JP2023167571A - Beauty appliance and beauty appliance control method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a beauty appliance which gives a plurality of beauty effects without a damage of a treatment feeling.SOLUTION: A beauty appliance 1 comprises: a mask body 10 to be worn on the face of a user; two electrode groups 22 provided on the mask body 10 according to positions of the right and left cheeks of the user and each having two or more electrodes 21 for flowing currents to the skin of the user; and a control unit 35a for switching between a first mode in which the polarities of the electrodes 21 are differentiated from each other for each electrode group 22 while the polarities of the electrodes 21 included in one electrode group 22 are equalized and a second mode in which electrical conduction is executed between at least two electrodes 21 included in one electrode group 22.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present disclosure relates to a beauty device and a method of controlling the beauty device.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are beauty devices that apply beauty effects to the skin when worn on the user's face. Patent Document 1 discloses an electrode that applies electrical stimulation of a first frequency to a part corresponding to the zygomaticus muscle, or an electrode that gives electrical stimulation of a second frequency to a part corresponding to the masseter muscle, in accordance with the left and right cheeks of a user. Discloses a technology related to a beauty mask comprising at least one of the following.

JP2020-127748A

In the beauty device disclosed in Patent Document 1, a treatment is performed to stimulate a predetermined muscle by applying a low frequency current between electrodes on one side of the face. For example, if such electrical stimulation is applied between electrodes on the left and right sides of the face in order to widen the area of the face where beauty effects can be obtained, it may cause pain to nerves such as the user's dental pulp. be. In other words, with this beauty device, the type of beauty effect or the range of the face on which the beauty effect can be obtained is limited.

The present disclosure has been made in view of the problems of the prior art. An object of the present disclosure is to provide a beauty device or a method of controlling a beauty device that provides a plurality of beauty effects without impairing the feeling of the treatment.

The beauty device according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a mask body that is attached to the user's face, and a mask body that is provided on the mask body in accordance with the positions of the left and right cheeks of the user, and each of which is provided with an electric current applied to the user's skin. two electrode groups each having two or more electrodes that flow a and a control unit that switches to a second mode in which current is supplied between at least two included electrodes.

Further, a second aspect of the present disclosure provides two or more masks that are provided on a mask body that is attached to the user's face in accordance with the positions of the left and right cheeks of the user, and that each conduct an electric current to the skin of the user. A method for controlling a beauty device having two electrode groups, the method comprising: making the polarities of the electrodes included in one electrode group the same while making the polarities of the electrodes different for each electrode group; and a step of supplying current between at least two electrodes included in the method.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a beauty device or a method for controlling a beauty device that provides a plurality of beauty effects without impairing the feeling of the treatment.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a beauty device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the beauty device when the mask main body is viewed from the face-wearing side. It is an exploded view of the beauty device when the mask main body is viewed from the face-wearing side. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating polarity settings of electrodes in the first mode. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating polarity settings of electrodes, etc. in a first example of a second mode. It is a figure explaining polarity setting of an electrode, etc. in a 2nd example of a 2nd mode. It is a figure explaining the polarity setting of an electrode, etc. in the 3rd example of 2nd mode.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, more detailed explanation than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed explanations of well-known matters or redundant explanations of substantially the same configurations may be omitted. The accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter recited in the claims.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a beauty device 1 according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the beauty device 1 when the mask body 10 is seen from the side where the mask body 10 is worn on the user's face. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the beauty device 1 viewed from the side where the mask body 10 is worn on the user's face.

The beauty device 1 is a device that is attached at least partially to the user's face, and provides a beauty effect by passing an electric current through the facial skin as electrical stimulation. Note that a beauty device that is attached to the user's face, such as the beauty device 1, is sometimes called a wearable facial device, a beauty mask, or the like.

The beauty device 1 includes a mask body 10, a treatment structure 20, and a controller 30. Hereinafter, the upper and lower sides of the mask main body 10 correspond to the upper side or the lower side in the vertical direction, based on the state in which the user of the beauty device 1 is facing directly in the standing or sitting position. Furthermore, the left and right sides of the mask body 10 correspond to the left cheek side or right cheek side of the user's face.

