Moisture-sensitive pod dispenser and method

Abstract

The present invention relates to dispensers for dispensing moisture-sensitive pods and methods of use therewith, and especially dispensers and methods for dispensing moisture-sensitive pods comprising personal care formulations.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A dispenser for dispensing a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods containing personal care liquid or gel formulations, the dispenser comprising: a dispenser body having one or more water-resistant walls at least partially defining an interior volume of the dispenser; a holding area configured to hold a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods in the interior volume of the dispenser, wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods held in the holding area are contained in a plurality of sealable holding compartments comprising compartment walls that separate each moisture-sensitive pod from one another in adjacent holding compartments; and at least one dispenser outlet configured to dispense a moisture-sensitive pod from at least one of the plurality of holding compartments, wherein the one or more walls of the dispenser body inhibit the penetration of moisture into the interior volume of the dispenser, and each moisture-sensitive pod is maintained in a substantially moisture-free environment until it is dispensed. 
     
     
         2 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the dispenser body has an elongated shape. 
     
     
         3 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the dispenser body has a rounded shape. 
     
     
         4 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the dispenser body has a disc shape. 
     
     
         5 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert configured to be removed from the dispenser body for refill of the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods. 
     
     
         6 . The dispenser according to  claim 5 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a plurality of holding compartments positioned along an insert strip, each holding compartment configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod. 
     
     
         7 . The dispenser according to  claim 6 , wherein the holding area is configured to accommodate a plurality of removable inserts having the plurality of holding compartments in the interior volume of the dispenser. 
     
     
         8 . The dispenser according to  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise a plurality of separate removable inserts, each containing a single holding compartment configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod. 
     
     
         9 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the compartment walls of the plurality of holding compartments are attached to the dispenser body. 
     
     
         10 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet is configured to provide access to only a single holding compartment at a same time. 
     
     
         11 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet is configured to provide access to a plurality of holding compartments at the same time. 
     
     
         12 . The dispenser according to  claim 11 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises a plurality of elongated apertures in the dispenser body that expose a plurality of holding compartments in the interior volume. 
     
     
         13 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet is sealable to inhibit penetration of moisture into the plurality of holding compartments. 
     
     
         14 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises a dispenser lid located at a top or bottom of the dispenser. 
     
     
         15 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises one or more openable panels located on one or more sides of the dispenser. 
     
     
         16 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet is rotatable with respect to one or more of the plurality of holding compartments, so as to provide access to individual holding compartments via rotation. 
     
     
         17 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the interior volume is substantially entirely surrounded by the water-resistant walls of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         18 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the water-resistant walls of the dispenser body define an opening in the dispenser body that is configured to provide access for refilling of moisture-sensitive pods in the plurality of holding compartments. 
     
     
         19 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the dispenser body has indentations therein to facilitate gripping of the dispenser. 
     
     
         20 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , further comprising a mounting mechanism for mounting the dispenser to one or more of a wall and a fixture. 
     
     
         21 . The dispenser according to  claim 20 , wherein the mounting mechanism comprises a hook or strap configured to hang the dispenser. 
     
     
         22 . The dispenser according to  claim 20  where in the mounting mechanism comprises at least one of an adhesive strip, velcro and/or magnetic mechanism for mounting to a surface. 
     
     
         23 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the liquid or gel formulations are at least one of personal care and cleansing formulations. 
     
     
         24 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the formulations comprise at least one of shampoo, conditioner, shampoo-conditioner combinations, body wash, body wash-shampoo combinations, soap, face wash, face scrub, shower gel and shaving gel. 
     
     
         25 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise up to 10 pods having personal care compositions, the plurality of pods comprising a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         26 . The dispenser according to  claim 25 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition that is different than the first and second compositions. 
     
     
         27 . The dispenser according to  claim 26 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second and third compositions. 
     
     
         28 . The dispenser according to  claim 26 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         29 . The dispenser according to  claim 25 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise a first removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a first personal care composition, and a second removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         30 . The dispenser according to  claim 29 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a third removable insert comprising a third personal care composition that is different than the first composition and the second composition. 
     
     
         31 . The dispenser according to  claim 30 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a fourth removable insert comprising a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second, and third compositions. 
     
     
         32 . The dispenser according to  claim 30 , comprising a first removable insert having a moisture-sensitive pods comprising a shampoo formulation, a second removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a conditioner formulation, and a third removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         33 . The dispenser according to  claim 25 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert, and wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         34 . The dispenser according to  claim 33 , further comprising a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition, the third composition being different than the first and second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         35 . The dispenser according to  claim 34 , further comprising a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition, the fourth composition being different than the first, second and third composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         36 . The dispenser according to  claim 34 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation, on the same insert. 
     
     
         37 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the moisture-sensitive pods comprise the liquid or gel formulations enveloped in an at least partially water soluble film. 
     
     
         38 . The dispenser according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least partially water soluble film comprises a water-soluble polymer. 
     
     
         39 . A method of providing a personal care liquid or gel formulation, comprising: dispensing a moisture-sensitive pod comprising the liquid or gel formulation from the dispenser according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         40 . A dispenser for dispensing moisture-sensitive pods comprising personal care formulations, the dispenser comprising: a dispenser body having a base and one or more sidewalls extending from the base to define an interior volume; a holding area configured to hold a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods in the interior volume of the dispenser, the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods being contained in a plurality of sealable holding compartments comprising compartment walls that separate each moisture-sensitive pod from one another in adjacent holding compartments; and at least one dispenser opening at an end of the dispenser body that is configured to provide access to one or more of the moisture-sensitive pods in the interior volume, wherein the one or more walls of the dispenser body inhibit the penetration of moisture into one or more of the plurality of holding compartments, and each moisture-sensitive pod is maintained in a substantially moisture-free environment until it is dispensed. 
     
