12 is applied to one face of a first substrate, extruding it continuously through a coating head in four lines separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the weaving, making a pair of parallel lines in each lacto ^ the tissue. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 4.4 grams of the cleaning component per processed article. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2 . A second fabric, which is a spongy, low-density, air-layer batt, is applied continuously on the first substrate, placing it in contact with the layer containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% 15 denier PET fibers, 35% 2 denier two-component fibers with PET core and PET coating and 35% two-denier 10 denier fibers of the same core composition - coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). A third substrate tissue, which is equivalent to the second substrate tissue, is applied continuously to the second substrate tissue, placing it in contact with the second substrate. The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The skin conditioner liquid of Example 78 is applied to the fabric at 60 ° C to form a strip of 4 mm by 50 mm to about 0.5 gram of the composition per article made. The fabric is cut into individual items in the shape of a rectangle 120 mm x 90 mm with rounded corners and is packaged until ready for use.

EXAMPLES 133 - 134 Prepare representative skin cleaning and conditioning articles with the skin conditioning components of Examples 79 and 80, in the manner described below. The low hydraulic activity cleaning component of example 2 is milled with three cylinders with aluminosilicate (available as Advera 401 N in The PQ Corporation, Valley Forge, PA, which generates heat due to an exothermic reaction when exposed to water) to a ratio of 1: 1. Ten grams of the cleansing component are applied to one side of a wadding layer. The wadding is a wadding with layers of air, spongy, low density that comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of 10-denier two-component fibers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The surfactant is applied to fibers in four quadrants, forming a rectangle of approximately 25.4 cm by 30.5 cm, leaving a space at the edge and between the quadrants to seal the layers without the presence of a surfactant. A second nonwoven layer is prepared, which is hydro perforated and i¿ * it¿¿t¿ ___ i_¿__i fcé «fl * ^^^ it comprises polyester fibers with a diameter of approximately 10 microns and containing interwoven gauze, with a fiber diameter of approximately 100 microns running through the width of the nonwoven and around 250 microns orthogonal to the width, bound to intervals of approximately 1 cm. Such gauze is available from Conwed Plastics, Minneapolis, MN. The second non-woven has a basis weight of about 70 g / m2 and is slightly creped due to a tissue tension during the manufacture thereof and a subsequent relaxation of the tension. The layers are sealed to each other by knit links and also by a seal with a width of 2 mm around the perimeter with a heat-sealing die, using a pressurized heat-sealing device, such as the Sentinel heat-sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp , Hyannis, MA. The knit links measure about 3 mm in diameter each and there are approximately 51 individual sealing points uniformly distributed. The article is cut out and 4 grams of the skin conditioning component are applied to the fluff face of the article batting by an extrusion head to apply the composition at 60 ° C at points at some of the sealing points. The composition is rapidly cooled on the surface of the article and stored in a sealed, metallized film container until ready for use.

EXAMPLES 135 - 142 Prepare representative skin cleaning and conditioning articles with the skin conditioning components of Examples 84-88, 93, 94 and 95, in the manner described below. Four grams of the surfactant composition of Example 11 are spread uniformly, by hand, in a sponge wadding. The wadding is a wadding with layers of air, spongy, low density that comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of 10 denier two-component fibers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). A layer of a fibrous nonwoven, which is a hydrolyzed blend of 55% cellulose and 45% polyester with a basis weight of 65 g / m2 (available as Technicloth II from The Texwipe Company, Saddie River, NJ) is placed on the face coated with the surf surfactant. The layers are sealed to one another by interlocking sealing plates using an unheated plate with inverted thimble-shaped deposits uniformly distributed in a hexagonal grid. The thimble-shaped deposits have a diameter of approximately 1.2 cm at the base and are at a distance from each other of approximately 2 cm, center to center. The terminal area between the dimples in the unheated plate is concave inward by several millimeters, forming a hopper interconnected The heated plate has an external edge that fits exactly in the hopper of the terminal area of the unheated plate. The heated plate comes in contact with the cellulose / polyester substrate and a thermal seal is made by a pressurized heat-sealing device, such as a Sentinel heat sealer, Model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA. The resulting unfinished article has pronounced thimble shapes that rise from the side of the wadding, and smaller dimples or 'buttons' that rise on the side of the cellulose / polyester substrate of the article, causing both sides to be easy to remove. grab. The article is cut into a rectangle of approximately 120 mm by 160 mm. Three grams of the skin conditioning component per article is pipetted into the hopper area while the composition is hot, and allowed to cool and solidify. The item is packaged until it is ready for use.

