Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having a cleansing surface that contains apertures of a certain size and frequency, and a lathering surfactant releasably associated with the substrate. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.

Abstract: A method for producing a laminate structure includes providing a first layer comprising a substrate, forming an intermediate layer of an effervescent composition and a bonding agent on the first layer, applying a second layer onto the intermediate layer to form a multilayered structure, and bonding the multilayered structure to produce a laminate structure, wherein at least one of the first and second layers is permeable to liquids.

Abstract: The invention is for cleansing articles that contain an effervescent foaming composition in a storage stabilized dry form, the composition alternatively being applied for facial and body cleansing article. A kit including a package for storage of the cleansing articles.