Beauty mask packaging article, related methods and processes

Abstract

A beauty mask packaging article (10) includes a container (14). The container (14) defines a continuous internal volume (22) for receiving a plurality of beauty masks (12), and an initially sealed opening for enabling individual removal of the beauty masks (12) from the internal volume (22). The beauty masks (12) are impregnated with juice. Each beauty mask (12) is rolled up.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a beauty mask packaging article including a container. Background Art

[0002] Beauty masks are especially used for supporting cosmetic products, advantageously for supporting cosmetic products for make-up, coloring or care.

[0003] More generally, cosmetic products are products defined in the European Union Regulation N°1223 / 2009 on cosmetic products, promulgated by the European Parliament and the Council on 30 November 2009.

[0004] Generally, a beauty mask includes a substrate sheet impregnated with a lotion, juice or the like, usually made of non-woven fabric. The beauty mask is used for the beauty care of the skin (especially the face). Usually, such a sheet can be obtained in a packaging containing only one sheet, which has been folded in a packet or a bag. The packaging is made of aluminum foil or a similar material.

[0005] However, such a packaging has drawbacks in terms of environmental impact. In fact, packaging a single beauty mask in a separate packaging causes waste both in terms of the materials used for packaging and in terms of the juice or production used.

[0006] For example, TW 2015 / 19826 provides a partial solution to this environmental drawback. This document discloses a packaging including a plurality of beauty masks interconnected by pre-cuts. When the user wants to use a beauty mask, the user opens the packaging and grabs the mask, separating this mask from the remaining masks in the packaging by tearing the connection.

[0007] However, such a packaging still has drawbacks. In fact, when the beauty mask is taken out of the packaging of the beauty mask, the beauty mask is not sufficiently soaked with the juice. This is a drawback for the user, because the effectiveness of the beauty care may be reduced due to the lack of juice. Therefore, the more the mask is impregnated, the more effective it is in beauty care. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a beauty mask packaging article which is more environmentally friendly than existing separate packagings and which is more effective for the user.

[0009] The above object of the present invention can be achieved by a beauty mask packaging article of the above type, wherein the container defines a continuous internal volume for receiving a plurality of beauty masks, the container defines an initially sealed opening for enabling the individual removal of the beauty masks from the internal volume, the beauty masks are impregnated with juice, and each beauty mask is rolled up.

[0010] Packing multiple facial masks (each facial mask being rolled up) in a single volume of a package greatly limits waste while enabling the facial masks to be more deeply soaked with juice.

[0011] In an embodiment, the container includes a holder for holding the rolled-up beauty facial mask.

[0012] The holder keeps the facial mask upright in the package and makes it easier to grip the facial mask. The holder helps enable the facial mask to be soaked with juice.

[0013] In an embodiment:

[0014] - A plurality of main holes are provided in the holder, and each rolled-up beauty facial mask is engaged in the main holes. Preferably, the main holes extend parallel to each other and parallel to the axis of the opening;

[0015] - The holder is a ruler-shaped member provided with a plurality of main holes, and each rolled-up beauty facial mask is engaged in the main holes;

[0016] - The holder is a disc portion provided with a plurality of main holes, and each rolled-up beauty facial mask is engaged in the main holes.

[0017] The main holes are adapted to receive the beauty facial mask after it is rolled up. These main holes enable the beauty facial masks to be stored in a more orderly manner, thus creating a preferential path for juice soaking.

[0018] In an embodiment, a plurality of secondary holes are provided in the holder.

[0019] The secondary holes enable the juice to circulate in the package and be evenly distributed throughout the package.

[0020] In an embodiment, the holder includes at least one anti-rotation rod.

[0021] The anti-rotation rod prevents the holder and the facial mask from tipping over in the package.

[0022] In an embodiment, the holder includes at least one gripping rod that can be grasped by a user to lift the holder out of the internal volume.

[0023] The centering rod prevents the holder from moving in the container.

[0024] In an embodiment, the holder includes at least one leg placed at the bottom of the container.

[0025] The leg enables the holder to stand upright in the container.

