METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUSTOMISING FACIAL FOUNDATION PRODUCTS

摘要

A method and apparatus is provided for customising a facial foundation produ ct at point of sale to a customer. Three essential elements are that of a skin analyzer for reading skin properties, a programm able device receiving the reading and correlating same w ith an optimal formula from a preprogrammed set of formulas, and a formulation mach ine for preparing the facial foundation product from var ious cosmetic chemical compositions. The formulation machine receives instructio ns from the programmable device on the optimal formula. This formula is then dosed and blended from a series of dispensers containin g separate cosmetic chemical compositions into a receivi ng bottle. The optimal formula may be altered through customer preferences by m anual alteration of the selected optimal formula.