The mask body 10 is attached to the user's face when the user uses the beauty device 1. The material of the mask body 10 is an elastic material such as silicone rubber. Thereby, the mask body 10 as a whole becomes a flexible elastic body, and when worn on the face, the inner surface 10a deforms to follow the shape of the face, so that it comes into close contact with the face. The inner surface 10a is the surface of the mask body 10 that faces the face during use. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the mask body 10 has a shape that can cover almost all areas of the face except for the eyes, nostrils, and mouth.

First, the mask body 10 has a pair of left and right first exposure holes 11, a second exposure hole 12, and a third exposure hole 13 as holes. The first exposure hole 11 is formed in the upper part of the mask body 10 and exposes the user's eyes to the outside when the mask body 10 is worn on the face. The second exposure hole 12 is formed below the first exposure hole 11 of the mask body 10, and exposes the user's nostrils to the outside when the mask body 10 is worn on the face. The third exposure hole 13 is formed below the second exposure hole 12 of the mask body 10, and exposes the user's mouth to the outside when the mask body 10 is attached to the face.

The mask main body 10 also includes a cheek covering part 14, a forehead covering part 15, a chin covering part 16, and a nose covering part 17 as covering parts that cover the face. First, the forehead covering part 15 is located above the first exposure hole 11 in the mask body 10 and comes into contact with the user's forehead when the mask body 10 is attached to the face. The chin covering portion 16 is located below the third exposure hole 13 in the mask body 10 and comes into contact with the user's chin when the mask body 10 is attached to the face. The nose covering part 17 is located above the second exposure hole 12 in the mask body 10 so that the second exposure hole 12 opens diagonally downward to the outside, and when the mask body 10 is attached to the face. Contact with the user's nose. The cheek covering parts 14 are located below the first exposure hole 11 and one each on the left and right sides of the nose covering part 17, the second exposure hole 12, the third exposure hole 13, and the chin covering part 16, When the mask body 10 is worn on the face, it faces either the left or right cheek of the user.

Furthermore, the mask main body 10 has an accommodating section 14a that accommodates and holds the treatment structure 20 at a portion of the inner surface 10a that becomes the cheek covering section 14. The housing portions 14a are provided in the cheek covering portions 14, one on each side of the left and right sides of the mask body 10. The mask body 10 may be formed with a groove 14b that communicates with the accommodating part 14a. The groove portion 14b accommodates a portion of the cable 33 connected to the treatment structure 20.

Furthermore, the mask body 10 has a belt 18 that is wrapped around the head in order to maintain the wearing position when the mask body 10 is worn on the face. The belt 18 includes a first band-shaped body 18a that is continuous to one of the left and right sides of the mask body 10, and a second band-shaped body 18b that is continuous to the other of the left and right sides of the mask body 10. The first strip 18a has a first hook-and-loop fastener 18c on the distal end side. On the other hand, the second band-shaped body 18b has a second hook-and-loop fastener 18d on the distal end side. When the user attaches the mask body 10 to the face, the user wraps the first band-shaped body 18a and the second band-shaped body 18b around the head from the sides, and fastens the first hook-and-loop fastener 18c and the second hook-and-loop fastener 18d on the back of the head. engage. Thereby, the belt 18 can attach the mask body 10 to the face while applying a desired tensile force to the mask body 10.

The treatment structure 20 operates by being supplied with electric power, and performs treatment on the user's skin. In this embodiment, there are two treatment structures 20. One of the first treatment structures 20a is attached to the accommodating part 14a provided in the left cheek covering part 14. The other second treatment structure 20b is attached to the accommodating portion 14a provided in the cheek covering portion 14 on the right side. The first treatment structure 20a and the second treatment structure 20b have the same structure and are symmetrical to each other.

Further, the treatment structure 20 is detachable from the mask body 10. The user can take care of the mask body 10 and the treatment structure 20 separately by removing the treatment structure 20 from the housing part 14a. However, the treatment structure 20 may be installed integrally with the mask body 10.

