RU2811650C2 - Skin care devices and methods of use - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: skin care products.

SUBSTANCE: skin care device is proposed, configured to treat the skin of user, comprising a main body that has a first side having a first surface, a second side that is located opposite the first side and has a second surface, and an intermediate portion extending from the first side to the second side and having a third surface, wherein the first side and the intermediate portion define a groove extending in the direction of the second side; a transparent removable locking mechanism designed to be inserted into a groove; a light source located in the main body and configured to emit light for treating said skin. The light source is configured to emit light near the first side into the groove and through the removable locking mechanism. The device also contains a motor located in the main body and configured to create pulsations; a temperature control unit located in the main body and configured to generate heat to treat said skin and transfer heat to the first side; as well as a user control element located on the intermediate part and configured to control the light source, motor and temperature control unit.

EFFECT: provision of multi-purpose forms of therapy while simplifying and accelerating skin treatment is achieved.

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Description

Link to related applications

[0001] This application claims benefit from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/586994, filed November 16, 2017, and U.S. Patent Application No. 16/175260, filed October 30, 2018, which are incorporated herein in their entirety. .

Technical field

[0002] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of skin care devices and methods of use. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to skin care devices suitable for use on the human face and body, and various methods of using them.

State of the art

[0003] The health and appearance of the skin is an important aspect of many cosmetic complexes. As a person ages, his or her skin tends to wrinkle, sag, become rough, and/or develop various spots or moles. It is known that stimulating skin cells through various means, such as phototherapy, vibration therapy and/or heat and cold therapy, can have beneficial effects on the skin. Such benefits, for example, may include one or more of: increased collagen production, reduced skin inflammation, reduced acne, improved blood flow, firmed skin, and/or destroyed bacteria.

[0004] There are several devices that can provide phototherapy, vibration therapy, heat therapy, or cold therapy to the skin. However, such devices typically provide only one type of therapy. Moreover, these devices are often located in medical or beauty treatments, and the use of such devices requires the assistance of another person to carry out the desired treatment. In many cases, the therapy provider must be licensed or certified by a state or federal governing board (such as a medical or cosmetology board) to administer such devices. In addition, the use of such devices is often time consuming.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for improved skin care devices and methods of application that provide multiple forms of therapy (i.e., one or more of phototherapy, vibration, heat and/or cold therapy) that can be administered quickly and easily applied by a person outside of a medical or cosmetology office, and which can be applied without assistance.

The essence of the invention

[0006] Various exemplary skin care devices and methods of use are described.

[0007] An exemplary skin care device configured to treat the skin of a user includes a main body that has a first side having a first surface, a second side that is substantially opposite the first side and has a second surface, and an intermediate portion which extends from the first side to the second side and has a third surface, a light source located in the main body and configured to emit light for treating said skin, wherein the light source is configured to emit light adjacent the first side, a motor located in a main body and configured to pulsate said skin care device, a temperature control unit located in the main body, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to generate heat to treat said skin and transfer heat to a first side, and a user control element, located on the intermediate part, wherein the user control element is configured to control the light source, the motor and the temperature control unit.

[0008] Another exemplary skin care device configured to treat the skin of a user includes a main body that has a first side having a first surface, a second side that is substantially opposite the first side and has a second surface, and an intermediate portion extending from a first side to a second side and having a third surface, the first side and the intermediate portion collectively defining a groove extending toward the second side, the second surface defining a set of projections, the third surface comprising silicone, a light source located in the main body and configured to emit light for treating said skin, wherein the light source is configured to emit light adjacent to the first side, the light source comprising an LED lamp, a motor located in the main body and configured to generate pulsations of said skin care device , a temperature control unit located in the main body, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to generate heat to treat said skin and transfer heat to the first side, a removable locking mechanism configured to be inserted into a groove, wherein the removable locking mechanism comprises plastic and is substantially transparent, and a user control element located on the intermediate portion, wherein the user control element is configured to control the light source, the motor and the temperature control unit.

[0009] Another exemplary skin care device configured to treat the skin of a user includes a main body that has a first side having a first surface, a second side that is substantially opposite the first side and has a second surface, and an intermediate portion extending from a first side to a second side and having a third surface, the first side and the intermediate portion defining an annular groove extending toward the second side, the second surface defining a set of projections consisting of metal, the third surface comprising silicone, a light source, located in the main body and configured to emit light for treating said skin, wherein the light source is configured to emit light adjacent to the first side, the light source includes an LED lamp, a motor located in the main body and configured to generate pulsations of said device for skin care, a temperature control unit located in the main body, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to generate heat for treating said skin and transfer heat to a first side for treating said skin, the temperature control unit is configured to cool a first side of the main body in order to treat said skin, a removable locking mechanism configured to be inserted into a groove, the removable locking mechanism comprising plastic and being substantially transparent, a controller located in the main body, and an interface operatively coupled to the controller, with wherein the interface is configured to transmit information, and a user control element located on the intermediate part, wherein the user control element is configured to control the light source, the motor and the temperature control unit.

[0010] Additional understanding of the claimed devices and methods can be achieved by studying the detailed description of selected examples presented below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first illustrative skin care device.

[0012] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 1.

[0013] FIG. 3 is an end view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 1.

[0014] FIG. 3A is an end view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 3, in which the skin care device was slightly rotated.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 3A, in a section taken along line 4-4.

[0016] FIG. 5 is another end view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 1.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a side view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 1.

[0018] FIG. 7 is another side view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 1.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a top view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 1.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 1.

[0021] FIG. 9A is a bottom view of an alternative skin care device.

[0022] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating components of a network-connected skin care device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 11A is a top view of an illustrative cosmetic accessory.

[0024] FIG. 11B is a perspective view of the cosmetic accessory shown in FIG. 11A.

[0025] FIG. 12A is a perspective view of the cosmetic accessory shown in FIG. 11A, and the skin care device shown in FIG. 1, wherein the locking mechanism of the skin care device has been removed and aligned with a cosmetic accessory on the first side of the skin care device.

[0026] FIG. 12B is a perspective view of the cosmetic accessory and skin care device shown in FIG. 12A, wherein the cosmetic accessory is placed in contact with the first side of the skin care device, and the locking mechanism is aligned with but not in contact with the first side of the skin care device.

[0027] FIG. 12C is a top view of the cosmetic accessory and skin care device shown in FIG. 12A, wherein the face mask is secured to the first side of the skin care device by a locking mechanism.

[0028] FIG. 12D is a perspective view of the cosmetic accessory and skin care device shown in FIG. 12C.

[0029] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a second illustrative skin care device.

[0030] FIG. 14 is an exploded view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 13.

[0031] FIG. 15 is an end view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 13.

[0032] FIG. 15A is an end view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 13, in which the skin care device has been slightly rotated.

[0033] FIG. 16 is a view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 15A, in a section made along line 16-16.

[0034] FIG. 17 is another end view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 13.

[0035] FIG. 18 is a side view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 13.

[0036] FIG. 19 is another side view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 13.

[0037] FIG. 20 is a top view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 13.

[0038] FIG. 21 is a bottom view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 13.

[0039] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a third illustrative skin care device.

[0040] FIG. 23 is an end view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 22.

[0041] FIG. 24 is another end view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 22.

[0042] FIG. 25 is a side view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 22.

[0043] FIG. 26 is another side view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 22.

[0044] FIG. 27 is a top view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 22.

[0045] FIG. 28 is a bottom view of the skin care device shown in FIG. 22.

[0046] FIG. 29 is a flowchart view of an exemplary method of using a skin care and cosmetic accessory device.

[0047] FIG. 30 is a flowchart view of an exemplary method for verifying the authenticity of a skin care device.

[0048] Various embodiments of the present invention are depicted in the figures for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily appreciate from the following discussion that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be used without departing from the principles of the present invention as described herein.

Detailed description

[0049] The following detailed description and accompanying drawings describe and illustrate various skin care devices and methods of use. The description and drawings are provided to enable one skilled in the art to make and use one or more illustrative skin care devices. They are not intended to limit the scope of the claims in any way.

[0050] As used herein, the terms “heat therapy” and “thermotherapy” refer to providing therapy to a user's skin by contacting said skin with a portion of a skin care device having a temperature that is above room temperature due to the operation of said skin care device.

[0051] As used herein, the terms “cold therapy” and “cold therapy” refer to providing therapy to the skin of a user by contacting said skin with a portion of a skin care device having a temperature that is below room temperature due to the operation of said skin care device, and/or lower in temperature than the same portion of the skin care device when that portion provides heat therapy/thermotherapy.

[0052] In FIG. 1, 2, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 illustrate an exemplary skin care device 2. The skin care device 2 includes a main body 10, which includes a number of components (described below). The main body 10 includes at least a first side 20, a second side 30, an intermediate portion 40 extending from the first side 20 to a second side 30, and a support member 14. It also includes a light source 100, a motor 80, and a block 110 temperature control among other components.