EXAMPLES 143 - 144 Prepare representative skin cleansing and conditioning articles with the skin conditioning components of Examples 91 and 92 in the manner described below. The liquid cleaning component of Example 16 applies a first substrate by submerging a section of 120 mm by 160 mm of the substrate in a bath of the composition until it has increased its weight by approximately 8 grams. The substrate is a wadding with air layers, spongy, low density that comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of 10 denier two-component fibers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The substrate is dried. A piece of a second substrate that is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydroperforated to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2, is placed on the first substrate. The substrates are sealed to each other by an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. Four grams of the skin conditioning component are applied, one half on each side of the article by an extrusion head to apply points of the formulation at some of the sealing points. The extrusion head is fed by a hot tank at 60 ° C. Each point contains approximately 0.1 g of the conditioner. The composition cools rapidly on the surface of the article and is stored in a sealed, metallized film package until ready for use. ¡1 ^. ^ .. ^^^^^? Aa ^ .M.1 EXAMPLES 145 - 149 Prepare representative skin cleaning and conditioning articles with the skin conditioning components of Examples 32 to 36, in the manner described below. The cleaning component of example 11 is applied to one face of a first substrate, extruding it continuously through a coating head in four lines separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the weaving, making a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 4.4 grams of the cleaning component per processed article. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2 . A second substrate fabric, which is a low density, spongy, air-layer batt, is applied continuously to the first substrate, placing it in contact with the layer containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% 15 denier PET fibers, 35% 2 denier two-component fibers with PET core and PET coating and 35% two-denier 10 denier fibers of the same core composition -coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). A third substrate tissue, which is equivalent to • > - **** - * - * »** + * -» ** - second substrate tissue is applied continuously on the second substrate fabric, placing it in contact with the second substrate. The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The skin conditioning component is applied by coating slots from a heated reservoir, pumped through a slotted die containing a wedge, so that two thick strips, with a width of 5 mm and a distance of 2 cm, are applied on both sides of the substrate fabric at an index equivalent to 3 grams of the skin conditioning component per processed article (approximately 140 g / m2 aggregates on each side) and passed through a cooling fan so that the composition cools rapidly on the outer surfaces of the article. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of rectangles of 120 mm x 90 mm with rounded corners.

EXAMPLES 150 - 170 Prepare representative cleaning and skin conditioning articles in the manner described below, using the components of Examples 37 to 57. The cleaning component of Example 11 is applied to one side of a first substrate, extruding it continuously through a head from coating on four lines separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the fabric, making a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 4.4 grams of the cleaning component per processed article. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2 . A second substrate fabric, which is a low density, spongy, air-layer batt, is applied continuously to the first substrate, placing it in contact with the layer containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% 15 denier PET fibers, 35% 2 denier two-component fibers with PET core and PET coating and 35% two-denier 10 denier fibers of the same core composition -coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). A third substrate tissue, which is equivalent to the second substrate tissue, is applied continuously to the second substrate tissue, placing it in contact with the second substrate. The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The skin conditioning component is applied by coating the beads from a heated reservoir, is pumped through an extrusion head in '** - * - «-" ^ "- both sides of the substrate fabric at an index equivalent to 3 grams of the skin conditioning component per processed article (approximately 140 g / m2 added on each side) and passed through a cooling fan, whereby the composition is cooled quickly on the outer surfaces of the article. The coating deposit is mixed continuously to maintain the stability of the emulsion. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of rectangles of 120 mm x 90 mm with rounded corners.

EXAMPLE 171 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Prepare a representative skin conditioning component that includes the following components.

* SEFA is an acronym for sucrose esters of fatty acids. Available as Elvax 40W in DuPont "Available as Puresyn 3000 in Mobil 3 Available as Hamposyl L95 (solid) or L30 (30% active in water) in Hampshire Chemical, eg 4 Available as Empigen BS98 in Albright &Wilson (80% betaine, 20% salt) 5 Available as Empigen CDL60 in Albright &Wilson 6 Available as Empicol ESC3 in Albright &Wilson 7 Available as Empilan CME / G in Albright &Wilson 8 Available as Super Hartolan in Croda 9 Hamplex TNP, Hampshire Chemical Co .

Melt the liquid component, add the water (if applicable) and the humectant (s), add the surfactant and continue heating and stirring until homogeneous. Cool to room temperature and add the skin care agent (s) and the deposition agent (s). Adjust the pH to approximately 7.0 with sulfuric acid. Let rest temporarily.

A first substrate and a second substrate are cut into rectangles of approximately 30.48 cm by 22.86 cm. The first substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2. The second substrate is a wadding comprising a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% two-component fibers of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% two-denier fibers of 10 deniers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per meter square (g / m2). The substrates are sealed to one another in the form of a rectangular window pane with a heat sealer die using a heat-sealed pressurized heat-sealing device such as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA, with sufficient temperature and pressure to make the batting melts and flows in the first layer and, therefore, forms an adequate seal, generally around 187.6 ° C and a seal with 30 psi pressure of the machine for 6 -10 seconds is sufficient. The seal is continuous around the edges and has a single cross member of window glass in each direction of X and Y with a width of approximately 2 mm. After cooling, the article is cut to approximately 28 cm by and 21.6 cm. 10 grams of the cleansing and skin conditioning component, either from Example A or B, they are dried to a paste and applied with a pipette on the surfaces of the article, one half per side, in points containing 0.2 g of the composition.

EXAMPLE 172 Prepare a representative skin cleanser and conditioner item the way it is. describe below. Prepare a representative skin conditioning component that includes the following components. g ^ flH * ¿? » * SEFA is an acronym for sucrose esters of fatty acids. Available as Elvax 40W in DuPont "Available as Puresyn 3000 in Mobil 3 Available as Hamposyl L95 (solid) or L30 (30% active in water) in Hampshire Chemical, eg 4 Available as Empigen BS98 in Albright &Wilson (80% betaine, 20% salt) 5 Available as Empigen CDL60 in Albright &Wilson 6 Available as Empicol ESC3 in Albright &Wilson 7 Available as Empilan CME / G in Albright &Wilson 8 Available as Super Hartolan in Croda 9 Hamplex TNP, Hampshire Chemical Co .

