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A cosmetic skin treatment method includes providing a patch configured to be used in both a cleansing mode and a treatment mode. The patch includes a polymeric matrix and a reinforcing member. The polymeric matrix includes at least one cosmetically active compound and at least one water-absorbent co

A cosmetic skin treatment method includes providing a patch configured to be used in both a cleansing mode and a treatment mode. The patch includes a polymeric matrix and a reinforcing member. The polymeric matrix includes at least one cosmetically active compound and at least one water-absorbent compound. The patch is configured to adhere to dry skin and also to adhere to skin when at least one of the patch and skin are moistened. The method also includes selecting at least one of the cleansing mode and the treatment mode. When the cleansing mode is selected, the method further includes applying the patch to an areas of dry skin so that the polymeric matrix adheres to the skin for a time sufficient to allow at least one impurity in the area of skin to become attached to the polymeric matrix. Thereafter, the patch is removed from the area of the skin while said at least one impurity is attached to the polymeric matrix. When the treatment mode is selected, the method further includes moistening at least one of the patch and an area of the skin. Then, the patch is applied to the area of skin so that the patch adheres to the area of skin. After applying the patch, the cosmetically active compound is allowed to contact the area of skin. A cleansing and treatment patch is also disclosed.

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1. A cosmetic skin treatment method, comprising:providing a patch configured to be used in both a cleansing mode and a treatment mode, the patch including a polymeric matrix and a reinforcing member, the polymeric matrix including at least one cosmetically active compound and at least one water-abso

1. A cosmetic skin treatment method, comprising:providing a patch configured to be used in both a cleansing mode and a treatment mode, the patch including a polymeric matrix and a reinforcing member, the polymeric matrix including at least one cosmetically active compound and at least one water-absorbent compound, wherein the patch is configured to adhere to dry skin and also to adhere to skin when at least one of the patch and skin is moistened; and selecting at least one of the cleansing mode and the treatment mode; wherein when the cleansing mode is selected, the method further comprises applying the patch to an area of dry skin so that the polymeric matrix adheres to the skin for a time sufficient to allow at least one impurity in the area of skin to become attached to the polymeric matrix and removing the patch from the area of skin while said at least one impurity is attached to the polymeric matrix; and wherein when the treatment mode is selected, the method further comprises moistening at least one of the patch and an area of skin, applying the patch to the area of skin so that the patch adheres to the area of skin, and allowing at least some of the cosmetically active compound to contact the area of skin.