WO2007058043A1

WO2007058043A1 - Hair removal apparatus and hair removal method

Info

Publication number: WO2007058043A1
Application number: PCT/JP2006/320714
Authority: WO
Inventors: Shigemi Sugawara
Original assignee: Beauty Clinical Co., Ltd.
Priority date: 2005-11-18
Filing date: 2006-10-18
Publication date: 2007-05-24

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] It is intended to provide a hair removal apparatus for enduring hair removal by which hair can be efficiently removed without any fear of damaging the skin. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] An apparatus to be used in a method of removing body hair which comprises the step of applying a hair removal solution to shaved skin and the step of applying a hair removal solution to the shaved skin and irradiating the skin with a positive ion stream to thereby inhibit hair growth. This apparatus has a positive ion generation circuit for generating positive ion, a blower for blowing air to the positive ion generation circuit to thereby generate the positive ion stream, and a first prove for irradiating the skin, to which the hair removal solution has been applied, with the positive ion stream.

Description

Specification

Epilation device, epilation method

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a hair removal apparatus for removing hair and a method for removing hair.

Background art

[0002] As a general hair removal method, there are methods such as removing hair one by one with tweezers, shaving hair with a force razor, dissolving hair with a hair removal cream, or stripping hair with a hair removal tape. Are known.

[0003] However, these hair removal methods all have pains such as pain and tingling of the skin, and there are drawbacks such as hair growth immediately because it is only temporary hair removal. .

[0004] Further, as permanent hair removal, a method of burning hair root cells using a laser is known.

According to this hair removal method, a laser is spot-irradiated on the hair root, and the energy is used to burn the hair root cells so that the hair is not regenerated! /.

As another method, there is a technique for inactivating cells and removing hair by applying current to the follicle cells to destroy them. As an example of this, the hair follicles are exposed by removing the hair mechanically or chemically, and the hair follicles are destroyed by applying a photosensitizer and passing an electric current. In this conventional technique, a hair follicle inactive compound is introduced into the hair follicle. This is a method of performing hair removal by destroying hair follicles by passing an electric current through hair follicles that have become empty after hair removal (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0005] In addition, recently, as a thermal hair removal method, unwanted hair is removed, a hair removal jewel is applied to the place where the unwanted hair has been removed, and a film is coated on the place where the hair removal jewel is applied, and then the film is coated. There has also been proposed a hair removal method in which a heated pad is applied to the applied part to heat. (For example, Patent Document 2).

[0006] Patent Document 1: JP 10-506554

Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent No. 3340080

Disclosure of the invention Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] However, the conventional hair removal apparatus or hair removal method using laser or heat has a risk of damaging the skin because it uses laser or heat and has a problem in safety. For example, if the laser output is used incorrectly, it may cause burns, or the skin may become dull or dark due to the laser. For this reason, there has been a problem that if the laser hair removal device or the like is used strictly, the procedure must be followed carefully and this will lead to a serious accident.

[0008] The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a hair removal device that can perform more effective hair removal without the risk of damaging the skin, rather than temporary hair removal. To do.

Means for solving the problem

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, the hair removal apparatus of the present invention is an apparatus used in a hair removal method for suppressing hair growth by applying a hair removal solution to shaved skin and irradiating with positive ion wind. The positive ion generating circuit for generating positive ions, the air blower for generating positive ion wind by sending air to the positive ion generating circuit, and the hair removal solution were applied to the positive air. And a first probe for irradiating the skin.

[0010] An apparatus used in a hair removal method for irradiating the skin to which the hair removal solution is applied before irradiating plus ion wind with the first probe or at the same time as irradiating plus ion wind. A negative-in generation circuit for generating negative ions, and the air blower generates negative ion wind by sending air to the negative ion generation circuit, and the generated negative ion wind is A second probe that irradiates the skin to which the hair removal solution is applied may be further included.

