JP2016202660A - Facial tool and facial system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a facial tool and a facial system which are small and lightweight, which can be easily used at home, and further enhance a skin-beautifying effect, compared to conventional facial tools, and which can solve the problem in which only ion introduction by the conventional facial tools dose not secure fixation of an active substance to a skin and in the electroporation, increase in applied voltage causes increase in stimulant to the skin which is felt as pain, so that a resistance feeling of a user to such a facial tool may be generated.SOLUTION: There are provided a facial tool and a facial system in which, the facial tool comprises: an ion generation introduction tool 8; an ultrasonic generator 9; a weak current generator 10; and an electronic perforator 11 in a same probe 4. Immediately after fine pores are formed on a cell membrane of a skin by the electronic perforator 11 and the fine pores are formed, while applying ultrasonic vibration from the ultrasonic generator 9 to the skin, a component effective for making skin beautiful, is introduced into the skin through the fine pores from the ion generation introduction tool 8.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a facial device and a facial system, and in particular, while micropores are formed electrically in the cell membrane of the human skin by electroporation, ultrasonic vibration is applied to the skin at the same time. Immediately after the formation of pores, ingredients that are effective for beautifying skin are diffused by ultrasonic vibration, and ions are introduced into the cell membrane to further improve the beautifying effect. Small, lightweight and easy to use at home. The present invention relates to a facial device and a facial system.

  In this type of facial device, which has been used in esthetic salons in the past, only the introduction of ions in order to improve skin beautifying effects by introducing components effective for the skin (for example, vitamin C derivatives) into the skin cell membrane. Alternatively, iontophoresis and application of ultrasonic vibration to the skin are used in combination (see Patent Document 1).

  Further, in order to further enhance the skin beautifying effect, electroporation (electroporation) has been used in combination with ion introduction of an active ingredient (see Patent Document 2). In this electroporation, a pulsed voltage is applied to the skin for a short period of time, micropores are generated in the cell membrane of the skin for a short time, and ions effective for beautiful skin are introduced into the skin through the micropores. Is.

JP-A-2005-245521 JP 2013-59556 A

  However, with only conventional iontophoresis, the active ingredient is not sufficiently fixed on the skin. In this electroporation, when the applied voltage is increased, the stimulation to the skin felt as pain increases. For this reason, there is a possibility that the user's resistance to the use of this kind of facial device may occur.

  Therefore, the facial device and facial system of the present invention have been made in view of the problems of such a conventional facial device, and while the micropores are electrically formed in the human skin by electroporation. At the same time, ultrasonic vibration is applied to the skin and immediately after forming the micropores, the components effective for beautifying skin are diffused by ultrasonic vibration, ionized and transdermally introduced into the cell membrane, and the skin beautifying effect. To further improve.

  The facial device of the present invention comprises an electric perforator, an ion generating introducer, an ultrasonic generator, a weak current generator and an electric perforator in the same probe. While the micropores are formed by electroporation, ultrasonic vibration is applied from the ultrasonic generator to the skin and immediately after forming the micropores, the ion generator introduces the micropores to the micropores. It is characterized by introducing ions while diffusing components effective for beautiful skin by ultrasonic vibration.

  In the facial instrument of the present invention, the current waveform used for the electroporation is an exponential decay wave.

  The component effective for the skin to be ion-introduced by the facial device of the present invention is a component having a large molecular weight such as placenta, collagen or hyaluronic acid.

  The component effective for the beautifying skin ion-introduced by the facial device of the present invention is a component having a small molecular weight such as vitamin C derivative.

Ultrasonic frequency applied from the ultrasonic generator in the facial massager of the present invention is characterized in that it is a frequency in the range of 270~300KH _z.

Optimum ultrasonic frequency to be applied from the ultrasonic generator in the facial massager of the present invention is characterized in that the frequency of the 300KH _z.

