METHOD FOR PREPARING WATER FOR CUTANEOUS APPLICATION, METHOD FOR AESTHETIC SKIN CARE

Abstract

METHOD FOR PREPARING WATER FOR CUTANEOUS APPLICATION, METHOD FOR AESTHETIC SKINCARE. The present invention relates to a method for preparing water for cutaneous application, particularly for aesthetic treatments, comprising the following steps: (a) making available a quantity of water; (b) treating the quantity of water, the method being notable in that step (b) comprises the application of an electromagnetic field at one or more frequencies between 10 and 40 GHz. A method for aesthetic skin treatments comprising step (c) of applying prepared water to the skin (22), notable in that the prepared water is obtained by the water preparation method. (Figure to be published with the abstract: Figure 3)

Description

Title of the invention: METHOD FOR PREPARING WATER FOR CUTANEOUS APPLICATION, METHOD FOR AESTHETIC SKIN CARE technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of aesthetic care, more particularly to the field of skin care techniques based on the principle of biophysics and using electromagnetic waves. Previous technique

[0002] Human skin is composed of three different layers, i.e., the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis. The dermis of the skin contains fibroblasts, which are cells in which elastin and collagen fibers are synthesized. These two fibers are the main constituents of the dermis, giving it its elasticity and suppleness.

[0003] Aesthetic or therapeutic treatments based on the principle of biophysics are known from the prior art. Indeed, the objective of these treatments is to stimulate the skin by means of a system operating through bioresonance in order to restore its dermis, this stimulation being carried out by means of electromagnetic frequencies transmitted through a fluid medium, in particular water.

[0004] The effect of electromagnetic fields on water molecules (H2O) has been demonstrated, notably in the publication "Changes in the State of Water, Induced by Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields" (1995) Fesenko, EE and Gluvstein, A. which teaches that when a quantity of water is subjected to an electromagnetic field at 36GHz, the dielectric and conductive properties of the water change.

[0005] Patent document JPH 04235904 discloses the preparation of water by application of low frequency electromagnetic waves for cosmetic applications.

[0006] The published patent document US 2016 / 0008620 AL discloses a therapeutic device for stimulating the brain by means of low-frequency electromagnetic waves in order to treat a morbid condition of the brain. Indeed, the regulation of the state of a cell within the dermis by DNA is a known principle in neuroscience, and this regulation can be carried out by the brain if the latter is stimulated by a therapeutic means. However, no link between the brain and the cells within the dermis of the skin was disclosed in document US 2016 / 0008620 AL

[0007] The published patent document EP 1 747 798 A2 discloses a system for generating electromagnetic fields in a water bath. The document further reveals that Immersing a patient in this electromagnetically charged water can treat their skin conditions. However, the frequency of the generated electromagnetic field is not disclosed. Description of the invention

[0008] The present invention aims to overcome at least one of the drawbacks of the aforementioned prior art. More particularly, the invention aims to provide improved aesthetic skin care, in particular by effectively regenerating skin fibroblasts.

[0009] To this end, the invention relates to a process for preparing water for cutaneous application, in particular for aesthetic treatments, comprising the following steps: (a) making available a quantity of water; (b) treating the quantity of water, the process being remarkable in that step (b) of treating the quantity of water includes the application of an electromagnetic field at one or more frequencies between 10 and 40 GHz.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the electromagnetic field has a power density of at least 2 mW / cm2 at any point of at least 80% of the quantity of water.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the application of the electromagnetic field in step (b) lasts at least 10 minutes for any unit volume of the quantity of water.

[0012] The invention relates to a method of aesthetic skin care comprising step (c) of applying prepared water to the skin, notable in that the prepared water is obtained by the water preparation process.

[0013] According to one embodiment, step (c) lasts at least 20 minutes.

[0014] According to one embodiment, step (b) is carried out prior to step (c) and includes the application of an electromagnetic field generator against a container containing the quantity of water.

[0015] Advantageously, the invention allows for the modification of the molecular structure of water, enabling different vibrational frequencies (electromagnetic waves) to penetrate at least one cell to improve its primary function. Advantageously, cell stimulation allows for the regeneration of its collagen via an action on fibroblasts.

[0016] The invention is based at least in part on the principle of biofeedback, i.e. a set of techniques mainly relating to bioelectricity for the measurement of organic functions based on the visualization by means of electrical devices or physiological signals of a subject conscious of these measurements. Brief description of the drawings

[0017] [Fig-1] represents a schematic view of two containers containing molecules of water before and after their treatments according to the water preparation process;

[0018] [Fig.2] is a schematic representation of the water preparation process and the aesthetic care process for cutaneous application according to the invention;

[0019] [Fig.3] is an illustration of the use of the aesthetic skin care process on a subject. Detailed description

[0020] The upper part of Figure 1 shows a schematic view of two containers 2, 2' containing water molecules (HyO) before their treatment according to a water preparation process. The lower part of [Fig. 1] shows a schematic view of the two containers 2, 2' after their treatment according to the water preparation process.

