Massage device

Abstract

To provide a massage device capable of maintaining beauty effects for a certain period of time even after massage.SOLUTION: A massage device 1 includes a handle 2 whose tip is bifurcated, and rollers 4, 4... rotatably attached to a support shaft 3 suspended from the bifurcated part of the handle 2. Further, the rollers 4, 4... are formed by mixing and kneading a ceramic compound containing 90 mass% of radium, 9 mass% of silica, and 1 mass% of titanium with water, molding the kneaded material into a spherical shape, and firing the molded material at 900°C in an electric furnace to bisque it.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage tool for achieving beauty effects by pressing a roller attached to a handle against the skin of the face or the like with an appropriate force. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, in order to maintain beautiful skin on the face and the like, massage devices have been used to massage the skin to remove sagging skin and wrinkles, remove dirt from pores, and so on, and various massage devices have been developed for this purpose.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a massage tool in which a plurality of spherical rollers are rotatably attached to the upper end of a handle along the left-right direction. Patent Document 2 discloses a massage tool in which a cylindrical roller is rotatably attached to a horizontal support shaft provided at the tip of an L-shaped handle. Patent Document 3 discloses a massage tool in which a pair of cylindrical rollers are rotatably attached to the tip of a Y-shaped handle. Patent Document 4 discloses a massage tool in which a pair of spherical rollers are rotatably attached to the tip of a Y-shaped handle at a distance from each other and rotatable about their respective axes.

[0004] The massage devices disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 4 use rollers made of metals or natural minerals (titanium, quartz, etc.) that are thought to have beauty effects, and the rollers are pressed against the skin of the face, etc. with an appropriate amount of force, and are rotated and moved back and forth to provide a massage, thereby achieving beauty effects. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-142527 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-173933 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-081168 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-103086 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, the massage devices disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 4 have a problem in that although they exert a temporary beauty effect when massaging the skin, it is difficult to maintain the effect for a certain period of time after the massage.

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a massage device that solves the problems of the conventional massage devices described above and that can maintain the beauty effect for a certain period of time even after the massage has been performed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 is a massage device comprising a handle with a bifurcated tip and a roller rotatably attached to a support shaft suspended from the bifurcated part of the handle, wherein the roller is a bisque-fired body of ceramic containing radium.

[0009] The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, in the invention described in claim 1, the ceramic contains 40 to 98 mass % (i.e., 40 mass % or more and less than 98 mass %) of radium and 1 to 50 mass % of silica.

[0010] A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the second aspect of the present invention, the ceramic contains 0.01 to 30 mass % of titanium.

[0011] The invention as set forth in claim 4 is characterized in that in the invention as set forth in any one of claims 1 to 3, the roller is an unglazed body made by firing ceramics at a temperature of 600 to 1000°C. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] In the massage device described in claim 1, the roller is made of a bisque-fired ceramic containing radium, and its surface is porous and has the property of easy peeling, so when lotion is applied to the surface of the roller and massaged, the lotion adheres well to the roller. Furthermore, when the roller to which lotion has been applied is pressed with an appropriate force against the skin of the face or the like and moved back and forth while rotating to massage, the radium contained in the ceramic along with the lotion peels off from the surface of the roller and adheres to the skin, remaining on the skin for a certain period of time, allowing the beauty effects of the lotion and its ingredients to continue for a certain period of time even after the massage.

[0013] In the massage device described in claim 2, the ceramic that makes up the roller contains 40 to 98% by mass of radium and 1 to 50% by mass of silica, so the toughness of the unglazed ceramic body is good, and when lotion is applied to the roller and used for massage, more radium than necessary does not peel off from the roller surface, allowing the roller to be used for a long period of time.

[0014] In the massage device described in claim 3, the ceramics that make up the rollers contain 0.01 to 30 mass % titanium, so that massaging promotes blood activation in the skin, thereby achieving better beauty effects.

[0015] The massage device described in claim 4 has rollers made of unglazed ceramics fired at a temperature of 600 to 1000°C, so the porosity is adjusted appropriately, which means that lotion adheres well to the surface when applied, and the amount of radium released when the roller is pressed against the face to massage is also adjusted appropriately, so that very good beauty effects can be achieved over a long period of time. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a structural diagram showing a massage device according to the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a structural diagram showing an example of a rotating body in a massage device according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a structural diagram showing a massage tool according to the present invention, and Figure 2 is a structural diagram showing an example of a roller in the massage tool. As shown in Figure 1, the massage tool 1 includes a Y-shaped handle 2 with a bifurcated tip, a support shaft 3 disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the base end portion of the handle 2 so as to straddle the bifurcated portion at the tip side of the handle 2, and a plurality of rollers 4 (three in Figure 1) rotatably attached to the support shaft 3.