Also, the facial equipment of the present invention, cleansing, in the facial system for iontophoresis and lifting of the active ingredient in skin-beautifying, the cleansing is between 10 msec (milliseconds), a predetermined rectangular wave of a frequency of 1 kH _z The cycle of applying 7 positive ions and 3 negative ions to the skin at a predetermined ion voltage is repeated for a predetermined time, and the ion introduction of the components effective for the beautiful skin is 1 KH for 22 msec. A cycle in which an exponential decay wave having a frequency of _z is applied to the skin by 22 times with a predetermined electroporation voltage is repeated for a predetermined time, electroporation is performed, and micropores are formed in the cell membrane of the skin. the immediately formed in the skin, during the 11 msec, a rectangular wave having a frequency of 1 kH _z at a defined ionic voltage, one shot positive ions, and Ma Cycles to be applied to the 10 shots skin Nasuion is performed repeatedly a predetermined time, furthermore, the lifting is a rectangular wave having a frequency of 250KH _z at a defined ionic voltage, 2 shots positive ions and negative ions 2 shots , a rectangular wave having a frequency of 250H _z at a defined ionic voltage, 2 shots positive ions and negative ions 2 shots, then during the next 16 msec, 4 shots positive ions square wave frequencies of 500H _z and 4 shots negative ions, further, during the last 16 msec, 8 shots positive ions square wave frequencies of 1 kH _z and 8 rounds of negative ions, to the skin for a predetermined time cycle to be applied respectively Where the application of ultrasound to the skin is performed by the cleansing, the electroporation iontophoresis and the lifting. Common to each mode, during 8 msec, range 270～300KH _z, and optimally, is out of the operation period operation of the 6msec ultrasonic frequencies 300KH _z from 1 msec, while the remaining period Are respectively performed so as to stop the application of ultrasonic vibration to the skin.

  In the beautiful face system of the present invention, the predetermined ion voltage of the cleansing can be changed from 5 steps of 3V to 15V, and the predetermined electroporation voltage of the electroporation ion introduction is changed from 5V to 70V. Further, the predetermined ion voltage of the lifting can be changed from 5V to 5V.

  In the beautiful face system of the present invention, the operation period of the ultrasonic vibration can be changed in five stages from 1 msec to 6 msec.

  According to the facial device and the facial system of the present invention, since the facial device is small and lightweight, it can be easily used at home, and the skin beautifying effect can be further improved as compared with the conventional facial device.

It is a flowchart which shows a series of functions of the facial device of this invention. It is a figure which shows the waveform of the electric current used for the electroporation in the facial device of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the facial device of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the facial device of this invention. It is a detailed view of the waveform used for cleansing, electroporation, iontophoresis and lifting in the facial device of the present invention.

  In the present invention, microporosity (for example, a diameter of about 1 μm in diameter) is electrically formed in a portion of the skin structure of a human body by electroporation, and at the same time, ultrasonic vibration is applied to the skin in a superimposed manner. Immediately after the formation of the pores, while diffusing ingredients effective for beautifying skin (beauty components), ion is introduced into the skin membrane percutaneously through the fine pores, in a small and lightweight home that further improves the beautifying effect. The present invention relates to a facial care device and a facial system for home care that can be easily used.

  First, an outline of a series of functions of the facial instrument and facial system of the present invention, that is, cleansing, electroporation ion introduction and lifting will be described below.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, the power switch of the facial device of the present invention is pushed in step S1, and its use is started. In the cleansing of step S2, dust that adheres to the surface of the skin, dirt inside the pores, dirt in the pores, etc., which cannot be removed by a normal facial wash that only removes cosmetics, these stains can be removed with positive ions, negative ions and Remove by applying and introducing ultrasonic vibrations to the skin.

  Here, in the facial device of the present invention, due to the generation of ionic current in the blade plate of the ion generator incorporated therein, the charged dirt is attached to the positive ion or the negative ion, respectively, and the dirt is removed from the skin surface. Can be dropped.

Next, with the introduction of cosmetic ingredients (beauty liquid) in step S3, by forming micropores in the skin cell membrane by electroporation (electroporation method), ultrasonic vibration is simultaneously applied to the formed micropores. The pores are further expanded to effectively introduce ions into the skin cell membrane.