     
         41 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the dispenser body has an elongated shape. 
     
     
         42 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the holding area is configured to hold at least one removable insert comprising the plurality of holding compartments for the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods, the at least one removable insert being configured to be removed from the dispenser body for refill of the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods. 
     
     
         43 . The dispenser according to  claim 42 , wherein the holding area comprises a plurality of longitudinal slots configured to engage lateral sides of the at least one removable insert. 
     
     
         44 . The dispenser according to  claim 42 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a plurality of holding compartments positioned along an insert strip, each holding compartment configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod. 
     
     
         45 . The dispenser according to  claim 42  wherein the holding area is configured to accommodate a plurality of removable inserts having the plurality of holding compartments in the interior volume of the dispenser. 
     
     
         46 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise up to 10 pods having personal care compositions, the plurality of pods comprising a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         47 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition that is different than the first and second compositions. 
     
     
         48 . The dispenser according to  claim 47 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second and third compositions. 
     
     
         49 . The dispenser according to  claim 47 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         50 . The dispenser according to  claim 46 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise a first removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a first personal care composition, and a second removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         51 . The dispenser according to  claim 50 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a third removable insert comprising a third personal care composition that is different than the first composition and the second composition. 
     
     
         52 . The dispenser according to  claim 51 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a fourth removable insert comprising a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second, and third compositions. 
     
     
         53 . The dispenser according to  claim 51 , comprising a first removable insert having a moisture-sensitive pods comprising a shampoo formulation, a second removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a conditioner formulation, and a third removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         54 . The dispenser according to  claim 46 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert, and wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         55 . The dispenser according to  claim 54 , further comprising a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition, the third composition being different than the first and second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         56 . The dispenser according to  claim 55 , further comprising a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition, the fourth composition being different than the first, second and third composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         57 . The dispenser according to  claim 55 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation, on the same insert. 
     
     
         58 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the at least one dispenser opening is an outlet that is sized and configured to provide access to multiple removable inserts at a same time. 
     
     
         59 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the dispenser opening is configured to provide access to the holding area for refill of one or more of the plurality of removable inserts in the dispenser. 
     
     
         60 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the at least one dispenser opening is located in opposing relation to the base of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         61 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the at least one dispenser opening is located in the base of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         62 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the at least one dispenser opening comprises a lid that is closeable to cover an outlet aperture. 
     
     
         63 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the at least one dispenser opening is sealable to inhibit penetration of moisture into the plurality of holding compartments. 
     
     
         64 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the interior volume is substantially entirely surrounded by the water-resistant walls of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         65 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , further comprising a mounting mechanism for mounting the dispenser to one or more of a wall and a fixture. 
     
     
         66 . The dispenser according to  claim 65 , wherein the mounting mechanism comprises a hook or strap configured to hang the dispenser. 
     
     
         67 . The dispenser according to  claim 66  where in the mounting mechanism comprises at least one of an adhesive strip, velcro and/or magnetic mechanism for mounting to a surface. 
     
     
         68 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the dispenser is free-standing. 
     
     
         69 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein each of the plurality of holding compartments is secured to a wall of the dispenser. 
     
     
         70 . The dispenser according to  claim 69 , wherein each of the plurality of holding compartments is secured to the wall of the dispenser by way of a tongue-in-groove configuration. 
     
     
         71 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the liquid or gel formulations are at least one of personal care and cleansing formulations. 
     
     
         72 . The dispenser according to  claim 71 , wherein the formulations comprise at least one of shampoo, conditioner, shampoo-conditioner combinations, body wash, body wash-shampoo combinations, soap, face wash, face scrub, shower gel and shaving gel. 
     
     
         73 . The dispenser according to  claim 40 , wherein the moisture-sensitive pods comprise the liquid or gel formulations enveloped in an at least partially water soluble film. 
     
     
         74 . The dispenser according to  claim 73 , wherein the at least partially water soluble film comprises a water soluble polymer. 
     
     
         75 . A method of providing a personal care liquid or gel formulation, comprising: dispensing a moisture-sensitive pod comprising the liquid or gel formulation from the dispenser according to  claim 40 . 
     
     
         76 . A dispenser for dispensing a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods containing personal care liquid or gel formulations, the dispenser comprising: a dispenser body having a base and one or more sidewalls extending from the base to define an interior volume; a holding area configured to hold a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods in the interior volume of the dispenser, wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods held in the holding area are contained in a plurality of sealable holding compartments comprising compartment walls that separate each moisture-sensitive pod from one another in adjacent holding compartments; and dispenser outlets comprising a plurality of apertures formed in the one or more sidewalls and configured to dispense moisture-sensitive pods from at least one of the plurality of holding compartments, wherein the one or more walls of the dispenser body inhibit the penetration of moisture into the interior volume of the dispenser, and each moisture-sensitive pod is maintained in a substantially moisture-free environment until it is dispensed. 
     
     
         77 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the dispenser body has an elongated shape. 
     
     
         78 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the dispenser body has indentations therein to facilitate gripping of the dispenser. 
     
     
         79 . The dispenser according to  claim 78 , wherein the indentations comprise plural elongate indentations formed in the sidewalls about a central axis of the dispenser body, and extending at least a portion of the distance from a top of the sidewalls to the base. 
     
     
         80 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert configured to be removed from the dispenser body for refill of the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods. 
     
     
         81 . The dispenser according to  claim 80 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a plurality of sealable holding compartments positioned along an insert strip, each sealable holding compartment configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod. 
     