[0053] The first side 20 consists of at least a portion of the panel 62 (described in more detail below). More specifically, it consists of a top portion 66 of the panel 62 designed to contact or be adjacent to the user's face. The top portion 66 may contact the user directly or indirectly to provide processing to the user. Thus, it will be understood that references to the first side 20 necessarily refer to the panel 62. In accordance with the illustrated embodiment, the panel 62 is composed of a suitable material and provides at least some structural support for the skin care device 2 and its various components. The top portion 66 is composed of metal in accordance with this embodiment; therefore, the first side 20 is at least partially composed of metal in accordance with this embodiment. The first side 20 also defines a surface 22 that is substantially circular in shape and is defined by the top portion 66 of the panel 62. The surface 22 provides heat and/or cold therapy to the user when using the skin care device 2. It can also transmit the effects of vibration therapy to the user.

[0054] The second side 30 consists of at least a portion of the heat exchange component 112 (described in more detail below). More specifically, it consists of a portion of the heat exchange component 112 designed to contact the user. Thus, it will be understood that references to the second side 30 necessarily refer to the heat exchange component 112. In accordance with the illustrated embodiment, the heat exchange component 112 defines a surface 32 that is composed of a suitable metal. The heat exchange component 112 provides structural support for the skin care device 2 as well as its various components. In this regard, the second side 30 is at least partially composed of metal in accordance with this embodiment. The portion of heat exchange component 112 that does not include surface 32 may consist of plastic or any other suitable material. The plastic portion may include a proximal end 31 that is positioned substantially opposite the surface 32. The proximal end 31 may be attached to or coupled to the support member 14 and secured thereto, as described below.

[0055] The intermediate portion 40 is composed of a ring member 41 that is located between the first side 20 and the second side 30. More specifically, the intermediate portion 40 is composed of a portion of the ring member 41 for being held by a user when using the skin care device 2. In such cases, the first side 20 (or in accordance with some embodiments, the second side 30) is adjacent to or in contact with the user's skin while the ring element 41 is held by the user. Thus, it will be understood that references to the intermediate portion 40 are to the annular member 41. In accordance with the illustrated embodiment, the annular member 41 is located adjacent the first side 20 and the second side 30 and is composed of a material that can be in direct contact with the skin. According to this embodiment, the surface 42 of the ring member 41 (and thus the intermediate portion 40) that will be in contact with the user consists of silicone and is located adjacent to and in contact with the support member 14. According to various embodiments, the ring element may be attached to the support element by means of adhesive or one or more mechanical fasteners. In some embodiments, the silicone may be medical grade grade and/or it may be a specially formulated ultra-hygienic silicone. In other embodiments, the annular element may have any suitable shape and may not be annular.

[0056] The main body 100 also includes a support member 14 having a proximal end 15 and a distal end 16, wherein the distal end 16 is located closer to the heat exchange component 112 than the proximal end 15. The support member 14 is substantially disk-shaped and may consist of any suitable material, including plastic. The support member 14 is configured to attach and/or connect to the proximal end 31 of the heat exchange component 112 and contact the ring member 41. The support member 14 and the heat exchange component 112 together provide support for various components located in the skin care device 2 and assist in giving the skin care device 2 its shape. In accordance with various embodiments, the support element may be attached to or connected to the heat exchange component by means of a snap structure, adhesive, or mechanical fastening. The support member and the heat exchange component may also jointly define a passage through which a portion of the controller may pass, in accordance with some embodiments. One or both of the heat exchange component and/or support member may also be attached to or connected to one or both of the frame and/or panel in accordance with other embodiments.

[0057] One skilled in the art will be able to select suitable shapes, sizes and materials for various parts of the main body and skin care device in accordance with a particular example, based on various considerations including the desired functionality of the device and the body part to be treated device. In one example, the entire main body and/or various portions thereof may be composed of plastic, aluminum, silicone, and/or any other suitable material(s). In another example, one or more of the first side, second side, and/or intermediate portion may have any suitable shape, including ring, sphere, circle, square, rectangle, cylinder, cone, and pyramid. According to yet another embodiment, the first side may be composed of any suitable material, including aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, stainless steel, copper, ceramic, and other materials capable of transferring heat. According to a different embodiment, the second side may be composed of any of a suitable material, including aluminum, zinc alloy, aluminum alloy, stainless steel, copper, ceramic, and other materials capable of transferring heat. In other embodiments, the intermediate portion may be composed of any suitable material, including silicones, plastics, rubber, and other similar materials. According to various embodiments, the ring element may be composed of any suitable material, including plastic and/or metal. The first side, second side, intermediate portion, and ring member may also have any suitable shape. Moreover, the ring member or corresponding portion of the heat exchange component may be located at any position on the skin care device, including adjacent to one or more of the first side, the second side, or the intermediate portion, in accordance with various embodiments. The parts of the skin care device may also have different sizes according to different embodiments. For example, in various embodiments, the first side may have a diameter of from about 2 centimeters (“cm”) to about 20 cm, from about 4 cm to about 15 cm, and from about 6 cm to about 10 cm. In other embodiments embodiment, the second side may have a diameter of from about 2 cm to about 20 cm, from about 4 cm to about 15 cm, and from about 6 cm to about 10 cm. In accordance with different embodiments, the intermediate portion may have a height (extending from the first side to second side) from about 2 cm to about 20 cm, from about 4 cm to about 15 cm and from about 6 cm to about 10 cm.

[0058] The first side 20 and the intermediate portion 40 jointly define a groove 24 that extends toward the second side 30. The groove 24 is adjacent the proximal end 15 of the support member 14. The groove 24 surrounds the flat inner portion 23 of the first side 20 and is defined at its base ring member 41 and frame 82. Groove 24 includes a top hole 26 adjacent surface 22. Top hole 26 is substantially circular in accordance with the illustrated embodiment. Accordingly, the groove 24 defined by the first side 20 is substantially annular, although it is adjacent to a cutout 29 jointly defined by the first side 20 and the intermediate portion 40, which extends from the inner portion 23. The groove 24 is configured to accommodate and lock onto location of the locking mechanism 50 in the slot 24. In addition, the slot 24 is positioned such that a light source 100 located remotely from the surface 22 is capable of emitting light into and through the slot 24. One skilled in the art will be able to determine how to appropriately form the groove in accordance with a particular example based on various considerations, including the desired shapes and dimensions of the groove and locking mechanism and whether a light source is included in the device. In other embodiments, the groove and/or its opening may be triangular, square, rectangular, pentagonal, or any other shape. According to other embodiments, one or both of the first side and the intermediate portion, alone or in conjunction with each other, may define zero, one, two, three grooves, or more than three grooves. In accordance with various embodiments, the groove may have a diameter of from about 0.1 cm to about 5 cm, from about 0.5 cm to about 4 cm, and from about 1 cm to about 3 cm. In accordance with different embodiments, the groove may have height from about 0.1 cm to about 5 cm, from about 0.5 cm to about 4 cm and from about 1 cm to about 3 cm.

[0059] The light source 100 is located in the cavity 12 (described below) defined by the main body 10; in particular, it is attached to the controller 70 (described in more detail below) and consists of a number of lamps 102 (including individual lamps 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d). Each of the lamps 102 extends from the controller 70 toward the first side 20. The light source 100 is located adjacent to the slot 24 and below the surface 22 such that, when activated, the lamp 102 in the light source 100 emits light into the slot 24 and onto any material or body part. adjacent the first side 20. According to the illustrated embodiment, the light source 100 includes a number of LED lamps (hereinafter "LED lamps") that are configured to emit one or more of blue light, red light and/or green Sveta. As noted above, irradiating these different types of light on human skin has known beneficial effects. For example, light from a blue LED lamp is known to help kill bacteria. The light from the red LED lamp is known to improve skin texture and tone, stimulate collagen and speed up skin healing. The light from the green LED lamp is known to help reduce skin discoloration and tighten the skin. These and other types of light also have other known beneficial effects. One skilled in the art will be able to select an appropriate light source for a particular skin care device in accordance with a particular example based on various considerations, including the size and shape of the device and the type(s) of light that the light source is intended to emit. In another example, the light source may emit only one or more of blue, red, or green light. In an alternative example, the light source may also emit one or more of white, black, yellow, magenta, yellow, cyan, and orange light. According to other embodiments, the light source may consist of any type of lamp, instead of an LED lamp. According to various embodiments, the light source may comprise one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or more than eight individual lamps. According to different embodiments, the light source may be attached to the controller or any other component through a physical fastener or adhesive; alternatively, various lamps may be located on many other components through any suitable mechanism. According to some embodiments, a single lamp may only emit one color; according to other embodiments, a single lamp may emit one, two, three, four, or more than four colors. In addition, the lamps may have different shapes according to different embodiments, including box, cylinder, pyramid, sphere and other suitable shapes.

[0060] As noted above, the locking mechanism 50 is configured to be inserted into and positioned in the slot 24. The locking mechanism 50 is substantially annular and is substantially transparent such that light emitted by the light source 100 passes through the locking mechanism 50 and onto the material or user adjacent the first side 20. In fact, the locking mechanism 50 is sufficiently transparent so that it does not prevent the user's skin from being exposed to the beneficial effects of LED light that may be received through the locking mechanism 50. When the locking mechanism 50 is positioned in the slot 24, its first side 54 is located closer to the surface 22 than its opposite second side side 56, which is located closer to the base of the groove 24.