  Here, in electroporation (electroporation method) in the facial beauty apparatus of the present invention, the waveform of the current used for electroporation is an exponential decay wave as shown in FIG.

The exponential decay wave, as shown in FIG. 2, n-th amplitudes a _n at time t _n, similarly n + 1, ···, n + m -th amplitude a _{n +} 1, · · ·, When a _{n + m,} As shown in FIG. 2, the waveform has an exponentially decaying waveform and is extremely effective for electroporation.

  That is, by using an exponential decay wave for electroporation, the effective value (current value) can be suppressed to about half while applying a necessary voltage, for example, 60 V, to the skin as compared with a conventional rectangular wave. Since it can, skin stress does not occur and the amount of cosmetic liquid permeation increases.

  In electroporation (electric perforation method), an alternating current is generated that causes a voltage change of an exponential decay wave through the skin between a pair of electrode parts (see electrode part 4a shown in FIG. 4) described later. Accordingly, an active ingredient consisting of a relatively large molecule contained in a cosmetic ingredient previously applied to the skin surface is passed through micropores formed in the skin cell membrane by electroporation based on voltage application to the skin, and Ultrasonic vibration is simultaneously applied to the skin to deeply introduce and penetrate (percutaneous introduction) into the skin.

  That is, the stratum corneum on the top surface of the human skin is acidic and charged with a lot of positive ions, while the granular layer inside the stratum corneum is charged with negative ions and kept alkaline. Therefore, the stratum corneum and the granule layer repel each other, and an electric film is formed between them. Therefore, a cosmetic ingredient such as a cosmetic liquid applied to the skin by being blocked by the electric membrane cannot penetrate further into the back than the stratum corneum.

  However, here, when an electric current was passed through the skin with an ion generator, the stratum corneum and granule layers of the skin were inclined in the neutral direction, and the repulsion between them weakened, preventing the penetration of cosmetic ingredients. As a result, the beauty component penetrates beyond the stratum corneum.

  In addition, among the cosmetic ingredients, vitamin C derivatives are charged with a lot of negative ions, and negative ions and positive ions repel each other. Therefore, when a negative ion current is passed by an ion generator, The vitamin C derivative, which is a cosmetic component charged with negative ions, repels the negative ions and is pushed into the micropores formed in the skin by electroporation and penetrates deep into the skin.

  In this way, the iontophoresis technique ionizes cosmetic ingredients, charges them to negative ions, uses the repulsive force of electricity, and penetrates the cosmetic ingredients deep into the skin beyond the stratum corneum. Since the introduction of the cosmetic component, the percutaneous penetration of the cosmetic component can be made much higher than the conventional introduction of ions into the skin using only ultrasonic vibration.

  In particular, when ultrasonic vibration is further applied to the skin during the introduction of ions into the skin membrane, the skin cells are warmed from the inside, promoting their metabolism and formed by electroporation between the skin cells. The size of the fine pores is further expanded, and the cosmetic component penetrates deep into the skin due to the cavitation effect.

  According to the facial device of the present invention, the introduction of an active ingredient having a large molecular weight (for example, placenta, collagen, hyaluronic acid, etc.) that cannot be ionized by electroporation and ultrasonic vibration, and the molecular weight ionized by ion introduction. Active ingredients (for example, vitamin C derivatives) can be introduced.

  Thus, by simultaneous formation and application of three techniques of ion introduction, electroporation and ultrasonic vibration in the same probe, micropores are formed in skin cells by electroporation, By dropping into these micropores and amplifying the permeation amount of cosmetic components into the micropores by ion introduction, the micropores are further expanded by ultrasonic vibration, and these cosmetic components are diffused to the deepest part inside the skin cells. And will be able to penetrate.

  In particular, when a vitamin C derivative is used as a cosmetic ingredient, vitamin C can be penetrated to the deepest part of the skin, so that it is recognized that whitening and anti-aging effects become remarkable.