     
         82 . The dispenser according to  claim 80 , wherein the holding area is configured to accommodate a plurality of removable inserts having the plurality of holding compartments in the interior volume of the dispenser. 
     
     
         83 . The dispenser according to  claim 80 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments are each configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod, which is maintained in a substantially moisture free environment until accessed. 
     
     
         84 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the holding area comprises compartment walls that are attached to at least a portion of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         85 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the holding area comprises a plurality of longitudinal slots configured to engage lateral sides of at least one removable insert. 
     
     
         86 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein each of the plurality of holding compartments is secured to a wall of the dispenser. 
     
     
         87 . The dispenser according to  claim 86 , wherein each of the plurality of holding compartments is secured to the wall of the dispenser by way of a tongue-in-groove configuration. 
     
     
         88 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the holding compartments comprise a series of compartments extending along the sidewalls between the base and a top of the dispenser body, each compartment being adjacent at least one aperture of the plurality of apertures. 
     
     
         89 . The dispenser according to  claim 88 , wherein the dispenser outlets are configured to provide access to only a single holding compartment via an aperture at a same time. 
     
     
         90 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the dispenser outlets comprise panels that are openable to expose an aperture and a compartment adjacent the aperture. 
     
     
         91 . The dispenser according to  claim 90 , wherein the panels are sealable to inhibit the penetration of moisture into the holding compartments. 
     
     
         92 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the dispenser outlets comprise a column of apertures extending along the sidewalls at least a portion of the distance from the base of the dispenser body to a top end of the dispense body opposing the base. 
     
     
         93 . The dispenser according to  claim 92 , wherein multiple columns of apertures are formed on sidewalls of the dispenser body about a central axis of the dispenser. 
     
     
         94 . The dispenser according to  claim 93 , wherein the dispenser body further comprises one or more elongate indentations formed about the central axis and in between the columns of apertures. 
     
     
         95 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert, and the removable insert comprises an openable panel that allows for access of a moisture-sensitive pod in a holding compartment of the insert via an aperture of the dispenser outlet. 
     
     
         96 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises a plurality of elongated apertures in the dispenser body configured to expose a plurality of openable panels of the at least one removable insert. 
     
     
         97 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , further comprising an opening formed in the dispenser body to allow for access to the interior volume of the dispenser for replacement of at least one removable insert. 
     
     
         98 . The dispenser according to  claim 97 , wherein the opening is formed at a top end of the dispenser body opposing the base. 
     
     
         99 . The dispenser according to  claim 97 , wherein the opening is formed in the base. 
     
     
         100 . The dispenser according to  claim 97 , wherein the dispenser comprises a lid to cover the refill opening. 
     
     
         101 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the interior volume is substantially entirely surrounded by the water-resistant walls of the dispenser body, optionally including a lid to cover an opening formed in the dispenser body. 
     
     
         102 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , further comprising a mounting mechanism for mounting the dispenser to one or more of a wall and a fixture. 
     
     
         103 . The dispenser according to  claim 102 , wherein the mounting mechanism comprises a hook or strap configured to hang the dispenser. 
     
     
         104 . The dispenser according to  claim 103  where in the mounting mechanism comprises at least one of an adhesive strip, velcro and/or magnetic mechanism for mounting to a surface. 
     
     
         105 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the dispenser is free-standing. 
     
     
         106 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the liquid or gel formulations are at least one of personal care and cleansing formulations. 
     
     
         107 . The dispenser according to  claim 106 , wherein the formulations comprise at least one of shampoo, conditioner, shampoo-conditioner combination, body wash, body-wash-shampoo combinations, soap, face wash, face scrub, shower gel and shaving gel. 
     
     
         108 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise up to 10 pods having personal care compositions, the plurality of pods comprising a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         109 . The dispenser according to  claim 108 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition that is different than the first and second compositions. 
     
     
         110 . The dispenser according to  claim 109 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second and third compositions. 
     
     
         111 . The dispenser according to  claim 109 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         112 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise a first removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a first personal care composition, and a second removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         113 . The dispenser according to  claim 112 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a third removable insert comprising a third personal care composition that is different than the first composition and the second composition. 
     
     
         114 . The dispenser according to  claim 113 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a fourth removable insert comprising a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second, and third compositions. 
     
     
         115 . The dispenser according to  claim 113 , comprising a first removable insert having a moisture-sensitive pods comprising a shampoo formulation, a second removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a conditioner formulation, and a third removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         116 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert, and wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         117 . The dispenser according to  claim 116 , further comprising a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition, the third composition being different than the first and second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         118 . The dispenser according to  claim 117 , further comprising a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition, the fourth composition being different than the first, second and third composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         119 . The dispenser according to  claim 117 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation, on the same insert. 
     
     
         120 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the moisture-sensitive pods comprise the liquid or gel formulations enveloped in an at least partially water soluble film. 
     
     
         121 . The dispenser according to  claim 76 , wherein the at least partially water soluble film comprises a water-soluble polymer. 
     
     
         122 . A method of providing a personal care liquid or gel formulation, comprising: dispensing a moisture-sensitive pod comprising the liquid or gel formulation from the dispenser according to  claim 76 . 
     
     
         123 . A dispenser for dispensing a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods containing personal care liquid or gel formulations, the dispenser comprising: a dispenser body having one or more sidewalls that at least partially define an interior volume thereof; a holding area configured to hold a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods in the interior volume of the dispenser, wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods held in the holding area are contained in a plurality of sealable holding compartments comprising compartment walls that separate each moisture-sensitive pod from one another in adjacent holding compartments; and dispenser outlets comprising a plurality of apertures formed along the one or more sidewalls and configured to dispense moisture-sensitive pods from at least one of the plurality of holding compartments, wherein the one or more sidewalls of the dispenser body inhibit the penetration of moisture into the interior volume of the dispenser, and each moisture-sensitive pod is maintained in a substantially moisture-free environment until it is dispensed. 
     