[0021] With reference to the upper part of [Fig.1], container 2 contains water 4, while container 2' contains a creamy substance 4' comprising water molecules and which may be a clay mask, alginate, cream, serum or any other mask or product available on the market and commonly used for aesthetic or cosmetic purposes, preferably for the face.

[0022] An enlarged partial section 6 is illustrated at the level of the central part between the two containers 2 and 2', section 6 represents the water molecules included in the water 4 and in the creamy substance 4', the latter are in a state of rest and oriented in a random way.

[0023] With reference to the lower part of [Fig.1], the containers 2 and 2' are positioned above and in direct contact with an electromagnetic field generator 8, 8' applying an electromagnetic field 10, 10'.

[0024] In this regard, the containers 2, 2' are preferably made of an insulating material that promotes the diffusion of the electromagnetic field 10, 10', such as glass or plastic for example.

[0025] Preferably, the electromagnetic field generator 8, 8' comprises at least one coil and one core, capable of emitting an electromagnetic field 10, 10' at frequencies above 5 GHz and / or below 50 GHz, preferably between 10 and 40 GHz, and even more preferably between 18 and 22 GHz. These frequencies may be used in combination or separately.

[0026] The electromagnetic field generator 8, 8' may also include an electronic circuit, for example of the LRC type, that is to say a closed electrical circuit comprising an inductance L, a capacitance C and a resistance R, capable of generating an electrical signal flowing through at least one coil. This electronic circuit may, however, be external to the electromagnetic field generator and electrically connected to said generator.

[0027] The electromagnetic field generator 8, 8' can be electrically powered by a power supply 12, 12', which can be a storage battery or a charger connected to a household outlet. The generator 8, 8' includes an emitting face corresponding to its upper face in contact with the lower face of the container 2, 2' as illustrated in [Fig. 1].

[0028] Stimulation by application of the electromagnetic field 10, 10' on the water 4 or on the creamy substance 4' for a predefined duration makes it possible to obtain a structured water 5 or a structured creamy substance 5', the latter being distinguished by their water molecules which are oriented globally according to the direction of propagation of the applied electromagnetic field.

[0029] Preferably, the duration of stimulation is at least 10 minutes and more preferably at least 15 minutes and can last up to several tens of hours.

[0030] An enlarged partial section 7 illustrates the water molecules of the structured water 5 or of the creamy substance 5', the molecules are oriented vertically along the direction of propagation of the electromagnetic field 10, 10' applied by the electromagnetic field generator 8, 8'.

[0031] The molecules as illustrated in the enlarged partial section 7, carry a vibrational information 14, also called a frequency message 14, represented by an arrow having the direction of propagation of the electromagnetic field 10, 10' and oriented according to the direction of application of said electromagnetic field 10, 10'. Indeed, the minimum time required to allow the water molecules to carry the frequency message 14 is approximately 10 minutes.

[0032] Figure 2 schematically represents a process 100 for preparing water for cutaneous application, particularly for aesthetic treatments aimed at hydrating the skin and, more specifically, at effectively regenerating fibroblasts in the dermis. Figure 2 also represents a process 200 for aesthetic skin treatments.

[0033] With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the water preparation process 100 includes a step (a) of making available a quantity of water 4 or creamy substance 4', the latter shall be considered as a quantity of water 4, 4' for the remainder of the description.

[0034] The process 100 also includes a step (b) of treating the quantity of water 4, 4' by applying the electromagnetic field 10, 10' by the apparatus 8, 8'. Preferably, the electromagnetic field 10, 10' has one or more frequencies, these being in fact very high frequencies above 5 Gigahertz and / or below 50 GHz, preferably between 10 and 40 GHz, and even higher preferably between 18 and 22 GHz. These very high frequencies can be used in combination or separately.

[0035] Furthermore, the electromagnetic field 10, 10' has a power density that is proportional to the product of the electric field and the magnetic field, the power density of the latter being at least 0.5 mW / cm² at any point of at least half the quantity of water 4, 4'. Preferably, the power density of the electromagnetic field 10, 10' is at least 2 mW / cm² at any point of at least 80% of the quantity of water 4, 4'. However, it has been observed that beyond 20 mW / cm², the beneficial effects due to the stimulation of water molecules by the magnetic field 10, 10' are less pronounced.

[0036] Preferably, the duration of step (b) of treatment of the quantity of water 4, 4' is at least 10 minutes and more preferably at least 30 minutes and can go up to a few tens of hours.