Finally, when the voltage is applied by applying a weak current (for example, 300 μA) from the weak current (microcurrent) generator between the electrodes of the facial device by lifting in step S4, the muscles under the energized skin around the electrodes are applied. The muscles move periodically in response to changes in the waveform of the ultrasonic waves, and the muscles are activated to give a massage effect and tension the skin, so-called lifting (micro (Current) effect.

  In step S5, the power switch is pressed to turn off the power, and the use of the facial device is finished.

  Here, the facial device of the present invention normally presses each of the mode change-over switches described later to continuously perform cleansing (step S2), cosmetic component introduction (electroporation and ion introduction, step S3), and lifting (step S4). However, cleansing (step S2), cosmetic component introduction (S3), or lifting (step S4) may be performed.

  Next, the configuration and function of the facial device of the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the facial device 1 of the present invention is formed of a case 2 formed of an opaque white resin and an opaque white resin attached to the case 2 via a hinge 3b so as to be opened and closed. It consists of a lid 3 and a probe 4 housed in a vertically long recess 2 c formed in the case 2. A lid decoration piece 3a made of an elastomer resin is attached to the edge of the lid 3 so that the probe 4 can be stored in the case 2 in a sealed state.

  A plurality of pairs of, for example, three pairs, that is, six electrode portions 4a made of polished stainless steel are formed on the circumference of the cylindrical tip portion of the probe 4 from the electrode portions 4a. Further, an alternating current for electroporation is applied to the surface of the skin by ion introduction and application of ultrasonic vibration from another electrode portion 4b formed at the center of the cylindrical tip. It has become.

  Further, a grip portion 4c for a user to grip the probe 4 is formed extending from the cylindrical tip portion of the probe 4, and a decorative portion 4d is formed on the other end of the grip portion 4c. . The other end of the probe 4 is provided with a cable 6 electrically connected to the control unit and the power source.

  An operation sheet 5 is affixed to the top surface 2d of the case 2, and buttons for the power switch 5a, the mode change switch 5b, the strength change switch 5c, and the timer change switch 5d are displayed on the surface. Further, an output control unit 7 is built in the case 2 directly below the operation sheet 5.

  Here, in the facial device 1 of the present invention, as will be described later (see FIG. 4), an ion generator, an ultrasonic generator, a weak current generator, and an electric perforator are built in the same probe 4. Along with energization, ion introduction, application of ultrasonic vibration, weak current, and electric current for electroporation are applied to the surface of the skin.

  In particular, the pair of electrode portions 4a is made of a material having excellent conductivity such as a metal, for example, stainless steel, and has a substantially spherical curved surface portion that can come into contact with the skin. Since it is projecting, it is in direct contact with the skin and energizes the skin for electroporation, and the electrode portion 4b applies ultrasonic vibration to the skin and energization for ion introduction. A facial treatment is performed.

  In addition, the output control unit 7 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, includes a component that is desired to penetrate the skin after a voltage is applied between the pair of electrode units 4a and 4a so that energization can occur. When a pair of electrode parts 4a and 4a are in direct contact with the skin of the face to which a liquid agent (beauty component) such as a skin lotion is applied, the electrodes 4a and 4a become energized via the user's skin and a facial treatment. Will be done.

Further, in order to perform a beautiful face with the beautiful face device 1 of the present invention, first, in cleansing , press the power switch 5a to turn on the power, select cleansing with the mode switch 5b, and then press the timer switch 5d to perform cleansing. Set the time to perform → Place the cherry-like gel cleansing solution on the metal surface of the probe 4 or apply it directly to the skin → Touch the metal surface of the probe 4 to the skin and probe from the bottom to the top of the face 4. While checking the sensation on the skin, press the strength switching switch 5c to adjust the strength of ultrasonic vibration or the like as necessary.