[0061] The locking mechanism 50 is specifically configured to be repeatedly inserted into and removed from the slot 24; accordingly, it can be inserted and removed from the slot 24 as often as the user of the skin care device 2 deems necessary. The locking mechanism 50 does not require the assistance of an additional mechanism or device to fit snugly into the slot 24. In addition, the locking mechanism 50 includes a protruding portion 52 extending from its center and configured to be located above the cutout 29 defined by the device 2 for skin care when the locking mechanism 50 is placed in the groove 24. The protruding portion 52 is located above the cutout 29 to allow the user to easily remove the locking mechanism 50 from the skin care device 2 by grasping the protruding portion 52. The locking mechanism 50 is also configured such that when the cosmetic accessory (described below) is inserted into the slot 24, the locking mechanism 50 can still be firmly inserted into the slot 24 over the cosmetic accessory portion and hold the cosmetic accessory in place. A skilled artisan will be able to select an appropriate locking mechanism for a particular example based on various considerations, including the shape and size of the slot and the cosmetic accessory that is to be locked in place. In other embodiments, the locking mechanism may be composed of any material, including plastic, silicone, or any other transparent durable material. According to different embodiments, the locking mechanism may include no projection portion, or may include two, three, or more than three projection portions. According to various other embodiments, the locking mechanism can have any shape, including conical, cylindrical, pyramidal, triangular, rectangular, and square. In alternative embodiments, an adhesive or mechanical component may be used to secure the locking mechanism in the skin care device.

[0062] The surface 32 of the second side 30 defines a set of projections 34 that extend from the surface 32. Each projection in the set of projections 34 is formed integrally with the second side 30 (and therefore with the heat exchange component) in accordance with the illustrated embodiment. Each protrusion in the set of protrusions 34 also consists of the same material as the surface 32 in accordance with the illustrated embodiment. However, in other embodiments, the set of projections may be attached to the second side through any mechanical fastening and/or through the use of an adhesive. Alternatively, some of the protrusions in the set of protrusions may be formed integrally with the second side and others may be attached to the second side in accordance with other embodiments.

[0063] Each protrusion in the set of protrusions 34 includes a top surface 34a having a diameter. According to the illustrated embodiment, the diameters of the various top surfaces 34a are not the same. In general, the upper surfaces 34a of the projections in the set of projections 34 closer to the central portion 36 of the surface 32 of the second side 30 have smaller diameters than the upper surfaces 34a of the projections in the set of projections 34 further from the central portion 36 and closer to the bottom 46 of the intermediate portion 40. In addition, Moreover, the central portion 36 of the second side 30 does not include projections. The projections in the set of projections 34 help to increase the surface area of the second side 30, which allows the skin care device 2 to more efficiently and quickly transfer heat from the skin care device 2 when needed. However, in accordance with various embodiments, the set of protrusions may be composed of any material and may have any relative arrangement. One skilled in the art will be able to select the appropriate material(s) and relative location of the protrusion(s) in accordance with a particular example based on various considerations including the size and shape of the second side and the desired functionality of the device. According to various embodiments, the projections and/or surface of the second side may be composed of any suitable metal, including zinc alloy, aluminum alloy, stainless steel, copper, ceramic, and other materials capable of transferring heat. In other embodiments, the projections may be plated with gold, nickel, platinum and/or other similar material. In accordance with different embodiments, some of the projections may be composed of a first material while other projections are composed of a second material. According to various other embodiments, any portion of the second side may include projections, including from about 5% to about 90% of the surface of the second side, from about 25% to about 70% of the surface of the second side, and from about 40% to about 55% of the surface of the second side. Additionally, according to yet another embodiment, the center may include projections or, if it does not include projections, may include a logo or symbol. According to various embodiments, one or more protrusions in a set of protrusions may have a height of from about 0.1 millimeter ("mm") to about 6 cm, a height from about 2 mm to about 3 cm, and a height from about 5 mm to about 1 mm. In accordance with various embodiments, one or more protrusions in a set of protrusions may have a diameter of from about 0.01 mm to about 5 cm, a diameter from about 0.1 mm to about 2.5 cm, and a diameter from about 0.5 mm up to about 1 cm. According to yet another embodiment, each protrusion in the set of protrusions may consist of silicone, which may further comprise all or part of the second side. In accordance with other embodiments, the second surface may define ridges, waves, pyramidal projections, elliptical projections, and other suitable components.

[0064] In the alternative skin care device 2' shown in FIG. 9A, the surface 32' of the second side 30' includes a set of waves 34' of variable length that extend from the surface 32'. The waves in the wave array 34' are composed of a metal, such as a zinc alloy, and are configured to quickly and efficiently transfer heat from the second side 30' in a direction away from the first side (not shown in the figures) as needed; The increased surface area provided by the 34' wave set helps this. Alternatively, the waves in the wave set 34' may be composed of ceramic. The array of waves 34' is configured to ensure that a wave-free center 36' is formed in the middle of the second surface 32'. The logo or symbol may be placed at the 36' center. According to the illustrated embodiment, the waves in the set of waves vary in length; however, in other embodiments, each wave may have the same length. The number of waves in a wave set may also vary according to different embodiments. One skilled in the art will be able to select appropriate materials and relative wave patterns in accordance with a particular example based on various considerations, including the size and shape of the second side and the desired functionality of the device. According to various embodiments, the waves may be composed of zinc alloy, aluminum, aluminum alloy, copper, stainless steel, ceramic, or any other suitable material. In other embodiments, the waves may be plated with gold, nickel, copper, or any other suitable material. In accordance with different embodiments, some waves may be composed of a first material while other waves are composed of a second material. According to various other embodiments, any portion of the second side may include waves, including from about 5% to about 90% of the surface of the second side, from about 25% to about 70% of the surface of the second side, and from about 40% to about 55% of the surface of the second side. Additionally, according to yet another embodiment, the center may include waves.

[0065] As noted above, the main body 10 defines a cavity 12 configured to accommodate various components. The cavity 12 is collectively defined by various components defining the first side 20, the second side 30, and the intermediate portion 40, including a panel 62, a heat exchange component 112, a frame 82, and a support member 14.

[0066] One component located in the cavity 12 of the main body 10 is a power supply 60. The power supply 60 is operatively coupled to the various components of the skin care device 2 (such as the light source 100 and others described below) and provides power to them so that they can function efficiently and correctly. The power source 60 contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery in accordance with the illustrated embodiment and can be charged through a charging port such as a DC connector 68 best illustrated in FIG. 5. A power source 60 is located within a panel 62 defining a slot 64 in which the battery 60 is stored. The panel 62 assists in transferring and/or dissipating heat from the thermal control unit (described below) to one or both of the first side 20 and the second side 30 The panel 62 also secures the power supply 60 in place in the skin care device 2. In addition, panel 62 includes a top portion 66 that defines at least a portion of the first side 20, including the surface 22 that is described above. One skilled in the art will be able to select the appropriate power supply and panel in accordance with a particular example based on various considerations, including the various components housed in the skin care device and the desired dimensions of the skin care device. According to other embodiments, the power supply may include one, two, three, or more than three replaceable dry cell batteries. In accordance with different embodiments, the power source may comprise a lithium polymer battery or batteries. According to various embodiments, the panel may be composed of any suitable material(s), including aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, copper, stainless steel, gold, silver, ceramic, and other suitable materials. According to additional embodiments, the light source may emit one or more of red, blue, pink, and/or green light to indicate that the power source is successfully charging and/or holding a full charge; in one such example, the light source emits a white light that moves around the slot in a circular motion, indicating that the device is charging, and a continuous purple light emitted from the device indicates that the device is fully charged. In other embodiments, a portion of the panel may be coated with a thermal film or paste that helps protect the power source from heat generated by the skin care device during use. According to various embodiments, the top and/or surface of the panel may have a diameter of from about 2 cm to about 15 cm, from about 4 cm to about 12 cm, and from about 6 cm to about 9 cm.

[0067] Power supply 60 provides power to controller 70, which is also housed in cavity 12 defined by main body 10. Controller 70 is operably coupled to each of light source 100, motor 80, and temperature control unit 110 and provides instructions to each of these components. The controller 70 is activated by a user control element 72 that is located on the intermediate portion 40 and is operatively coupled to the controller 70. The controller 70 in accordance with the illustrated embodiment includes a printed circuit board assembly (“PCBA”) and associated electrical circuitry; however, in accordance with other embodiments, the controller may comprise any device suitable for controlling components of the skin care device, such as a printed circuit board (“PCB”) or any other suitable computer or mechanism for transmitting information. Additionally, controller 70 may be operably coupled to interface 90, allowing it to communicate with a second device (described in more detail below).

[0068] The user control element 72 includes a button that, when pressed, activates the skin care device 2. Repeated application of the user control element 72 and/or a specific type of application thereof allows the user to cycle through various modes of operation of the skin care device 2 (described in more detail below). Possible vibration modes that can be activated by the user control element 72, for example, may include a low frequency mode, a high frequency mode, a stochastic mode, and an alternating frequency mode. In addition, various light emitting patterns, heating patterns, and cooling patterns can be selected by the user using the user control element 72. One skilled in the art will be able to suitably place the user control element on the device and configure it according to a particular example based on various considerations, including the number of modes desired and the materials containing the main body. According to other embodiments, the user control element may be located on either side of the main body. According to a different embodiment, the skin care device may include zero, two, three, or more than three user control elements. According to additional embodiments, the user control element may include individual user controls configured to control individual components and/or actions.