Melt the liquid component, add the water (if applicable) and the humectant (s), add the surfactant and continue heating and stirring until homogeneous. Cool to room temperature and add the -; the skin care people (s) and the deposition agent (s). Adjust the pH to approximately 7.0 with sulfuric acid. Let rest temporarily. A first substrate and a second substrate are cut into rectangles of approximately 30.48 cm by 22.86 cm. The first substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bonded with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydroperforated to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2. The second substrate is a wadding comprising a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of fibers of two components of 10 deniers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The substrates are sealed to one another in the form of a rectangular window pane with a heat sealer die using a heat-sealed pressurized heat-sealing device such as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA, with sufficient temperature and pressure to make the batt melt and flow in the first layer and, therefore, form an adequate seal, generally around 187.6 ° C and a seal with 30 psi pressure of the machine for 6 - 10 seconds is sufficient. The seal is continuous around the edges and has a single cross member of window glass in each direction of X and Y with a width of approximately 2 mm. After cooling, the article is trimmed to approximately 28 cm by and 21.6 cm and 8 grams of the - f ** i.

^ Skin cleaning and conditioning component, either of Example C or D, are applied in points on the articles, 4 grams per side by an XY table, which is a programmable controlled measuring system including a heated reservoir maintained at approximately 70 ° C, a pump, an on / off valve, a multi-pipette head and a motorized XY coordinate control system for the coating head. The dots contain approximately 0.4 g of the composition and have a diameter of approximately 8 mm. The composition cools rapidly on the surface of the articles. The items are packaged until they are ready for use.

^ ¿^ Fc ^ t ^ i ^^ »*. ^ ? EXAMPLES 173 - 175 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. First, prepare liquid cleaning components that include the following components: The cleaning components are brushed onto one side of a first substrate until 10 grams of the composition have been added to a 28 cm by 21.6 cm section. The substrate is a polyester wadding with a basis weight of 62 g / m2 and is composed of a mixture of fibers with an average diameter of approximately 23 microns and 40 microns, of which at least some are wavy. The thickness of the batt is approximately 0.58 cm measured at 1.97 g / cm2. It is considered that the wadding is heat-bonded, without adhesive, and has a total scratch coverage of approximately 22%. The first substrate is dried. A second substrate is laminated to the untreated side of the first substrate using an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric at 2 cm intervals. The second substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydroperforated to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2. The skin conditioning composition of Example 19 is applied by uniformly covering the slots on the entire surface of the second substrate at an index of about 3 grams of composition per article, allowing it to cool and packaging until ready for use. The article provides anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial activity against both gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms and has good foam formation which is relatively mild to the skin.

Item EXAMPLE 176 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. Four grams of the surfactant of example 11 are uniformly splashed by hand onto a sponge-like wadding. The wadding is a polyester wadding of 124 g / m2 cut to a size of 130 mm by 175 mm, including polyester fibers with a diameter of approximately 30 microns and is bound by adhesive, available, for example, as Mountain Mist Extra Heavy Batting # 205 by Stearns Textiles, Cincinnati, OH. A layer of a fibrous nonwoven, which is a hydrolyzed mixture of 55% cellulose and 45% polyester, with a basis weight of approximately 65 g / m2 (available as Technicloth II from The Texwipe Company, Saddie River, NJ) It is placed on the side of the batting that is coated with the surfactant. The layers are sealed to one another by interlocking sealing plates using an unheated plate with inverted thimble-shaped deposits uniformly distributed in a hexagonal grid. The thimble-shaped deposits have a diameter of approximately 1.2 cm at the base and at a distance from each other of approximately 1.5 cm, center to center. The terminal area between the dimples in the unheated plate is concave upwards by several millimeters, forming an interconnected edge. The heated plate has an external hopper that fits exactly on the edge of the terminal area of the non-heated plate. The heated plate comes into contact with the cellulose / polyester substrate and a heat seal is made by a pressurized heat-sealing device, such as a Sentinel heat sealer, Model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA. The resulting unprocessed article presents topographical features on both sides, increasing the formation of foam and facilitating the grasping and sliding on the surface of the skin during use. The article is cut into a rectangle of approximately 120 mm by 160 mm. A reverse emulsion skin conditioning paste is prepared for use with the article in the manner described below: The soluble lipid ingredients are heated to 70 ° C during agitation. The glycerin is added slowly stirring vigorously. The composition is homogenized. Three grams of the reverse emulsion skin conditioning pass is pipetted hot in the bas-relief areas on the cellulose / polyester side of the article at approximately 0.2 g per point. »" »*" "- -" - «fr *" »» - **** * "- The composition is rapidly cooled to a semi-solid paste. The item is packaged until it is ready for use.

EXAMPLES 177 - 181 Prepare representative skin conditioning articles in the manner described below, using the skin conditioning components of examples 20, 34, 39, 80 and 85. The conditioning component is applied to one side of a first substrate, extruding it continuously to through a coating head in four strips, each with a width of 5 mm, separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the fabric, making a pair of parallel lines in each side of the fabric. The composition is extruded at an index to produce 3 grams of the composition per article made. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2 . A second fabric, which is a low-density, spongy, air-layer batt, is applied continuously to the first substrate, placing it in contact with the first substrate on the side that does not contain the skin conditioning component. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with ^ **** ^ AJM.JJ ^ ¿M ^^^. ^ Fe ^^ r | fínB Mff [ff fijütii ¡lÉrirt PET core and PET coating and 35% two denier 10 denier fibers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of a rectangle of 120 mm x 160 mm with rounded corners, which presents a total of approximately 51 sealing points per article.