[0037] The aesthetic skin care process 200 uses steps (a) and (b) of the water preparation process 100, and further includes a step (c) of applying prepared water 5, 5' to the skin, the latter corresponding to the structured water 5 or the structured creamy substance 5' of [Fig.1].

[0038] Preferably the prepared water 5 is mixed with clay, alginate, cream, serum or any other product available on the market and commonly used for the purpose of preparing aesthetic masks, or the creamy substance 5' is applied directly to the skin of the subject a few hours after the end of the treatment in step (b).

[0039] Preferably, the application of the creamy substance 5' to the skin is carried out after a rest period of said creamy substance 5' lasting at least 18 hours after the end of step (b), and more preferably after at least 25 hours. The rest period of the stimulated water molecules depends on the volume of the electromagnetically treated creamy substance 5'. Preferably, the application in step (c) is carried out using a roller on the subject's skin.

[0040] Step (b) is performed prior to step (c). The duration of step (c), the application of the prepared water 5, 5' to the skin, is at least 20 minutes and preferably at least 30 minutes. However, the application time on the skin may last several tens of hours. At the end of this application time, a series of intracellular reactions will occur; these reactions fall within the domain of neuroscience and are not part of the claimed aesthetic skin care process.

[0041] In this regard, during or after the application of the prepared water 5, 5' to the skin, a reception of the frequency message 14 occurs; this message is carried by the water molecules contained in the prepared water 5, 5' by at least one cell in the dermis of the subject's skin. Indeed, the frequency message 14 is transmitted within of the cell by a biological function called cell communication which can be similar to a valve mechanism.

[0042] The frequency message 14 received by the cell triggers two reactions: a first corrective reaction of the cell, characterized by a restructuring of the water molecules contained within said cell. Indeed, human body cells contain 99% water at the molecular level, and the frequency message 14 will create a reaction within the cell's DNA, allowing it to modify its function by restoring the cell's natural equilibrium, i.e., initially stimulating fibroblasts, resulting in an acceleration of collagen production.

[0043] Indeed, the difference between the voltage inside the cell and the voltage between cells is called the voltage potential, which is responsible for the healthy physiological metabolism of cells. Advantageously, when a cell membrane is stimulated by the frequency message 14, this message is perceived as information for recalibrating the primary function of the cell, thus causing a reprogramming of the fibroblasts.

[0044] In parallel with the first cell correction reaction, a second reaction is carried out in which the frequency message 14 can be transmitted directly to the brain to stimulate it and create a reaction resulting in a corrective action of the cell, this is similar to the first cell correction reaction, but distinguished by the fact that it is the brain that gives the order to the cell to regenerate collagen by stimulation of DNA and not by the frequency message 14 directly.

[0045] Figure 3 illustrates the use of the aesthetic skin care procedure on a subject, preferably on the skin 22 of their face. Figure 3 includes on its right side an enlarged partial section oriented horizontally to facilitate its description.

[0046] With reference to the left part of [Fig.3], a support 24 is illustrated as being positioned on the subject's face, but it can also be positioned on his chest or hands or any other part of his body in which advantageous results can be obtained through the use of the aesthetic skin care process.

[0047] In addition, the left part of [Fig.3] illustrates a partial view schematically showing the intracellular reactions described above, in particular between at least one cell 26 of the dermis and the brain of the subject.

[0048] With reference to the right-hand side of Fig. 3, step (c) of applying prepared water to the skin is preferably carried out using the support 24 comprising water molecules, said support 24 may correspond to the prepared water 5 or to the prepared creamy substance 5' of [Fig. 1], which following the application of the field electromagnetic, the water molecules included in the support 24 include the frequency message 14.

[0049] The support 24 is in direct contact with the skin 22. Advantageously, this allows the frequency message 14 to be transmitted efficiently to at least one cell 26 of the skin 22.

[0050] The support 24 can be a container comprising stimulated water or a treated creamy substance, or it can be a patch comprising water molecules in its composition and having previously been electromagnetically stimulated according to the water preparation process of the invention.

[0051] Indeed, the support 24 can be any other element configured to be applied to the skin 22 of the subject and having been treated according to the water preparation process of the invention. Preferably, the support 24 was at rest for at least 18 hours before its application.

[0052] Experimental results following the use of the aesthetic skin care process on the skin of various subjects have demonstrated several beneficial effects, particularly with the use of an electromagnetic field having a frequency of at least 10 to 40 GHz. For example, detoxification of the epidermis, a clearer and brighter complexion, a plumped epidermis, deep skin hydration, and a reduction in signs of fatigue, particularly on the subjects' faces.

