The invention is intended to solve the problem of dehydrated and irritated tissues which can occur on those body parts which are in contact with an absorbent article. The invention relates to an absorbent article, such as a sanitary towel, panty liner, tampon, diaper, interlabial product or incontinence protection, which is provided with a skin-care agent which contains pectin and which is intended to be transferred from the absorbent product to the user. In particular, the invention relates to an absorbent article which is provided with a skin-care agent which is intended to be transferred to mucous membranes and skin tissues in the lower abdomen of a woman. The invention is also suitable for elderly individuals, who frequently have a dry and fragile skin which can become ulcerous and infected, or in diapers for infants, who run the risk of having irritated and dehydrated skin. In addition to pectin having a moisture-preserving effect and being able to be used for acidifying or for regulating the pH, it is a well known substance, which is preferred for its good skin compatibility, and can readily adhere to, and interact with, skin and mucous membranes.Cette invention vise à résoudre le problème des tissus déshydratés et irrités qui peuvent apparaître sur les parties du corps en contact avec un article absorbant. Cette invention concerne un article absorbant, tel quune serviette hygiénique, un protège-slip, un tampon, une couche, un produit interlabial ou une protection contre lincontinence, qui contient un agent de soins de la peau renfermant de la pectine et destiné à être transféré du produit absorbant à la peau de lutilisateur. Cette invention concerne en particulier un article absorbant qui contient un agent de soins de la peau destiné à être transféré aux membranes muqueuses et aux tissus de la peau dans la partie du bas-ventre chez la femme. Cette invention est également appropriée aux personnes âgées, qui ont souvent la peau sèche et fragile pouvant être ulc