The treatment structure 20 includes an electrode group 22 having two or more electrodes 21, a silicon pad 23, and a housing 24. Hereinafter, the electrode group 22 provided in the first treatment structure 20a will be referred to as a first electrode group 22a, and the electrode group 22 provided in the second treatment structure 20b will be referred to as a second electrode group 22b.

The electrode group 22 includes, for example, four electrodes 21: a first electrode 21a, a second electrode 21b, a third electrode 21c, and a fourth electrode 21d. The electrode 21 is made of, for example, a titanium alloy, and has a so-called button-shaped shape including a flat part that comes into contact with the user's skin. Note that although the planar shape of the electrode 21 is circular in this embodiment, it may have another shape.

Each electrode 21 can be set as a positive pole or a negative pole, that is, GND. When at least one electrode 21 is set to a positive electrode and at least one other electrode 21 is set to a negative electrode, a potential difference is generated between these electrodes 21. Then, by applying current between these electrodes 21 while the electrode group 22 is in contact with the skin, an alternating current having a specific frequency is applied to the skin.

Further, in one treatment structure 20, the plurality of electrodes 21 are arranged so as to span different facial muscles of the user when the mask main body 10 is attached to the face. The four electrodes 21 in this embodiment are arranged so as to span the user's orbicularis oculi muscle, zygomaticus major and minor muscle, and levator labii superioris muscle. For example, the first electrode 21a may be placed near the corner of the eye. The second electrode 21b may be placed near the inner corner of the eye. The third electrode 21c may be placed near the corners of the mouth. Further, the fourth electrode 21d may be placed at the position closest to the jaw.

The silicone pad 23 is provided at a portion of the treatment structure 20 that directly faces the face when the mask main body 10 is attached to the face. The surface shape of the silicone pad 23 facing the face is approximately disk-shaped along the inner surface 10a of the mask body 10. Since the silicone pad 23 has flexibility, it is unlikely to cause discomfort to the user even if it comes into contact with the user's face. Moreover, the silicon pad 23 has a plurality of through holes 23a that expose a part of the electrode 21 in a convex shape that contacts the user's face, in accordance with the arrangement of each electrode 21.

The housing 24 is made of resin, for example, and holds the electrode group 22 and the silicon pad 23. When the treatment structure 20 is attached to the housing portion 14a of the mask body 10, a portion of the housing 24 engages with a portion of the housing portion 14a.

The controller 30 controls the operation of the treatment structure 20 while supplying power to the electrode group 22 provided in the treatment structure 20 according to a user's operation. The controller 30 includes, for example, a controller main body 31, a cap 32, and a cable 33.

The controller main body 31 includes a battery 34 as a power supply section, a control board 35 on which a control section 35a is mounted, and a switch button 36 as an operation section. The battery 34 is electrically connected to the control board 35. The control board 35 is electrically connected to a connector 37 that is partially exposed from the controller main body 31 to the outside. The switch button 36 is operated by the user at least when switching the power on and off, or when switching between the first mode and the second mode, which will be explained in detail below.

The cap 32 is detachably attached to the controller body 31 while covering the connector 37 provided on the controller body 31. When the cap 32 is attached to the controller main body 31, a connector (not shown) provided inside the cap 32 fits into a connector 37 of the controller main body 31.

The cable 33 electrically connects the electrode group 22 provided on the treatment structure 20 and the controller 30. One end of the cable 33 is connected to the electrode group 22 , and the other end of the cable 33 is connected to the connector of the cap 32 . The electrode group 22 is electrically connected to a battery 34 built into the controller body 31 and a control board 35 via a cable 33.

Note that the above configuration of the controller 30 is an example. For example, the cable 33 may be detachably attached to the treatment structure 20. Further, switches for switching the power supply, etc. may be provided on the treatment structure 20 itself.

Next, the operation of the beauty device 1 will be explained.

First, the user connects the battery 34 and control board 35 on the controller body 31 side and the treatment structure 20 side via the cable 33 by fitting the connector of the cap 32 to the connector 37 of the controller body 31. The electrode 21 is electrically connected. Then, when the user attaches the pair of treatment structures 20 to the mask body 10, preparation of the beauty device 1 before treatment is completed.

