Methods of using a single use multi-phase care system

Abstract

A convenient single use multi-phase care system including multiple formulations can be packaged in one dispensing unit. The multi-phase care system is capable of separately dispensing one of the multiple formulations at a time in a sequential order to allow the consumer to dispense a daily care regimen one step at a time. In one embodiment, the daily care regimen is a multi-phase skin care system. In another embodiment, the daily care regimen is a multi-phase hair care system.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of using a multi-phase care system, the method comprising:
 dispensing a first formulation from a dispensing unit; and   dispensing a second formulation from the dispensing unit, wherein the first and second formulations are different formulations being substantially immiscible and are not capable of being dispensed from the dispensing unit simultaneously, and wherein the first and second formulations are dispensed sequentially.   
     
     
         2 . The method as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the first formulation and second formulation independently comprise delivery vehicles selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic delivery vehicles; hydrophilic delivery vehicles; combinations of hydrophobic delivery vehicles and hydrophilic delivery vehicles; siliphilic delivery vehicles; and combinations of hydrophobic delivery vehicles, hydrophilic delivery vehicles, and siliphilic delivery vehicles. 
     
     
         3 . The method as set forth in  claim 2  wherein the first formulation comprises a hydrophilic delivery vehicle and the second formulation comprises a hydrophobic delivery vehicle. 
     
     
         4 . The method as set forth in  claim 2  wherein the first formulation comprises a hydrophobic delivery vehicle and the second formulation comprises a hydrophilic delivery vehicle. 
     
     
         5 . The method as set forth in  claim 1  wherein one of the first formulation or the second formulation is a cleansing formulation comprising a thickener in an amount of from about 0.01% (by weight) to about 5% (by weight) of thickener. 
     
     
         6 . The method as set forth in  claim 1  wherein one of the first formulation or the second formulation is a treatment formulation comprising a treatment agent selected from the group consisting of appearance modifying agents, exfoliating agents, wound care agents, scar repair agents, therapeutic agents, pharmaceuticals, xenobiotics, detangling agents, skin coloration agents, shine control agents, hair growth promoters, colorant agents, anti-dandruff agents, anti-inflammatory agents, fragrances, odor neutralizing agents, soothing agents, calming agents, antiperspirants, deodorants, botanical extracts, peptides, natural and synthetic fats and oils, moisture absorbers, conditioning agents, skin toning agents, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The method as set forth in  claim 1  further dispensing a third formulation from the dispensing unit sequentially after the second formulation, wherein the third formulation is a different formulation, is substantially immiscible with the second formulation, and is not capable of being dispensed from the dispensing unit simultaneously with either of the first formulation or second formulation. 
     
     
         8 . The method as set forth in  claim 7  wherein the first, second, and third formulations independently comprise delivery vehicles selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic delivery vehicles; hydrophilic delivery vehicles; combinations of hydrophobic delivery vehicles and hydrophilic delivery vehicles; siliphilic delivery vehicles; and combinations of hydrophobic delivery vehicles, hydrophilic delivery vehicles, and siliphilic delivery vehicles. 
     
     
         9 . The method as set forth in  claim 7  wherein at least one of the first formulation, second formulation, or third formulation is a finishing formulation comprising a finishing agent selected from the group consisting of moisturizing agents, moisture-barrier enhancing agents, skin conditioning agents, styling agents, fragrances, botanical extracts, powders, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The method as set forth in  claim 7  further dispensing a fourth formulation from the dispensing unit sequentially after the third formulation, wherein the fourth formulation is a different formulation and is substantially immiscible with the third formulation, and wherein the fourth formulation is not dispensed from the dispensing unit simultaneously with either of the first or second formulations. 
     
     
         11 . The method as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the first, second, third, and fourth formulations independently comprise delivery vehicles selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic delivery vehicles; hydrophilic delivery vehicles; combinations of hydrophobic delivery vehicles and hydrophilic delivery vehicles; siliphilic delivery vehicles; and combinations of hydrophobic delivery vehicles, hydrophilic delivery vehicles, and siliphilic delivery vehicles. 
     
     
         12 . The method as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the first and second formulations further independently comprise a visual enhancer. 
     
     
         13 . A method of using a multi-phase care system, the method comprising:
 dispensing a cleansing formulation from a dispensing unit; and   dispensing a toning formulation from the dispensing unit, wherein the cleansing and toning formulations are different formulations being substantially immiscible and are not capable of being dispensed from the dispensing unit simultaneously, and wherein the cleansing and toning formulations are dispensed sequentially.   
     
     
         14 . The method as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the cleansing formulation comprises a thickener in an amount of from about 0.01% (by weight) to about 5% (by weight) of thickener. 
     
     
         15 . The method as set forth in  claim 13  further dispensing a finishing formulation from the dispensing unit sequentially after the toning formulation, wherein the finishing formulation is a different formulation, is substantially immiscible with the toning formulation, and is not capable of being dispensed from the dispensing unit simultaneously with either of the cleansing formulation or toning formulation. 
     
     
         16 . The method as set forth in  claim 15  wherein the finishing formulation comprises a finishing agent selected from the group consisting of moisturizing agents, moisture-barrier enhancing agents, skin conditioning agents, styling agents, fragrances, botanical extracts, powders, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         17 . The method as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the cleansing and toning formulations further independently comprise a visual enhancer.