Lash cleansing slips
View Patent ↗A lash cleansing slip apparatus and cleaning system is described. The lash cleansing slip is configured to facilitate the safe and effective cleaning of make-up such as mascara, eyeliner, and similar cosmetics from the eye region of a user. The apparatus is equipped with specially designed holes configured to accommodate an index finger and a thumb of a user to facilitate the cosmetic removal. A front of the apparatus is preferably padded and is designed to be the cleaning face of the apparatus to be applied to the eyelid and eyelashes of the user while minimizing irritation of the eyes. Consistent use of the apparatus, in contrast to conventional cleansing wipes, is envisioned to minimize the creation of wrinkles of the eye region over time.
1. A cosmetic cleansing apparatus for use on the eye area of a user with a hand of the user comprising:
a body, said body generally elongated, having a front and a rear;
a first finger hole, said first finger hole disposed on a first end of said body, on said rear;
a second finger hole, said second finger hole disposed on a second end of said body, on said rear, opposite said first finger hole;
wherein said first end and said second end are separated from said body by a narrow portion;
wherein said first finger hole is configured to accept an index fingertip of the hand of the user;
wherein said second finger hole is configured to accept a thumb tip of the hand of the user;
wherein said first finger hole and said second finger hole are only large enough to accommodate a single finger each;
wherein said front is at least twice as thick as said rear;
wherein said front is configured to facilitate the removal of cosmetics including mascara, eyeliner, and makeup from the eye area with minimal rubbing;
wherein said first end and said second end are tips, separate from said first finger hole and said second finger hole;
wherein said body is approximately the width of one inch;
wherein said tips are rounded to accommodate the circumference of the fingers of the hand of the user;
wherein said tips are disposed on said first end and said second end of said body; and
wherein said body exhibits an hourglass shape from said first finger hole towards said first end.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said body is widest at a midsection, tapering towards said tips at said first end and said second end.
3. A cosmetic cleansing apparatus for use on the eye area of a user with a hand of the user comprising:
a body, said body generally elongated, having a front and a rear;
a first finger hole, said first finger hole disposed on a first end of said body, on said rear;
a second finger hole, said second finger hole disposed on a second end of said body, on said rear, opposite said first finger hole;
wherein said first end and said second end are separated from said body by a narrow portion;
wherein said first finger hole is configured to accept an index fingertip of the hand of the user;
wherein said second finger hole is configured to accept a thumb tip of the hand of the user;
wherein said first finger hole and said second finger hole are only large enough to accommodate a single finger each;
wherein said front is at least twice as thick as said rear;
wherein said body is composed of at least one material selected from the following group: cross-lapped spunlaced (LAPP), parallel lapped spunlace, stitchbond (NAPA), Texpun PP, and Spunbon+meltdown+Spunbond (SMS/SMMS);
tips, said tips disposed on said first end and said second end of said body;
wherein said body exhibits an hourglass shape from said second finger hole towards said second end; and
wherein said tips are separate from said first finger hole and said second finger hole.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said body is widest at a midsection, tapering towards said tips at said first end and said second end.
5. A cosmetic cleansing apparatus for use on the eye area of a user with a hand of the user comprising:
a body, said body generally elongated, having a front and a rear;
a first finger hole, said first finger hole disposed on a first end of said body, on said rear;
a second finger hole, said second finger hole disposed on a second end of said body, on said rear, opposite said first finger hole;
wherein said first end and said second end are separated from a midpoint of said body by a narrow portion;
wherein said first finger hole is configured to accept an index fingertip of the hand of the user;
wherein said second finger hole is configured to accept a thumb tip of the hand of the user;
wherein said first finger hole and said second finger hole are only large enough to accommodate a single finger each;
wherein said front is at least twice as thick as said rear;
wherein said first end and said second end are tips, separate from said first finger hole and said second finger hole;
wherein said tips are disposed on said first end and said second end of said body;
wherein said body exhibits an hourglass shape from said second finger hole towards said midpoint;
wherein said body exhibits an hourglass shape from said first finger hole towards said midpoint;
wherein said body is widest at said midpoint, tapering towards said tips at said first end and said second end wherein said tips are separate from said first finger hole and said second finger hole;
wherein said tips are rounded to accommodate the circumference of the fingers of the hand of the user; and
wherein said first finger hole and said second finger hole are spaced apart with said body disposed between them.