Next, the user selects an operation mode (hereinafter referred to as "treatment mode") when performing a treatment using the beauty device 1. In this embodiment, the control unit 35a can execute at least two treatment modes, a first mode and a second mode.

The first mode is a treatment mode in which current is applied to a wide area of the user's face. In the first mode, electricity is applied between the first electrode group 22a on the first treatment structure 20a side and the second electrode group 22b on the second treatment structure 20b side, that is, between the left and right sides of the face.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the polarity setting of each electrode 21 and the current flow range within the user's skin in the first mode. Specifically, FIG. 4 shows the mask main body 10 and the pair of treatment structures 20 viewed from the side to be worn on the user's face. Moreover, "+" is written on the electrode 21 whose polarity is set to the positive pole, and "-" is written on the electrode 21 whose polarity is set to the negative pole. Furthermore, the range of current flow within the user's skin is schematically indicated by a broken line.

In the first mode, the control unit 35a performs a process of making the polarities of the electrodes 21 included in one electrode group 22 the same, while making the polarities of the electrodes 21 different for each electrode group 22. In the example shown in FIG. 4, all four electrodes 21 included in the first electrode group 22a are set to have the same positive polarity. On the other hand, all four electrodes 21 included in the second electrode group 22b are set to have the same negative polarity. However, this setting is an example at a certain timing during the treatment. A current is applied to each electrode 21 included in the first electrode group 22a and each electrode 21 included in the second electrode group 22b as a rectangular pulse wave whose polarity is reversed at a constant cycle.

Such a first mode is suitable, for example, as a treatment mode for transdermally permeating beauty ingredients into the user's skin. Here, the transdermal penetration technique that can be applied in this embodiment may be iontophoresis that generates a penetration flow by electrical repulsion. According to iontophoresis, low-molecular-weight components such as glycerin or vitamin C as beauty ingredients can be penetrated deep into the stratum corneum by using a weak electric current. In this case, the control unit 35a may set the frequency of the current applied by each electrode 21 to a range of 100 Hz or more and less than 10 kHz.

Further, the transdermal penetration technique that can be applied in this embodiment may include electroporation in which small pores are formed in a lipid membrane using an electric field. Electroporation uses a weak electrical current to temporarily create electroporations in the skin. In this case, the control unit 35a may set the frequency of the current applied by each electrode 21 to a range of 100 Hz or more and less than 1 MHz. Then, by performing iontophoresis subsequent to electroporation, a polymer component such as hyaluronic acid as a beauty component can penetrate deep into the stratum corneum through the formed perforations.

For example, when the first mode of treatment using iontophoresis is selected, the user first moistens his or her face with a lotion or the like containing beauty ingredients. Next, with the inner surface 10a of the mask body 10 in contact with the face, the user wraps the first strip 18a and the second strip 18b around the head while pulling them backward from the sides, and wraps them around the head on the back of the head. The first surface fastener 18c and the second surface fastener 18d are engaged. Thereby, the belt 18 applies a desired tensile force to the mask body 10 while the mask body 10 is attached to the face. The user then operates the switch button 36 of the controller 30 to turn on the power and subsequently sets the treatment mode to the first mode. As a result, a weak current flows across the entire face between the first electrode group 22a and the second electrode group 22b via the lotion, etc., and the treatment in the first mode is started.

Next, the second mode is a treatment mode in which current is applied to limited areas on each side of the user's face. In the second mode, the first electrode group 22a on the first treatment structure 20a side and the second electrode group 22b on the second treatment structure 20b side are individually energized.

5A to 5C are diagrams for explaining the polarity setting of each electrode 21 and the current flow range within the user's skin in the second mode. Specifically, FIGS. 5A to 5C correspond to the VV cross section in FIG. 4, and show the mask main body 10 and the second treatment structure 20b viewed from the side to be worn on the user's face. There is. Moreover, "+" is written on the electrode 21 whose polarity is set to the positive pole, and "-" is written on the electrode 21 whose polarity is set to the negative pole. Furthermore, the range of current flow within the user's skin is schematically indicated by a broken line.