[0026] In an embodiment:

[0027] - The container has an outer shell including an anti-permeation layer, advantageously a metal layer, and the outer shell defines an internal volume;

[0028] - The outer shell includes a zip for selectively closing the opening.

[0029] The zip enables the package to be easily opened and closed after the first use without drying out the juice or damaging the facial mask due to air contact.

[0030] In an embodiment, the container is selected from a box or a releasable bag, especially a rectangular box or a cylindrical box.

[0031] Using a box as the container enables more facial masks to be stored.

[0032] The present invention also relates to a manufacturing process of a beauty facial mask packaging article, including:

[0033] - Providing a plurality of beauty facial masks and a container defining a continuous internal volume;

[0034] - Rolling up each beauty facial mask;

[0035] - Inserting each rolled-up beauty facial mask into the internal volume;

[0036] - Filling the container with juice; and

[0037] - Sealing the container.

[0038] The process according to the present invention may include the following steps:

[0039] The providing step includes providing a holder, and the inserting step includes:

[0040] - Inserting each rolled-up beauty facial mask into the main hole of the holder;

[0041] Inserting the holder containing a plurality of beauty facial masks into the container.

[0042] Finally, the present invention relates to a method of applying a beauty facial mask on the body surface, including:

[0043] - Providing the beauty facial mask packaging article defined above;

[0044] - Opening the container;

[0045] - Grasping a beauty facial mask and taking the beauty facial mask out of the container;

[0046] - Closing the container;

[0047] - Unfolding the beauty facial mask;

[0048] - Applying the beauty facial mask on the body surface. Description of the Drawings

[0049] The present invention will be better understood when reading the following description provided only by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0050] - Figure 1 is a schematic view of a first packaging article according to the present invention;

[0051] - Figure 2 is of Figure 1 a perspective view of a holder for fixing a beauty mask shown according to the present invention;

[0052] - Figure 3 is Figure 1 a top view of the holder shown;

[0053] - Figure 4 is an illustration of a second packaging article according to the present invention;

[0054] - Figure 5 is a partial view of a third packaging article according to the present invention;

[0055] - Figure 6 is Figure 5 a perspective view of the holder shown;

[0056] - Figure 7 is a top view of a fourth packaging article according to the present invention;

[0057] - Figure 8 is an illustration of a beauty mask before being rolled up;

[0058] - Figure 9 is an illustration of a beauty mask being rolled up. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] In Figures 1 to 3 is schematically shown a first packaging article 10 according to the present invention. The first packaging article includes: a plurality of beauty masks 12, up to five beauty masks 12 here; a container 14 for storing the masks 12; and a holder 16.

[0060] When the beauty masks are stored in the container 14, the beauty masks 12 are rolled up. The masks 12 support and / or contain cosmetic products, in particular cosmetic products for make-up, coloring or care. For example, the cosmetic product is a liquid juice.

[0061] When the beauty mask is rolled up, the beauty mask 12 has a cylindrical shape. Generally, the height of such a cylinder is between 80 mm and 120 mm, and advantageously, the diameter of the cylinder is between 3 mm and 15 mm.

[0062] The container 14 shown here is an outer housing 20. For example, the housing 20 has a rectangular shape.

[0063] For example, the housing 20 is made of a metal-coated film or metal. An example of the film is a laminate film including a barrier layer between a polyethylene terephthalate layer and / or a polyolefin layer.

[0064] For example, the film may include a combination of polyethylene terephthalate, a metal (such as aluminum), and low-density polyethylene (such as a thickness of 40 μm to 60 μm).

[0065] In a variant, the assembly is made of oriented polypropylene and low-density polyethylene (such as a thickness of 40 μm to 60 μm) or oriented polypropylene and paper (such as a surface mass of 350 g / m 2 to 500 g / m 2 ) and low-density polyethylene (such as a thickness of 40 μm to 60 μm).

[0066] The housing 20 defines a continuous single internal volume 22 that receives the holder 16 and a plurality of beauty masks 12. Advantageously, Figures 1 to 3 the illustrated housing 20 includes: at least one notch 24, here there are two notches 24; and a zip 26.