[0018] 2, roller 4 is formed, for example, in a spherical shape, and has a hole 4a in its center through which support shaft 3 is inserted, the hole having a diameter slightly larger than that of support shaft 3. Roller 4 is made of bisque-fired ceramics containing radium that has been fired at a low temperature (less than 1,000°C).

[0019] The ceramics constituting the roller 4 must contain radium. The radium blended into the ceramics provides moisturizing (moisture retention), negative ion and far-infrared radiation emission, and a hormesis effect due to low-dose (trace) radiation, and the accumulation of these effects can provide cosmetic benefits. Furthermore, the ceramics constituting the roller 4 preferably contain (blend) silica in addition to radium, as this improves the strength (impact resistance, etc.) and toughness of the roller 4. The content (blended amount) of radium and silica in the ceramics is preferably 40 to 98% by mass of radium and 1 to 50% by mass of silica, more preferably 75 to 95% by mass of radium and 4 to 30% by mass of silica, and particularly preferably 85 to 93% by mass of radium and 7 to 10% by mass of silica.

[0020] Furthermore, it is preferable that the ceramics constituting the roller 4 contain titanium, since massaging promotes blood activation in the skin. The titanium content in the ceramic is preferably 0.01 to 30 mass%, more preferably 0.3 to 5 mass%, and particularly preferably 0.7 to 2 mass%.

[0021] The roller 4 is obtained by firing (biscuit firing) the above-mentioned ceramic raw material (without applying a glaze), and the firing temperature is preferably 600 to 1000°C (i.e., 600°C or higher and lower than 1000°C), and more preferably 800 to 950°C.

[0022] The operation of the massage device 1 according to the present invention configured as described above will be described below. In massage device 1, rollers 4 are made of bisque-fired ceramics containing radium that have been fired at a low temperature, and therefore have a more porous surface and are more susceptible to peeling than ceramics that have been fired (melted and solidified) at a high temperature.

[0023] In the present invention, this property allows for a cosmetic effect to be achieved during massage. When giving a massage, it is advisable to apply lotion (for example, a skin-beautifying lotion containing propolis) to the surface of roller 4. As described above, the porous surface of roller 4 allows the lotion to easily absorb into the skin and reduces irritation to the skin during massage. After applying lotion to the surface of roller 4 as described above, roller 4 is pressed against the skin of the face, etc., and massaged by rotating and moving it back and forth. This causes radium, a compounding ingredient of the ceramic, to peel off from the surface of roller 4 along with the lotion and adhere to the skin. The compounding ingredient peeled off from the surface of roller 4 in this way remains attached to the skin for a certain period of time, allowing the cosmetic effect of the lotion and compounding ingredient to continue for a certain period of time even after the massage.

[0024] Therefore, when massaging using the massage device 1 of the present invention, the various effects of the components contained in the roller 4 can reduce blemishes and looseness in the skin of the face, etc., improve firmness and moisture, and alleviate irritation to the skin. Furthermore, when massaging parts other than the face, such as the shoulders or lower back, it can relieve stiff shoulders and lower back pain, and also provide an effect similar to that of a bedrock bath. [Example]

[0025] The massage device according to the present invention will be described in more detail below using examples, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The evaluation methods for the characteristics in the examples and comparative examples are as follows. In each of the sensory evaluations below, the average score (◎, ○, △, ×) of the evaluation results from three subjects was used as the final evaluation result.

[0026] <Facial beauty effects> Three subjects (one each in their 30s, 40s, and 50s) were given massages using the rollers of each Example and Comparative Example, and the massages were repeated for a certain period (one week). After the repeated massages, the condition of each subject's facial skin was evaluated using the following four-point scale. ◎: Facial blemishes and sagging are reduced, and facial skin is noticeably firmer and more moisturized. ○: Facial blemishes and sagging are reduced, and facial skin is firmer and more moisturized. △: Slight reduction in facial blemishes and sagging, and slight improvement in facial skin firmness and moisture. ×: No reduction in facial blemishes or sagging, or improvement in facial skin firmness or moisture was observed.