In the second mode, the control unit 35a executes a process of energizing between at least two electrodes 21 included in one electrode group 22. In the first example shown in FIG. 5A, in the second electrode group 22b included in the second treatment structure 20b, the first electrode 21a is set to the positive pole, and the second electrode 21b is set to the negative pole. In this case, the current flow range is approximately a range that sandwiches part of the orbicularis oculi muscle. In the second example shown in FIG. 5B, similarly for the second electrode group 22b, the first electrode 21a is set to the positive pole, and the third electrode 21c is set to the negative pole. In this case, the current flow range is approximately the range that sandwiches the zygomaticus major and minor muscles. Furthermore, in the third example shown in FIG. 5C, in the second electrode group 22b, the second electrode 21b is similarly set to the positive pole, and the third electrode 21c is set to the negative pole. In this case, the current flow range is approximately the range that sandwiches the levator labii superioris muscle. In addition, although attention was focused here on the second electrode group 22b provided in the second treatment structure 20b, the same settings are made for the first electrode group 22a provided in the first treatment structure 20a.

Such a second mode is suitable, for example, as a treatment mode for promoting muscle movement on the user's skin. Here, the treatment for promoting muscle movement that can be applied in this embodiment may be EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) that excites nerves with electric current to cause muscle contraction. According to EMS, by using a weak electric current, it is possible to stimulate the muscles of various parts of the face and obtain a tightening effect. In this case, the control unit 35a may set the frequency of the current applied by the appropriately selected electrode 21 to a range of 1 Hz or more and less than 300 Hz.

For example, when the second mode of treatment using EMS is selected, the user first attaches the mask body 10 to the face in the same manner as described above, with the inner surface 10a of the mask body 10 in contact with the face. Then, the user operates the switch button 36 of the controller 30 to turn on the power, and then sets the treatment mode to the second mode, and also sets the region on the face where he or she wants to receive stimulation. As a result, in the first electrode group 22a and the second electrode group 22b, an appropriate combination (channel) of electrodes 21 is selected according to the desired region, and a weak current is generated between the selected electrodes 21 through the skin. Then, the treatment in the second mode begins.

Note that the electrode 21 and its polarity to be actually used can be appropriately selected depending on the range in which current is to be applied, that is, the region on the face to which electrical stimulation is to be applied. At this time, the number of electrodes 21 set as positive electrodes and the number of electrodes 21 set as negative electrodes are not limited to one each, and may be two or more. Further, the number of channels is not limited to the two illustrated above, and may be set to three or more.

In addition, in both the first mode and the second mode, the control unit 35a adjusts various conditions such as the treatment time or the frequency of the current applied by each electrode 21 as appropriate by the user's operation of the switch button 36. Good too.

After the treatment in the first mode is finished, if the user continues to select the treatment in the second mode by operating the switch button 36 of the controller 30, the control unit 35a changes the treatment from the first mode to the second mode. Switch the treatment mode to mode. Similarly, when the user continues to select the first mode treatment by operating the switch button 36 of the controller 30 after the second mode treatment is finished, the control unit 35a changes the second mode to the second mode. Switch the treatment mode to 1 mode.

Next, effects of the beauty device 1 and the control method for the beauty device 1 will be explained.

First, the beauty device 1 includes a mask main body 10 that is attached to the user's face, and two masks that are provided on the mask main body 10 in accordance with the positions of the left and right cheeks of the user, and that respectively apply electric current to the user's skin. Two electrode groups 22 having the above electrodes 21 and a control section 35a are provided. The control unit 35a has a first mode in which the polarities of the electrodes 21 included in one electrode group 22 are the same and different polarities for each electrode group 22, and a first mode in which the polarities of the electrodes 21 included in one electrode group 22 are made different, and at least two modes included in one electrode group 22. The mode is switched to a second mode in which electricity is supplied between the electrodes 21.

The method for controlling the beauty device 1 also includes a step of making the polarities of the electrodes 21 that are included in one electrode group 22 the same and differentizing the polarities of the electrodes 21 for each electrode group 22; The method includes a step of supplying current between at least two electrodes 21.

