facemask

Abstract

The present invention relates to a facemask for arranging against a face for stimulating of the face, such as for obtaining of at least one antiaging effect and / or at least one cosmetic effect, and the facemask comprising : - a mask assembly for arranging at the face, - a stimulation interface for providing to the face of at least one of : - a light irradiation as comprised in a visible light spectrum by means of a predetermined number of light emitters, - an infrared irradiation as comprised in an infrared spectrum by means of a predetermined number of infrared emitters, - a muscle stimulation by means of muscle stimulation electronics comprising a predetermined number of muscle stimulation contacts for providing of electrical signals, - wherein the mask assembly comprises : - a face contact body for arranging against the face during use of the facemask, - an electronics bearer for supporting electronics for the purpose of the stimulation interface, wherein - the face contact body and / or the electronics carrier are deformable providing a deformable fit at the face.

Description

[0001] FACEMASK

[0002] The present invention relates to a facemask for arranging against a face for stimulation of the face , such as for obtaining of at least one antiaging ef fect and / or at least one cosmetic ef fect .

[0003] It is known to stimulate the skin by means of light beams in order to obtain an antiaging ef fect . It is in itsel f known to perform this by means of a device that is held against the skin . Problems that the present inventor determined therewith comprised that such devices are cumbersome for reasons of holding of it and providing of such light beams at a correct position and / or that the ef fects thereof provide limited results .

[0004] In order to improve upon such a prior art , the present invention provides a facemask for arranging against a face for stimulating of the face , such as for obtaining of at least one antiaging ef fect and / or at least one cosmetic ef fect , and the facemask comprising :

[0005] - a mask assembly for arranging at the face ,

[0006] - a stimulation interface for providing to the face of at least one of :

[0007] - a light irradiation as comprised in a visible light spectrum by means of a predetermined number of light emitters ,

[0008] - an infrared irradiation as comprised in an infrared spectrum by means of a predetermined number of infrared emitters ,

[0009] - a muscle stimulation by means of muscle stimulation electronics comprising a predetermined number of muscle stimulation contacts for providing of electrical signals ,

[0010] - wherein the mask assembly comprises :

[0011] - a face contact body for arranging against the face during use of the facemask,

[0012] - an electronics bearer for supporting electronics for the purpose of the stimulation interface , wherein

[0013] - the face contact body and / or the electronics carrier are deformable providing a deformable fit at the face .

[0014] A face according to this speci fication relates to the human face comprising visible and underlying tissues and / or organs as these may be stimulated by means of respective part of a facemask according to the present invention . With this , it is considered that respective measures or features of the facemask stimulate respective tissues and / or organs which therefore belong to the face within the scope of this speci fication .

[0015] An advantage of a facemask according to the present invention is that a face is provided with a desired ef fect over a large surface thereof at a reliable manner . The deformability further provides an optimal arrangement of di fferent elements for such desired ef fects .

[0016] According to a first preferred embodiment , the facemask comprises the muscle stimulation electronics comprising the predetermined number of muscle stimulation contacts . With this , it is advantageously reali zable that muscles of the face are stimulated which provides desirable ef fects as comprising promotion of blood circulation or the promotion of muscle force or muscle definition . It is preferably provided that the controlling of the electrodes has a timeshi ft . Advantageously not all electrodes are provided with a stimulation signal at the same time as this would provide a relatively large amount of electrical energy to the face simultaneously . It is furthermore considered that such simultaneous signals would interfere with each signals ef fect on the muscles and / or the face . It is therefore considered and arranged in control electronics that the elec- trodes are preferably activated individually or pairwise , alternatively also bi-pairwise . This means that electrodes are pairs of electrodes provide a stimulation of the muscles of the face in a timely shi fted manner .

[0017] It is also considered for the benefit or the comfort of the user that the same kinds of muscles on the left side and the right side of the face are activated simultaneously . Example thereof is that the bi-pairs 11 are activated simultaneously at di f ferent times of respective bi-pairs 12 , 13 , 14 . Furthermore , it is envisioned that also repairs 12 , 13 and 14 are activated at di f ferent times . An advantage thereof is that the ef fect is felt by the person in a symmetrical fashion relative to the shape of the face . It is therewith considered to control such bi-pairs in a cyclical manner .

