JP7519174B2 - Light-irradiating beauty mask - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a light-irradiating cosmetic mask that covers the user's face and irradiates the face with light having cosmetic effects from a light source, and in particular relates to a configuration equipped with electrodes that exert an electrical effect.

2. Description of the Related Art A mask-shaped beauty device that covers the face of a user and has a configuration in which a number of light sources such as light-emitting diodes are provided on the face side has been known.
For example, U.S. Patent No. 5,399,633 discloses a method for performing optical dermatology treatments using multiple sources of optical radiation that can be selectively operated in a predetermined pattern or sequence, the method comprising an optical dermatology device having a mount adapted for positioning near an area of a patient's skin, one or more optical radiation sources disposed in the mount to irradiate at least a portion of the area of the patient's skin, and a control circuit electrically coupled to each of the optical radiation sources for operating the optical radiation sources in a predetermined pattern or sequence to perform a treatment protocol.

Patent Document 2 proposes a narrowband monochromatic light irradiation device with a half-width of 10 nm or less that does not require adjustment of the optical system and can be easily incorporated into other devices. According to this document, the device is equipped with one or more flat-surface mount type LEDs (light-emitting diodes) mounted on a substrate, and a bandpass filter panel that covers the flat-surface mount type LEDs in parallel with the substrate and limits the wavelength band of the passing light to a half-width of 10 nm or less.

Patent Document 3 by the same applicant discloses a facial light mask that utilizes the effects of color on the human body to selectively irradiate the facial epidermis with light of multiple colors from light-emitting diodes, targeting acupressure points on the epidermis of the head and neck, etc., to perform treatments.

Meanwhile, cosmetic devices that apply electric current of a specific frequency have been known for some time. There are cosmetic devices that apply electrical muscle stimulation called EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation), and RF cosmetic devices that use even higher frequencies to create a thermal effect and improve the firmness and elasticity of the skin.

In addition, a technology is known in which electricity is passed through the electrodes into the user's body to perform a process known as iontophoresis and ion extraction, which, along with the moving charge, makes it easier for lotion to penetrate the skin, or makes it easier to wipe off waste products from the skin surface with cotton attached to the electrode side.

JP2006-506126A JP 2013-252413 A JP 2005-27702 A

As mentioned above, while light-irradiating beauty masks have been known for some time, no configurations that combine electrical effects such as EMS have been known, and in particular no configurations that combine the effects of both have been developed.

The present invention was created in consideration of the problems with the prior art described above, and aims to provide a light-irradiating beauty mask that can irradiate the face with light having beauty effects from a light source while simultaneously using electrical effects to promote beauty treatments around the eyes and the penetration of lotion, thereby achieving high beauty effects while also saving time.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following light-irradiating cosmetic mask.
That is, according to a first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a light-irradiating cosmetic mask that covers the face of a user and irradiates the face with light having a cosmetic effect from a light source, the face side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask being equipped with an electrode that exerts an electrical effect together with the light source, and the electrode includes at least left and right eye electrodes that contact the periphery of the user's eye sockets.

According to a second embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide a light-irradiating cosmetic mask in which the eye electrodes are arc-shaped or circumferential, contacting the orbital rim at a circumference of a predetermined length or more, and which is made of a conductive elastic material.

According to a third embodiment of the present invention, in the above-mentioned light-irradiating cosmetic mask, the electrodes may be configured to include a chin electrode that contacts the chin of the user.

According to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, the chin electrode may protrude from the face side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask toward the chin, and may be configured to support the light-irradiating cosmetic mask by contacting the chin.

According to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, the eye electrodes protrude in an annular shape from the face side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask toward the periphery of the orbit, and can also block the light from the light source.

According to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, a configuration can be provided in which a rechargeable battery that supplies power to the light source and the electrodes, and an operating unit that operates the light source and the electrodes are integrally provided with the light-irradiating cosmetic mask.

The present invention, with the above-mentioned configuration, provides the following effects.
By providing electrodes that exert an electrical effect on the face side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask, it is possible to impart electrical stimulation to the periorbital region of the eye in addition to the cosmetic effect of light irradiation, thereby achieving cosmetic effects such as tightening of the eye area. In particular, since the mask is fitted to fit the periorbital region of the eye, positioning accuracy is high, and the relatively long light irradiation time can be utilized to perform cosmetic effects by electrical action.

Furthermore, by configuring the eye electrodes to be arc-shaped or circumferential, with a circumference of a certain length or more at the periphery of the orbit, or by configuring them to protrude in a ring shape from the face side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask toward the periphery of the orbit, it becomes easier to maintain a distance between the light source provided in the mask and the face, contributing to breathability and even irradiation.