[0011] A hair removal apparatus used in a hair removal method for irradiating the skin to which the hair removal solution is applied before irradiating with the positive ion wind, wherein ozone generation generates ozone. The blower may further include a circuit, the air blower may generate ozone wind by sending air to the ozone generation circuit, and the first probe may irradiate the skin with the generated ozone wind. [0012] Also, there is provided a coupled probe that couples the first probe and the second probe, mixes the air from the first probe and the second probe, and irradiates the skin. Furthermore, you may have.

[0013] The hair removal solution contains a photosensitive material, and a light emitting element is attached to the tip of the probe. When the positive ion wind or the negative ion wind is applied, Even if it irradiates light to the skin with the light emitting element.

[0014] In addition, a hair removal method according to another aspect of the present invention is a method for hair removal of body hair, wherein a step of applying a hair removal solution to shaved skin, and the hair removal solution is applied. And a step of irradiating the skin with positive ion wind from a positive ion generator.

[0015] Before the irradiation with the positive ion wind, the method may further include the step of irradiating the skin coated with the hair removal solution with the negative ion wind from the negative ion generator.

[0016] At the same time as irradiating with the positive ion wind, the method may further include irradiating the skin coated with the hair removal solution with a negative ion wind of a negative ion generator force.

[0017] Before irradiating the positive ion wind, the method may further include irradiating the skin to which the depilation solution is applied with ozone of ozone generation device power.

[0018] The hair removal solution may contain at least isoflavone and papain.

In addition, the hair removal solution should contain at least stearoxypropyltrimethyl chloride.

The invention's effect

[0019] According to the present invention, since the skin is not heated, it is a non-thermal hair removal device or a hair removal method, so that it is painful for a person undergoing a treatment that does not leave burns or wounds on the skin. There will be no pain.

Moreover, since it is only necessary to apply a hair removal agent to the skin and irradiate with a positive ion wind, even a person can easily perform a hair removal treatment with special techniques and skills. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0020] The hair removal apparatus according to the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the epilation apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a diagram conceptually showing the internal configuration of the apparatus.

1 and 2, the epilation device body 10 includes a power switch S, a first probe 1 that injects negative ion wind, an injection nozzle 11, a negative ion injection start button 12, and a negative ion injection time setting timer. 13, negative ion injection time setting timer operation indicator lamp 14, negative ion injection air adjustment knob 15, DC fan 16, high voltage source 17, switching switch 19 for switching between ozone injection and positive ion wind injection 19, air suction Inlet 20, second probe 3 that injects positive ion wind and ozone, injection nozzle 31, injection start button 32, injection time setting timer 33, injection time setting timer operation indicator lamp 34, and injection air adjustment Knob 35, adjustment knob 36, ozone generator 100, positive ion generator 200, negative ion generator 300 And

[0021] The power switch S is a main power switch of the hair removal apparatus main body 10. When the power switch S is turned on, the power switch S is electrically connected to an external AC power source and can be energized to each part.

The first probe 1 is an ejection port that ejects negative ion wind. The second probe 3 is an injection port for injecting ozone or positive ion wind.

Each probe is connected to a silicon nozzle for sending air to the probe 1.

The negative ion injection start button 12 is a button for injecting and stopping negative ions from the probe 1 by controlling energization to the high voltage power source 17 and the negative ion generator 100.

The negative ion injection time setting timer 13 is a timer for setting a time for injecting negative ions. This negative ion injection time setting timer 13 energizes the high-voltage power supply 17 and the negative ion solenoid valve 18 for the set time, and cuts off the energization to these when the set time is reached. The injection is stopped.

[0024] The negative ion injection time setting timer operation indicator lamp 14 is constituted by an LED, When the operation button 12 is turned on and in the injection state, it is energized and lights up in green, and when the operation button 12 is turned off or the set time of the timer is reached, the energization is cut off and the light is turned off.

The negative ion adjustment knob 15 is a knob for adjusting the amount of negative ions ejected. This negative ion adjustment knob 15 constitutes a slidac and adjusts the voltage supplied from the AC power source to the high voltage power source 17 so that the amount of negative ions to be injected can be adjusted! / Speak.