[0027] <Sustained facial beauty effects> Each subject was given a massage in the same manner as described above for the "beautiful facial effect," and the condition (durability) of each subject's facial skin three days after the last massage was evaluated sensorily using the same criteria as described above for the "beautiful facial effect."

[0028] <Skin irritation> The above-mentioned massage was repeated for a certain period of time, and the stimulation to the skin of each subject was evaluated sensorily using the following three-point scale. ○: No irritation to the skin. △: Slight irritation. ×: A strong irritation is felt.

[0029] <Desorption of ceramic powder> The above-described massage was repeated for a certain period of time, and the state of the ceramic powder released from the roller was subjected to a sensory evaluation using the following two-level scale. ○: A moderate amount (very small amount) of ceramic powder is released. △: Ceramic powder is excessively detached.

[0030] [Example 1] A ceramic compound (100 parts by mass) containing 90% radium, 9% silica, and 1% titanium by mass was mixed with 10 parts by mass of water and kneaded. The kneaded mixture was then formed into a spherical shape. The spherical shape was then fired in an electric furnace at 900°C to obtain a biscuit-fired roller (1.3 mm in diameter). Three of these rollers were used to fabricate the massage device shown in Figure 1.

[0031] Meanwhile, a skin-beautifying lotion was obtained by mixing the following ingredients: Amino acids (L-cysteine ​​(hydrochloride), L-arginine, L-lysine (hydrochloride)) were mixed and stirred in purified water heated to approximately 80°C (Solution A), while propolis, butyl glycol, and glycerin were mixed and stirred (Solution B). Solutions A and B were then mixed with plant extract and fucoidan and stirred. The mixture was then reheated to approximately 70°C, cooled to room temperature, and hyaluronic acid, fragrance, and preservatives were mixed and stirred to obtain the skin-beautifying lotion. <Beautiful Skin Lotion Ingredients> Propolis solution (20% by mass extract (ethanol solution)): 1.0% by mass (concentration of pure propolis components = 0.2% by mass) Butyl glycol: 5.0% by mass Glycerin: 79.8% by mass ·Fragrance: 0.2% by mass Fucoidan (seaweed extract): 3.0% by mass Plant extract (1.0% by mass) Sophora flavescens leaf extract: 0.2% by mass Ginger root extract: 0.2% by mass Cnidium officinalis extract: 0.2% by mass Angelica acutiloba extract: 0.2% by mass Panax ginseng root extract: 0.2% by mass Amino acids (2.1% by mass) L-cysteine ​​(hydrochloride): 0.7% by mass L-arginine: 0.7% by mass L-Lysine (hydrochloride): 0.7% by mass Hyaluronic acid (a 1:1 mixture of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate by weight): 3.0% by mass Preservatives (0.1% by mass) Methylparaben: 0.025% by weight Ethylparaben: 0.025% by mass Propylparaben: 0.025% by mass Butylparaben: 0.025% by mass ·Purified water: remaining amount

[0032] A predetermined amount (approximately 3.0 cc) of the above-mentioned skin-beautifying lotion was applied to the surface of the roller of the massage device obtained, and the roller was pressed against the skin of the face or the like with an appropriate force, and the roller was rotated and moved back and forth to perform a massage. The massage was then performed three times a day on three subjects, and after repeating the three massages per day for a certain period (one week), the above-mentioned "facial beautifying effect," "sustained facial beautifying effect," and "skin irritation" were evaluated. The evaluation results, along with the composition of the raw materials of the roller, are shown in Table 1.

[0033] [Example 2] The massage device of Example 2 was produced in the same manner as Example 1, except that the ceramic raw material used to form the roller was changed to a blend of 99% by mass of radium and 1% by mass of titanium. Using the produced massage device of Example 2, each subject was given a massage in the same manner as Example 1, and the "facial beauty effect," "sustained facial beauty effect," "skin irritation," and "detachment of ceramic powder" were evaluated in the same manner as Example 1. The evaluation results are shown in Table 1, along with the composition of the raw materials for the roller.