In the introduction of beauty liquid (beauty component) , cleanse the facial skin by cleansing in the previous process, and then wipe or wash off the gel-like cleansing liquid. Apply the liquid little by little and slide the skin against the metal surface of the probe 4 → Press the timer switch 5d to set the time to introduce the cosmetic liquid → Check the sensation on the skin and switch the strength as necessary The switch 5c is pressed to adjust the strength of ultrasonic vibration or the like.

Finally, in the lifting , the mode switch 5b is pressed to select the lifting → the timer switch 5d is pressed to set the lifting time → the cherry-sized gel-like liquid is placed on the metal surface of the probe 4 or directly on the skin. Apply → Slide the metal surface of the probe 4 against the skin → While confirming the sensation on the skin, press the strength switching switch 5c to adjust the strength of ultrasonic vibration or the like as necessary.

  Furthermore, a schematic configuration of the facial device of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the facial beauty device of the present invention has a schematic configuration in which at least a pair of electrode portions 4 a disposed at the distal end portion of the probe 4 and used for energizing the skin, for applying ultrasonic waves and introducing ions An electrode 4b, an ion generator / introducer 8 built in the same probe 4, an ultrasonic generator 9, a weak current generator 10 and an electric perforator 11, and an output controller 7 for controlling these outputs. Become.

  A power switch 5a that is electrically connected to the output control unit 7 to turn on and off the facial beauty instrument 1 of the present invention, a mode selector switch 5b that switches to cleansing, cosmetic liquid introduction, and lifting, ion introduction In addition, there is provided a strength changeover switch 5c for switching the strength of electroporation (electroporation) and a timer changeover switch 5d for setting a cleansing time, a cosmetic liquid introduction time, and a lifting time.

  Here, using the facial device of the present invention, 1. 1. cleansing; 2. Electroporation ion introduction and The frequency, the ion application interval, the ion voltage to be applied, and the electroporation voltage when performing the lifting will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

First, FIG. 5 (a), the in cleansing, between 10msec in milliseconds, the stage of level 1 to 5 rectangular wave by ion voltage (intensity changeover switch 5c shown in Table 1 of the frequency of 1 kH _z Then, a cycle of applying 7 positive ions (shot) and 3 negative ions to the skin is repeated for a predetermined time to perform cleansing. In cleansing, electroporation is not performed.

Then, the electroporation and iontophoresis, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), during the 11 msec, a rectangular wave having a frequency of 1 kH _z, by ion voltage (intensity changeover switch 5c shown in Table 1, from the level 1 5), a cycle of applying one positive ion and 10 negative ions to the skin is repeated for a predetermined time to perform ion introduction into the skin. Before or after the ion introduction during the 22 msec, the exponential decay wave of frequency 1 kH _z electroporation voltage shown in Table 1 (it changes the stage of level 1 to 5 by intensity selector switch 5c), The cycle of applying to 22 skins is repeated for a predetermined time, electroporation is performed, and micropores are formed in the skin cell membrane.

In lifting, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), during the first 16 msec, a rectangular wave having a frequency of 250KH _z (can change the stage of 5 from the level 1 by the intensity selector switch 5c) ions voltages shown in Table 1 in, 2 shots positive ions, and 2 shots negative ions, a rectangular wave having a frequency of 250H _z in ion voltage shown in Table 1 (it changes the stage of level 1 to 5 by intensity selector switch 5c), the positive ions 2 shots, and the negative ion 2 shots, then during the next 16 msec, a rectangular wave having a frequency of 500H _z 4 shots positive ions, and 4 shots of negative ions, further, during the last 16 msec, 1 kH Lifting is performed by repeating a cycle of applying a square wave having a frequency of _z to 8 positive ions, 8 negative ions, and applying to the skin for a predetermined time. . In the lifting, electroporation is not performed.

In addition, the application of ultrasonic vibration to the skin is performed in common with the cleansing, electroporation / ion introduction, and lifting modes.

As shown in FIG. 5 (d), during the 8 msec, range 270～300KH _z, as the optimum value, the ultrasonic frequency of the 300KH _z as shown in Table 1, out of the operation of 1msec~6msec Operate for a period of time. On the other hand, the application of ultrasonic vibration is stopped during the remaining period.