The high-voltage power supply 17 is a power supply that supplies a high voltage to the ozone generator 100, the positive ion generator 200, and the negative ion generator 300. In this example, the high-voltage power supply 17 can supply a maximum voltage of 6.2 Kv.

[0026] The air suction port 20 is a suction port for air to be jetted. A gas separation membrane 8 is attached to the air suction port 20. As the gas separation membrane 8, for example, an oxygen-enriched membrane 8 (PanaO) manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. can be used.

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Nitrogen in the air can be reduced by about 10% as much as dust can be separated. Thereby, it is possible to suppress generation of nitrogen oxides when generating negative ions.

The switching switch 19 is a switch that switches between generation of positive ions or negative ions by controlling energization of the positive ion generator 200 and the ozone generator 300 and energization of a solenoid valve (not shown). It is.

The injection start button 32 is a button for starting injection of ozone or positive ion wind by controlling energization to the high-voltage power source 17 and a solenoid valve (not shown).

The injection time setting timer 33 is a timer for setting the time for injecting ozone or positive ion wind, and can stop the injection of ozone or positive ions by shutting off the power to the device at the set time. It becomes like that and speaks.

[0028] The injection time setting timer operation indicator lamp 34 is constituted by an LED, and when the injection time setting timer 33 is turned on, it is energized and lights in green, and when the set time is reached, the energization is cut off and the lamp is turned off. It is made up of.

The injection air adjustment knob 35 is the amount of air when injecting ozone or positive ion wind. It is for adjusting. This injection air adjustment knob 35 is composed of a slider and controls the voltage supplied to a solenoid valve (not shown) .By turning the knob clockwise, the momentum is weakened and the amount of air blown is reduced. When it is turned all the way, the injection stops!

[0029] The adjustment knob 36 is for adjusting the generation amount of ozone or positive ions. This adjustment knob 36 constitutes a slidac and can adjust the concentration of ozone or the amount of positive ion charge by adjusting the voltage applied to the ozone generator or the positive ion generator.

[0030] As the ozone generator, for example, an existing ozone generator such as a quartz lamp energization apparatus can be used.

[0031] As the positive ion generator 200, an existing positive ion generator can be used.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a discharge electrode 902 is disposed on one surface of a dielectric 901 having ceramics or a force of equal force, and an induction electrode 903 is disposed on the other surface, and the discharge electrode 902 and the induction electrode 903 are It is a device that ionizes ambient air by applying an AC voltage 906 and a DC bias voltage 905 to discharge them (plasma).

Thus, by applying a positive DC bias voltage to the discharge electrode 902, negative ions can be absorbed by the discharge electrode 902, and only positive ions can be taken out. By operating the solenoid valve, the probe 1 or the probe 2 Can be injected from.

[0032] As the negative ion generator 300, an existing negative ion generator such as a Leonard type, an electron emission type, a corona discharge method, or a unipolar discharge method can be used. An example is shown in Figure 3. It comprises a piezoelectric ceramic 305, needle-like discharge electrodes 306, a drive circuit (not shown), and a power source / external input / output terminal 307.

[0033] As a circuit diagram of the negative ion generator 3, the signal output from the oscillation circuit 308 is a resonance frequency of the piezoelectric transformer 305 (determined by dimensions in the length direction), for example, in the vicinity of 75 KHz (± 5 KHz). The signal is input to a transformer driving circuit 309 that also has a field effect transistor power, and an AC voltage for driving the piezoelectric transformer 305 is output.

[0034] The piezoelectric transformer 305 is a high-efficiency transformer. The plate-shaped piezoelectric ceramic has a shape in which an input electrode is formed on an opposing surface half of the length direction and an output electrode is formed on the opposite end surface of the input electrode. When an AC voltage in the vicinity of the resonance frequency from the transformer drive circuit 309 is applied to this input electrode, the entire piezoelectric body vibrates mechanically due to the piezoelectric inverse effect, and this mechanical vibration further increases to the output electrode due to the piezoelectric effect. It is output as a voltage.