According to the beauty device 1 and the control method for the beauty device 1, the first mode is a treatment mode in which current is applied to a wide area of the user's face, and the treatment mode is a treatment mode in which current is applied to a limited area on each side of the user's face. The mode can be switched between the second mode and the second mode as appropriate. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of treatments can be performed using one beauty device 1, each of which provides different beauty effects.

Further, depending on certain conditions, even if the conditions are suitable for one treatment mode, the conditions may not be suitable for the other treatment mode. For example, considering the frequency of the current, even if it is desirable to set a so-called low-frequency current in the second mode, if a similar low-frequency current is set in the first mode, the user's dental pulp etc. It can also cause pain in the nerves. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the first mode and the second mode are distinguished, and the treatment mode is appropriately switched to a desired treatment mode. Therefore, since suitable frequencies can be set for each treatment mode, there is an advantage that no matter which treatment mode is selected, the user is less likely to feel uncomfortable, that is, the feeling of the treatment is less likely to be impaired.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a beauty device 1 and a method of controlling the beauty device 1 that provide a plurality of beauty effects without impairing the feeling of the treatment.

Furthermore, in the beauty device 1, the control unit 35a may select the first mode when a treatment for percutaneously penetrating the beauty ingredients into the user's skin is performed.

According to this beauty device 1, when performing a transdermal penetration treatment such as iontophoresis, the first mode is adopted as a treatment mode in which electric current is applied to a wide area of the user's face, so the beauty ingredients penetrate more into the entire face. You can make it easier to do so.

Further, in the beauty device 1, the frequency of the current applied by the electrode 21 may be in the range of 100 Hz or more and less than 1 MHz.

According to this cosmetic device 1, in the first mode, the electrodes 21 are set to approximately apply a high frequency current, which makes it easier to suppress stimulation of undesired areas such as nerves.

Furthermore, in the beauty device 1, the control unit 35a may select the second mode when a treatment for promoting muscle movement is performed on the user's skin.

According to this beauty device 1, when performing a treatment such as EMS that promotes muscle movement, the second mode is adopted as a treatment mode in which electric current is applied to a limited area on each side of the face, so that unwanted nerves etc. It is possible to stimulate a desired region while avoiding stimulation of the region.

Moreover, in the beauty device 1, the frequency of the current applied by the electrode 21 may be in the range of 1 Hz or more and less than 300 Hz.

According to this beauty device 1, in the second mode, the electrodes 21 are set to approximately apply a low frequency current, so that a desired region can be more stimulated.

Furthermore, in the beauty device 1, the two or more electrodes 21 in the electrode group 22 may be arranged at positions spanning at least one muscle selected from the orbicularis oculi, the zygomaticus major and minor, and the levator labii superioris.

According to this beauty device 1, the control unit 35a can select an appropriate electrode 21 from the plurality of electrodes 21 so that the current flow range matches the area on the face to which stimulation is desired.

Furthermore, the beauty device 1 according to this embodiment may also be defined as follows.

The beauty device 1 includes a mask main body that is attached to the user's face, and two or more devices that are provided on the mask main body in accordance with the positions of the left and right cheeks of the user, and that each apply an electric current to the user's skin. It may have two electrode group parts each having an electrode. Further, the electrode polarity changing section that can change the polarity of the electrodes of the two electrode group sections may include a mode switching control section that can switch between the first mode and the second mode. In the first mode, the polarity of the electrodes included in one of the two electrode group parts is the same, and the polarity of the electrodes is changed to be different for each electrode group part, and the polarity of the electrodes is different. energize between the parts. In the second mode, current is passed between at least two electrodes included in one electrode group.

Further, in the beauty device 1, the electrode polarity changing section may increase the frequency of the current that is caused to flow between the electrode group sections having different electrode polarities in the first mode.

Further, in the beauty device 1, the electrode polarity changing section selects the electrodes in the first mode so that the distance between the electrodes to be energized is larger among the electrode group sections having different electrode polarities. may be possible.

Furthermore, in the beauty device 1, the electrode polarity changing section detects a painless region between painless regions that does not involve unpleasant stimulation (pain) in the second mode, and further detects at least two painless regions that are close to the painless region. Current may be passed between two electrodes.

