Solid personal care composition having foamed polymer skin and shape of a fruit or vegetable

Abstract

A composite article comprising a solid cosmetic formulation core, preferably of transparent glycerin soap, and a foamed polymer skin, preferably a sponge. The solid soap-core is preferably formulated to mimic the meat of a fruit such as an orange. The sponge-skin is preferably formulated to mimic the skin appropriate to the meat, for example, an orange peel. At least the meat and preferably also the skin part includes dyes and fragrances to impart the color and smell of the fruit being imitated. The composite article is produced either by forming the soap core, coating a sponge forming polymeric composition onto the soap core, and foaming and curing the coating to form a sponge skin on the soap core, or by first forming a hollow foamed polymer shell, introducing liquefied soap into the shell, and hardening the soap.