[0035] The high voltage output from the output electrode of the piezoelectric transformer 305 is rectified by the rectifier circuit 310 to a negative high voltage in the range of −1.0 to −6. This negative high voltage is applied to the needle-like discharge electrode 6 and emits electrons from the tip of the electrode to generate negative ions. The generated amount can be freely set within the range of 1000-2000000 Zee. Can be set.

[0036] The force for controlling the amount of negative ions generated is an oscillation frequency adjusting unit 311. Specifically, a variable resistor (for example, 105ΚΩ ± 5ΚΩ) provided at the oscillation frequency adjusting terminal of the oscillation circuit 308 is used. is there. By changing this resistance value, the frequency of the signal output from the timer IC of the oscillation circuit 308 changes in the range of 75ΚΗζ ± 5ΚΗζ. Then, by changing the AC voltage that drives the piezoelectric transformer 5 in the range of 75ΚΗζ ± 5ΚΗζ, the high voltage output from the piezoelectric transformer 305 is greatly changed according to the displacement of its resonance frequency force, and thus negative ions The generation amount of 1000 to 2000000 Zee can be changed greatly.

[0037] Next, a hair removal method using the above-described apparatus will be described.

First, the hair to be removed is shaved with a razor or the like.

Next, a hair removal solution is applied to the part of the skin to be subjected to hair removal (for example, underarm, shin, arm, etc.). Here, the hair removal solution contains at least dice mainly composed of isoflavone, extract, papain, stearoxypropyltrimethylene chloride as a positive ion raw material, and quanta 73 as a photosensitizer. Others, such as water, glycerin, BG, sorbitol, ethanol, amatya extract, quince seed extract, hydroxylated lecithin, carbomer, perilla extract, glycyrrhizic acid 2K, allantoin, hydroxylated coconut, steanol alcohol, Ρ CA-Na, methylparapene, etc. It is a solution containing

By applying this hair removal solution, the proteolytic enzyme contained in the hair removal solution A certain papain degrades hair cells and hair root cells. In addition, the isoflavone in the hair removal solution acts like an estrogen, a female hormone. By these, it acts on hair follicle cells of body hair and functions to suppress hair growth.

[0038] Next, the power switch S of the apparatus is pressed to turn on the power. This activates the pump provided inside.

Then, turn the dial of the ozone injection time setting timer 33 to set the ozone injection time, place the tip of the second probe 3 of the ozone irradiation device 100 on the skin, press the ozone injection start button 32, and remove the hair. Go! Take the second probe 3 on your skin and inject ozone.

This removes dirt and germs on the skin surface due to the sterilizing effect of ozone. In addition, since ozone is positively charged, hair follicle cells are positively charged and oxidized by spraying ozone onto the hair follicle cells. This also causes the cells to be oxidised, thereby disrupting the ion balance in the cells and reducing the activity, thereby suppressing hair growth.

Next, the negative ion injection time is set by turning the dial of the negative ion injection time setting timer 13. Place the tip of the first probe on the skin and press the negative ion injection start button 12. As a result, the negative ion device is energized and operated, and is energized for the set time.

As a result, negative ions are ejected from the negative ion probe 1 to the skin to be depilated. This negative ion spray activates the skin where you want to remove hair and opens the pores in that area. In other words, by injecting negative ions, the ATPase of the cell membrane is activated, the ATP synthesis function of the cell membrane is increased, and the ion permeability of the cell membrane is increased, so that excess sodium ions remaining in the cell Calcium ions move into the blood, the intracellular ion balance is adjusted, and the cells become active. This promotes absorption of the hair removal solution, etc., and promotes absorption of the hair removal solution applied to the skin.

At this time, an impregnation member such as cotton soaked with the hair removal solution can be attached to the gap at the tip of the tube. At this time, by operating the negative ion injection air adjustment knob 15, a solenoid valve (not shown) is opened and closed, and the amount of air ejected from the first probe 1 can be adjusted. [0040] Finally, a solenoid valve (not shown) is switched, and positive ions are ejected from the second probe 3 to remove the positive ions, and hair is ejected onto the skin.