     
         124 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the dispenser body has an elongated shape. 
     
     
         125 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the one or more sidewalls form an arcuate shape about the interior volume. 
     
     
         126 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the one or more sidewalls at least partially surrounding a central axis of the interior volume, and the one or more sidewalls defining an opening between opposing edges thereof, and wherein the opening defined by the opposing edges of the one or more sidewalls is configured to provide access for replacement of moisture-sensitive pods in the plurality of holding compartments. 
     
     
         127 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the dispenser body is open at opposing ends of the interior volume. 
     
     
         128 . The dispenser according to  claim 127 , wherein at least one end of the dispenser body is configured to be closeable. 
     
     
         129 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert configured to be removed from the dispenser body for replacement of the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods. 
     
     
         130 . The dispenser according to  claim 129 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a plurality of holding compartments positioned along an insert strip, each holding compartment configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod. 
     
     
         131 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the holding area is configured to accommodate a plurality of removable inserts having the plurality of holding compartments in the interior volume of the dispenser. 
     
     
         132 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments are each configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod in a substantially moisture-free environment. 
     
     
         133 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the holding area comprises compartment walls that are attached to at least a portion of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         134 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the holding area comprises a plurality of longitudinal slots configured to engage lateral sides of at least one removable insert. 
     
     
         135 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein each of the plurality of holding compartments is secured to a wall of the dispenser. 
     
     
         136 . The dispenser according to  claim 135 , wherein each of the plurality of holding compartments is secured to the wall of the dispenser by way of a tongue-in-groove configuration. 
     
     
         137 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the holding compartments comprise a series of compartments extending along the sidewalls between opposing ends of the dispenser body, each compartment being adjacent to at least one aperture of the plurality of apertures. 
     
     
         138 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the dispenser outlets are configured to provide access to only a single holding compartment via an aperture at a same time. 
     
     
         139 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the dispenser outlets comprise panels that are openable to expose an aperture and a compartment adjacent the aperture. 
     
     
         140 . The dispenser according to  claim 139 , wherein the panels are sealable to inhibit the penetration of moisture into the holding compartments. 
     
     
         141 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the dispenser outlets comprise a column of apertures extending along the sidewalls at least a portion of the distance between opposing ends of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         142 . The dispenser according to  claim 141 , wherein multiple columns of apertures are formed on sidewalls of the dispenser body about a central axis of the dispenser. 
     
     
         143 . The dispenser according to  claim 141 , wherein multiple columns of apertures are formed on a side of the sidewalls opposite the opening defined by the opposing edges of the sidewalls. 
     
     
         144 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert, and the removable insert comprises an openable panel that allows for access of a moisture-sensitive pod in a holding compartment of the insert via an aperture of the dispenser outlet. 
     
     
         145 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises a plurality of elongated apertures in the dispenser body configured to expose a plurality of openable panels of the at least one removable insert. 
     
     
         146 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , further comprising a mounting mechanism for mounting the dispenser to one or more of a wall and a fixture. 
     
     
         147 . The dispenser according to  claim 146 , wherein the mounting mechanism comprises a hook or strap configured to hang the dispenser therefrom. 
     
     
         148 . The dispenser according to  claim 146  where in the mounting mechanism comprises at least one of an adhesive strip, velcro and/or magnetic mechanism for mounting to a surface. 
     
     
         149 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the dispenser is free-standing. 
     
     
         150 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the liquid or gel formulations are at least one of personal care and cleansing formulations. 
     
     
         151 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the formulations comprise at least one of shampoo, conditioner, shampoo-conditioner combination, body wash, body wash-shampoo combinations, soap, face wash, face scrub, shower gel and shaving gel. 
     
     
         152 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise up to 10 pods having personal care compositions, the plurality of pods comprising a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         153 . The dispenser according to  claim 152 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition that is different than the first and second compositions. 
     
     
         154 . The dispenser according to  claim 153 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second and third compositions. 
     
     
         155 . The dispenser according to  claim 152 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         156 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise a first removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a first personal care composition, and a second removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         157 . The dispenser according to  claim 156 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a third removable insert comprising a third personal care composition that is different than the first composition and the second composition. 
     
     
         158 . The dispenser according to  claim 157 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a fourth removable insert comprising a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second, and third compositions. 
     
     
         159 . The dispenser according to  claim 157 , comprising a first removable insert having a moisture-sensitive pods comprising a shampoo formulation, a second removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a conditioner formulation, and a third removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         160 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert, and wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         161 . The dispenser according to  claim 160 , further comprising a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition, the third composition being different than the first and second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         162 . The dispenser according to  claim 161 , further comprising a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition, the fourth composition being different than the first, second and third composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         163 . The dispenser according to  claim 161 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation, on the same insert. 
     
     
         164 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the moisture-sensitive pods comprise the liquid or gel formulations enveloped in an at least partially water soluble film. 
     
     
         165 . The dispenser according to  claim 123 , wherein the at least partially water soluble film comprises a water soluble polymer. 
     
     
         166 . A method of providing a personal care liquid or gel formulation, comprising: dispensing a moisture-sensitive pod comprising the liquid or gel formulation from the dispenser according to  claim 123 . 
     
