Multi-Layer Cosmetic Pad With Self-Heating and Exfoliation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current personal-care products do not combine the benefits of storing and applying cosmetic formulations with exfoliation and self-heating elements in a convenient package, lacking integration of exfoliation and self-heating features for enhanced skincare experiences.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic pad with a non-woven top layer, a ventilated bottom layer, and a self-heating element between the layers, optionally including an air-diffusing layer and a formulation layer containing cosmetic or dermatologic agents, designed for easy application and enhanced treatment efficacy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current personal-care products are designed as simple applicators or carriers, then the device complexity is low, but they lack integration of exfoliation and self-heating features
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (exfoliation, self-heating, formulation storage, and application) into a single integrated cosmetic pad device. The multi-layer structure merges these functions by incorporating exfoliating particles in the top layer, heating elements between layers, and formulation reservoirs within the pad, allowing one device to perform multiple skincare functions simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The cosmetic pad is designed as a universal device that performs multiple functions: the top layer provides exfoliation, the heating elements provide thermal treatment, the formulation layers store and deliver cosmetic products, and the overall structure enables application. This multi-functional design allows a single device to address various skincare needs including cleansing, exfoliation, heating treatment, and product delivery.
2Reliability
If a multi-layer structure with heating elements is added, then treatment efficacy is enhanced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cosmetic pad is divided into distinct functional layers: a top layer with exfoliating particles, intermediate layers with heating elements, formulation layers with cosmetic products, and a bottom layer with ventilation apertures. This segmentation allows each layer to be manufactured and tested independently before assembly, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining enhanced treatment efficacy through the integrated multi-layer structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The cosmetic pad provides a convenient, self-heating, and exfoliating skincare solution that enhances treatment efficacy by maintaining consistent temperature and facilitating better product delivery, offering benefits like whitening, brightening, anti-aging, and moisturization.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one heating element is an exothermic heating source and is activated by exposing the exothermic heating source to air
Implementation Method 2
The bottom layer of the cosmetic pad comprises one or more apertures for ventilation and the bottom layer further comprises a breathable material for ventilation
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AI summary
A cosmetic pad, having a top layer constructed of non-woven material, a bottom layer constructed in a manner to allow for ventilation through the bottom layer, and at least one heating element between the top layer and the bottom layer and methods for using the cosmetic pad and cosmetic agents therein are provided. A system for applying a cosmetic agent to a subject's skin, hair, hands, feet or face is also provided.