[0069] The motor 80 is located in the main body 10 and is operatively coupled to the power supply 60 and the controller 70. The motor 80 is located within a frame 82 in the main body 10. The frame 82 is configured to support the motor 80 and maintain the motor 80 fixed in a particular position within the main body 10. housing 10, as well as providing overall structural support for the skin care device 2. In particular, the frame 82 includes a leg 84 that defines a socket 86 in which the motor 80 is located. The leg 84 (and socket 86) extends from the main body 83 of the frame 82 to the second side 30 and allows an inner surface (not shown in the figures) claws 84 secure the motor 80 and hold it in place. The motor 80 is located substantially adjacent to the first side 20 such that its vibrations can be effectively transmitted to the user through the first side 20. At least a portion of the frame 82, including its proximal end 88, is composed of substantially clear plastic. Accordingly, the proximal end 88 of the frame 82 allows light generated by the light source 100 to pass through the proximal end 88 and the surface 89 of the frame 82 relatively freely.

[0070] The controller 70 provides instructions to the motor 80, which is driven by the power supply 60. A high or low frequency motor 80 may be used to create pulsations that cause the skin care device to vibrate, in accordance with various embodiments. The motor 80 in accordance with this embodiment is configured to generate a range of frequencies that can provide beneficial treatment to the skin. When the skin care device 2 and the first side 20 in particular are applied to the body, such as the face or neck, the motor 80 vibrates the skin. A qualified practitioner will be able to select appropriate motors, frames and vibration ranges based on various considerations, including the size and shape of the skin care device and the desired vibration strength of the device. Examples of suitable ranges for vibration frequencies include vibration frequencies from about 80 hertz (“Hz”) to about 200 Hz, vibration frequencies from about 100 Hz to about 180 Hz, and vibration frequencies from about 120 Hz to about 150 Hz. According to yet another embodiment, the skin care device may include two or more motors. According to yet another embodiment, the motor may be a motor with stochastic output characteristics. In accordance with other embodiments, the frame may be lowered. In accordance with different embodiments, the frame may not include a socket or claw, but instead may house the device entirely within its main body. According to some embodiments, more than one motor may be present; in embodiments containing multiple motors, the motors may differ from each other in output frequency.

[0071] The controller 70 also controls an interface 90, which is a component of the controller 70. The interface 90 allows the skin care device 2 to communicate with a second device, such as a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other electronic device (not shown in the figures). . Using the interface 90, the skin care device 2 can transmit information to other devices so that the other device(s) can collect data related to the use of the skin care device 2. In addition, the skin care device 2 may receive control signals from another device, which may indicate that the skin care device 2 should be turned on or off, increased or decreased in speed, switched to a different vibration, lighting, heating or cooling pattern, and /or switch to a preset pattern desired by the user or recommended by another device, among other instructions. The interface 90 may be a wired or wireless interface, such as a wireless transceiver, that transmits control signals between the skin care device 2 and the second device. One skilled in the art will be able to select an appropriate interface based on various considerations, including the device with which the skin care device will communicate and the shape and size of the main body. In accordance with some embodiments, the interface is a radio frequency (“RF”) transceiver used to transmit and receive RF signals between the skin care device and other devices. One example of an RF transceiver that can be used is a low power 2.4 GHz RF transceiver. According to various embodiments, the skin care device may also include antennas for transmitting and receiving signals between the skin care device and other devices. In such examples, the interface may use BLUETOOTH® technology, Wi-Fi, infrared, laser, visible light, acoustic energy, or one of a number of other methods to wirelessly transmit information between the skin care device and another device. According to yet another embodiment, the controller may specifically communicate with another device to confirm the authenticity of the skin care device, as more fully described below and illustrated in FIG. thirty.

[0072] In accordance with some embodiments, the skin care device is connected to the network through a second device. In other embodiments, the skin care device is directly connected to a wireless router or cellular network and may connect to the second device in any of these ways. Accordingly, the skin care device may be controlled via a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other suitable electronic device by a user using the personal computer, tablet, phone, or other device. Fig. 10 illustrates one example of such a design.

[0073] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating components of a network-connected skin care device such as the skin care device 2 according to the exemplary embodiment. According to this embodiment, the skin care device includes a controller such as controller 70, a motor such as motor 80, a light source such as light source 100, a temperature control unit such as temperature control unit 110, and an interface , such as interface 90. As discussed above, the skin care device may be connected to a network through a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other electronic device, or may be directly connected to a wireless router or cellular network. Thus, the skin care device can be controlled by, transmit data to, and/or receive data from a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other electronic device through the aforementioned mechanisms. The interface may be wired or wireless and may include any of those described above. One skilled in the art will be able to determine how to appropriately connect a skin care device to other devices based on various considerations, including necessity and the devices with which connection will be beneficial. In accordance with some embodiments, the skin care device may not include an interface and therefore cannot communicate with other devices. According to different embodiments, the skin care device can only transmit data to other devices; it may not receive any data and cannot be controlled through said other devices according to this embodiment.

[0074] Exemplary data that the skin care device may exchange with one or more of a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other electronic device may include the number of uses of the skin care device, the duration of various uses of the skin care device skin care settings, device user preferences for skin care, and various other types of information related to device use.

[0075] As noted above, the skin care device 2 also includes a temperature control unit 110 that is operatively coupled to each of the power supply 60 and the controller 70 in accordance with the illustrated embodiment. The temperature control unit 110 therefore receives power from the power supply 60 and operating instructions from the controller 70. According to various embodiments, any suitable material(s) and/or component(s) may comprise a temperature control unit . Examples of suitable materials that may comprise the temperature control unit include copper alloy(s), polyimide(s), ceramics, and other suitable materials. The temperature control unit may include a PTC thermistor in accordance with some embodiments.

[0076] The temperature control unit 110 is substantially box-shaped and located adjacent to the heat exchange component 112 in the cavity 12 of the main body 10. The heat exchange component 112 helps secure the temperature control unit 110 at a desired position in the skin care device 2. The temperature control unit 110 is also located sufficiently close to the first side 20 so that the heat it absorbs and/or generates can easily flow toward and/or away from the top portion 66 of the panel 62. According to the illustrated embodiment, the heat exchange component 112 may act as a heat sink that is configured to help prevent the skin care device 2 from overheating; however, in accordance with other embodiments, any suitable block or component may include a heat exchange component. One skilled in the art will be able to select a suitable temperature control unit and a suitable heat exchange component according to a particular example based on various considerations including the materials comprising the first and second sides of the main body and the desired functionality of the skin care device. In accordance with different embodiments, one or more heat sinks may be used in conjunction with a heat exchange component. According to various embodiments, the heat exchange component may be composed of any suitable material, including chalk, copper alloy, aluminum, aluminum alloy, diamond, stainless steel, ceramic, and other suitable materials. According to various other embodiments, each of the temperature control unit and heat exchange component and various parts thereof may have any suitable shape, including a sphere, box, egg, pyramid, annular, triangular, rectangular, and/or circular shape.

[0077] The temperature control unit 110 is configured to be capable of absorbing heat from the first side 20 and the second side 30 of the skin care device 2 and/or generating heat towards them upon instruction from the controller 70. The control unit 110 temperature control includes different types of conductors, allowing it to absorb and/or release heat at each end of the device according to the instructions of the controller 70 based on the various electrical signals sent and/or the electric field generated by the various components of the skin care device 2. This allows the portions of the temperature control unit proximate the first end 20 and the second end 30 to absorb and/or release heat as instructed by the controller 70 based on the direction of current provided by the various components of the skin care device 2.

[0078] In operation, the power supply 60 and controller 70 provide current, power, and direction to the temperature control unit 110 through an electrical circuit connecting the power supply 60, the controller 70, and the temperature control unit 110. Upon receipt of instructions and power supply, the temperature control unit 110 may absorb heat from its distal end 109 and release it toward the first side 20 through its proximal end 108, allowing the first side 20 to become warmer than when the skin care device 2 does not work. This release provides heat therapy to the user. The temperature control unit 110 may also absorb heat through its proximal end 108 and transfer it from the first side 20 through its distal end 109 and, in particular, through the heat exchange component 112. This allows the first side 20 to be cooled compared to conditions where the device 2 skin care is not operating (or, in some embodiments, when heat is released through the first end to provide heat therapy). This approach provides cold therapy to the user.

[0079] In more detail, when a user desires heat therapy, the temperature control unit 110 absorbs heat through its distal end 109 and releases said heat through its proximal end 108 towards the panel 62 it is adjacent to, which then conducts and transfers heat to the surface first side 20. In contrast, when the user desires cold therapy, the temperature control unit 110 absorbs heat through its proximal end 108 and releases said heat through its distal end 109 towards the heat exchange component 112 adjacent to which it is located. It transfers heat from the first side 20, cooling it compared to conditions when the skin care device 2 is not applied (and/or provides heat therapy). In either case, the user can bring the first side 20 into contact either directly or indirectly by using the cosmetic accessory as an intermediate piece between the skin and the skin care device 2.