[0018] According to a further preferred embodiment , the muscle stimulation contacts , preferably each thereof , comprises a contact element , such as a contact cap , wherein the contact element further preferably is arranged at the face side of the face contact body . By means of such a contact element or contact cap, a contact between the face or the skin thereof and each respective contact element is promoted, especially when the same extends upwardly from a surface of the face side of the face contact body . In an advantageous manner, and optionally, this contact element or the contact cap is arranged at the facial side of the facial contact body such that an improvement of contact with the body may be reali zed . With this , it is advantageously provided that there is contact with the muscle stimulation electronics at the other side of the face contact body .

[0019] To this end, the facemask further preferably comprises biasing means , such as a spring, for providing of a bias to the contact element towards the face . Such a spring does provides as an advantageous ef fect that the contact element is pressed onto the body with pressure . This especially provides as advantageous advantage that a resistance diminishing gel is not a requirement . Such a gel would contribute to a barrier for use of such a facemask as it leaves traces on the face and the facemask . A further advantage of the application of such a spring is that next to the biasing, a conductivity is provided between the muscle stimulation electronics and the contact element .

[0020] Further preferably, it is provided that the contact element , such as preferably provided with a predetermined height , is prefabricated with the face contact body wherein the face contact body is deformed with the application of the biasing in such a way that the contact element is maintained pressed against the face by means of the biasing .

[0021] According to a further preferred embodiment , the face contact body and / or the electronics bearer comprises stretchable material . With this , it is advantageously achievable that the facemask may be applied to di f ferent faces with di f ferent si zes . By means of a fastening setting, the several electrodes and emitters are arrangeable at a circumstantial orientation relative to the face . With this , it is a further advantage that the face contact body and / or the electronics bearer material is flexible or bendable . With this , in an advantageous manner, each part of the facemask is arrangeable at , adj acent to or close to a part of the body that is to be stimulated with a respective element of the facemask .

[0022] According to a further preferred embodiment , the electronics bearer is made from a piano shape comprising at least one recess , wherein, when trans ferring to a face shape , side edges of the at least one recess move towards each other and / or are arranged substantially adj acent to one another after trans ferring to the face shape .

[0023] Further preferably, the piano shape comprises a substantially V-shaped recess . This is further preferably arranged at the location of the forehead . Further preferably, the substantially V-shaped recess extends into a cutout at the location of the mouth .

[0024] Further preferably, the piano shape comprises at least one flap element for the purpose of the left side of the nose as well as a flap element for the purpose of the right side of the nose . An advantage thereof is that the electronics bearer is producible in a manner that is very adaptable to the face .

[0025] The advantage of the recess that extends into the cutout at the location of the mouse is that the whole of the electronics bearer above the mouth may be moved towards each other in order to form an element at the location and overlapping the nose and for forming of an element at location of the forehead wherein a bulging is achievable in the whole of the electronics bearer such that it matches the face . A further advantage thereof is a number of attainable si zes with applicability for a range of si zes of faces . Further preferably, a light shielding edge around the eyes is provided .

[0026] According to a further preferred embodiment , the face contact body and / or the electronics bearer comprises a si licone substance or latex . Variants of such silicone material or latex are very stretchable under low stretching forces for providing of a suitable stretchable facemask . According to a further preferred embodiment , the face contact body and / or the electronics bearer comprises a liquid silicone substance or latex . This material advantageously pro- vides substance properties that are comfortable relative to the face . With this , it is for example provided that in electronics bearer fits in several si zes of the face contact body . With this , these are arrangeable and / or fastenable relative to each other in a manner suitable relative to the si ze of a head .

[0027] According to a further preferred embodiment , electrical signals are provided with a voltage between 5 and 100 V, preferably between 10 and 70 V, further preferably between 20 and 40 V, further preferably between 25 and 35 V, further preferably substantially at 30 V, further preferably between 15 and 25 V, further preferably between 35 and 45 V, such as for a cosmetic antiaging and / or cosmetic rej uvenation ef fect . With this , the function of the muscle stimulation of the stimulation interface provides suitable muscle stimulation in an advantageous manner .

[0028] Further preferably, with this electrical signals are provided with a frequency between 10- 100 Hz , further preferably in a range of 20- 60 Hz , 30-50 Hz , 35-45 Hz , substantially 40 Hz , or, wherein the electrical signals are provided with a frequency between 10- 100 kHz , further preferably being in a range of 20- 60 kHz , 30-50 kHz , 35-45 kHz , substantially 40 kHz , such as for a cosmetic antiaging and / or cosmetic rej uvenation ef fect .

[0029] According to a further preferred embodiment , electrical signals are provided with a current between 0- 60 pA, 60- 120 pA, 120- 180 pA, 180- 1240 pA, wherein the 40-300 pA, wherein each prospective range preferably is arranged in segments of 10 pA and / or a preferred frequency in the proximity of the middle thereof is indicated, such as for a cosmetic antiaging and / or cosmetic rej uvenation ef fect .

