Skincare pad-based application system and method

Abstract

A skincare pad-based application system and method utilizes a container containing individually packaged skincare products contained on disposable pads and arranged in a time-based order of intended use. The physical arrangement of the various products in the container or other packaging material simplifies application and increases the likelihood that products will be applied correctly and for maximum effect.

What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is: 
     
         1 . A skincare application system comprising:
 a package;   a plurality of individually sealed applicators for applying a plurality of differing skincare products within the package, wherein each of the applicators is pre-loaded with one of the plurality of skincare products;   wherein the plurality of applicators is arranged in the package in an order that corresponds to a time-based order in which the skincare products are intended to be applied, such that removing applicators from the package in the time-based order and applying the skincare product of each removed applicator in the order that it is removed ensures application of the plurality of skincare products in a proper order according to a time-based skincare regimen.   
     
     
         2 . A system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the time-based skincare regimen comprises a repeating regimen that repeats once per a first time period, and wherein the plurality of skincare products comprises:
 a first skincare product intended for application once at the start of a first time period; and   a second skincare product intended for periodic application one or more times between applications of the first skincare product.   
     
     
         3 . A system as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the first time period is divisible into a plurality of intervals, and wherein the first skincare product is intended for application at the start of the first interval, and wherein the second skincare product is intended for periodic application at the start of other of the plurality of intervals. 
     
     
         4 . A system as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of skincare products comprises a third skincare product intended for application at the start of intervals not intended for application of either the first skincare product or the second skincare product. 
     
     
         5 . A system as recited in  claim 4 , wherein:
 the first time period comprises a week;   the plurality of intervals comprise days;   the first skincare product is intended for application on the first day of the week; and   the second and third skincare products are intended for alternating application on the second through seventh days of the week.   
     
     
         6 . A system as recited in  claim 5 , wherein:
 the first skincare product comprises a skincare composition comprising an effective amount of multiple alpha hydroxy acids;   the second skincare product comprises a skincare composition comprising an effective amount of an antioxidant; and   the third skincare product comprises a skincare composition comprising an effective amount of a retinoid.   
     
     
         7 . A system as recited in  claim 5 , wherein the package contains a multiple-week supply of applicators. 
     
     
         8 . A system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the individually sealed applicators are ordered in the package utilizing a method selected from the group consisting of:
 physical placement only, wherein each individually sealed applicator is not physically connected to any other sealed applicators, and wherein each individually sealed applicator is physically located more proximate or less proximate an opening of the package than any other individually sealed applicators;   physical placement and connection to adjacent individually sealed applicators, wherein each individually sealed applicator is physically connected to any immediately adjacent sealed applicators, and wherein each individually sealed applicator is physically located more proximate or less proximate an opening of the package than any other individually sealed applicators; and   connection to adjacent individually sealed applicators only, wherein each individually sealed applicator is physically connected to any immediately adjacent sealed applicators as a ribbon of individually sealed applicators.   
     
     
         9 . A system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein each of the individually sealed applicators comprises a removable seal covering the skincare product preloaded on the applicator. 
     
     
         10 . A system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein each of the applicators comprises a pad configured to facilitate application of one of the skincare products. 
     
     
         11 . A system as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the pad comprises:
 a rear side comprising a sleeve configured to receive human fingers therein; and   a front side comprising:
 an application surface preloaded at a portion thereof with one of the skincare products; and 
 a seal sealed to the application surface around the portion of the application surface preloaded with skincare product. 
   
     
     
         12 . A skincare pad-based application system comprising:
 a package;   a plurality of individually sealed pads for applying a plurality of differing skincare products within the package, wherein each of the pads is pre-loaded with one of the plurality of skincare products;   wherein the plurality of pads is arranged in the package in an order that corresponds to a time-based order in which the skincare products are intended to be applied, such that removing pads from the package in the time-based order and applying the skincare product of each removed pad in the order that it is removed ensures application of the plurality of skincare products in a proper order according to a time-based skincare regimen.   
     
     
         13 . A system as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the time-based skincare regimen comprises a repeating regimen that repeats once per a first time period, and wherein the plurality of skincare products comprises:
 a first skincare product intended for application once at the start of a first time period;   a second skincare product; and   a third skincare product;   wherein the second skincare product and the third skincare product are intended for alternating periodic application multiple times between applications of the first skincare product.   
     
     
         14 . A system as recited in  claim 13 , wherein:
 the first skincare product comprises a skincare composition comprising an effective amount of multiple alpha hydroxy acids;   the second skincare product comprises a skincare composition comprising an effective amount of an antioxidant; and   the third skincare product comprises a skincare composition comprising an effective amount of a retinoid.   
     
     
         15 . A system as recited in  claim 12 , wherein the individually sealed pads are ordered in the package utilizing a method selected from the group consisting of:
 physical placement only, wherein each individually sealed pad is not physically connected to any other sealed pads, and wherein each individually sealed pad is physically located more proximate or less proximate an opening of the package than any other individually sealed pads;   physical placement and connection to adjacent individually sealed pads, wherein each individually sealed pad is physically connected to any immediately adjacent sealed pads, and wherein each individually sealed pad is physically located more proximate or less proximate an opening of the package than any other individually sealed pads; and   connection to adjacent individually sealed pads only, wherein each individually sealed pad is physically connected to any immediately adjacent sealed pads, such that a next individually sealed pad to be used remains on an end of a ribbon of individually sealed pads.   
     
     
         16 . A system as recited in  claim 10 , wherein each pad comprises:
 a rear side comprising a sleeve configured to receive human fingers therein; and   a front side comprising:
 an application surface preloaded at a portion thereof with one of the skincare products; and 
 a seal sealed to the application surface around the portion of the application surface preloaded with skincare product. 
   
     
     
         17 . A method for producing a skincare applicator-based application system comprising:
 providing a package;   providing a plurality of individually sealed applicators for applying a plurality of differing skincare products, wherein each of the applicators is pre-loaded with one of the plurality of skincare products;   arranging the plurality of applicators in the package in an order that corresponds to a time-based order in which the skincare products are intended to be applied according to a time-based skincare regimen.   
     
     
         18 . A method as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the individually sealed applicators are ordered in the package utilizing a method selected from the group consisting of:
 physical placement only, wherein each individually sealed applicator is not physically connected to any other sealed applicators, and wherein each individually sealed applicator is physically located more proximate or less proximate an opening of the package than any other individually sealed applicators;   physical placement and connection to adjacent individually sealed applicators, wherein each individually sealed applicator is physically connected to any immediately adjacent sealed applicators, and wherein each individually sealed applicator is physically located more proximate or less proximate an opening of the package than any other individually sealed applicators; and   connection to adjacent individually sealed applicators only, wherein each individually sealed applicator is physically connected to any immediately adjacent sealed applicators, as a ribbon of individually sealed applicators.   
     
     
         19 . A method as recited in  claim 17 , wherein each of the applicators comprises a pad configured to facilitate application of one of the skincare products. 
     
     
         20 . A method as recited in  claim 17 , wherein each of the applicators comprises a pad and wherein providing a plurality of individually sealed applicators for applying a plurality of differing skincare products comprises:
 loading an application surface of the pad with one of the skincare products; and   providing a seal over the skincare product that is sealed to the application surface around the skincare product.