EXAMPLES 182 - 186 Prepare representative skin conditioning articles in the manner described below, using the skin conditioning components of examples 20, 33, 39, 80 and 94. The conditioning component is applied to one side of a first substrate by extruding it continuously through of an extrusion head to form dots containing 0.05 g of the composition and have a diameter of approximately 3 mm each. The composition is extruded at an index to produce 1.1 grams of the composition per processed article. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydroperforated to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of 70 g / m2. A second fabric, which is a wadding of layers of air, spongy, low density, is applied continuously on the first substrate, placing it in contact with the first substrate on the side that does not contain the skin conditioning component. The wadding comprises a mixture of 10% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 50% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 40% of fibers of two components of 10 deniers of the same core composition -coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 80 grams per square meter (g / m2). The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The fabric is cut into individual articles in the form of a rectangle of 120 mm x 90 mm with rounded corners, which presents a total of approximately 51 sealing points per article. The article is suitable to be applied on smaller skin areas, for example, the face, elbows, nape and / or feet.

EXAMPLES 187 - 191 Prepare representative conditioning and skin cleansing articles, using the skin conditioning components of examples 20, 33, 39, 80 and 94. tMBjfct **! ^^^ The conditioning component of example 11 is applied on one side of a first substrate by extruding it continuously through a coating head in four strips, each with a width of 5 mm, separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm , respectively, measuring across the width of the fabric, making a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 0.52 grams of the cleaning component per manufactured article. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2 . A second substrate fabric, which is a low density, spongy, air-layer batt, is applied continuously to the first substrate, placing it in contact with the layer containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 10% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 50% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 40% of fibers of two components of 10 deniers of the same core composition -coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 80 grams per square meter (g / m2). A third substrate tissue, which is equivalent to the second substrate tissue, is applied continuously to the second substrate tissue, placing it in contact with the second substrate. The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer that seals a configuration of points comprising a grid of sealing points with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the tissue. The skin conditioning component is applied by spot coating from a heated reservoir, is pumped through an extrusion head on both sides of the substrate tissue at an index equivalent to 1.25 grams of the skin conditioning component per processed article. The composition is distributed in points, each containing approximately 0.07 g of the composition, with a diameter of approximately 4 mm and located in some of the sealing points. The article is passed through a cooling fan, whereby the composition cools rapidly on the outer surfaces of the article. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of rectangles of 120 mm x 90 mm with rounded corners.

EXAMPLE 192 Prepare representative cleaning and skin conditioning kits in the manner described below. A skin cleansing article is prepared. The cleaning component of example 11 is applied to one face of a first substrate, extruding it continuously through a coating head in four lines separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the weaving, making a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 4.4 grams of the cleaning component per article Elaborated. The substrate is a hydrolyzed blend of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bonded with a hydro-perforated styrene-butadiene adhesive to form holes with a diameter of about 2 mm and a basis weight of about 70 g / m2. A second substrate fabric, which is a low density, spongy, air-layer batt, is applied continuously onto the first substrate, placing it in contact with the side containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 5 deniers, 33% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating, and 35% of fibers of two components of 10 deniers of the same composition of core-coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of rectangles of 120 mm x 480 mm with rounded corners. An article of skin conditioning is prepared. The conditioning component of example 39 is applied on one side of a first substrate, extruding it continuously through a coating head in four strips, each with a width of 5 mm, separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm. mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the fabric, making a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The composition is extruded at an index to produce 3 grams of the m -. ** Mfa ^ * * - **. ~ «^ totj i composition by article elaborated. The substrate is a hydrolyzed mixture of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bound with a styrene-butadiene adhesive that is hydrophobicized to form holes with a diameter of approximately 2 mm and with a basis weight of approximately 70 g / m2 . A second fabric, which is a low-density, spongy, air-layer batt, is applied continuously to the first substrate, placing it in contact with the first substrate on the side that does not contain the skin conditioning component. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% of 15 denier PET fibers, 35% of two denier fibers of 3 denier with PET core and PET coating, and 35% of two denier fibers of 10 denier of the same composition of core-coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The fabrics are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer which seals a dot pattern comprising a grid of sealing spots with a diameter of 4 mm, evenly distributed over the fabric. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of a rectangle of 120 mm x 160 mm with rounded corners, which presents a total of approximately 51 sealing points per article. The skin cleansing article and the skin conditioning article are packaged together in a single package.

