Process, system, and kit for evaluating the relief of the skin with a substrate

Abstract

A process, system, and kit for evaluating the relief of the skin using a substrate with an adhesive surface. The process includes the steps of applying the substrate onto a test zone of the skin so that the adhesive surface is in contact with the skin at contact locations; removing the substrate; and evaluating the image formed on the adhesive surface. The image results from the modification of the adhesive surface at the contact locations. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive surface, when applied to the skin, is not in appreciable contact with the sunken zones of the skin, such as the wrinkles or lines.

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         54 . A cosmetic or care product system, comprising: 
 a skin cosmetic or skin care product; and    a test device packaged within the product system having a means for evaluating the effect of the product on the skin over a period of time after the product has been applied to the skin.    
     
     
         55 . The system of  claim 54 , wherein the product is an anti-wrinkle product.  
     
     
         56 . The system of  claim 54 , wherein the test device comprises a substrate having an adhesive surface, wherein the adhesive adheres to the plateaus of the skin.  
     
     
         57 . The system of  claim 56 , wherein the adhesive is solid.  
     
     
         58 . The system of  claim 56 , wherein the test device further comprises a protective cover over the adhesive surface which can be removed prior to application to the skin.  
     
     
         59 . The system of  claim 54 , wherein the test device comprises a substrate having an imaging layer which is sensitive to the topography of the skin.  
     
     
         60 . The system of  claim 54 , wherein the test device contains a component that is capable of forming an image of lines and wrinkles when applied to skin.  
     
     
         61 . The system of  claim 54 , wherein the test device comprises a strip and is located in a container which also holds the product.  
     
     
         62 . The system of  claim 61 , wherein the container further comprises reference images which correspond to various degrees of aging of the skin.  
     
     
         63 . The system of  claim 59 , wherein the substrate is transparent.  
     
     
         64 . The system of  claim 54 , wherein the test device comprises a visualizing substrate having a darkened area.