[0053] [Tables] Mask (stimulated) Control (unstimulated) Criterion 1: Hydration Change in the index measured by comeometry +4.2% +3% Criterion 2: Pore Analysis Change in average pore area -39% -30.1% Change in pore count -32% -29.3% Criterion 3: Complexion Change in brightness +1.6% +0.3% Change in redness +7.3% +1.9% Criterion 4: Cheek Relief Change in micro-relief -12% -6% Change in relief volume -94.3% -48.3%

[0054] The table above represents a summary of the experimental results obtained on several subjects, specifically on seven different subjects.

[0055] The experiments carried out consist of applying to each subject simultaneously a mask containing water stimulated by an electromagnetic field and a mask identical but whose water is not stimulated and which is called the control. For example, the mask can be the structured creamy substance 5' of [Fig.1] which is prepared according to the water preparation process, while the control can be the creamy substance 4' which has not undergone any stimulation.

[0056] The mask and the control were applied to the face of the different subjects following the aesthetic skin care procedure of the present invention, in particular by applying, for example, the mask to one side of the face and the control to the other.

[0057] The mask and control were applied to the subjects once a week for five weeks to evaluate criteria 2 to 4 of Table 1, including pore analysis, complexion, and cheek texture. The first criterion, hydration, was evaluated over three weeks only.

[0058] With reference to the first hydration criterion of Table 1, its evaluation was carried out following the measurement of an index obtained by means of a tool called Coméomètre® which has a probe which allows it to measure a capacitance in a dielectric medium, in particular the skin, to express the capacitance as an index.

[0059] The index measured by corneometry on the facial skin of one of the seven subjects was 63.32 before application of the control and 65.20 at the end of the third week, demonstrating a change of approximately 3%. Conversely, the index was 68.70 before application of the mask and 71.61 after the same period, representing a change of 4.60%.

[0060] Advantageously, the mask whose water particles are electromagnetically stimulated at frequencies in the range of 10-40 GHz made it possible to significantly improve the hydration of the subject's skin.

[0061] The second pore analysis criterion in Table 1 is evaluated based on two aspects: the first aspect concerns pore area, which is assessed by averaging the areas of the different pores within a specific skin surface, and the second aspect quantifies these pores. Both aspects are measured using a tool called "VISIA-CR," which is capable of performing digital facial imaging.

[0062] It is therefore observed on one of the subjects after five weeks that the number and size of pores decreased more significantly with the active mask than with the control.

[0063] Complexion is the third criterion as shown in Table 1. It is assessed based on changes in skin clarity and redness, both measured using a spectrometer. The results show that the skin is 1.60% clearer and 7.30% less red after five weeks of treatment using the mask; this change is less pronounced after using the control.

[0064] The fourth criterion of the cheek relief in Table 1 is evaluated by measuring the evolution of the microrelief as well as the evolution of the relief volume. Indeed, the microrelief corresponds to the roughness of the skin; therefore, the smoother the skin, the lower the height of the microreliefs. This is precisely the result obtained with the use of the mask on a subject: a decrease in the microrelief of approximately 12% was observed, whereas with the use of the control, the decrease was only 6%.

[0065] The volume of the cheek relief was measured in mm3, this measurement also showed a significant decrease, particularly between the use of the control and the mask, the latter enabled one of the subjects to reduce the volume of the reliefs on his skin by more than 46% less compared with the use of the unstimulated control.

[0066] Advantageously, the use of the aesthetic skin care procedure on a subject's skin will stimulate the receptors in the dermis across the entire face, thereby activating a global stimulation of its meridians. Consequently, this will regulate the subject's physiological state at the intracellular level.

[0067] The measures of the invention are further advantageous in that they allow the maintenance of homeostasis in the human body and not merely the regeneration of fibroblasts. In fact, depending on the areas of the face or neck treated by the skin care process of the invention, beneficial effects on different organs can occur. For example, a treatment applied to the cheeks will provide relief to the stomach.

[0068] Advantageously, in the event of inflammation or morbidity of the cell, stimulation of the latter by the aesthetic skin care process of the invention will make it possible to correct the morbid state of the organ and to treat its inflammatory state.

Claims

Demands

1. A method (100) for preparing water for cutaneous application, particularly for aesthetic treatments, comprising the following steps: (a) making available a quantity of water (4, 4'); (b) treating the quantity of water (4, 4'); characterized in that the step (b) of treating the quantity of water (4, 4') comprises an application of an electromagnetic field (10, 10') at one or more frequencies between 10 and 40 GHz, and in that said electromagnetic field (10, 10') has a power density of at least 2 mW / cm2 at any point of at least 80% of the quantity of water (4, 4').

2. Method (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the application of the electromagnetic field (10, 10') in step (b) lasts at least 10 minutes for any unit volume of the quantity of water (4, 4').

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