EXAMPLE 193 Prepare representative cleaning and skin conditioning kits in the manner described below. A skin cleansing article is prepared. The cleaning component of example 11 is applied to one face of a first substrate, extruding it continuously through a coating head in four lines separated by a distance of 20 mm, 40 mm and 20 mm, respectively, measuring across the width of the weaving, making a pair of parallel lines on each side of the fabric. The cleaning component is extruded at an index to produce 4.4 grams of the cleaning component per processed article. The substrate is a hydrolyzed blend of 70% rayon and 30% PET fibers, bonded with a hydro-perforated styrene-butadiene adhesive to form holes with a diameter of about 2 mm and a basis weight of about 70 g / m2. A second substrate fabric, which is a low density, spongy, air-layer batt, is applied continuously onto the first substrate, placing it in contact with the side containing the surfactant. The wadding comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 denier, 33% of two denier fibers of 3 denier with PET core and PET backing, and 35% of two denier fibers of 10 denier of the same composition of core-coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The tissues are continuously fed to an ultrasonic sealer that seals a ^ £ g * 'Point configuration comprising a grid of sealing points with a diameter of 4 mm, uniformly distributed over the fabric. The fabric is cut into individual items in the form of rectangles of 120 mm x 480 mm with rounded corners. 5 An article of skin conditioning is prepared. A substrate is prepared, which is a hydroligated blend of fibers, including softer and finer denier fibers on one side and thicker fibers on the other side. The substrate is prepared by forming layers of air in two fabrics comprising 10 denier polyester (PET) fibers, a fabric placed 10 on top of each other, each with a basis weight of approximately 20 g / m2. A woven polypropylene gauze with a diameter of approximately 100 microns, interlaced at intervals of approximately 0.8 cm is applied continuously on the fibrous tissues as a third tissue. The fourth and fifth fabrics comprising 3 denier polyester fibers include 15 air layers at approximately 20 g / m2 at the top of the fabric. The fabrics are hydrolyzed to be fixed in a single unit of fabric and dried in drying chambers until they are free of moisture and have reached a shrinkage of approximately 20% due to the relaxation of the gauze. An acrylic adhesive copolymer floated with a low Tg (around 5 ° C) 20 adds to the side of coarse fibers of the fabric by applying a contact roller at an index of about 7 g / m2 of wet addition, and dried. The skin conditioning component of Example 26 is continuously added to the tissue upon application of the composition by coating the slots in a strip of 5 mm by 90 mm on both sides of the fabric, at an index of approximately 25 g / m2 on each side. The substrate fabric is cut into individual rectangle-shaped articles that measure about 120 mm x 100 mm with rounded corners, using a hot-cut roll that causes the gauze fibers to contract slightly from the edge of the article to be cut. The skin cleansing article and the skin conditioning article are packaged together in a single package.

EXAMPLE 194 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. A first side is prepared. A first layer of the first side is prepared, which is a polyester wadding with a basis weight of 62 g / m2 and comprises a mixture of fibers with an average diameter of approximately 23 microns and 40 microns, of which at least some are wavy. The thickness of the batt is approximately 0.58 cm measured at 1.97 g / cm2. The wadding has an air permeability of approximately 12.7 m3 / min / cm2 and a critical pressure of foam permeability of approximately 2.7 cm H20. It is considered that the wadding is thermolinked without using adhesive. The wadding is cut into a square of 25.4 cm. A second layer of the first side is prepared, ** - ^ - ~ * - »- < * - which is a 25.4 cm square sheet of a microperforated msNfei'j 100 shaped film prepared by forming high pressure hydro perforations in a drum comprising a 100 mesh screen (eg, as described in U.S. Patent No. 4,629,643). The sheet is placed on the first layer with the male perforated side facing up. Twenty-five grams of the skin cleansing composition of Example 1 are placed in the center of the first side. The composition is slightly flattened, with a thickness of approximately 1.3 cm and with a diameter of several centimeters. A layer of a waterproof polyethylene film is placed over the composition, having the same square shape of 25.4 cm as the first layer. Twenty-five grams of the skin conditioning composition of Example 88 are formed in the same manner as the cleaning composition and placed on top of the film, in the same x-y position as the surfactant. A microperforated, macroperforated shaped film layer (also described in U.S. Patent No. 4,629,643) is placed with the male side of the macroperforations directed towards the composition and the male side of the micoperforations facing up. The layer is also cut into a square of 2.54 cm. A last layer is prepared by forming layers of air in two fabrics comprising polyester fibers (PET) of 3 deniers, one fabric on top of the other, each with a basis weight of approximately 17 g / m2. An elastomeric gauze weave, including fibers with a diameter of approximately 100 microns in one direction, interlaced with fibers of approximately 40 microns m, x &? ¿Ñ diameter in the other direction, interlaced at intervals of approximately 1.0 cm, is applied continuously on the fibrous tissues as a third tissue. Fabrics of this type are available from Conwed Plastics, Minneapolis, MN. The fourth and fifth fabrics comprising 3 denier polyester fibers include air layers up to about 17 g / m2 in the upper part of the fabric. The fabrics are hydrolyzed to be fixed in a single unit of fabric and dried in drying chambers until they are free of moisture. The tissue is crusted due to tissue tension during the hydroligating and drying process and subsequent relaxation after processing. A part of the layer is cut to a size of approximately 25.4 cm by 25.4 cm and placed on top of the other layers. The layers are sealed to each other with a plated type heat sealing device such as the Sentinel heat sealer, Model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA. A recessed (non-heated) bottom plate having a suitable shape for containing the composition is used, and a recessed (heated) top plate, which is equal to the bottom plate around the circular sealing edge, is used to make a heat seal. Typical sealing conditions are 300 ° C for approximately 3.5 seconds of stopping time with a feed pressure of approximately 30 psi to the machine, but will vary according to the sealing apparatus used. The item is cut out and packaged until it is ready for use. ? a + M i ^? * 1 ~ ** M »*? ** ^? ^ * «^ EXAMPLES 195 - 198 Prepare representative skin cleaning and conditioning articles with the hot-melt cleaning components of Examples 7, 13, 14 and 15 in the manner described below. A substrate is prepared, which is a hydroligated blend of fibers, including softer and finer denier fibers on one side and thicker fibers on the other side. The substrate is prepared by forming air layers in two fabrics comprising 10 denier polyester (PET) fibers, one fabric placed on top of another, each having a basis weight of about 20 g / m2. A woven polypropylene gauze with a diameter of approximately 100 microns, interlaced at intervals of approximately 0.8 cm is applied continuously on the fibrous tissues as a third tissue. The fourth and fifth fabrics comprising 3 denier polyester fibers include air layers at about 20 g / m2 in the upper part of the fabric. The fabrics are hydrolyzed to be fixed in a single unit of fabric and dried in drying chambers until they are free of moisture and have reached a shrinkage of approximately 20% due to the relaxation of the gauze. A float acrylic adhesive copolymer with an intermediate Tg (around 15 ° C) is added to the side of coarse fibers of the fabric by application of a contact roll at a rate of about 5 g / m2 wet addition, and dried. The skin conditioning component of Example 19 is added to the fabric upon application of the composition by coating the points on the soft fiber side of the fabric at an index of approximately 3 g per processed article. The dots contain approximately 0.1 g of the composition each and have a diameter of about 5 mm. The points of the composition are grouped in a patch, so that they are placed in the center of the elaborated article. The substrate fabric is cut into individual rectangle-shaped articles that measure about 120 mm x 480 mm with rounded corners, using a hot-cut roll that causes the gauze fibers to contract slightly from the edge of the article to be cut.