In addition, the annular protrusion toward the periphery of the eye socket prevents light from the light source from entering the eye, improving safety, while the eye area is made of a transparent material, allowing the outside to be seen.

In a light-irradiating cosmetic mask, when the electrodes include a chin electrode that contacts the user's chin, electrical action can be exerted between the eye electrodes and the chin electrode, which is sufficiently separated from the eye electrodes. In particular, when a weak current is passed to promote the penetration of lotion, a process known as iontophoresis, it acts on a wide area of the face, providing a high cosmetic effect.

In addition, the chin electrode protrudes from the face side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask toward the chin, and the configuration supports the light-irradiating cosmetic mask by contacting the chin, making it easier to maintain a distance between the face and the light source on the mask without the mask touching the mouth, resulting in a comfortable fit without breathlessness.

In the light-irradiating cosmetic mask of the present invention, a rechargeable battery that supplies power to the light source and electrodes, and an operating unit that operates the light source and electrodes can be provided integrally with the light-irradiating cosmetic mask. Conventional light-irradiating cosmetic masks have a separate operating unit provided by a cable, which makes them difficult to move, but with this configuration, all components are provided on the mask, allowing it to be used hands-free.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a left side view of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the LED according to the present invention in a lit state. FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. 13 is a rear view showing another embodiment of the electrode.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the examples shown in the drawings. However, the embodiment is not limited to the following.
Fig. 1 is a rear view of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask (1) according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a front view, and Fig. 3 is a left side view. On the front side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask (1), an outer cover (10) is formed with a curved surface so as to cover the entire face of the user.

A window portion (11) is provided in the outer cover (10) at the position of the user's eyes, allowing the outside to be seen from the inside, and in this embodiment, the window portion (11) is a half mirror made by vapor-depositing metal onto a transparent resin plate, making it difficult to see the user's facial expression from the outside.
In addition, an operating switch (12) is disposed at the bottom of the outer cover (10), which can be used to turn on and off the LED light source and to control the electrical action, which is a feature of the present invention.

The operation switch (12) is not limited to this configuration, and multiple switches with different functions may be provided, and the location of the switch can be changed as desired.
In addition, the switch is not limited to a physical switch as shown in the figure, but may be a touch switch. Also, a screen showing the operating state may be provided.

On both the left and right ends of the light irradiation beauty mask (1), there are belt holders (13) through which a belt can be passed to wrap the mask around the back of the user's head and place it on the face, and the elasticity of the belt allows it to be fixed with an appropriate pressure.

A translucent inner cover (20) is layered on the inside of the outer cover (10), and the left eye electrode (21), right eye electrode (22), nose pad (23), and chin electrode (24) according to the present invention are disposed on the inner cover (20).

Figure 4 is a rear view of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask (1) according to the present invention with the LEDs turned on. As described in Patent Document 3, it has been confirmed that colors have psychological and physiological effects on the human body. For example, purple has the effect of promoting circulatory function by increasing blood pressure and heart rate, and suppressing appetite, while blue has the effect of suppressing physical activity and calming the mind. Green also has a calming effect, yellow has the effect of enhancing the functioning of the digestive system and relieving mental tension, and red has the effect of increasing the heart rate, promoting metabolism, and warming the body and mind.

In this embodiment, a red LED is used with a particular focus on beauty effects, stimulating the regeneration of skin cells and acting on deep facial muscles to have a skin-beautifying effect. Other commonly known beauty effects include sterilization, anti-inflammatory properties, wrinkle prevention, and pore reduction.

In the present invention, the color of the light source is not limited, and any of the above-mentioned emission colors may be used, and far-infrared light other than visible light may also be used. The light source is not limited to LEDs, and may be any light source such as incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, or laser light sources.

As shown in the figure, a large number of LEDs (30) are distributed and arranged on the back side of the outer cover (10). The LEDs (30) face the face and are irradiated onto the face through the translucent inner cover (20), allowing the light to reach the skin surface widely and evenly.
The LED (30) can be turned on and off by operating the operation switch (12).

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the left eye electrode (21) and the right eye electrode (22) are each annular and made of conductive rubber in the present invention. Since the left and right electrodes have the same configuration, the following description will be given using the left eye electrode (21).

The left eye electrode (21) is integrally formed with a front annular portion (210) that contacts the outer cover (10) on the front side, a flange-shaped flange portion (211) that engages with a hole in the inner cover (20), a first protrusion (212) that fits into a fitting hole (not shown) in the inner cover (20) to secure it in place, a second protrusion (213), a rear annular portion (214) that protrudes a predetermined length from the inner cover (20) toward the face, and an eye electrode portion (215) that contacts the orbicularis oculi muscle around the left eye and conducts electricity.

