| abstract |
The invention relates to a hygiene product for personal use, which comprises at least an impermeable breathable first layer (11), a liquid-absorbing second layer (12) and a third layer (13) of non-woven fabric intended to be in contact with the skin of the user. The hygiene product can be a sanitary towel, dressing, tampon, absorbent nappy, nursing pad or similar. The absorbent second layer (12) comprises a hydrophilic cotton core formed by separated fibres facing all directions. The absorbent second layer (12) and/or cotton non-woven third layer (13) of the product incorporates a plurality of microcapsules (3) containing active ingredients (32) for treating the skin, said ingredients being encapsulated in a outer cover (31) of biocompatible material that degrades during the use of the hygiene product and releases the active ingredients (32) during the use of the hygiene product (1). |