JP2002263026A - Shower head and cosmetic composition - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shower head by which a raw water such as city water is efficiently activated to make it to be useful for beauty and health, to provide a method for effectively utilizing the shower head for feeding the activated water and to provide a method for effectively utilizing the activated water as a cosmetic composition. SOLUTION: The shower head with a structure provided with at least one among a device with a minus ion generating source and acting the minus ions on the shower water, a device with a far IR rays generating source and acting far IR rays on the shower water and a device for removing impurities and residual chlorine is provided and the method for effectively utilizing the activated water is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a shower head, and more particularly, to purifying raw water such as tap water and imparting negative ions and far-infrared rays, which are good for beauty and health, to shower water. An object of the present invention is to provide a shower device for activating water, and further provide a method for effectively using the activated shower water and a method for effectively using the activated water as a cosmetic composition. In addition, in this specification, a cosmetic composition means cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and quasi-drugs that are applied directly to human skin.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional shower head has a structure in which a plurality of small holes are provided as outlets for shower water to eject shower water, and is merely intended to wash away sweat, dirt, and used cleaning agents from the body. Was made.

The structure of a shower head having a cartridge filled with a filter medium is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.
Quoting from No. 90, only the removal of chlorine and calcium and the contrivance of the discharge state of the shower water were insufficient, and the activation of the shower water was not sufficient. However, the demand for comfort in showers has generally increased.

[0004]

As described above, the structure and function of the conventional shower head merely provide a shower feeling, and the activation of the shower water is not sufficient. Known effects were halved. The present invention provides a shower water with a fatigue recovery effect of negative ions, a suppressing effect of active oxygen, a deodorizing effect, an antibacterial effect, an antioxidant effect, and a deep-infrared force or body warming from inside the body having far infrared rays. By giving an activation effect by resonance absorption with each part, and furthermore, by using a generator of negative ions and far infrared rays together, the molecular structure of water: making clusters smaller, making it easier to be absorbed by living organisms,
It is to provide a shower head useful for beauty and health and to provide an effective use thereof, and further to provide a cosmetic composition containing the activated water obtained by the above method. .

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a shower head comprising: a shower head main body through which shower water passes; and a cylindrical grip portion and a head portion having a small hole through which the shower water is jetted. The grip portion or the head portion or a part thereof, or preferably, the grip portion has a structure in which a detachable cartridge is built in, and at least a negative ion source, a far-infrared ray source, a dechlorinating agent and a filtering agent for impurities are included. It is characterized by including one kind. With such a structure, it is possible to purify and activate shower water passing through the inside of the shower head.

The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that the negative ion generating source as the activator of the shower water uses negative ion ceramic. As a negative ion source, in addition to negative ion ceramics, a method using corona discharge, Leonard effect, tourmaline, etc. can also be obtained, but corona discharge generates ozone and nitrogen oxides harmful to the human body as by-products, The Leonard effect and tourmaline were not used because the generation efficiency of negative ions was inferior to that of negative ion ceramics. The negative ion ceramic used in the present invention is a rare ion containing a natural radioactive element. Earth minerals as the main material, far-infrared radiating ore and other minerals are added to make ceramics, and using weak radiation generated from them and room temperature far-infrared rays, ionization of symmetric objects, far-infrared absorption effect, antibacterial effect, The shower water that passes is ionized by negative ions, creating small cluster water. In addition, the shower water that is ejected from the jet port is ionized by radiant energy from the negative ion ceramic, and generates many hydrated electrons, negative ions, and hydroxyl radicals. The generated hydroxyl radical is particularly rich in reactions with biological organic substances and their intermediate products, and works as a driving force for the deodorizing effect and the antibacterial effect. Hydrated electrons and negative ions suppress the oxidation of fat in the body, improve blood circulation, improve fat burning efficiency, suppress the generation of fatigue substances,
It is also expected to be effective against dermatitis caused by active oxygen. Also, the shower water passing through the shower hole has the effect of diffusing negative ions into the air (Lenard effect),
By using such an activator (negative ion ceramic) as a shower head, it is possible to create an environment in which negative ions can be easily absorbed from the surface of the body such as skin and hair or the inside of the body due to respiration.

A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that far-infrared ceramic is used as a source of far-infrared rays as an activator for shower water. The far-infrared ceramic used here emits far-infrared rays at a normal temperature (39.8 ° C.) from the human body and emits far-infrared rays in a wavelength range of 8 to 14 μm, which is most effective in far-infrared therapy. No heat source is required. Far-infrared rays in the wavelength range of 8 to 14 microns enter the skin and warm from the inside of the body, "deep penetration power", and "resonance absorption", which resonates with the proteins and water that govern the body and activates from the back of the body Has an effect. By using such an activator (far-infrared ceramic) as a shower head, it warms from the core of the body in a slightly tepid bath (around 40 ° C), half-body bath, shower, etc. The burden on the heart is small, and a sweating action can be obtained. In addition, when used in combination with the above-described negative ion ceramic, the effects of "deepening power" and "resonance absorption" and the effects of the negative ion ceramic such as deodorization, antibacterial, fatigue recovery, and oxidation prevention are further improved.