[0080] In accordance with various embodiments, the temperature control unit may heat the surface of the first side to temperatures between about 70 degrees Fahrenheit (“°F”) and about 150°F, between about 75°F and about 125°F, and between about 80 °F to approximately 100°F. In accordance with other embodiments, the temperature control unit may cool the surface of the first side to temperatures of from about 30°F to about 80°F, from about 40°F to about 70°F, and from about 50°F to about 60°F. According to an alternative embodiment, the temperature control unit may be in direct contact with or in close proximity to the first side and/or panel. According to some embodiments, the temperature control unit may include one or both of an N-type semiconductor and a P-type semiconductor, which may include a mechanism by which heat is absorbed and/or released by the proximal and distal ends of the temperature control unit; such components are commercially available.

[0081] The heat exchange component 112 is configured to safely and properly remove excess heat generated by the temperature control unit 110 when the skin care device 2 provides heat and cold therapy. One way in which this can be accomplished is by transferring the heat generated by the temperature control unit 110 to the surface 32 of the second side 30, which, as discussed above, includes a portion of the heat exchange component 112. As stated above, the set of protrusions 34 of the second side 30 provides additional surface area (compared to a flat surface) to more quickly and efficiently transfer said heat from the first side 20 in the form of air or liquid. This can be done, for example, by providing cold therapy.

[0082] One skilled in the art will be able to select an appropriate temperature control unit in accordance with a particular example based on various considerations, including the side of the device in which heat or cold therapy is desired, and the shape and size of the device. According to other embodiments, the temperature control unit may be configured to heat the second side of the main body for use on human skin rather than the first side. According to a different embodiment, the temperature control unit may transfer heat from the main body through the first side thereof rather than the second side. According to various other embodiments, the temperature control unit may dissipate heat into the intermediate portion.

[0083] According to an alternative embodiment, the skin care device may only cool the first side of the skin care device and may only heat the second side of the skin care device. According to such an embodiment, both sides of the device may be configured to provide therapy to human skin directly or indirectly. Moreover, according to another embodiment, the first side can only be heated and the second side can only be cooled. In another alternative, the temperature control unit may heat and cool the first side and/or may heat and cool the second side depending on the mode that the skin care device is in and the instructions that the temperature control unit receives from the controller. According to yet another embodiment, the temperature control unit may simply generate heat in one or more directions; it may be unable to cool either side in such an embodiment.

[0084] A first temperature sensor 120 and a second temperature sensor 122 (collectively “sensors 120, 122”) are also located in the main body 10. The sensors 120, 122 are substantially tablet-shaped and include tails 120a, 122a, respectively. The sensors 120, 122 are operatively coupled to each of the power supply 60 and the controller 70 and are configured to sense the temperature of the skin care device 2 and report said temperature to the controller 70. If one of the sensors 120, 122 detects that the temperature of the skin care device 2 the skin passes a certain threshold level, it will transmit said information to the controller 70, and the controller 70 will trigger a “shutdown” of the device in order to protect the user from the possible effects of an overheated device (such as a skin burn, for example). In such cases, the skin care device 2 will stop operating; such interruption of work may be long-term or short-term. Two sensors 120, 122 are included to ensure that in the event that the first sensor 120 or the second sensor 122 is not operating properly, the skin care device 2 will still have a working sensor to sense its temperature and turn it off if necessary. According to the illustrated embodiment, each of the first and second sensors 120, 122 includes a negative temperature coefficient thermistor; however, in other embodiments, the first and second sensors may be composed of any suitable component. One skilled in the art will be able to select appropriate first and second sensors in accordance with a particular example based on various considerations, including the particular temperature control unit being used and the size and shape of the device. In accordance with various embodiments, the sensors may be composed of any suitable material, including various semiconductors, copper, and other suitable materials. According to other embodiments, a skin care device may include zero, one, three, or more than three sensors. In various examples, one or both of the sensors may send instructions to the controller to stop operation of the device when the sensor detects a temperature that exceeds about 120°F, about 150°F, and about 180°F. Alternatively, a thermal fuse can be used in place of one or both of the sensors. A qualified person will be able to determine where to locate the sensors in the main body.

[0085] Various cosmetic accessories can be used in conjunction with the skin care device 2. Exemplary cosmetic accessories include one or more face masks 200, best illustrated in FIG. 11A and 11B. However, in accordance with other embodiments, other types of cosmetic accessories can be used. A face mask, such as face mask 200, is a cosmetic accessory that is designed to be covered, filled, or layered with various serums, liquids, compounds, and the like. Face masks are known in the cosmetics industry, predominantly in the form of masks that cover almost the entire face of the user. They are left on the user in such a way that the materials and/or serums or cosmetics are in contact with the face for an extended period of time and can be absorbed by the user's skin. The illustrated face mask 200, on the other hand, only contacts part of the wearer's face and will remain in contact for a short period of time; namely, when using the skin care device 2.

[0086] Heating, cooling, vibrations and/or light generated by the skin care device 2 help the contents of the face mask 200 be absorbed more quickly by the skin than the contents of a traditional mask that is placed on the face for an extended period of time. In various examples, the face mask may be composed of fabric, mesh, various microfibers, silicone, a combination of one or more of these, and/or any other suitable material. In additional examples, face masks may be coated with, be composed of, include, or otherwise include one or more of the following materials and/or compounds, either alone or in combination: , or in combination: water, glycerin, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, caprylic/capric acid triglyceryl esters, cetyl ethyl hexanoate, diglycerin decyl cocoate, hydroxyacetophenone, panthenol, allantoin, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, tromethamine, caprylic/glyceryl esters capric acid, nicotinamide, carbomer, various acrylates, caprylyl glycol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexyglycerin, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, xanthan gum, Simmondsia chinesis seed oil, fragrances, Portulaca oleracea extract, xylityl glucoside, anhydroxylitol, 3-ortho-ethyl-ascorbic acid acid, glucose, 1,2-hexanediol, pearl extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, hydrogenated lecithin, ceramide 3, butylene glycol, decyl cocoate, glycereth-26, shea butter, PEG-100 stearate, polysorbate 60, tromethamine, carnosine, hydrolyzed collagen , palmitoyl tripeptide-5 and other suitable compounds.

[0087] The face mask 200 is configured so that it can be placed on the surface 22 of the first side 20 and locked in place in the skin care device 2 through the use of a locking mechanism 50, which is placed on the face mask 200 after it is placed on the skin care device 2. The face mask 200 has a relatively round shape and is thin. The face mask 200 also includes a protrusion 202 extending in a direction away from the body of the face mask 200 that allows the user to easily grip the face mask 200. The locking mechanism 50 locks in place one face mask 200 at a time by securing a portion of the face mask 200 in the groove 24 and securing another portion of the face mask 200 over the inner portion 23 of the first side 20 when the locking mechanism 50 is secured to the skin care device 2.

[0088] In each of FIGS. 12A, 12B, 12C, 12D show a face mask such as the face mask 200 and the skin care device 2. In fig. 12A illustrates a skin care device 2 in which the locking mechanism 50 is removed from the slot 24 and the face mask 200 is positioned adjacent to, but not in contact with, the first side 20 of the skin care device 2. In fig. 12B depicts the face mask 200 in contact with the first side 20 and adjacent to the slot 24 and the locking mechanism 50 located above, but not in contact with the first side 20. In each of FIGS. 12C and 12D depict a face mask 200 in contact, in which the first side 20 is located partially in the groove 24 and is attached to the first side 20 by a locking mechanism 50, which itself is partially located in the groove 24.

[0089] In use, the user may place a mask, such as mask 200, in contact with the first side 20 and lock the mask in place using the locking mechanism 50, as illustrated in FIG. 12A, 12B, 12C and 12D. The user then presses or holds the user control element 72 of the skin care device 2 to activate the device. The skin care device 2 then sends a signal to the user that the device is ready for use. One such method of signaling that the skin care device 2 is ready for use is by emitting light from the light source 100 . The light source 100 may be configured to emit light for a certain period of time (one second, two seconds, three seconds, etc.), indicating that it is ready for use; it can also emit a specific color or sequence of colors, indicating that it is ready for use. According to various other embodiments, the light source may emit light in a circular motion such that certain light or light signals follow a path indicating that the device is ready for use. Optionally, after the device has been activated, the user may press and/or hold the user control element 72 for a certain period of time to ensure that the skin care device 2 is able to communicate with a second device, such as a mobile phone. An example of such communication would be a series of flashes of light after the user presses and holds a custom control for three seconds. Confirmation that the skin care device 2 is communicating with the second device may come in the form of another emission of light from the light source 100.

[0090] In one example, upon activation of the device, the user may select a particular mode, program, or treatment that the skin care device is configured to perform. The user may press the user control element a number of times, which allows the skin care device to cycle through possible treatments, as indicated to the user by a light source. According to an exemplary embodiment, pressing a user control upon activation may result in the device cyclically emitting green, red, and/or blue light in some order. Light of other colors can also be emitted during this transition. According to such an embodiment, the user can press the user control again (or stop pressing the control) when the device emits a particular type of light that corresponds to the processing that the device prefers the user to perform (the user can find this information in the instructions or by trial and errors). The device will then implement the selected processing scheme. In accordance with yet another embodiment, a particular treatment can be selected using additional buttons located on the skin care device that allow the user to cycle through different treatments. According to a different embodiment, a specific treatment method can be selected by using a second device, such as a mobile phone, which is configured to communicate with and transmit information to the skin care device. In other embodiments, the speeds and/or rotation patterns of the light emitted by the light source may indicate various treatments that the user may select.