[0067] The internal volume 22 is greater than 130 cm 3 , in particular between 100 cm 3 and 250 cm 3 . The internal volume is capable of accommodating a plurality of beauty masks 12 and the entire beauty masks 12 of the cosmetic products impregnating the masks 12.

[0068] The two notches 24 are provided in the upper part 28 of the housing 20. The two notches face each other and are provided on two sides 30, 31 of the housing 20. The two notches 24 make it easier for the user to open the packaging article 10 during the first use. Once the packaging article 10 is opened, the user can enter the internal volume 22 through the opening between the notches 24. The opening is initially sealed between the notches 24. The opening can be opened by tearing the upper part 28 of the housing 20 between the notches 24.

[0069] The zip 26 extends through the housing 20 to extend transversely to the two sides 30, 31 of the housing. After the housing 20 is opened for the first time, the zip 26 enables the packaging article 10 to be hermetically sealed by closing the opening. This prevents the cosmetic products supported by the beauty masks 12 from drying out and / or the beauty masks 12 from degrading. In addition, the zip enables the user to selectively and easily close the internal volume 22.

[0070] In other embodiments, the housing 20 includes a single notch 24.

[0071] In Figure 2 andFigure 3 In the example of, in particular, the holder 16 includes a bar-shaped member 32 extending along the longitudinal axis. The bar-shaped member 32 includes an upper surface 34 provided with a plurality of main through-holes 36 and secondary through-holes 38, where the main and secondary through-holes extend from the lower surface through the bar-shaped member 32 to the upper surface. The bar-shaped member also includes at least one anti-rotation rod 40.

[0072] For example, in Figure 3 the holder 16 shown includes five main holes 36, eight secondary holes 38 and two anti-rotation rods 40.

[0073] The main holes 36 are adapted to receive the beauty mask 12 after the beauty mask is rolled up. The main holes are circular in shape, and the diameter of the main holes is complementary to the diameter of the rolled-up beauty mask 12. The cross-sectional area of the main holes 36 is between 130 mm 2 and 300 mm 2 .

[0074] When the beauty mask is inserted into the main holes 36, the beauty mask 12 has a free area 42 located in the internal volume 22, which projects from the upper surface 34 of the bar-shaped member 32 and is accessible through the opening of the housing 20. By grasping the free area 42, the user can remove the beauty mask 12 from the container 14 of the beauty mask.

[0075] Advantageously, the free area 42 has a height between 30% and 70% of the height of the beauty mask.

[0076] In this example, the secondary holes 38 have a triangular cross-section. The secondary holes 38 also appear in the upper and lower surfaces. The secondary holes enable the cosmetic product accommodated in the housing 20 to be evenly distributed throughout the housing 20. Thus, the beauty mask 12 is well impregnated with the juice in the housing 20.

[0077] As Figure 3 shown, the cross-sectional area of the secondary holes 38 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the main holes 36.

[0078] Each anti-rotation rod 40 projects from the upper surface 34 of the holder 16 towards the opening of the container 16 transversely to the longitudinal axis of the holder 16. The anti-rotation rod 40 prevents the holder 16 from tipping over in the internal volume 22 of the housing 20.

[0079] Now describe the manufacturing process of the packaging article 10 as described above.

[0080] Each beauty mask 12 is initially prepared from an unfolded beauty mask 12, in Figure 8An example of an unfolded beauty mask is shown. The mask 12 includes: a central sheet, which has a circular shape here; and two ears 120 that project from the central sheet in opposite directions with respect to the central axis B-B'.

[0081] The unfolded mask 12 further includes two holes 121 for the eyes on the upper part 123 of the mask 12. Advantageously, the unfolded mask also includes a hole 122 for the mouth on the lower part 124 of the mask 12, and a cutout 125 for the user's nose.

[0082] Regarding Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the method of rolling up the mask 12 first includes the step of folding the mask 12 in half along the axis B-B'. Then, the ears 120 are placed on the same side of the axis B-B'.