In the present invention, instead of using typical point-shaped electrodes, the left eye electrode (21) and the right eye electrode (22) are configured to protrude in a ring shape toward the periphery of the orbit, which allows electrical stimulation to be applied widely to the entire periphery of the orbit, enhancing the tightening effect around the eyes.
At the same time, this configuration has the purpose of blocking light from the LED (30) from entering the eyes, and blocking is performed reliably due to the elasticity of the conductive rubber.

The eye electrode section (215) has a larger diameter than the rear annular section (214), so it comes into contact with the rim of the eye socket in a planar manner. The combination of the elasticity of the conductive rubber and the elasticity of the belt around the back of the head allows it to be used without applying strong pressure to the rim of the eye socket and without leaving marks.

In this embodiment, the left eye electrode (21) and the right eye electrode (22) are connected to wiring from a power supply circuit (not shown), and an alternating current is applied between the two electrodes to provide electrical stimulation to the orbicularis oculi muscle. With EMS, electrical stimulation is applied to the skin at a frequency of several Hz to several kHz, causing muscle contraction and muscle movement, thereby improving sagging around the eyes.

The current applied can be any desired value. For example, a high frequency of about 1 MHz can be used to produce a cosmetic effect known as RF, which heats the inside of the skin, promoting the production of collagen and elastin and improving wrinkles, firmness, and sagging.

According to the present invention, the left eye electrode (21) and right eye electrode (22) are provided, which provides a beauty effect through electrical action in addition to the beauty effect through light irradiation, thereby shortening the time required for beauty treatment and improving the functionality of the light-irradiated beauty mask. In addition, the left eye electrode (21) and right eye electrode (22) also have the function of positioning the light-irradiated beauty mask and maintaining the distance between the light source and the skin surface, and have a variety of functions and effects with their simple structure.

Fig. 7 is a plan view of the chin electrode 24, and Fig. 8 is a right side view of the same. The chin electrode 24 is made of conductive rubber and has a shape that protrudes toward the chin of the user so as to come into contact with the chin.
A groove (241) formed between the front portion (240) and the rear portion (242) is fitted into a hole in the inner cover (20) and fixed thereto.

The jaw electrode (24) is not a point-shaped electrode, but a planar electrode portion (243) that contacts the skin surface in a flat manner, and contacts the jaw to stably support the light-irradiated cosmetic mask (1) and to allow electrical current to flow between the jaw and the face.

The chin electrode (24) is connected to wiring from a power supply circuit (not shown), and a pulse current is applied between the left eye electrode (21) and the right eye electrode (22) and the chin electrode (24).
In this embodiment, it is preferable that the jaw electrode (24) carries a pulsed current suitable for iontophoresis to promote the penetration of lotion or cosmetic ingredients, for example, a current with an output voltage of about 5 V and a frequency of 1.5 kHz.

Unlike EMS, this type of iontophoresis is effective when applied over a wide area of the skin surface, so in this invention, the left eye electrode (21) and right eye electrode (22) are used with a chin electrode (24) that is sufficiently spaced apart to allow the iontophoresis to be applied over a wide area of the face.

When using a liquid component such as lotion in a light-irradiated cosmetic mask (1), if conventional metal electrodes were used, there was a risk that moisture would penetrate the base of the electrodes, causing malfunction or breakdown. The left eye electrode (21), right eye electrode (22) and chin electrode (24) of the present invention use conductive rubber, and by being configured with the flange portion (211) and groove portion (241) as described above, moisture is less likely to penetrate inside through the inner cover (20), improving practicality.

The structure of the flange portion (211) and groove portion (241) can be changed as desired. In particular, it is preferable to ensure waterproofing, and the inner cover (20) side may be made waterproof by improving watertightness even more than the above configuration.

Iontophoresis can also be combined with high-frequency and low-frequency output between the electrodes on both eyes. In other words, high-frequency and low-frequency pulse currents can stimulate muscle fibers and promote blood circulation, enhancing the introduction effect of lotions, vitamin A, vitamin C derivatives, etc.

In addition, the two functions of iontophoresis and EMS lifting, which were previously performed separately, can now be performed simultaneously, allowing both effects to be achieved in half the time required previously, helping to reduce the time required for beauty treatments.

In the above embodiment, a nose pad (23) is provided, but it is not necessary to provide one, since the left eye electrode (21) and right eye electrode (22) can provide sufficient support. The nose pad (23) can also be used as an electrode.