As a result, positive ions are injected into the hair matrix cells and hair follicle cells, and the hair root cells and hair follicle cells due to the injection of these positive ions are charged with positive charges and oxidized. Oxidation of the cell disrupts the ion balance in the cell, reducing its activity (inactivation) and suppressing hair growth.

[0041] In the above-described embodiment, negative ions are injected and then positive ions are injected. However, two probes are brought close to the skin at the same time, and negative ions and positive ions are injected simultaneously. Also good.

According to this, the same effect can be obtained because the minus-in and the plus ions injected at the same time are injected and delivered to the skin before being neutralized. In addition, the treatment process can be shortened.

[0042] Alternatively, absorbent cotton or the like may be attached to the tip of the probe so that the absorbent cotton contains a hair removal solution, and positive ions and negative ions are irradiated while the hair removal solution is being applied.

At the same time as the positive ion injection, the skin may be irradiated with laser light by a semiconductor laser. Thus, cell destruction can be promoted by supplying laser energy to the hair follicle cells.

In this case, laser light can be irradiated by attaching an existing semiconductor laser to the tip of the first probe 1 or Z and the second probe 3 and energizing the semiconductor laser.

[0043] In the above-described embodiment, in the example in which the probes are divided into two, the force probes described above may be combined into one to eject negative ions and positive ions. Figures 5 and 6 show examples with a single probe. The coupling probe 40 shown in the figure is provided with a nozzle 41, a switching button 42, and a light emitting diode 43 as a light emitting element. The air jetted from 1 can be jetted in a plane state that spreads laterally. In addition, a space is formed in the injection port 40a so that absorbent cotton or the like can be attached thereto. The

The nozzle 41 is a combination of the injection nozzle 11 and the injection nozzle 31 of the above-described embodiment, and can blow ozone wind, plus ion wind, and minus ion wind, respectively. This nozzle does not need to be a single nozzle, the nozzle for ozone and positive ions and the nozzle for negative ions can be separated, and these two nozzles can be connected to the coupling probe 40! The / ヽ switch button 42 is a button for switching between ozone wind, positive ion wind, and negative ion wind. When the main power supply is turned on and the initial state force is pressed once, the ozone wind is injected, and when it is pressed again, the positive ion wind and the negative ion wind are injected at the same time.

Note that only the negative ion wind is ejected when pressed for the second time, and the positive ion wind is ejected when pressed for the third time.

The light emitting diode 43 is an element for irradiating light onto the skin of the jetting surface that jets positive ion wind or the like. In this example, a red light emitting diode is used. A semiconductor laser whose output is adjusted may be used as the light source instead of the light emitting diode.

5 and FIG. 6, when the main power supply is turned on for the first time, the light emitting diode 43 is energized and emits light toward the skin from the injection port 40a.

When the button 42 is pressed in this state, ozone wind is ejected from the combined probe 40. In the sprayed state, ozone is jetted by placing the jet port 40a of the coupling probe against the skin.

When the switching button 42 is pressed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the ozone wind stops and this time, the positive ion wind and the negative ion wind are simultaneously sprayed onto the skin. At the same time, the light emitting diode 43 also emits light and irradiates the skin. When negative ions and positive ions are irradiated simultaneously, it is set in advance so that a larger amount of positive ion charges than that of negative ions is generated.

Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, by further pressing the switching button 42, the injection of the negative ion wind and the positive ion wind is stopped.

When performing the above-described treatment, absorbent cotton impregnated with a depilation solution may be attached to the space of the injection port 40a. In this case, do not block the light from the light emitting diode 43, What is necessary is just to arrange.

[0045] Thus, by using one probe, when negative ions and positive ions are ejected at the same time, the positive ion wind and the negative-in wind can be more easily performed in a short time because of the simultaneous ejection. Can be injected.

[0046] In addition, a light source such as a light-emitting diode is provided on the skin simultaneously with the injection of positive ions, and the positive ion wind is injected while irradiating light, thereby supplying this light energy to the hair follicle cells. A weak force with a certain amount of energy By applying energy to hair follicle cells, destruction and inactivation of hair follicle cells can be promoted.