[0030] Further preferably, the facemask comprises respective muscle stimulation contacts at the location of at least one or more of the following muscles : chewing muscles , corner of the mouth, muscle around cheekbone , eye area, middle of forehead .

[0031] According to a further preferred embodiment , the facemask comprises the light emitters wherein the light emitting is provided at a wavelength between 500-740 nm, further preferably between 580- 660 nm, further preferably between 600- 640 nm, further preferably between 610- 630 nm, further preferably substantially at 620 nm, further preferably between 600- 6 and 20 nm, further preferably between 620- 640 nm, such as for a cosmetic antiaging and / or cosmetic rej uvenation ef fect .

[0032] Further preferably, the light irradiation is provided by respective light emitters with a power of 15 - 35 mW per square centimeter, further preferably 20 - 30 mW per square centimeter, further preferably 23 - 26 mW per square centimeter, further preferably essentially 24 . 5 mW per square centimeter centimeters .

[0033] According to a further preferred embodiment , the facemask comprises the infrared emitters wherein the infrared irradiation is provided with a wavelength between 760- 900 nm, preferably between 790- 860 nm, further preferably between 810- 850 nm, further preferably between 820- 840 nm, further preferably substantially at 830 nm, such as for a cosmetic antiaging ef fect , cosmetic restoring ef fect , cosmetic brightening ef fect and / or cosmetic rej uvenation effect .

[0034] Further preferably, the infrared irradiation is provided by a respective infrared a mattress with a power of 10-25 mW per square centimeter, preferably between 13-23 mW per square centimeter, further preferably between 16-20 mW per square centimeter, further preferably between 18 - 19 mW per square centimeter, further preferably substantially at 18 , 4 mW per square centimeter .

[0035] According to a further preferred embodiment , the facemask comprises respective light emitters wherein the light irradiation is provided with a wavelength between 400-520 nm, further preferably between 430-490 nm, further preferably between 450-470 nm, further preferably substantially at 460 nm .

[0036] According to a further preferred embodiment , the facemask comprises the light emitters wherein the light irradiation is provided with a wavelength between 480-560 nm, further preferably between 500-550 nm, further preferably between 515-535 meters , further preferably substantially at 525 nm, such as for a cosmetic brightening ef fect .

[0037] According to a further preferred embodiment , light with the wavelengths with a substantially blue color is mixed with light with a substantially red color . With this , a resulting purple color is provided with respective advantages .

[0038] According to a further preferred embodiment , the face contact body is permeable to light and infrared radiation . With this , it is achievable to provide a continuous or substantially continuous contact surface with the face while the irradiation there through is possible . Such a continuous contact surface provides as advantages that it is comfortable and that it is for example relatively easy to clean by means of for example a cloth with a detergent .

[0039] According to a further preferred embodiment , the facemask comprises a control unit for the stimulation interface . Further preferably, the control unit is arranged at a surface of the mask and / or wherein at least part o f control unit , which is preferably arranged in a remote control or mask detachable unit . With such a control unit , the facemask is operable in a simple manner by means of the re- mote control because of which, the control elements and / or a user interface , such as comprising a screen, of the remote control is visible while wearing the mask . An advantage of a mask detachable unit is that the mask may be cleaned without harming the control unit .

[0040] Further preferably, the facemask comprises an energy source , such as comprising a battery . Further preferably, the energy source , such as comprising a battery is arranged as integral part of f the mask, as a mask detachable unit and / or wherein at least part of the energy source is that is preferably arranged in a remote control thereof . With this , a wire connection is provided with the mask in an advantageous manner . Alternatively, a battery compartment is arrangeable by means of such a wire , or directly arrangeable at the mask . Advantageously, it is provided that between the remote control and the mask, use is made of a commonly available USB connection of preferably the type C . A further advantage thereof is that the control unit and / or the energy source , such as comprising a battery, may be taken from the mask for cleaning of the mask . Furthermore , it is and envisaged that the controls are but instead are integrated in a surface part of the mask, such as preferably on the forehead or on the chin . Also controls at the side , such as near the temple are envisioned . Charging of such a power source , such as including a battery may be easier when detached from the facemask itsel f . Also , a battery may be intubated in the facemask . Charging of the battery is envisioned has wireless charging or by means of a charging connector, such as a USB connector . In a detachable control and / or power source , it is envisioned that advantageously metal contacts are used for trans ferring control signals and / or electrical power .

