An improved method and apparatus is provided as a system to enhance skin appearance and health, in which skin is cleaned (or exfoliated) and conditioned by use of microelements affixed to a base element or hand-held patch. The dimensions of the microelements are controlled so as to remove a certain number...http://www.google.de/patents/US20020177858?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020177858 - Microstructures and method for treating and conditioning skin which cause less irritation during exfoliation