     
         167 . A dispenser for dispensing a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods containing personal care liquid or gel formulations, the dispenser comprising: a dispenser body having one or more water-resistant walls at least partially defining an interior volume of the dispenser; a holding area configured to hold a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods in the interior volume of the dispenser, wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods held in the holding area are contained in a plurality of sealable holding compartments at least partially encircling a central axis of the interior volume, the plurality of sealable holding compartments comprising compartment walls that separate each moisture-sensitive pod from one another in adjacent holding compartments; and at least one dispenser outlet configured to dispense a moisture-sensitive pod from at least one of the plurality of holding compartments, wherein the one or more walls of the dispenser body inhibit the penetration of moisture into the interior volume of the dispenser, and each moisture-sensitive pod is maintained in a substantially moisture-free environment until it is dispensed. 
     
     
         168 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the dispenser body has a rounded shape. 
     
     
         169 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the dispenser body has a disc shape. 
     
     
         170 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises an aperture formed in a sidewall of the dispenser body, the sidewall extending about a central axis of the interior volume. 
     
     
         171 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises a plurality of apertures in a sidewall of the dispenser body and at least partially encircling a central axis of the interior volume, so as to provide access to individual holding compartments in communication with each aperture. 
     
     
         172 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet is rotatable with respect to one or more of the plurality of holding compartments, so as to provide access to individual holding compartments via rotation. 
     
     
         173 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the one or more holding compartments comprise an annular carousel having a plurality of segmented chambers at least partially encircling the central axis of the central chamber. 
     
     
         174 . The dispenser according to  claim 172 , wherein the dispenser outlet is rotatable with respect to the annular carousel by rotation of the sidewall about the central axis. 
     
     
         175 . The dispenser according to  claim 172 , wherein the dispenser outlet is rotatable with respect to the annular carousel by rotation of the carousel about the central axis. 
     
     
         176 . The dispenser according to  claim 172 , wherein the plurality of segmented chambers of the annular carousel comprise radially extending chamber sidewalls, to separate individual moisture-sensitive pods in each segmented chamber. 
     
     
         177 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert configured to be removed from the dispenser body for replacement of the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods. 
     
     
         178 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprises an annular carousel having a plurality of segmented chambers that is configured to be positioned about the central axis of the interior volume, each segmented chamber being configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod. 
     
     
         179 . The dispenser according to  claim 177 , wherein the holding area is configured to accommodate a plurality of removable inserts having the annular carousel in the interior volume of the dispenser. 
     
     
         180 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise a plurality of inserts comprising the holding compartments, and the inserts are configured to be positioned in a pattern that at least partially encircles the central axis of the interior volume. 
     
     
         181 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein at least a portion of the compartment walls of the plurality of holding compartments are attached one or more walls of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         182 . The dispenser according to  claim 180 , wherein sidewalls of the dispenser body are at least partially curved at opposing ends of the interior body to at least partially contain an annular carousel comprising segmented chambers in the interior volume. 
     
     
         183 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet is configured to provide access to only a single holding compartment at the same time. 
     
     
         184 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet is configured to provide access to a plurality of holding compartments at the same time. 
     
     
         185 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet is sealable to inhibit penetration of moisture into the plurality of holding compartments. 
     
     
         186 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the dispenser body comprises at least one dispenser outlet which comprises a dispenser lid located at a top or bottom of the dispenser. 
     
     
         187 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the dispenser body is resealably open at one or more opposing ends thereof. 
     
     
         188 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises one or more openable panels. 
     
     
         189 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the interior volume is substantially entirely surrounded by the water-resistant walls of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         190 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein an opening at one or more opposing ends of the dispenser body is configured to provide access for replacement of moisture-sensitive pods in the plurality of holding compartments. 
     
     
         191 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , further comprising a mounting mechanism for mounting the dispenser to one or more of a wall and a fixture. 
     
     
         192 . The dispenser according to  claim 190 , wherein the mounting mechanism comprises a hook or strap configured to hang the dispenser therefrom a shower-head. 
     
     
         193 . The dispenser according to  claim 190  where in the mounting mechanism comprises at least one of an adhesive strip, velcro and/or magnetic mechanism for mounting to a surface. 
     
     
         194 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the dispenser is free-standing. 
     
     
         195 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the dispenser body is configured to be vertically stackable in contact with one or more other dispensers. 
     
     
         196 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the dispenser body is configured to be horizontally stackable with other dispensers in a carrier. 
     
     
         197 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the dispenser body is configured to be vertically stackable with other dispensers in a carrier. 
     
     
         198 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the dispenser body is configured to be stackable with other dispensers having the same or different personal care formulations. 
     
     
         199 . The dispenser according to  claim 197 , wherein the dispenser body is stackable to form a personal care system having two or more dispensers, the dispenser having the same or different compositions. 
     
     
         200 . The dispenser according to  claim 198 , wherein the personal care system comprises three dispensers, a first dispenser with moisture-sensitive pods comprising shampoo, a second dispenser with moisture-sensitive pods comprising conditioner, and a third dispenser with moisture-sensitive pods comprising body wash. 
     
     
         201 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods in the dispenser comprise the same or different personal care formulations. 
     
     
         202 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the liquid or gel formulations are at least one of personal care and cleansing formulations. 
     
     
         203 . The dispenser according to  claim 201 , wherein the formulations comprise at least one of shampoo, conditioner, shampoo-conditioner combination, body wash, body wash-shampoo combinations, soap, face wash, face scrub, shower gel and shaving gel. 
     
     
         204 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the moisture-sensitive pods comprise the liquid or gel formulations enveloped in an at least partially water soluble film. 
     
     
         205 . The dispenser according to  claim 203 , wherein the at least partially water soluble film comprises a water-soluble polymer. 
     