[0091] Once a particular treatment has been selected by the user, the skin care device will perform one or more of providing heat or cold therapy, emitting various types of light, and/or vibration. The skin care device may perform these treatments in any order, for any duration, and while in contact with or placed near the skin through various parts of the device and as described above. In addition, these treatments can be applied to the skin with or without the aid of a cosmetic device.

[0092] Various illustrative processing circuits are included below. The following described processing schemes are only illustrative in nature and are not intended to limit in any way the contents of the present disclosure. The following processing schemes may include applying a mask in conjunction with the device; accordingly, for each treatment regimen, it is assumed that any mask used is secured to or partially within the skin care device before selecting the treatment regimen. However, there are other examples in which masks are not used. Moreover, various skin care devices may implement a number of other treatment patterns that are not described below.

[0093] In each exemplary processing circuit, the user presses a user control element in the skin care device, such as a user control element of the skin care device. This will activate the skin care device. Optionally, the user can then press and hold the user control for approximately three seconds; this will confirm that the skin care device is capable of exchanging information with the second device through approximately three seconds of flashes of light emitted by a light source such as a light source. The user then selects an exemplary first processing pattern as described above by pressing the user control element at the appropriate time or in an appropriate manner. At this point, the user will place the skin care device adjacent to or in contact with his or her skin when the illustrative treatment has begun. Various exemplary treatment schemes will accordingly treat the user's skin using the following heating, cooling, light irradiation and/or vibration schemes.

[0094] After selecting the first treatment pattern, the light source will first simultaneously emit red light and heat the first side of the skin care device. This will happen for about thirty seconds. The skin care device will then simultaneously heat the first side, emit red light, and vibrate for approximately sixty seconds. The skin care device will then simultaneously vibrate and emit red light for approximately thirty seconds. This may be repeated over a number of cycles; in various processing schemes one, two, three, four, five or more than five cycles can be used. The skin care device will then deactivate, as indicated by three pulsations of the motor immediately before it deactivates. Deactivation of the skin care device may occur automatically at the end of the treatment circuit or through manipulation of a user control element.

[0095] According to various embodiments, the illustrative first processing circuit may comprise any number of actions, which may be performed in any order. For example, the light source may emit any of green, blue, pink or red light and may continuously emit said light; it may also emit light at any suitable interval, including intervals of one, two, three, five, ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty, sixty, or any other suitable number of seconds. Additionally, the first treatment may include a period during which the device does not emit light, emit body, cool, or vibrate. Various illustrative first treatments may also include any suitable number of cycles. Moreover, in other exemplary first treatments, the motor may vibrate and/or pulsate at any frequency and for any suitable length of time, including from about 5 to about 180 seconds, from about 30 to about 150 seconds, and from about 60 to approximately 120 seconds.

[0096] The second example processing circuit can also be selected using a custom control element as described above. After selecting the second treatment pattern, the skin care device will simultaneously emit red light and heat the first side of the skin care device. This will happen for about thirty seconds. The skin care device will then simultaneously heat the first side, emit red light, and vibrate or pulse for approximately sixty seconds. The device will then emit green light and vibrate simultaneously for approximately thirty seconds. The skin care device will then deactivate, as indicated by three pulsations of the motor immediately before ceasing operation. Deactivation of the skin care device may occur automatically at the end of the treatment circuit or through manipulation of a user control element. Optionally, the motor may then be reactivated and vibrate and/or pulsate the skin care device for an additional thirty seconds; The strength of vibrations and/or pulsations may decrease as this time passes.

[0097] According to various embodiments, the illustrative second processing circuit may comprise any number of actions, which may be performed in any order. For example, the light source may emit any of green, blue, pink or red light and may continuously emit said light; it may also emit light at any suitable interval, including intervals of one, two, three, five, ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty, sixty, or any other suitable number of seconds. Additionally, the second treatment may include a period during which the device does not emit light, emit body, cool, or vibrate. Various exemplary second treatments may also include any suitable number of cycles. Moreover, in other exemplary second treatments, the motor may vibrate and/or pulsate at any frequency and for any suitable length of time, including from about 5 to about 180 seconds, from about 30 to about 150 seconds, and from about 60 to approximately 120 seconds.

[0098] The illustrative third processing circuit may also be selected using a custom control element as described above. After selecting the third treatment pattern, the skin care device will simultaneously emit blue light and heat the first side of the skin care device. This will happen for about sixty seconds. The skin care device will then simultaneously cool the first side, emit blue light, and vibrate for about thirty seconds. Finally, the skin care device will simultaneously cool the first side, emit red and blue light, and vibrate for about thirty seconds. Deactivation of the skin care device may occur automatically at the end of the treatment circuit or through manipulation of a user control element. Optionally, the motor may then be reactivated and vibrate and/or pulsate the skin care device for an additional thirty seconds.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the illustrative third processing circuit may comprise any number of actions, which may be performed in any order. For example, the light source may emit any of green, blue, pink or red light and may continuously emit said light; it may also emit light at any suitable interval, including intervals of one, two, three, five, ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty, sixty, or any other suitable number of seconds. Additionally, the third treatment may include a period during which the device does not emit light, emit body, cool, or vibrate. Various exemplary third treatments may also include any suitable number of cycles. Moreover, in other illustrative third treatments, the motor may vibrate and/or pulsate at any frequency and for any suitable length of time, including from about 5 to about 180 seconds, from about 30 to about 150 seconds, and from about 60 to approximately 120 seconds.

[00100] The illustrative fourth processing circuit may also be selected using a custom control element as described above. After selecting the fourth treatment pattern, the light source will first simultaneously emit red light, cool and vibrate the first side of the skin care device. This will happen for about thirty seconds. The skin care device will then simultaneously emit red light, cool, and vibrate the first side for approximately thirty seconds. At this time, the motor will vibrate at a low frequency. The skin care device will then simultaneously emit blue light, cool, and vibrate the first side for about thirty seconds. The skin care device will then deactivate, as indicated by three pulsations of the motor immediately before ceasing operation. Deactivation of the skin care device may occur automatically at the end of the treatment circuit or through manipulation of a user control element. Optionally, the motor may then be reactivated and vibrate and/or pulsate the skin care device for an additional thirty seconds.

[00101] According to various embodiments, the illustrative fourth processing circuit may comprise any number of actions, which may be performed in any order. For example, the light source may emit any of green, blue, pink or red light and may continuously emit said light; it may also emit light at any suitable interval, including intervals of one, two, three, five, ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty, sixty, or any other suitable number of seconds. In addition, the fourth treatment may include a period during which the device does not emit light, emit body, cool, or vibrate. Various exemplary fourth treatments may also include any suitable number of cycles. Moreover, in other illustrative fourth treatments, the motor may vibrate and/or pulsate at any frequency and for any suitable length of time, including from about 5 to about 180 seconds, from about 30 to about 150 seconds, and from about 60 to about 150 seconds. approximately 120 seconds.

[00102] An example fifth processing pattern may also be selected using a custom control as described above. After selecting the fifth treatment pattern, the skin care device will simultaneously emit red light, heat the first side of the skin care device, and pulse at a high frequency. This will happen for about thirty seconds. The skin care device will then simultaneously heat the first side, emit red light, and vibrate or pulse for approximately sixty seconds. During this period of time, the motor will vibrate at a low frequency. The skin care device will then generate vibrations for thirty seconds, the strength of which will gradually decrease over the specified period of time. The skin care device will then deactivate, as indicated by three pulsations of the motor immediately before ceasing operation. Deactivation of the skin care device may occur automatically at the end of the treatment circuit or through manipulation of a user control element.

[00103] In accordance with various embodiments, the illustrative fifth processing circuit may comprise any number of actions, which may be performed in any order. For example, the light source may emit any of green, blue, pink or red light and may continuously emit said light; it may also emit light at any suitable interval, including intervals of one, two, three, five, ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty, sixty, or any other suitable number of seconds. In addition, the fifth treatment may include a period during which the device does not emit light, emit body, cool, or vibrate. Various exemplary second treatments may also include any suitable number of cycles. Moreover, in other illustrative fifth treatments, the motor may vibrate and/or pulsate at any frequency and for any suitable length of time, including from about 5 to about 180 seconds, from about 30 to about 150 seconds, and from about 60 to approximately 120 seconds.

[00104] The illustrative sixth processing circuit may also be selected using a custom control as described above. After selecting the sixth treatment pattern, the skin care device will simultaneously emit red light and heat the first side of the skin care device. This will happen for about thirty seconds. The skin care device will then simultaneously heat the first side, vibrate, and emit red light for about thirty seconds. The skin care device will then simultaneously emit green light and vibrate for approximately thirty seconds. The skin care device will then generate vibrations for thirty seconds, the strength of which will gradually decrease over the specified period of time. The skin care device will then deactivate, as indicated by three pulsations of the motor immediately before ceasing operation. Deactivation of the skin care device may occur automatically at the end of the treatment circuit or through manipulation of a user control element.