  The facial device and facial system of the present invention can be widely used not only for skin of the face of the human body but also for skin care of the skin on the upper arm, decollete and knee.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Beauty device 2 Case 3 Lid 4 Probe 4a Electrode part 5 Operation sheet 5a Power switch 5b Mode change switch 5c Strength change switch 5d Timer change switch 6 Connection cable 7 Output control part 8 Ion generator / introducer 9 Ultrasonic generator 10 Fine Current generator 11 Electrical punch

Claims (9)

  In the same probe, an electric perforator, ion generator, weak current generator, and ultrasonic generator are provided. Ultrasonic vibration is simultaneously generated by electroporation of the micropores in the skin cell membrane with the electric perforator. Immediately after forming the micropores while applying to the skin, the ultrasonic generator from the ultrasonic generator is simultaneously applied to the skin from the ion generator and the skin is made beautiful through the micropores. A facial device characterized by ionically introducing an effective ingredient into the skin.   The facial device according to claim 1, wherein a waveform of a current used for the electroporation is an exponential decay wave.   2. The facial device according to claim 1, wherein the ion-introducing component effective for the beautifying skin is a component having a large molecular weight such as placenta, collagen or hyaluronic acid.   2. The facial device according to claim 1, wherein the component effective for beautiful skin to which ions are introduced is a component having a small molecular weight such as a vitamin C derivative. The ultrasonic frequency applied from the ultrasonic generator, facial equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that the frequency of the 270~300KH _z. The optimum value of the ultrasonic frequency to be applied from the ultrasonic generator, facial equipment according to claim 5 is the frequency of the 300KH _z. The facial equipment according to claims 1 6, cleansing, in facial system for iontophoresis and lifting of active ingredients in cosmetic, the cleansing is between 10 msec (milliseconds), the rectangular wave having a frequency of 1 kH _z Is applied at a predetermined ion voltage, and 7 cycles of positive ions and 3 negative ions are repeated for a predetermined time, and the introduction of ions effective in the skin into the skin is 22 msec. during the exponential decay wave of frequency 1 kH _z at a predetermined electroporation voltage, the cycle to be applied to the 22 shots skin repeatedly a predetermined time, perform electroporation, forming micropores in the cell membrane of the skin and, immediately after the formation of the micropores, during 11 msec, a rectangular wave having a frequency of 1 kH _z at a defined ionic voltage, one shot positive ions, One performs cycles of applying the negative ions to 10 shots skin repeatedly a predetermined time, furthermore, the lifting is a rectangular wave having a frequency of 250KH _z at a defined ionic voltage, 2 shots positive ions and negative ions 2 shots, a rectangular wave having a frequency of 250H _z at a defined ionic voltage, 2 shots positive ions and negative ions 2 shots, then during the next 16 msec, the positive ions in a rectangular wave having a frequency of 500H _z 4 shots and 4 shots negative ions, further, during the last 16 msec, 8 shots plus ions in a rectangular wave having a frequency of 1 kH _z and 8 rounds of negative ions, to the skin, the cycle of applying, respectively It is repeated for a predetermined time, where the ultrasonic wave is applied to the skin for the cleansing, the electroporation ion introduction and the refracting. Common to each mode Ingu, during 8 msec, range 270～300KH _z, and optimally, is out of the operation period operation of the 6msec ultrasonic frequencies 300KH _z from 1 msec, while the remaining A facial system characterized in that, during the period, the application of ultrasonic vibration to the skin is stopped.   The predetermined ion voltage of the cleansing can be changed from five stages of 3V to 15V, and the predetermined electroporation voltage of the electroporation ion introduction can be changed from five stages of 20V to 70V. The beauty system according to claim 7, wherein the predetermined ion voltage of the lifting can be changed in 5 stages from 3V to 15V.   The facial system according to claim 7, wherein the operation period of the ultrasonic wave can be changed in five stages from 1 msec to 6 msec.