     
         206 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one annular insert having a plurality of segmented chambers at least partially encircling the central axis of the interior volume. 
     
     
         207 . The dispenser according to  claim 166 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise a plurality of inserts each configured to be arranged to at least partially encircle the central axis of the interior volume, and to protect the moisture-sensitive pods from moisture. 
     
     
         208 . A method of providing a personal care liquid or gel formulation, comprising: dispensing a moisture-sensitive pod comprising the liquid or gel formulation from the dispenser according to  claim 166 . 
     
     
         209 . A dispenser for dispensing a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods containing personal care liquid or gel formulations, the dispenser comprising: a dispenser body having one or more water-resistant walls at least partially defining an interior volume of the dispenser; a holding area configured to hold a plurality of moisture-sensitive pods in the interior volume of the dispenser, wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods held in the holding area are contained in a plurality of sealable holding compartments comprising compartment walls that separate each moisture-sensitive pod from one another in adjacent holding compartments; and at least one dispenser outlet configured to dispense a moisture-sensitive pod that is ejected from at least one of the plurality of holding compartments into the interior volume, wherein the one or more water-resistant walls comprise a plurality of selection regions formed therein, each selection region being aligned with a respective sealable holding compartment in the holding area such that application of an external pressure to a selection region ejects a moisture-sensitive pod from the holding compartment that is aligned therewith into the interior volume of the dispenser, for dispensing of the moisture-sensitive pod from the dispenser, wherein the one or more walls of the dispenser body inhibit the penetration of moisture into the interior volume of the dispenser, and each moisture-sensitive pod is maintained in a substantially moisture-free environment until it is dispensed. 
     
     
         210 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the one or more water-resistant walls comprise a first wall enclosure comprising a plurality of apertures therein at the plurality of selection regions, each of which apertures is configured to engage a respective one of the plurality of sealable holding compartments, and wherein the external pressure can be applied through the apertures to the sealable holding compartments to eject the moisture-sensitive pods therefrom and into the interior volume for dispensing of the moisture-sensitive pods from the dispenser. 
     
     
         211 . The dispenser according to  claim 210 , wherein the plurality of selection regions comprise one or more flexible layers over the plurality of apertures that can be depressed to eject moisture-sensitive pods from respective sealable holding compartments that are aligned with the selection regions. 
     
     
         212 . The dispenser according to  claim 210 , wherein the one or more water-resistance walls comprises a second wall enclosure external to the first, the second enclosure wall comprising a flexible material that can be depressed at the plurality of selection regions to eject moisture-sensitive pods from respective sealable holding compartments that are aligned with the selection regions. 
     
     
         213 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein each of the plurality of sealable holding compartments comprise an interior compartment wall portion facing the interior volume, the interior compartment wall portion comprising an internal sealable aperture that allows ejection of the moisture-sensitive pod from the holding compartment into the interior volume upon application of pressure to the internal sealable aperture. 
     
     
         214 . The dispenser according to  claim 213 , wherein the internal sealable aperture comprises a valve with one or more flexible panels that allow ejection of the moisture-sensitive pod from the holding compartment into the interior volume upon application of pressure to the one or more flexible panels. 
     
     
         215 . The dispenser according to  claim 214 , wherein pressure is exerted against the one or more flexible panels of the valve to open the valve and eject a moisture-sensitive pod contained in a sealable holding compartment into the interior volume via application of the external pressure to the selection region. 
     
     
         216 . The dispenser according to  claim 214 , wherein the valve comprises one or more flexible panels that are resealable following ejection of a moist-sensitive pod from the sealable holding compartment. 
     
     
         217 . The dispenser according to  claim 216  wherein the interior wall portion comprising comprises a layer of silicone having opening slots formed therein to provide the valve having the one of more flexible panels. 
     
     
         218 . The dispenser according to  claim 214 , wherein internal wall portion comprises a removable panel having a plurality of valves therein, which is configured to be inserted into the dispenser such that the plurality of valves are aligned with the respective plurality of sealable holding compartments. 
     
     
         219 . The dispenser according to  claim 214 , wherein the sealable aperture comprises a penetrable sealing layer that allows ejection of the moisture-sensitive pod from the holding compartment into the interior volume upon application of pressure to penetrate the penetrable sealing layer. 
     
     
         220 . The dispenser according to  claim 219 , wherein the penetrable sealing layer comprises a foil or paper film. 
     
     
         221 . The dispenser according to  claim 213  wherein the plurality of sealable holding compartments each comprise an exterior wall portion that is configured to be engaged via application of the external pressure to the section region aligned with the respective sealable holding compartment, the external wall portion having a flexible region that guides the moisture-sensitive pod towards the internal sealable aperture upon application of the external pressure, to eject the moisture-sensitive pod from the holding compartment via the internal sealable aperture. 
     
     
         222 . The dispenser according to  claim 221  wherein the flexible region of the exterior wall portion comprises a moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region and extended travel regions adjacent the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region that provide for travel of the moisture-sensitive pod contacting region in the direction towards the internal sealable aperture upon application of the external pressure. 
     
     
         223 . The dispenser according to  claim 222  wherein the extended travel regions of the flexible regions of the exterior wall portions comprise elastic regions that are configured to translate the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region in the direction of the internal sealable aperture substantially without deformation of the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region. 
     
     
         224 . The dispenser according to  claim 221  wherein the extended travel regions comprise exterior wall bumps suspending the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region of the exterior wall portion therebetween, and wherein application of the external pressure at least partially deforms the exterior wall bumps in the direction of the internal sealable aperture to translate the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region towards the internal sealable aperture. 
     
