Abstract: Protective natural rubber and synthetic elastomeric gloves are disclosed which have an inner skin-contacting absorbent layer. The inner layer is impregnated with skin care compositions. During application of the gloves, the inner layer absorbs perspiration from the hand and readily and slowly releases skin care compositions to soothe and condition the hand. Methods of manufacture are described.

Abstract: A disposable face mask which includes an innermost facing layer, worn next to the wearer's face that provides skin care. The innermost layer is coated by an impregnating the layer with a solution comprising moisturizing and therapeutic skin care compositions including Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Grape Seed Extract and Peppermint. The solution moisturizes, soothes and heals the user's face during the wearing of the face mask, thereby reducing skin irritations. The face mask of the present invention may include other layers, such as at least one generally coextensive intermediate filter media layer and at least one generally coextensive outer facing layer.