[0008] The invention of claim 3 provides a filter paper, non-woven fabric, activated carbon, activated carbon fiber, porous ceramic, activated carbon ceramic, hollow fiber membrane, and other removers for adsorbing and removing turbid components contained in tap water. Any remover that adsorbs and removes impurities dissolved in tap water such as odor components may be used. As the dechlorinating agent, at least one selected from the group consisting of activated carbon, sulfites and ascorbates
Desirably a seed. It is desirable to treat these impurities removing agent and dechlorinating agent before passing through an activator such as the above-mentioned anionic ceramic or far infrared ceramic.

The shower head of the present invention can be used not only for ordinary households, but also for shower facilities and washrooms in public baths, inns, hotels, swimming pools, hospitals, leisure facilities and the like.
It can be used in various fields such as showers for hair washing such as hairdressers and barbers, and showers for watering gardens.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first, second, or third aspect of the invention, the activation of the shower water by the negative ion ceramic and the far infrared ceramic enables the negative ion effect, the far infrared effect, and the small cluster. It is characterized by being able to obtain water. These three
The two synergistic effects improve water penetration into the skin and hair, have a moisturizing effect on the skin and hair, and can also help prevent discoloration by hair color and maintain color and luster. Furthermore,
Elimination and alleviation of stiff shoulders and lower back pain in hot water with shower water, heat and sweat effects with less burden on the heart in a half-body bath with shower water stored in the bathtub, inhalation of negative ions in the bathroom during showering It can be useful for beauty and health, such as fatigue recovery and stress relief. Negative ion ceramics and far-infrared ceramics do not change semi-permanently unless damaged. Even if the container or the like is damaged, these ceramics can be reused for a flowerpot or a fishbowl and used for activating the plant.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second or third aspect of the present invention, the water activated by the negative ion ceramic and the far-infrared ceramic makes it possible to reduce the negative ion effect, the far infrared effect, and the small cluster. Of water as a cosmetic composition. For example, lotions, emulsions, creams, shampoos,
The activity of the present invention is applied to cosmetics for skin and hair such as hair treatments and bath preparations, medicated cosmetics (quasi-drugs) having a specific use purpose such as prevention of spots and freckles, and pharmaceuticals intended for treating acne and the like. The cosmetic composition according to the present invention can be obtained by blending with water.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. The raw tap water flowing through the shower hose passes through an impurity remover in a cartridge built in the grip portion to remove impurities mixed in the raw tap water.

Next, the residual chlorine and dissolved impurities are removed by passing through a dechlorinating agent inside the cartridge.

In the next layer inside the cartridge, negative ion ceramic and far-infrared ceramic are mixed or individually filled and activated by passing through this part.

The shower water passing through the cartridge is:
It passes through a small hole at the spout, where it causes the Leonard effect and is spouted out of the showerhead.

Test Example 1: Evaluation of feeling of use Hair styling cream shown in Formulation Example 1 and Formulation Example 2 described later
The use feeling was evaluated using the lotion shown in Table 1 and the bath agent shown in Formulation Example 7 described below. (Regarding Moistness) As Example 1, a hair cosmetic containing the activated water obtained in the present invention was formulated, as described in Formulation Example 1 below.
Adjusted according to In addition, a cosmetic for hair was prepared using purified water in place of the activated water of Formulation Example 1, and Comparative Example 1 was obtained. These women's hair cosmetics were used by 10 women, and the feeling of use was evaluated organoleptically from the viewpoint of moist feeling. Further, as Example 1, a lotion containing activated water was prepared according to Formulation Example 2 described below. Also,
A lotion using purified water instead of the activating water of Formulation Example 2 was prepared, and Comparative Example 2 was obtained. These women's lotions were used by 10 women, and the feeling of use was organoleptically evaluated from the viewpoint of moist feeling. Further, as Example 1, a bath agent containing activated water was prepared according to Formulation Example 6 described below. Further, a bath agent using purified water instead of the bath agent of Formulation Example 6 was prepared, and Comparative Example 3 was obtained. These bath agents were used by 10 women, and the feeling of use was evaluated organoleptically from the viewpoint of moist feeling. Based on the results of the sensory evaluation, the determination was made according to the following criteria. ◎: 8 or more of 10 persons judged to have a moist feeling ○: 5 to 7 of 10 persons judged to have a moist feeling ×: 4 or less of 10 persons judged to have a moist feeling

Table 1 shows the results regarding the moist feeling of the hair cosmetic, Table 2 shows the results regarding the moist feeling of the lotion, and Table 3 shows the results regarding the moist feeling of the bath preparation.

[Table 1]

[Table 2]

[Table 3]

(Stimulus) Ten women used the lotions of Example 2 and Comparative Example 2, and the sensory evaluation of the use was conducted from the viewpoint of irritation. Based on the results of the sensory evaluation, the determination was made according to the following criteria. ◎: No one felt the stimulus out of 10 ○: One out of 10 determined to feel the stimulus ×: Judged that two or more out of the 10 felt the stimulus

The results are shown in Table 4.