EXAMPLES 199 - 203 Prepare representative skin cleaning and conditioning articles with the skin cleansing components of Examples 6, 8, 10, 11 and 17 in the manner described below. A substrate is prepared, which is a hydroligated blend of fibers, including softer and finer denier fibers on one side and thicker fibers on the other side. The substrate is prepared by forming air layers in two fabrics comprising 10 denier polyester (PET) fibers, one fabric placed on top of another, each having a basis weight of about 20 g / m2. An elastomeric gauze weave including fibers with a diameter of approximately 100 microns in one direction, interlaced with fibers of approximately 40 microns in diameter in the other direction, interlaced at intervals of approximately 1.0 cm, is applied continuously on the fibrous tissues as a third tissue. Fabrics of this type are available from Conwed Plastics, Minneapolis, MN. The fourth and fifth fabrics comprising 3 denier polyester fibers include air layers up to about 20 g / m2 in the upper part of the fabric. The fabrics are hydrolyzed to be fixed in a single unit of fabric and dried in drying chambers until they are free of moisture. A float acrylic copolymer of an intermediate Tg (approximately 15 ° C) is added to the face of coarse fibers of the fabric by a contact roller at a rate of about 5 μm2 of wet addition, and dried. An article is prepared by cutting a rectangle of 25.40 cm by 20.30 cm from a fabric, applying approximately 12 g / m of the composition of the liquid surfactant and drying it in a convection oven. The skin conditioning component of Example 19 is added to the fabric by applying the composition by coating the dots on the soft fiber side of the fabric at an index of about 3 g per processed article. The dots contain approximately 0.1 g of the composition each and have a diameter of about 5 mm. The items are packaged until they are ready to be used.

EXAMPLE 204 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. A first substrate is prepared. The first substrate is a low density, spongy, airlaid batt comprising a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of two component fibers of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating, and % of 10-denier two-component fibers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of about 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The wadding is engraved with a hot patterned, patterned roll that leaves an unprinted terminal area around raised repeating units, resembling buttons shaped like light bulbs, and constituting a material representative of an interlaced portion of a system. fastening hook and loop. This type of material is available from PGI Nonwovens, Benson, NC. 4.4 grams of the skin cleansing component of Example 11 are applied uniformly on the back (flat side) of a rectangle of 25.40 cm by 21.60 cm from the first substrate. A second substrate which is a cellulose paper towel, bonded by adhesive, of high strength in wet state, with a good fluffiness and a basis weight of approximately 53 g / m2, is cut to a size of about 25.40 cm by 21.60 cm. A proper towel is available at The Procter & Gamble Company and is marketed as Bounty «I ?? áá ***» ^ * M ** u *. ^ ** ^ ^ - ^ n ** ^ *** »*** ^ *» »* ** i * i.

Rinse & Reuse®, which retains its height from the Z-direction when it is wet, and which has a thickness of approximately 0.12 cm to 1.97 g / cm2 when wet-formed in a configured band. The substrates are thermobonded at the edge and 4 poiin the center of the article (diameter of 5 mm, evenly spaced from each other and the nearest edge) by means of a heat sealing device with pressure roller like the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available in Sencorp, Hyannis, MA. The article is cut and 3 grams of the skin conditioning component of Example 19 are applied hot by pipetting it into the four sealing spots in the center of each face of the article and allowing it to cool. The item is packaged until it is ready for use.

EXAMPLE 205 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. A substrate is prepared in a process to form layers of air. A first thin fabric of 20 g / m2 of continuous polypropylene filament fiber is applied to a continuous forming screen. Cellulose (Kraft fiber) comprising a second fabric is applied with air layers in the first fabric at an index of 100 g / m2. The surfactant composition of Example 4 is measured in conjunction with the cellulose fibers at an index of about 80 g / m2. A third tissue that is equivalent to the first tissue is ^^^^., ».. ^^ j.-! Applies in cellulose with layers of air. A substrate is prepared by therolizing the edges and sealing poiof approximately 51.3 mm from a rectangular section of 25.40 cm by 21.60 cm from the composite fabric. The skin conditioning component of Example 93 is melted and dotted by an extrusion head to form dots containing approximately 0.1 g of the composition on both sides of the article, at a rate of 3 grams of the composition per article, or 1.5 grams per side, followed by a rapid cooling. The item is packaged until it is ready for use.

EXAMPLE 206 Prepare a representative skin cleansing and conditioning item in the manner described below. The article of Example 205 is prepared, except that the polypropylene is replaced with a biodegradable polylactic acid polymer to produce a biodegradable article.

