The present invention is directed to a disposable article that contains a
plurality of substrate layers. The article is selected from the group
consisting of pad sized articles, grip sized articles, sheet sized
articles and combinations. These articles have a cleansing composition
associated with the substrate layers. The articles provide effective
cleansing benefits to the skin and hair in a convenient, inexpensive, and
sanitary manner. The articles of the present invention also have superior
thickness. Additionally, the article has increased rigidity while at the
same time is flexible. The increase in rigidity and thickness provides
for an article that does not crush or crumple during use. The article of
the present invention can also provide a therapeutic or aesthetic benefit
without the need for a separate benefit providing product.