[00105] According to various embodiments, the illustrative sixth processing circuit may comprise any number of actions, which may be performed in any order. For example, the light source may emit any of green, blue, pink or red light and may continuously emit said light; it may also emit light at any suitable interval, including intervals of one, two, three, five, ten, fifteen, twenty, thirty, sixty, or any other suitable number of seconds. In addition, the sixth treatment may include a period during which the device does not emit light, emit body, cool, or vibrate. Various exemplary second treatments may also include any suitable number of cycles. Moreover, in other illustrative sixth treatments, the motor may vibrate and/or pulsate at any frequency and for any suitable length of time, including from about 5 to about 180 seconds, from about 30 to about 150 seconds, and from about 60 to about 150 seconds. approximately 120 seconds.

[00106] There are various other exemplary processing schemes. With such designs, various skin care devices can emit light, emit heat and/or cold, and vibrate/pulse for any duration, in any order, and at any strength.

[00107] In FIG. 13, 14, 15, 15A, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 illustrate another exemplary skin care device 4. This skin care device is similar to the skin care device 2 shown in FIG. 1-9, except as described below. That is, the skin care device 4 includes at least a main body 300, a first side 302, a second side 304, an intermediate portion 306, a controller 307, a light source 308, a power supply 309, a motor 310, a temperature control unit 312, and a heat exchange component. 313, user control element 314, frame 315, charging port 316, first and second temperature sensors 317, 318, and locking mechanism 319.

[00108] According to the illustrated embodiment, the first side 302 includes a contact piece 320 having a surface 322 that will be contacted by a user when using the skin care device 4. The contact piece 320 is composed of metal in accordance with the illustrated embodiment and is configured to transmit heat therapy and/or cold therapy to a user. The portion of the skin care device 4 that the user contacts to receive such therapies is not part of the panel 324 that houses the power supply 326; this is different from the skin care device 2 described above, in which the top 66 of the panel 62 defines a surface 22 of the first side 20 with which the user contacts to receive heat and/or cold therapy. To be clear, although the contact piece 320 may be positioned substantially adjacent to the panel 324 in accordance with the illustrated embodiment, these components are not formed as a single unit. One skilled in the art will be able to select an appropriate contact piece in accordance with a particular example based on various considerations, including the sizes and shapes of the components housed in the skin care device. According to various embodiments, the contact piece may comprise any suitable material(s), including one or more of aluminum, aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, copper, stainless steel, gold, silver, ceramic, and others. suitable materials. According to other embodiments, a portion of the contact piece may be coated with thermal film or paste. In accordance with different embodiments, the surface of the contact piece may have a diameter of from about 1 cm to about 15 cm, from about 2 cm to about 10 cm, and from about 3 cm to about 6 cm.

[00109] The contact piece 320 also includes first and second legs 328, 330 at the distal end 332 of the contact piece 320 opposite its user contact surface 322. The first and second legs 328, 330 define a cavity 334 into which a temperature control unit 312 can be placed. The placement of the temperature control unit 312 in the cavity 334 allows the temperature control unit 312 to be located in close proximity to the surface 322 that the user contacts to receive heat therapy and/or cold therapy. This placement allows for the effective and efficient transfer of heat therapy and/or cold therapy to the user through the surface 322 because the contact piece 320 is located so close to the surface 322. One skilled in the art will be able to select an appropriate contact piece based on various considerations, including shape and temperature control unit size. According to other embodiments, the intermediate piece may be placed between the contact piece and the temperature control unit. According to different embodiments, the contact piece may include zero, one, three, or more than three legs. According to alternative embodiments, the contact piece may not define a cavity, and the temperature control unit may be secured to the contact piece by adhesive, mechanical fastening, or some other mechanism.

[00110] Finally, heat exchange component 313 is directly attached to or coupled to frame 315 in accordance with the illustrated embodiment. This embodiment does not include the support member that has been included in the skin care device 2.

[00111] In FIG. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 illustrate another exemplary skin care device 6. This skin care device 6 is similar to the skin care device 4 shown in FIG. 13-21, except as described below. That is, the skin care device 6 includes at least a main body 400 having a first side 402, a second side 404, an intermediate portion 406, a light source (not shown in the figures), a motor (not shown in the figures), and a temperature control unit. (not shown in the figures), a user control element 410, a charging port 411, and a locking mechanism 412.

[00112] According to this embodiment, the skin care device 6 is partially covered by a silicone cover 414. More specifically, the silicone cap 414 extends to form a portion of the second side 404 and the intermediate portion 406. The outer surface 418 of the silicone cap 414 comprises at least a portion of the surfaces of the second side 404 and the intermediate portion 406. The silicone cap 414 is integral. part in accordance with the illustrated embodiment.

[00113] The silicone cap 414 also defines a cutout 415 near the central portion 424 of the second side 404. The cutout 415 is generally circular in shape. The central portion 424 is generally circular in shape and allows the user to touch the heat exchange component 416; in particular, the second outer surface 422 of the second side 404 contains a portion of the heat exchange component 416 that can be contacted by the user. The heat exchange component 416 may be composed of any material that may include the heat exchange component 112 described above. Heat exchange component 416 may also display a logo or symbol.

[00114] The outer surface 418 of the silicone cap 414, which includes a portion of the second side 404, defines a set of projections 426 that extend from the first side 402. Each projection in the set of projections 426 is formed integrally with the second side 404 (and therefore with silicone cap 414) in accordance with the illustrated embodiment. Each protrusion in the set of protrusions 426 also consists of the same material as the outer surface 418 in accordance with the illustrated embodiment. However, in other embodiments, the set of projections may be attached to the second side and/or silicone cover through any mechanical fastening and/or through the use of an adhesive. Alternatively, some of the protrusions in the set of protrusions may be formed integrally with the second side and/or the silicone cap, and others may be attached to the second side and/or the silicone cap, in accordance with other embodiments.

[00115] Each protrusion in the set of protrusions 426 includes a top surface 426a that defines a diameter. According to the illustrated embodiment, the diameters of the various top surfaces 426a are not the same. In general, the top surfaces 426a of the protrusions in the set of protrusions 426 closer to the center portion 424 have smaller diameters than the top surfaces 426a of the protrusions in the set of protrusions 426 further from the center portion 424. However, in accordance with various embodiments, the set of protrusions may consist of any material and can have any relative location. One skilled in the art will be able to select the appropriate material(s) and relative location of the protrusion(s) in accordance with a particular example based on various considerations including the size and shape of the second side and the functionality of the device. According to various embodiments, the protrusions may be composed of any suitable material. In other embodiments, the projections may be plated with gold, nickel, platinum and/or other similar material. In accordance with different embodiments, some of the projections may be composed of a first material while other projections are composed of a second material. According to various other embodiments, any portion of the second side may include projections, including from about 5% to about 90% of the surface of the second side, from about 25% to about 70% of the surface of the second side, and from about 40% to about 55% of the surface of the second side. According to various embodiments, one or more protrusions in a set of protrusions may have a height of from about 0.1 mm to about 6 cm, a height from about 2 mm to about 3 cm, and a height from about 5 mm to about 1 cm. In accordance with In various embodiments, one or more protrusions in a set of protrusions may have a diameter of from about 0.01 mm to about 5 cm, a diameter from about 0.1 mm to about 2.5 cm, and a diameter from about 0.5 mm to about 1 cm.

[00116] In addition, the skin care device 6 shown in FIG. 22-28 includes a temperature control unit that is not capable of providing cold therapy. Indeed, according to the illustrated embodiment, the temperature control unit is only capable of heating the first side 402 of the device by generating heat towards it and cannot reduce its temperature. The skin care device 6 is, however, still capable of causing vibrations through the motor and emitting light of a number of different colors (including red, green and blue) from the light source. However, according to a different embodiment, the temperature control unit may be capable of reducing the temperature of the first side 402 and providing cold therapy thereby.

[00117] FIG. 29 is a flowchart representation of an exemplary method 500 of using a skin care device and a mask. This method results in treating the user's body, such as the face and/or neck, with the skin care device and cosmetic accessory. This method can be used to treat any part of the human body.

[00118] The initial step 502 involves placing a cosmetic accessory, such as a face mask 200, into contact with a first side of the skin care device, such as a first side 20 of the skin care device 2. In various other methods, any suitable cosmetic accessory and/or skin care device may be selected, including skin care device 4 and/or skin care device 6. In different methods, one or more cosmetic accessories may be placed in contact with the first side simultaneously.

[00119] Another step 504 involves securing the face mask 200 to the first side 20 of the skin care device 2 by means of a locking mechanism, such as the locking mechanism 50. The locking mechanism 50 is placed over the face mask 200 and inserted together with a portion of the mask 200 into a groove such as groove 24. According to various other embodiments, the face mask may be attached to the skin care device 2 through any physical mechanism or through an adhesive.

[00120] Another step 506 involves activating the skin care device 2 by pressing a user control element, such as user control element 72, in order to prepare the skin care device 2 for use.

