A cosmetic process using a sheet of microneedles.

Abstract

Cosmetic process using a microneedle sheet The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for a keratinous substance, such as skin or lips, comprising the following steps: applying to the keratinous substance at least one composition comprising at least one hydrophobic pigment dispersed in a physiologically acceptable medium; and applying to the keratinous substance, to which the composition has been applied, a microneedle sheet comprising a substrate sheet and a plurality of microneedles on the substrate sheet such that the microneedles are capable of penetrating the keratinous substance, thus delivering the hydrophobic pigment into the superficial layer of the keratinous substance.According to the present invention, microneedles can penetrate a keratinous substance to impart durable and uniform color effects to the surface layer of the keratinous substance through hydrophobic pigments. Figure for the abstract: none.