EXAMPLE 207 A representative cleaning and conditioning article is prepared in the manner described below.

A layer of a cellulose paper towel, bound by adhesive, of high strength in the wet state, with a good fluffiness and a basis weight of approximately 53 g / m2, is cut to a size of about 25.40 cm by 22.80 cm with Folds in each direction, ik? Proper towel is available at The Procter & Gamble Company and is marketed as Bounty Rinse & Reuse®, which retains its height from the Z-direction when it is wet, and which has a thickness of approximately 0.12 cm to 1.97 g / cm2 when wet-formed in a configured band. The cellulose layer is immersed in the composition of the surfactant of Example 8 until it has absorbed six grams of the composition and the composition is dried. The skin conditioning component of any of Examples 58-77 is melted and dotted by an extrusion head to form dots containing approximately 0.1 g of the composition on both sides of the article, at a rate of 3 grams of the composition per item, or 1.5 grams per side, followed by rapid cooling. The item is packaged until it is ready for use. The article conveniently provides an easy-to-hold cleaning implement that is soft to the touch and provides a tear-free cleaning for the child's entire body, hair and face, is easy to discard and biodegradable.

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EXAMPLES 208-209 Prepare representative skin cleaning and conditioning items in the manner described below, using the skin conditioning components of Examples 78 and 81. The low hydraulic activity cleaning component of Example 2 is milled with three cylinders with aluminosilicate (available as Advera 401 N in The PQ Corporation, Valley Forge, PA, which generates heat due to an exothermic reaction when exposed to water) at a ratio of 1: 1. Ten grams of the cleansing component are applied to one side of a wadding layer. The wadding is a wadding with layers of air, spongy, low density that comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of 10 denier two-component fibers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The surfactant is applied to fibers in four quadrants forming a rectangle of approximately 25.4 cm by 30.5 cm, leaving a space at the edge and between the quadrants to seal the layers without the presence of a surfactant. A second non-woven layer is prepared, which is hydro perforated and comprises polyester fibers with a diameter of approximately 10 microns and containing interlaced gauze therein, with a fiber diameter of approximately 100 microns running across the width i ít Jititüiirr an irr m ^ ir ** "- **** - * of the nonwoven and around 250 microns orthogonal to the width, bound at intervals of approximately 1 cm. Such gauze is available from Conwed Plastics, Minneapolis, MN. The second non-woven has a basis weight of about 70 g / m2 and is slightly creped due to a tissue tension during the manufacture thereof and a subsequent relaxation of the tension. The layers are sealed to each other by knit links and also by a 2 mm wide seal around the perimeter with a heat sealer die, using a pressurized heat-sealing device such as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA. The knit links measure about 3 mm in diameter each and there are approximately 51 individual sealing points uniformly distributed. The article is cut out and 4 grams of the skin conditioning composition are applied to the fluffy face of the article wadding, using an extrusion head to apply the composition at 60 ° C in spots at some of the sealing points. The composition is rapidly cooled on the surface of the article and stored in a sealed, metallized film container until ready for use.

EXAMPLE 210 Prepare representative cleaning and skin conditioning articles with the liquid cleaning components of Example 6, and the cutaneous conditioning components of any of Examples 78-S2 in the manner described below. The liquid surfactant composition is applied to one face of a first substrate by brush coating until 2 grams of the solid surface active agent have been applied in a window glass design, avoiding the edges and the sealing points. The substrate is a wadding with air layers, spongy, low density that comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of 10 denier two-component fibers of the same core-coating composition, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). The composition is dried. A second substrate, which is a cellulose paper towel, bound by adhesive, of high strength in the wet state, with good foaming and a basis weight of approximately 53 g / m2, is placed on the face of the wadding exposed to the agent surfactant. A proper towel is available at The Procter & Gamble Company and marketed as Bounty Rinse & Reuse®, which retains its height from the Z direction when it is wet, and which has a thickness of approximately 0.12 cm to 1.97 g / cm2. The layers are sealed to one another in the form of a rectangular window pane, with a heat-sealing die using a pressure-sealed heat-sealing device such as the Sentinel heat sealer, model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA at a sufficient temperature and pressure to form an adequate seal.

The seal is continuous around the edges and has a single cross member of window glass in each direction of X and Y with a width of approximately 2 mm. The article is cut out and 1.5 grams of the skin conditioning component are applied to the sponge face of the wadding by means of an extrusion head to form coating points; The extrusion head is fed with the composition at 60 ° C. If necessary, the spots of the composition cool rapidly on the surface of the article so that the dots do not expand substantially with respect to their size. Otherwise, the composition points are allowed to cool. The item is stored in a sealed, metallized container until it is ready for use.