     
         225 . The dispenser according to  claim 209  wherein the plurality of selection regions comprise a plurality of depressible buttons that provide for ejection of moisture-sensitive pods from the plurality of holding compartments aligned with the respective depressible buttons upon application of external pressure thereto. 
     
     
         226 . The dispenser according to  claim 209  wherein the plurality of selection regions are arranged in columns at a plurality of locations about a periphery of the dispenser. 
     
     
         227 . The dispenser according to  226  wherein the dispenser comprises an elongate dispenser body having a plurality of columns with depressible buttons corresponding to the plurality of selection regions about a periphery thereof. 
     
     
         228 . The dispenser according to  claim 227 , wherein the dispenser body further comprises a rotatable cover having an elongate slot formed in a side wall therein that is sized to selectively expose the columns of depressible buttons, the rotatable cover being rotatable along a longitudinal axis of the dispenser body to selectively expose each of the columns upon rotation of the elongate slot to a position along the periphery of the dispenser body corresponding to each column. 
     
     
         229 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises an outlet in communication with the interior volume and formed in a bottom surface of a base of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         230 . The dispenser according to  claim 209  wherein the plurality of selection regions are arranged in a plurality of columns on at least one of a front panel and a rear panel of the dispenser. 
     
     
         231 . The dispenser according to  230  wherein the dispenser comprises front and rear panels, with the interior volume located between the front and rear panels, and wherein the plurality of selection regions comprise a plurality of columns with depressible buttons arranged on at least one of the front and rear panels of the dispenser. 
     
     
         232 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the at least one dispenser outlet comprises an outlet in communication with the interior volume and further in communication with a tray configured to receive moisture-sensitive pods ejected from the sealable holding compartments, the tray being formed at a base of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         233 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert configured to be removed from the dispenser body for refill of the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods, and wherein each of the plurality of sealable holding compartments comprise an interior compartment wall portion configured to face the interior volume and having an internal sealable aperture that allows ejection of the moisture-sensitive pod from the holding compartment into the interior volume upon application of pressure to the internal sealable aperture, wherein the interior compartment wall portion optionally comprises any of (i) a penetrable sealing layer of the insert that can be penetrated via pressure of the pod against the sealing layer to eject the pod from the holding compartment, (ii) a panel comprising a valve with flexible panels aligned adjacent the holding compartment, such that pressure of the pod against the valve ejects the pod from the holding compartment; and (ii) a combination of a penetrable sealing layer of the insert and panel comprising a valve with flexible panels aligned adjacent the holding compartment, such that pressure of the pod against the penetrable sealing layer penetrates the sealing layer to eject the pod via the valve from the holding compartment. 
     
     
         234 . The dispenser according to  claim 233 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a plurality of holding compartments positioned along an insert strip, each holding compartment configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod. 
     
     
         235 . The dispenser according to  claim 234 , wherein the holding area is configured to accommodate a plurality of removable inserts having the plurality of holding compartments in the interior volume of the dispenser. 
     
     
         236 . The dispenser according to  claim 233 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise a plurality of separate removable inserts, each containing a single holding compartment configured to contain an individual moisture-sensitive pod. 
     
     
         237 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein at least a portion of the compartment walls of the plurality of holding compartments are attached to the dispenser body. 
     
     
         238 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the interior volume is substantially entirely surrounded by the water-resistant walls of the dispenser body. 
     
     
         239 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the water-resistant walls of the dispenser body define an opening in the dispenser body that is configured to provide access for refilling of moisture-sensitive pods in the plurality of holding compartments. 
     
     
         240 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the liquid or gel formulations are at least one of personal care and cleansing formulations. 
     
     
         241 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the formulations comprise at least one of shampoo, conditioner, shampoo-conditioner combinations, body wash, body wash-shampoo combinations, soap, face wash, face scrub, shower gel and shaving gel. 
     
     
         242 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise up to 10 pods having personal care compositions, the plurality of pods comprising a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         243 . The dispenser according to  claim 242 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition that is different than the first and second compositions. 
     
     
         244 . The dispenser according to  claim 243 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods further comprises a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second and third compositions. 
     
     
         245 . The dispenser according to  claim 243 , wherein the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         246 . The dispenser according to  claim 233 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise a first removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a first personal care composition, and a second removable insert having one or more moisture-sensitive pods comprising a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition. 
     
     
         247 . The dispenser according to  claim 246 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a third removable insert comprising a third personal care composition that is different than the first composition and the second composition. 
     
     
         248 . The dispenser according to  claim 247 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments further comprises a fourth removable insert comprising a fourth personal care composition that is different than the first, second, and third compositions. 
     
     
         249 . The dispenser according to  claim 246 , comprising a first removable insert having a moisture-sensitive pods comprising a shampoo formulation, a second removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a conditioner formulation, and a third removable insert having moisture-sensitive pods comprising a body wash formulation. 
     
     
         250 . The dispenser according to  claim 233 , wherein the plurality of holding compartments comprise at least one removable insert, and wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a first moisture-sensitive pod having a first personal care composition, and a second moisture-sensitive pod having a second personal care composition, the first composition being different than the second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         251 . The dispenser according to  claim 250 , further comprising a third moisture-sensitive pod having a third personal care composition, the third composition being different than the first and second composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         252 . The dispenser according to  claim 251 , further comprising a fourth moisture-sensitive pod having a fourth personal care composition, the fourth composition being different than the first, second and third composition, on the same insert. 
     
     
         253 . The dispenser according to  claim 251 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprise a first moisture-sensitive pod having a shampoo formulation, a second moisture-sensitive pod having a conditioner formulation, and a third moisture-sensitive pod having a body wash formulation, on the same insert. 
     