[0034] [Example 3] The massage device of Example 3 was produced in the same manner as Example 1, except that the ceramic raw materials used to form the roller were changed to a blend of 60% by mass of radium, 39% by mass of silica, and 1% by mass of titanium. Using the produced massage device of Example 3, each subject was given a massage in the same manner as Example 1, and the "facial beauty effect," "sustained facial beauty effect," "skin irritation," and "detachment of ceramic powder" were evaluated in the same manner as Example 1. The evaluation results are shown in Table 1, along with the composition of the raw materials for the roller.

[0035] [Example 4] The massage device of Example 4 was produced in the same manner as Example 1, except that the ceramic raw material used to form the roller was changed to a blend of 90% by mass of radium and 10% by mass of silica. Using the produced massage device of Example 4, each subject was given a massage in the same manner as Example 1, and the "facial beauty effect," "sustained facial beauty effect," "skin irritation," and "detachment of ceramic powder" were evaluated in the same manner as Example 1. The evaluation results are shown in Table 1, along with the composition of the raw materials for the roller.

[0036] [Comparative Example 1] Using the same method as in Example 1, a spherical molded product was formed from a mixture of a ceramic compound and water, and then a glaze (celadon glaze) was applied to the surface of the spherical molded product. The glazed spherical molded product was then fired in an electric furnace at 900°C using the same method as in Example 1 to produce rollers (spheres with a diameter of 1.3 mm). Three of these rollers were used to produce massage devices as shown in Figure 1. Using the massage device of Comparative Example 1 thus produced, each subject was given a massage using the same method as in Example 1, and the "facial beauty effect," "sustained facial beauty effect," "skin irritation," and "ceramic powder detachment" were evaluated using the same methods as in Example 1. The evaluation results, along with the composition of the raw materials for the rollers, are shown in Table 1.

[0037] Comparative Example 2 A massage device of Comparative Example 2 was produced in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the ceramic raw material used to form the roller was changed to 100% silica by mass. Using the produced massage device of Comparative Example 2, each subject was given a massage in the same manner as in Example 1, and the "facial beauty effect," "sustained facial beauty effect," "skin irritation," and "detachment of ceramic powder" were evaluated in the same manner as in Example 1. The evaluation results are shown in Table 1, along with the composition of the raw materials for the roller.

[0038] [Table 1]

[0039] From Table 1, it can be seen that when massaging using a massage device equipped with a biscuit roller, as in Examples 1 to 4, a good facial beauty effect can be obtained. In particular, it can be seen that even better facial beauty effects can be obtained when a large amount of radium is blended and a small amount of titanium is blended. It can also be seen that the facial beauty effect lasts well, there is little irritation to the skin, and the amount of ceramic powder released is appropriate.

[0040] In contrast, when a massage was performed using a massage device equipped with a roller that had been coated with glaze and fired (Comparative Example 1), or when a massage was performed using a massage device equipped with a roller made of a bisque-fired ceramic material that did not contain radium (Comparative Example 2), it was found that good facial beauty effects and their long-lasting effects were not obtained.

[0041] <Example of change> In the embodiment of the present invention, a case has been described in which a plurality of spherical rollers 4 are rotatably attached via a support shaft 3 to the tip of a Y-shaped handle 2, but this is not limiting and various modifications are possible. For example, the shape of the rollers may be cylindrical instead of spherical. The number of rollers attached to the handle can be changed as appropriate depending on the size of the rollers, etc. Furthermore, it is also possible to rotatably attach rollers to a horizontal support shaft provided at the tip of an L-shaped handle, or to rotatably attach rollers to each of the bifurcated tips of a Y-shaped handle. [Industrial Applicability]

[0042] The massage device according to the present invention has the excellent effects as described above, and can therefore be suitably used in the fields of beauty and esthetics. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1 massage equipment 2 handles 3 spindle 4. Laura 4a Hole

Claims

1. A massage tool comprising a handle with a forked tip and a roller rotatably attached to a support shaft suspended from the forked part of the handle, 1. A massage device, wherein the roller is a biscuit body made of radium-containing ceramics.

2. 2. The massage tool according to claim 1, wherein the ceramic contains 40 to 98% by mass of radium and 1 to 50% by mass of silica.

3. 3. The massage tool according to claim 2, wherein the ceramic contains 0.01 to 30% by mass of titanium.

4. 4. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein the roller is a biscuit body made by firing ceramics at a temperature of 600 to 1000°C.

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