EXAMPLE 211 Prepare representative cleansing and skin conditioning articles in the manner described below, using the skin conditioning components of Example 89. Four grams of the surfactant composition of Example 11 are uniformly spread by hand on a spongy wadding. The wadding is a wadding with layers of air, spongy, low density that comprises a mixture of 30% PET fibers of 15 deniers, 35% of fibers of two components of 3 deniers with PET core and PET coating and 35% of two-component fibers of 10 deniers of the same composition of core-coating, and has a basis weight of approximately 100 grams per square meter (g / m2). A layer of a fibrous nonwoven, which is a hydrolyzed mixture of 55% cellulose and 45% polyester, with a basis weight of approximately 65 g / m2 (available as Technicloth II from The Texwipe Company, Saddie River, NJ) It is placed on the side of the batting that is coated with the surfactant. The layers are sealed to one another by interlocking sealing plates using an unheated plate with inverted thimble-shaped deposits uniformly distributed in a hexagonal grid. The thimble-shaped deposits have a diameter of approximately 1.2 cm at the base and at a distance from each other of approximately 2 cm, center to center. The terminal zone between the dimples in the unheated plate is concave inward by several millimeters, forming an interconnected hopper. The heated plate has an external edge that fits exactly in the hopper of the terminal area of the non-heated plate. The heated plate comes in contact with the cellulose / polyester substrate and a thermal seal is made by a pressurized heat-sealing device, such as a Sentinel heat sealer, Model 808, available from Sencorp, Hyannis, MA. The resulting unprocessed article presents pronounced thimble shapes that rise on the side of the wadding and smaller dimples or "buttons" that rise up on the cellulose / polyester substrate side of the article, which facilitates hold of both sides . The article is cut into a rectangle of approximately 120 mm by 160 mm. Three grams of the skin conditioner component per item are pipetted to the hopper area while the composition is still hot and allowed to cool and solidify. The item is packaged until it is ready to be used.

EXAMPLE 212 Prepare a representative personal care appliance comprising a skin cleaning and conditioning article by packaging the article of example 176 with a drying article that includes at least one layer of substrate.

EXAMPLE 213 Prepare a representative personal care appliance comprising a cleaning and skin conditioning article by packaging the article of example 172 with a drying article that includes at least one layer of substrate and an anti-cellulite composition impregnated in said substrate layer.

Claims

NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION CLAIMS

1. - An appropriate article for cleaning, characterized in that said article comprises a) a sheet of substrate that includes: 1) a first layer of substrate and 2) a second layer of substrate fastened to said first layer; b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, and c) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component.

2. The article according to claim 1, further characterized in that said cleaning component is disposed between or impregnated in said first and / or second substrate layers.

3. The article according to claim 1, further characterized in that said therapeutic benefit component is arranged on a surface of said first and / or second substrate layers in at least one location in a shape selected from the group comprising , designs, logos and combinations thereof.

4. The article according to claim 3, further characterized in that said therapeutic benefit component is disposed on said surface in a variety of locations. isá- ^ a AA * ^. ^ > ^ - ^ - - - • jiÉMMBjri ^^ aaL. ^^. ^

5. - The article according to claim 4, further characterized in that said shapes are selected from the group comprising points, straight lines, curved lines, stars, rectangles, triangles, ellipses and combinations thereof.

6. The article according to claim 1, further characterized in that said first and second layers are sealed to each other, thus forming at least one deposit seal on at least one surface of the substrate sheet, and because said therapeutic benefit component is disposed within said deposit stamp.

7. The article according to claim 6, further characterized in that, during sealing, said deposit seals are formed both on an upper surface and on a lower surface of said substrate sheet.

8. An appropriate article for cleaning, characterized in that said article comprises a) a sheet of substrate that includes: 1) a first layer of substrate and 2) a second layer of substrate fastened to said first layer to form at least one deposit seal on at least one surface of said substrate sheet, wherein the deposit seal has a shape selected from the group comprising figures, designs, logos and combinations thereof; b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, and c) a therapeutic benefit component disposed within said reservoir seal, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 to4. ** fa * MÍllilA ^^ cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component.

9. The article according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that said article is a personal care article suitable for use on the skin and / or hair.

10. An appropriate article for imparting a therapeutic benefit, characterized in that said article comprises a) a substrate sheet that includes: 1) a first substrate layer and 2) a second substrate layer attached to said first layer; b) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component.

11. A method for cleaning and / or conditioning, characterized in that said method comprises the steps of: a) wetting the article of any of the preceding claims with water and b) putting the skin or hair in contact with the wetted article.

12. A personal care appliance, characterized in that said appliance comprises an article suitable for cleaning, wherein said article comprises: a) a sheet of substrate that includes: 1) a first layer of substrate and 2) a second layer of substrate attached to said first layer; b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet and c) a therapeutic benefit component disposed of tJ .. ^ »^ * > ^ ^. adjacent to said substrate sheet, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm 2 of the substrate sheet per gram of the therapeutic benefit component.

13. A personal care device, characterized in that said device comprises an article suitable for imparting a therapeutic benefit, wherein said article comprises: a) a substrate sheet that includes: 1) a first layer of substrate and 2) a second layer substrate layer attached to said first layer; b) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet. ^ .t¿ - ^^ ^^^ ,,, »^ SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an article suitable for cleaning, wherein the article comprises: (a) a substrate sheet that includes: (1) a first substrate layer and (2) a second substrate layer attached to said first layer. cap; (b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet and (c) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the sheet of substrate per gram of the therapeutic benefit component; in a preferred embodiment, the present invention it also refers to the article described above, wherein the second substrate layer is sealed to the first layer to thereby form at least one deposit seal on at least one surface of said substrate sheet, wherein the seal of deposit presents a form that is selected from the group comprising figures, designs, logos and combinations thereof; in another embodiment, the cleansing article of the present invention can be modified to provide only therapeutic benefits; This article comprises: (a) a substrate sheet that includes: (1) a first substrate layer and (2) a second substrate layer attached to said first layer and (b) a therapeutic benefit component disposed adjacent to said substrate sheet, wherein said therapeutic benefit component occupies less than about 50 cm2 of the substrate sheet per gram ° ¿/ ¿2 < < ? of < therapeutic benefit component; The present invention also relates to methods for using the described articles. 3B P02 / 1027F