Handheld sonic microdermabrasion porous applicator
A composition including a base and a plurality of abrasive particles. An apparatus including a head, and an applicator coupled to the head, the applicator having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin. A method including applying a composition to an area of human skin, the composition comprising a base and a plurality of abrasive particles, and manipulating the composition over the area of human skin with a handle-operated instrument.
1. An apparatus comprising:
a head portion;
a handle portion coupled to the head portion and suitable for gripping by a human hand, the handle portion comprising a first member extending from the head portion, and a second member coupled to the first member at an angle;
an applicator comprising a porous mass coupled to the head portion, the porous mass having an average pore size in the range of about 40 microns to about 200 microns and having dimensions suitable for contacting localized areas of human skin; and
a sonic wave generator to propagate sonic waves through the applicator.