The left eye electrode (21) and right eye electrode (22) of the present invention are not limited to a configuration that surrounds the entire circumference of the orbital region as shown in the figure, but may be an arc-shaped electrode that contacts the orbital region with a circumference of a predetermined length or more, for example, 10 mm or more, more preferably 15 mm or more. The orbicularis oculi muscle above the eyes or the orbicularis oculi muscle below the eyes can be stimulated by the arc-shaped electrode.

The light-irradiating cosmetic mask of the present invention has a rechargeable battery that supplies power to the LED (30) and each electrode installed in the gap between the outer cover (10) and the inner cover (20) and in the forehead area. In addition, the power supply circuit is installed on the back side of the operation switch (12) in the gap between the outer cover (10) and the inner cover (20).

With this configuration, all the components necessary for operation, such as the operating switch, rechargeable battery, and power supply circuit, are integrated into the light-irradiating cosmetic mask, so there is no need to hold other components when wearing it on the face, which reduces the hindrance to the user's movements.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a light-irradiating cosmetic mask in which electrodes are arranged in a different manner from that described above.
The light-irradiating cosmetic mask (4) in Fig. 9 (A) includes a left eye electrode (21), a right eye electrode (22), a chin electrode (24), and a forehead electrode (40) on the forehead. By applying a pulse current suitable for iontophoresis between the forehead electrode (40) and the chin electrode (24), a weak current can be passed over a wide area of the face, promoting the cosmetic effect. Note that a configuration in which current is passed between the chin electrode (24) and the left eye electrode (21) and the right eye electrode (22), and between the forehead electrode (40) and the left eye electrode (21) and the right eye electrode (22).

The light-irradiating cosmetic mask (5) in FIG. 9(B) includes a left eye electrode (21) and a right eye electrode (22), as well as cheek electrodes (50) (51) on the left and right cheeks. By applying a pulsed current suitable for iontophoresis between the cheek electrodes (50) (51) on both sides, a weak current can be applied to a wide area of the face, promoting cosmetic effects.

The light-irradiating cosmetic mask (6) in FIG. 9(C) includes a left eye electrode (21) and a right eye electrode (22), as well as a pair of cheek electrodes (60), (61), (62), (63) on each of the left and right cheeks. A pulse current suitable for EMS or iontophoresis can be applied between the left cheek electrodes (60), (61) and between the right cheek electrodes (62), (63) to produce a cosmetic effect.

In addition, the arrangement of electrodes in the present invention can be arbitrarily combined or increased or decreased.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Light-irradiating cosmetic mask 10 Outer cover 11 Window 12 Operation switch 13 Belt holder 20 Inner cover 21 Left eye electrode 210 Front annular portion 211 Flange portion 212 First protrusion 213 Second protrusion 214 Rear annular portion 215 Eye electrode portion 22 Right eye electrode 23 Nose pad portion 24 Chin electrode 240 Front portion 241 Groove portion 242 Rear portion 30 LED

Claims (6)

A light-irradiating beauty mask that covers the face of a user and irradiates the face with light having a beauty effect from a light source,
The face side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask is provided with a light source and an electrode that exerts an electrical effect, and the electrode includes at least left and right eye electrodes that contact the periphery of the user's eye sockets,
The elastic material protruding from the face side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask toward the orbital rim in a ring shape surrounds the entire orbital rim to block the light from the light source,
The light-irradiating cosmetic mask is characterized in that the eye electrodes are formed on the annular protruding end surface of the elastic material , along the entire circumference or a predetermined circumferential length of the periphery of the eye socket that contacts the face. In the light-irradiating cosmetic mask, the electrode is
A jaw electrode that contacts the user's jaw,
The light irradiation cosmetic mask according to claim 1. The light-irradiating cosmetic mask according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the chin electrode protrudes from a face side of the light-irradiating cosmetic mask towards the chin and supports the light-irradiating cosmetic mask by contacting with the chin. In the light-irradiating cosmetic mask,
a rechargeable battery that supplies power to the light source and the electrodes;
4. The light-irradiating cosmetic mask according to claim 1, further comprising an operation unit for operating the light source and the electrodes, the operation unit being integral with the light-irradiating cosmetic mask. The light-irradiating cosmetic mask has a nose pad on the face side thereof for contacting the user's nose,
The nose pad includes the electrodes.
The light irradiation cosmetic mask according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The light-irradiating cosmetic mask according to claim 1, wherein the light-irradiating cosmetic mask is constructed by layering an outer cover on the front side and an inner cover on the face side, the light source is disposed on the face side of the outer cover, and light is uniformly irradiated toward the face through the translucent inner cover.

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