     
         254 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the moisture-sensitive pods comprise the liquid or gel formulations enveloped in an at least partially water soluble film. 
     
     
         255 . The dispenser according to  claim 209 , wherein the at least partially water soluble film comprises a water-soluble polymer. 
     
     
         256 . A method of providing a personal care liquid or gel formulation, comprising: dispensing a moisture-sensitive pod comprising the liquid or gel formulation from the dispenser according to  claim 209 . 
     
     
         257 . An insert adapted for use in the dispenser according to any one of  claims 1 ,  40 ,  76 ,  123 ,  166 , and  209  the insert comprising: a plurality of compartments, each compartment configured to house a single moisture-sensitive pod containing a personal care liquid or gel concentrate formulation, each compartment further adapted to maintain each moisture-sensitive pod in a substantially moisture-free environment and each compartment configured to allow access to each pod on an individual basis without impacting the moisture-free environment of adjacent compartments. 
     
     
         258 . The insert according to  claim 257 , wherein the insert comprises a first compartment wall region comprising a sealable aperture. 
     
     
         259 . The insert according to  claim 258 , wherein the sealable aperture comprises a valve with one or more flexible panels that allow ejection of the moisture-sensitive pod from the holding compartment upon application of pressure to the one or more flexible panels. 
     
     
         260 . The insert according to  claim 259 , wherein the valve comprises one or more flexible panels that are resealable following ejection of a moist-sensitive pod from the sealable holding compartment. 
     
     
         261 . The insert according to  claim 260  wherein the first compartment wall portion comprises a layer of silicone having opening slots formed therein to provide the valve having the one of more flexible panels. 
     
     
         262 . The insert according to  claim 258 , wherein the first compartment wall portion comprises a penetrable sealing layer that allows ejection of the moisture-sensitive pod from the holding compartment upon application of pressure to penetrate the penetrable sealing layer. 
     
     
         263 . The insert according to  claim 262 , wherein the penetrable sealing layer comprises a foil or paper film. 
     
     
         264 . The insert according to  claim 258 , wherein the first compartment wall portion comprises a removable sealing layer that can be removed to expose the sealable aperture prior to, during or following insertion of the insert into the dispenser. 
     
     
         265 . The insert according to  claim 263 , wherein the removable sealing layer comprises a foil or paper film. 
     
     
         266 . The insert according to  claim 258  wherein the plurality of holding compartments each comprise an exterior wall portion having a flexible region that guides the moisture-sensitive pod towards the internal sealable aperture upon application of external pressure to the exterior wall portion, to eject the moisture-sensitive pod from the holding compartment via the sealable aperture. 
     
     
         267 . The dispenser according to  claim 266  wherein the flexible region of the exterior wall portion comprises a moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region and extended travel regions adjacent the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region that provide for travel of the moisture-sensitive pod contacting region in the direction towards the internal sealable aperture upon application of the external pressure. 
     
     
         268 . The insert according to  claim 267  wherein the extended travel regions of the flexible regions of the exterior wall portions comprise elastic regions that are configured to translate the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region in the direction of the internal sealable aperture substantially without deformation of the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region. 
     
     
         269 . The insert according to  claim 267  wherein the extended travel regions comprise exterior wall bumps suspending the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region of the exterior wall portion therebetween, and wherein application of the external pressure at least partially deforms the exterior wall bumps in the direction of the internal sealable aperture to translate the moisture-sensitive pod enclosing region towards the internal sealable aperture. 
     
     
         270 . The insert according to  claim 257 , wherein the insert comprises a single-use disposable insert that is made of an environmentally friendly material comprising any of a fiber-based material, a recyclable material and a compostable material. 
     
     
         271 . The insert according to  claim 270 , wherein the single-use insert is pre-loaded with the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods for dispensing from the dispenser. 
     
     
         272 . The insert according to  claim 257 , wherein the insert comprises a reusable, multi-use insert that is made of a durable material. 
     
     
         273 . The insert according to  claim 272 , wherein the insert has at least partially re-sealable apertures and/or valves formed in the holding compartment walls. 
     
     
         274 . The insert according to  claim 272 , wherein the reusable insert is configured to be manually and/or mechanically re-loaded with the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods for dispensing from the dispenser. 
     
     
         275 . A dispenser according to any one of  claims 1 ,  40 ,  76 ,  123 ,  166 , and  209  comprising a tongue-in-groove mechanism to mechanically link one or more panels of a removable insert to corresponding panels of the dispenser, such that opening of an individual dispenser panel simultaneously opens an insert panel that is in mechanical communication with the dispenser panel, thereby exposing a moisture-sensitive pod in a holding compartment of the insert that is covered by the insert panel, without exposing moisture-sensitive pods in adjacent compartments. 
     
     
         276 . A dispenser according to any of  claims 5 ,  42 ,  80 ,  129 ,  177  and  233 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a single use disposable insert that is made of an environmentally friendly material comprising any of a fiber-based material, a recyclable material and a compostable material. 
     
     
         277 . The insert according to  claim 270 , wherein the single-use insert is pre-loaded with the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods for dispensing from the dispenser. 
     
     
         278 . The insert according to any of  claims 5 ,  42 ,  80 ,  129 ,  177  and  233 , wherein the at least one removable insert comprises a reusable, multi-use insert that is made of a durable material. 
     
     
         279 . The insert according to  claim 278 , wherein the reusable insert has at least partially re-sealable apertures and/or valves formed in the holding compartment walls. 
     
     
         280 . The insert according to  claim 278 , wherein the reusable insert is configured to be manually and/or mechanically re-loaded with the plurality of moisture-sensitive pods for dispensing from the dispenser.