[0083] Then, the lower part 124 of the beauty mask 12 and the upper part 123 of the beauty mask are folded towards the center of the mask 12 perpendicular to the central axis B-B' to obtain the partially folded mask 12 shown in Figure 9 . At the end of this step, the folded mask 12 has a generally rectangular shape. The two ears 120 remain on the same side of the mask 12.

[0084] Finally, the mask 12 is rolled up in the direction shown by the arrow A around an axis parallel to the axis B-B', and the rolled-up mask 12 is obtained.

[0085] To prepare the article 10, a plurality of beauty masks 12, holders 16, and housings 20 as described above are provided.

[0086] Each beauty mask 12 has been rolled up to obtain the cylindrical shape as described above.

[0087] Each beauty mask 12 is further inserted into the main hole 36 of the holder 16 such that the free area 42 of each beauty mask 12 projects outside the holder 16. Then the assembly shown in Figure 2 is obtained.

[0088] This assembly is then inserted into the internal volume 22 of the housing 20. Then, the internal volume 22 is filled with juice. At the end of this step, due to the shape of the rolled-up beauty mask 12 and the secondary holes 38 of the holder 16, each beauty mask 12 is completely impregnated with juice.

[0089] For example, the filling volume of the juice is between 30% and 70% of the internal volume 22.

[0090] Then, the zipper 26 is closed, and the upper part 28 of the housing 20 is sealed. Finally, two notches 24 are provided in the upper part 28 of the metal housing 20.

[0091] A method of applying the beauty mask 12 stored in the packaging article 10 as described above on the body surface will now be described.

[0092] First, the packaging article 10 as described above is provided. The packaging article includes a plurality of beauty masks 12, a holder 16, and a housing 20.

[0093] Then, the user opens the housing 20 through the notch 24 to unseal the opening.

[0094] Thereafter, the user takes out the rolled-up beauty mask 12 from the internal volume 22. In particular, the user grasps the free end 42 of the beauty mask 12 to take out the beauty mask from the housing 20.

[0095] Subsequently, the user closes the housing 20 by closing the zip fastener 26.

[0096] Then, the user unfolds the beauty mask 12. The unfolding of the mask 12 is accomplished by pulling the two ear portions 120 in opposite directions. At the end of the unfolding, the mask 12 is flat and ready to be applied on the body surface of the user.

[0097] Finally, the user applies the unfolded mask 12 on the body surface.

[0098] In Figure 4 The packaging article 10 shown in Figures 1 to 3 is different from the packaging article shown in Figure 4 in that the packaging article shown in

[0099] The container 14 for storing the plurality of beauty masks is a plastic box 50. For example, the plastic box 50 is made of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or polycyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate (PCTA).

[0100] The plastic box 50 has a parallelepiped shape with a generally height between 85 mm and 130 mm. The plastic box 50 also includes a body 52 and a lid (not shown).

[0101] The plastic box 50 is opened by axially pulling the lid away from the body 52.

[0102] In addition, in this example, the holder 16 includes: main holes 36 distributed in a plurality of parallel rows; and secondary holes 38. The holder also includes a gripping bar 41 connected to a flat plate.

[0103] When the user needs to take the facial mask 12, the user grasps the gripping rod 41 and lifts the retainer 16 to be able to take out the facial mask 12 more easily.

[0104] In this embodiment, the container is filled with an amount of juice between 150 mL and 170 mL.

[0105] In Figures 5 to 6 the packaging article 10 shown in Figures 1 to 3 is different from the packaging article shown in Figures 5 to 6 in that the packaging article shown in

[0106] The container 14 for storing the plurality of facial masks is a plastic box 60. For example, the plastic box 60 is made of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), or polycyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate (PCTA).

[0107] The plastic box 60 has a cylindrical shape. The plastic box 60 further includes a bowl portion 62 and a plug 64.

[0108] The plastic box 60 is opened by rotating the plug 64 and pulling the plug away from the bowl portion 62.

[0109] In this example, the retainer 16 includes a disc portion 66. The disc portion 66 includes an upper surface 68 provided with a plurality of main holes 36 and one secondary hole 38.

