Methods of Improving Hygiene, and Articles and Kits for Use in the Same
OwnerBaard Johannessen, Inga Kaaseninventors
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Abstract
The invention relates to methods of improving hygiene in human subjects by discouraging contact between the hands and face. The method uses a hand covering article such as a glove which is typically coated in an irritant such as chili, whereby when the face is touched an unpleasant sensation occurs. The hand covering article is typically worn for prolonged periods to train the subject to avoid subconsciously touching the face. Kits containing the hand covering articles as well as compositions containing irritants for forming the articles are also disclosed.
Claims18
A hand covering article made from an absorbent material, wherein substantially the entire outer surface of the hand covering article is coated or impregnated with one or more irritants, wherein said one or more irritants comprises chilli extract.
A method of changing the behaviour of a human subject, to reduce the frequency that the human subject involuntarily touches its face with its hand,
- wherein the human subject wears an article covering at least part of the hand, said hand covering article being made from an absorbent material and wherein at least part of the surface of the hand covering article is coated or impregnated with chilli extract, and wherein said subject wears the article for at least 50% of the time in an eight hour period.
A kit comprising:
- (a) at least one hand covering article made from an absorbent material, wherein at least part of the surface of the hand covering article is coated or impregnated with chilli extract;
- (b) a hand sanitizer composition;
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- (c) optionally instructions for use of the article.
A kit comprising:
- (a) at least one hand covering article;
- (b) a composition comprising chilli extract for application to the hand covering article;
- (c) a hand sanitizer composition;
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- (d) optionally instructions for use of the article.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.