[00121] Another step 508 involves selecting a suitable processing pattern, such as any of processing patterns one, two, three, four, five, or six described above, or any other suitable processing pattern. The processing pattern may be selected by user control 72. The selection of a particular processing pattern may be communicated to the user by a light source, such as light source 100, that may emit different patterns, colors, or flashes of light to indicate different processing patterns.

[00122] Another step 510 involves placing the skin care device 2 in contact with or adjacent to the user's skin. This allows the skin care device 2 to treat the skin using light emitted by the light source 100, vibrations and/or pulsations caused by a motor such as motor 80, and/or heating and/or cooling generated by a temperature control unit such as temperature control unit 110.

[00123] Another step 512 involves deactivating the skin care device 2. The skin care device 2 will indicate that deactivation has been started, by pulsating a certain number of times, with a certain duration, or according to a specific pattern, or by emitting light a certain number of times, with a certain duration, according to a specific pattern, or by emitting light of one or several specific colors. Deactivation of the skin care device 2 may occur automatically at the end of the treatment circuit or through manipulation of the user control element 72.

[00124] It should be noted that it is advantageous to complete this method 500 in the order illustrated and described. However, any order is considered suitable.

[00125] FIG. 30 is a flowchart representation of an exemplary method 600 for verifying the authenticity of a skin care device. The implementation of the method results in confirmation or denial of the authenticity of a particular skin care device.

[00126] An initial step 602 involves providing functional communication between a skin care device having a controller, such as skin care device 2 having a controller 70, and a second device, such as, for example, a personal computer, tablet, server and/or mobile phone. Any suitable skin care device and/or controller may be used, however, in accordance with other embodiments, skin care device 4 and/or skin care device 6 may be used. The connection can be made wirelessly or via a wired connection.

[00127] Another step 604 provides a second device that selects a particular test to perform by the skin care device. Such tests may include one or more of: a motor test, a battery test, a thermal control unit test, and/or a light source test, in accordance with various embodiments. However, any suitable test can be performed in accordance with other embodiments.

[00128] Another step 606 provides for the implementation of the test and/or tests selected in step 604.

[00129] Another step 608 involves determining that the skin care device and/or its controller has failed the test(s) performed at step 606. In such a case, the skin care device will be prevented from transmitting device-related information. for skin care, on the second device. In other embodiments, the skin care device may be temporarily or permanently disabled after failing to perform the test(s).

[00130] Another step 610 involves determining that the skin care device and/or its controller has passed the test(s) performed at step 606.

[00131] Another step 612 involves transmitting data from the skin care device to the second device. The transmitted data typically contains information related to the skin care device and may include one or more of the following: skin care device chip ID, information related to the skin care device battery, media access control address transmission data (“MAC”) of the skin care device and/or the serial number of the skin care device. However, any device-related information may be transmitted to the second device in accordance with various embodiments.

[00132] Optionally, another step 614 provides for transmitting data from the second device to the additional device. The additional device may include one or more of a personal computer, tablet, mobile phone, database, server, and/or other suitable devices.

[00133] It should be noted that it is advantageous to complete this method 600 in the order illustrated and described. However, any order is considered suitable.

[00134] In all examples, the skin care device and its various components may be formed from any suitable material, including currently known materials and materials hereinafter developed. One skilled in the art will be able to select appropriate materials for the illustrative skin care device based on various considerations, including the size and shape of the skin care device, the motor housed in the skin care device, the light source housed in the skin care device behind the skin, and the specific temperature control unit used.

[00135] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and alternatives to the described and illustrated embodiments can be developed in light of the general intent of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the specific constructions disclosed are intended to be illustrative only and not limiting with respect to the scope of the present invention, which is to be determined by the full scope of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.

[00136] In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a skin care device configured to treat a user's skin, comprising:

a main body that has a first side having a first surface, a second side that is substantially opposite the first side and has a second surface, and an intermediate portion extending from the first side to the second side and having a third surface;

a light source located in the main body and configured to emit light for treating said skin, wherein the light source is configured to emit light adjacent to the first side;

a motor located in the main body and configured to generate pulsations of said skin care device;

a temperature control unit located in the main body, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to generate heat to treat said skin and transfer heat to the first side; And

a user control element located on the intermediate part, wherein the user control element is configured to control the light source, the motor and the temperature control unit.

[00137] In one aspect of this embodiment, the light source comprises light-emitting diode (“LED”) lamps.

[00138] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the light source is configured to emit red light.

[00139] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the light source is configured to emit green light.

[00140] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the light source is configured to emit blue light.

[00141] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the second surface defines a set of projections.

[00142] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the device further includes a sensor located in the main body and configured to detect the temperature of the skin care device and turn off the skin care device when it overheats.

[00143] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the first side and the intermediate portion jointly define a groove extending towards the second side; and in which the light source emits light into the groove.

[00144] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the device further includes a removable locking mechanism configured to be inserted into the groove.

[00145] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the locking mechanism is substantially transparent and consists of plastic.

[00146] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the device further comprises a face mask secured in place on the first side by a locking mechanism.

[00147] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the device further includes a controller located in the main body, and an interface operatively coupled to the controller, wherein the interface is configured to transmit information to a mobile phone.

[00148] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the third surface is composed of silicone.

[00149] According to another embodiment, the present invention relates to a skin care device configured to treat the skin of a user and comprising:

a main body that has a first side having a first surface, a second side that is located substantially opposite the first side and has a second surface, and an intermediate portion extending from the first side to the second side and having a third surface, the first side and the intermediate portion jointly defines a groove extending in the direction of the second side, the second surface defines a set of projections, the third surface contains silicone;

a light source located in the main body and configured to emit light for treating said skin, wherein the light source is configured to emit light near the first side, the light source comprising an LED lamp;

a motor located in the main body and configured to generate pulsations of said skin care device;

a temperature control unit located in the main body, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to generate heat for treating said skin and for transferring heat to the first side;

a removable locking mechanism configured to be inserted into the groove, the removable locking mechanism comprising plastic and being substantially transparent; And

a user control element located on the intermediate part, wherein the user control element is configured to control the light source, the motor and the temperature control unit.

[00150] According to one aspect of this embodiment, the light source is configured to emit red, green, and blue light.

[00151] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the device further includes a face mask located on the first side and secured in place on the first side by a locking mechanism.

[00152] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the device further includes a controller located in the main body, and an interface operatively coupled to the controller, wherein the interface is configured to transmit information to a mobile phone.

[00153] According to another aspect of this embodiment, the device further includes first and second sensors located in the main body and configured to detect the temperature of the skin care device and turn off the skin care device when it overheats.

[00154] According to yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to a skin care device configured to treat a user's skin, comprising:

a main body that has a first side having a first surface, a second side that is located substantially opposite the first side and has a second surface, and an intermediate portion extending from the first side to the second side and having a third surface, the first side and the intermediate part defines an annular groove extending in the direction of the second side, the second surface defines a set of projections consisting of metal, the third surface contains silicone;

a light source located in the main body and configured to emit light for treating said skin, wherein the light source is configured to emit light near the first side, the light source comprising an LED lamp;

a motor located in the main body and configured to generate pulsations of said skin care device;

a temperature control unit located in the main body, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to generate heat to treat said skin and transfer heat to a first side to treat said skin, the temperature control unit is configured to cool a first side of the main body to treat said skin;

a removable locking mechanism configured to be inserted into the groove, the removable locking mechanism comprising plastic and being substantially transparent;

a controller located in the main body, and an interface operatively connected to the controller, wherein the interface is configured to transmit information; And

a user control element located on the intermediate part, wherein the user control element is configured to control the light source, the motor and the temperature control unit.

[00155] According to one aspect of this embodiment, the light source is configured to emit red, green, and blue light.

Claims (17)

1. A skin care device configured to treat the skin of a user, comprising: a main body that has a first side having a first surface, a second side that is opposed to the first side and has a second surface, and an intermediate portion extending from the first side to the second side and having a third surface, the first side and the intermediate portion defining a groove , passing in the direction of the second side; a removable locking mechanism configured to be inserted into the groove, and wherein the locking mechanism is transparent; a light source located in the main body and configured to emit light for treating said skin, wherein the light source is configured to emit light adjacent the first side into the groove and through the removable locking mechanism; a motor located in the main body and configured to generate pulsations of said skin care device; a temperature control unit located in the main body, wherein the temperature control unit is configured to generate heat to treat said skin and transfer heat to the first side; And a user control element located on the intermediate part, wherein the user control element is configured to control the light source, the motor and the temperature control unit. 2. The skin care device of claim 1, wherein the light source comprises light-emitting diode (“LED”) lamps. 3. The skin care device according to claim 2, wherein the light source is configured to emit red light. 4. The skin care device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the light source is configured to emit green light. 5. Skin care device according to any one of paragraphs. 2-4, wherein the light source is configured to emit blue light. 6. The skin care device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second surface defines a set of projections. 7. The skin care device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a sensor located in the main body and configured to detect the temperature of the skin care device and turn off the skin care device when it overheats. 8. The skin care device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the locking mechanism is made of plastic. 9. The skin care device of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a face mask secured in place on the first side by a locking mechanism. 10. The skin care device according to any of the previous claims, further comprising a controller located in the main body and an interface operatively coupled to the controller, wherein the interface is configured to transmit information to a mobile phone. 11. A skin care device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the third surface consists of silicone.