Here, the above-mentioned mask main body part corresponds to the mask main body 10, and the above-mentioned electrode group part is a component corresponding to the electrode group 22 having two or more electrodes 21. Further, the electrode polarity changing section and the mode switching control section described above are components that can be included in the control section 35a.

Note that the above-described embodiments are for illustrating the technology of the present disclosure, and therefore various changes, substitutions, additions, omissions, etc. can be made within the scope of the claims or equivalents thereof.

For example, in the above description, each electrode group 22 includes four electrodes 21: the first electrode 21a, the second electrode 21b, the third electrode 21c, and the fourth electrode 21d. However, in the present embodiment, each electrode group 22 only needs to include two electrodes 21, a positive electrode and a negative electrode, which can constitute at least one channel, so for example, three electrodes 21 may be included. Alternatively, five or more electrodes 21 may be included.

The present disclosure is applicable to a beauty device that provides multiple beauty effects without impairing the feeling of the treatment. Specifically, the present disclosure is applicable to various beauty devices for home or business use.

1 Beauty device 10 Mask body 21 Electrode 21a First electrode 21b Second electrode 21c Third electrode 21d Fourth electrode 22 Electrode group 22a First electrode group 22b Second electrode group 35a Control section

Claims (11)

A mask body that is attached to the user's face,
two electrode groups each having two or more electrodes that are provided on the mask body in accordance with the positions of the left and right cheeks of the user, each of which conducts an electric current to the skin of the user;
A first mode in which the polarities of the electrodes included in one electrode group are the same, but the polarities of the electrodes are different for each electrode group, and at least two of the electrodes included in one electrode group. a control unit that switches to a second mode of energizing;
A beauty device equipped with. The beauty device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit selects the first mode when a treatment for percutaneously penetrating a beauty ingredient into the skin of the user is performed. The beauty device according to claim 2, wherein the frequency of the current applied by the electrode is in a range of 100 Hz or more and less than 1 MHz. The beauty device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit selects the second mode when a treatment for promoting muscle movement is performed on the skin of the user. The beauty device according to claim 4, wherein the frequency of the current applied by the electrode is in a range of 1 Hz or more and less than 300 Hz. The cosmetic device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the two or more electrodes in the electrode group are arranged at positions spanning at least one muscle selected from the orbicularis oculi muscle, the zygomaticus major minor muscle, and the levator labii superioris muscle. A mask body that is attached to the user's face is provided with two electrode groups, each of which has two or more electrodes that are provided to match the positions of the left and right cheeks of the user, and each of which conducts an electric current to the skin of the user. A method for controlling a beauty device,
a step of making the polarities of the electrodes included in one electrode group the same, while making the polarities of the electrodes different for each electrode group;
energizing between at least two of the electrodes included in one electrode group;
A method for controlling a beauty device, comprising: a mask body that is attached to the user's face;
having two electrode group parts each having two or more electrodes that are provided on the mask main body part in accordance with the positions of the left and right cheeks of the user, and each of which causes a current to flow through the skin of the user;
Furthermore, the electrode polarity changing part that can change the polarity of the electrodes of the two electrode group parts has the same polarity as the electrodes included in one of the electrode group parts of the two electrode group parts. and a first mode in which the polarity of the electrode is changed differently for each of the electrode group parts, and current is passed between the electrode group parts having different polarities of the electrodes, and at least two modes included in one electrode group part are provided. A beauty device having a mode switching control unit capable of switching between a second mode in which electricity is supplied between the electrodes. The beauty device according to claim 8, wherein the electrode polarity changing section increases the frequency of the current flowing between the electrode group sections in which the electrodes have different polarities in the first mode. The electrode polarity changing section may select the electrodes in the first mode so that the distance between the electrodes to be energized is larger between the electrode group sections in which the electrodes have different polarities. The beauty device according to claim 8 or 9. In the second mode, the electrode polarity changing unit detects a painless region that does not involve unpleasant stimulation, and further conducts current between at least two electrodes close to the painless region. The beauty device according to claim 8.

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