In the embodiment of FIG. 1 described above, an existing light source can be attached to the tips of the first probe 1 or Z and the second probe 3 to irradiate this light.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0047] FIG. 1 is a front view of a hair removal apparatus that is effective in the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view illustrating the internal structure of the hair removal apparatus according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the principle of a negative ion generator that works on this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the principle of a positive ion generator that works on this embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a coupling probe that works according to another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of a coupling probe according to another embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

[0048] Hair removal apparatus main body ··· 10, power switch ···, S, first probe ··· 1, injection nozzle ··· 11, negative ion injection start button '· · 12, negative ion injection time setting timer 1

3. Negative ion injection time setting timer operation indicator lamp ··· 14, Negative ion injection air adjustment knob ··· 15, DC fan '· 16, high-voltage power supply ··· 17, switching switch ··· 19, air suction Mouth 20, second probe '· 3, injection nozzle' · 31, injection start button '· ·

32 、 Injection time setting timer 33 、 Injection time setting timer operation indicator lamp `` 34 、 Injection air adjustment knob '' ..35 、 Adjustment knob '' ・ 36 、 Ozone generator ・ 100 、 Plasion generator ・· 200, negative ion generator ·--300

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] A device used in a hair removal method for suppressing hair growth by applying a hair removal solution to shaved skin and irradiating with positive ion wind,

A positive ion generation circuit for generating positive ions;

A blower that generates positive ion wind by sending air to the positive ion generation circuit;

A first probe for irradiating the skin with the hair removal solution applied with the positive ion wind;

A hair removal apparatus comprising:

[2] An apparatus used in a hair removal method for irradiating the skin on which the hair removal solution is applied before irradiating plus ion wind with the first probe or at the same time as irradiating plus ion wind. There,

A negative-in generation circuit for generating negative ions;

The blower generates negative ion wind by sending air to the negative ion generation circuit.

A second probe that irradiates the skin to which the hair removal solution is applied with the generated negative ion wind;

The epilation device according to claim 1.

[3] A hair removal apparatus used in a hair removal method for irradiating the skin to which the hair removal solution is applied before irradiating the positive ion wind,

An ozone generation circuit for generating ozone;

The blower device generates ozone wind by sending air to an ozone generation circuit, and the first probe irradiates the skin with the generated ozone wind.

The hair removal method according to claim 1 or 2.

[4] The apparatus further includes a binding probe that bonds the first probe and the second probe, mixes the air from the first probe and the second probe, and irradiates the skin.

The epilation apparatus according to claim 2 or 3.

[5] The hair removal solution contains a photosensitive material,

A light emitting element is attached to the tip of the probe,

When irradiating the positive ion wind or the negative ion wind, light is applied to the skin by the light emitting element.

The epilation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

[6] A method for hair removal,

Applying a hair removal solution to the shaved skin;

Irradiating the skin to which the hair removal solution is applied with a positive ion wind from a positive ion generator,

A hair removal method comprising the steps of:

7. The hair removal method according to claim 6, further comprising the step of irradiating the skin coated with the hair removal solution with a negative ion wind from a negative ion generator before the irradiation with the positive ion wind.

[8] The hair removal method according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising the step of irradiating the skin to which the hair removal solution has been applied with the negative ion wind of the negative ion generator device simultaneously with the irradiation with the positive ion wind. .

[9] Before irradiating the positive ion wind, the method further comprises irradiating the skin to which the hair removal solution is applied with ozone of ozone generating device power.

The hair removal method according to any one of claims 6 to 8!

[10] The hair removal solution contains at least isoflavone and papain.

The hair removal method according to any one of claims 6 to 9.

[11] The hair removal solution contains at least stearoxypropyltrimethyl chloride,

The hair removal method according to any one of claims 6 to 10.

[12] The hair removal solution contains at least stearoxypropyltrimethyl chloride,

Claim 6 ~: L 1!, The hair removal method according to any one of claims.