[0110] The retainer 16 according to this embodiment further includes at least one centering rod 70. For example, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 the retainer 16 includes six centering rods 70. These centering rods 70 fix the retainer 16 in the bowl portion 62.

[0111] Finally, the retainer 16 shown in Figures 5 to 6 includes at least one leg 72. In particular, the retainer 16 includes nine legs 72 placed at the bottom of the bowl portion 62. The legs 72 enable the retainer 16 to be held in the bowl portion 62 without falling to the bottom of the bowl portion.

[0112] In this embodiment, the container 14 is filled with an amount of juice between 250 mL and 300 mL.

[0113] In Figure 7 another embodiment of the present invention shown in

[0114] Due to this invention, once the beauty mask 12 is stored in the packaging article 10, the beauty mask is completely impregnated with the juice.

[0115] The present invention further limits waste and thus limits the environmental impact. In fact, packaging multiple beauty masks 12 in a single container instead of packaging a single beauty mask 12 in a container 14 enables at least savings in container material and juice. Therefore, the present invention provides a more environmentally friendly beauty mask packaging article 10 for the beauty mask 12.

Claims

1. Beauty mask packaging article (10), said beauty mask packaging article comprising a container (14), characterized in that, The container (14) defines a continuous internal volume (22) for receiving a plurality of beauty masks (12), the container (14) defining an initially sealed opening for enabling the individual removal of the beauty masks (12) from the internal volume (22), the beauty masks (12) being impregnated with juice and each beauty mask (12) being rolled up.

2. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The container (14) includes a holder (16) for holding the rolled-up beauty masks (12).

3. The beauty facial mask packaging article (10) according to claim 2, wherein, A plurality of main holes (36) are provided in the holder (16), and each rolled-up beauty mask (12) is engaged in a main hole (36).

4. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to claim 3, wherein, The holder (16) is a ruler-shaped member (32) provided with a plurality of the main holes (36), and each rolled-up beauty mask (12) is engaged in a main hole (36).

5. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to claim 3, wherein, The holder (16) is a disc portion (66) provided with a plurality of main holes (36), and each rolled-up beauty mask (12) is engaged in a main hole (36).

6. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein, A plurality of secondary holes (38) are provided in the holder (16).

7. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, The holder (16) includes at least one anti-rotation rod (40).

8. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein The holder (16) includes at least one gripping rod (41) that can be grasped by a user to lift the holder (16) out of the internal volume (22).

9. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein, The holder (16) includes at least one leg (72), and the lower end of the at least one leg is placed on the bottom of the container (14).

10. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The container (14) has an outer shell (20) including an anti-permeation layer, and the outer shell (20) defines the internal volume (22).

11. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to claim 10, wherein, The outer shell (20) includes a zip fastener (26) for selectively closing the opening.

12. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The container (14) is selected from a box (50, 60) or a releasable bag.

13. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to claim 12, wherein, The container (14) is selected from a rectangular box or a cylindrical box.

14. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to claim 3, wherein, The main holes (36) extend parallel to each other and parallel to the axis of the opening.

15. The beauty mask packaging article (10) according to claim 10, wherein, The anti-permeation layer is a metal layer.

16. A manufacturing process of a beauty mask packaging article (10), comprising: - providing a plurality of beauty masks (12) and a container (14) defining a continuous internal volume (22); - rolling up each beauty mask (12); - inserting each rolled-up beauty mask (12) into the internal volume (22); - filling the container (14) with juice; and - sealing the container (14).

17. The manufacturing process according to claim 16, wherein, The providing step includes providing a holder (16), and the inserting step includes: - inserting each rolled-up beauty mask (12) into a main hole (36) of the holder (16); - inserting the holder (16) containing a plurality of the beauty masks (12) into the container (14).

18. A method for applying a beauty mask (12) on a body surface, comprising: - providing a beauty mask packaging article (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 15; - opening the container (14); - grasping a beauty mask (12) and taking the beauty mask (12) out of the container (14); - Close the container (14); - Unfold the beauty mask (12); - Apply the beauty mask (12) on the body surface.

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