[Table 1]

[Table 2]

Table 3 and

From the results of Table 4, it can be seen that the cosmetics containing activated water are:
It can be seen that the composition has excellent moisturizing power and has extremely low irritation.

[0020]

[Formulation Examples] The formulation of the cosmetic composition according to the present invention is described below.
Here is an example. (Prescription example 1) Hairdressing cream (% by weight)  Methyl polysiloxane 5.00 Paraffin 10.00 POE sorbitan monostearate 3.00 Carboxyvinyl polymer 0.30 Triethanolamine 0.20 Perfume proper amount Paraben proper amount UV absorber proper amount Activated water balance total 100. 00

(Formulation Example 2) Lotion (% by weight) Polyethylene glycol 2.00 Polyoxyethylene oleyl ether (25E.O.) 1.50 Perfume Appropriate amount Paraben Appropriate amount UV absorber Appropriate amount Activated water balance Total 100.00

Formulation Example 3 Shampoo (% by weight) Lauryl polyoxyethylene sulfate sodium salt (30% aqueous solution) 30.00 Lauryl sulfate sodium salt (30% aqueous solution) 10.00 Coconut oil fatty acid diethanolamide 4.00 Appropriate amount of fragrance Suitable amount of dye Suitable amount of paraben Suitable amount of chelating agent Activated water balance 100.00

Formulation Example 4 Acne Prevention Cream (% by weight) Stearyl alcohol 8.00 Stearic acid 3.00 Purified lanolin 6.00 Glycerin 3.00 Glycerin monostearate 2.00 Polyoxyethylene cetyl alcohol ether 00 Isopropyl methylphenol 1.00 Paraben qs Flavor qs Antioxidant qs Activated water balance total 100.00

(Formulation Example 5) Massage cream (% by weight) Beeswax 15.00 Liquid paraffin 35.00 POE sorbitan monostearate 3.30 Sorbitan monostearate 3.30 Carboxyvinyl polymer 0.02 Triethanolamine 0.15 Liquid isoparaffin 17.00 Methyl paraben 0.15 Propyl paraben 0.01 Fragrance 0.10 Activated water balance Total 100.00

Formulation Example 6 Bath agent (% by weight) Sodium polyoxyethylene lauryl ether sulfate 60.00 Coconut oil fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl 4.00 Coconut oil fatty acid diethanolamide 1.00 Sodium chloride 2.00 Perfume Appropriate amount Paraben suitable amount Activated water balance remaining 100.00

[0026]

The activation by the negative ion ceramic and the far-infrared ceramic can be achieved individually even if the activation is performed individually. However, by combining the two types, it is possible to more completely activate the functions by compensating for the mutually lacking functions.

By such an activation, the shower water becomes smaller in clusters, sterilized, and has a reduced odor.
A mellow, moisturizing skin and hair-friendly water. By using activated shower water, it activates metabolism, suppresses the generation of fatigue substances, helps to prevent rough skin and allergic dermatitis, and also removes excess sebum, hair growth, massage effect, and heat effect Many effects have been confirmed, such as the above-mentioned penetration force and resonance absorption power.

The showerhead according to the present invention has a very simple structure, and does not require any heat source, magnetism, electric power, power, etc., and can be easily manufactured at low cost. In addition, the effect of the negative ion ceramic or far-infrared ceramic used as an activator of water lasts semipermanently, so that there is almost no running cost.
Even if the cartridge is damaged and cannot be used, the negative ion ceramic and far-infrared ceramic can be reused for fishbowl and planting.

As described above, the shower water obtained by using the negative ion ceramic and the far-infrared ceramic of the present invention in a shower head, removing impurities and using a dechlorinating agent together with the shower water can enhance the shower effect more than before. Activated water obtained by the method of the present invention has higher safety and excellent feeling in use, which is useful for relaxation and beautiful skin / health recovery / health maintenance and provides easy and convenient shower time. A cosmetic composition can be obtained.

[0030]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

[Description of Signs] 1 Head part with small hole from which shower water is jetted 2 Cylindrical grip part 3 Shower hole 4 Cartridge 5 Far infrared ceramic 6 Negative ion ceramic 7 Dechlorinating agent 8 Impurity removing agent 9 Shower hose With mounting screw part

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] April 18, 2001 (2001.4.1
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[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0030

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0030]

Table 1 Judgment Example 1: Formulation of activated water ◎ Comparative Example 1: Formulation of purified water ×

[Table 2] Judgment Example 2: Formulation of activated water ◎ Comparative Example 2: Formulation of purified water ○

[Table 3] Judgment Example 6: Formulation of activated water ◎ Comparative Example 3: Formulation of purified water ×

[Table 4] Judgment Example 2: Formulation of activated water ◎ Comparative Example 2: Formulation of purified water ×

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A shower head having a source for generating negative ions. 2. The showerhead according to claim 1, further comprising a source for generating far infrared rays. 3. A shower head according to claim 1, wherein said shower head has a structure for removing residual chlorine and impurities. 4. An effective use of the shower head according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4. 5. A cosmetic composition comprising activated water obtained by the method according to claim 1, 2, or 3.