[0041] It is envisioned that the control of each individual LED is controlled from the main controller or sub- controllers are arranged in the mask, such as on the PCB thereof . Groups of LEDs may be controlled by logical signals from the controller wherein the controller of each LED or of a group of LEDs interprets the control signals or control instructions in order to provide power to the LED as intended . It is furthermore considered that the physical control of the individual LED or group of LEDs is controlled from a controller located in the facemask itsel f . In this alternative , the controller located in the facemask receives instructions from the remote control . It is furthermore considered that the physical control of each individual LED or group of LEDs comprises a controller . This alternative , the controller located at each individual LED or group of LEDs receives instructions from the remote control .

[0042] According to a further preferred embodiment , the energy source , such as comprising a battery is arranged as integral part of the mask, as a mask detachable unit and / or wherein at least part of the energy source is arranged in a remote control thereof .

[0043] According to a further preferred embodiment , at least two , preferably including three , four , five , six , seven, groups of LEDs are arranged in a distinctly controllable group , each group arranged for stimulating a zone or region of the face , preferably each group providing a distinct treatment regimen relative to such zone or region .

[0044] According to a further preferred embodiment , each group is controllable to provide stimulation at least partly simultaneous to other groups . According to a further preferred embodiment , each group is controllable with treatment parameters adj usted to a skin type of skin in a respective zone or region .

[0045] A detachable unit according to preferred embodiments of the present invention, such as comprising a power source such as a battery and / or a controller , may be fastened in a detachable manner to the facemask . Preferably, this is performed by means of a click or snap connection or a magnetic connection .

[0046] Further preferably, the facemask comprises a communication interface for communication with a computer device , such as a PC or a mobile device . With this , results of a treatment or previous treatments are readily accessible by a user .

[0047] Further advantages , features and details of the present invention will be further elucidated on the basis of a description of one or more preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying figures . Similar yet not necessarily identical parts of di f ferent preferred embodiments may be indicated with the same reference numerals .

[0048] Fig . 1 relates to a rear view of a facemask according to a first preferred embodiment according to the present invention .

[0049] Fig . 2 relates to a perspective view of the front side of the facemask according to fig . 1 .

[0050] Fig . 3 relates to two details of a facemask according to a preferred embodiment according to the present invention .

[0051] Fig . 4 relates to two further details of a facemask according to a preferred embodiment according to the present invention .

[0052] Fig . 5 relates to a schematic representation of an electronics bearer according to a preferred embodiment according to the present invention .

[0053] Fig . 6 relates to a graphic representation of a further preferred embodiment of the electronics bearer according to the present invention . A first preferred embodiment ( Fig . 1 ) according to the present invention relates to a facemask 1 . It comprises an electronics bearer 3 with thereon arranged a number of electrode pairs that serve the purpose of respective muscle stimulation contacts . This relates to the electrode pairs 11 , 11 ' for chewing muscles , 12 , 12 ' for muscles at the corners of the mouth, 13 , 13 ' for muscles near the cheekbone , and 14 , 14 ' for muscles near the eyes area .

[0054] Furthermore , distributed over the face , a number of LED elements is arranged for emitting light and infrared irradiation in the ranges about 460 nm, 525 nm, 620 nm, 633 nm, 660 nm and 830 nm with respective ranges as disclosed in the remainder of this speci fication . With this , it is considered that a single LED is capable of irradiating irradiation with each of these wavelengths .

[0055] A face contact body 4 is arranged at the inner side of a mask body 2 . With this , the electrode bearer 3 is arranged between the face contact body 4 and the mask body 2 . The mask body 2 and the face contact body 4 is also considered as a single element and therefore corresponds with the face contact body according to the claims when embodied as a combined element .

[0056] Furthermore , the electronics bearer 3 is provided with a control chip 19 that is arranged in the proximity of the connector 20 . By means of connector 20 , the control chip 19 is provided with control signals originating from a control unit of a remote control . The remote control comprises a user interface with buttons and / or a display for operating of the mask .

[0057] Preferably, the remote control comprises a power supply for providing power to both the remote control and the facemask . For providing of power to the facemask, a wire is preferably provided . The wire may be fastened to the mask, directly coupled with the electronics bearer 3 , or a plug connector is provided, such as preferably a USB-C connector .

[0058] In fig . 2 , a view from the top side is shown of the mask to according to fig . 1 . The mask 2 follows the curvature of the face and comprises an opening 43 for the mouth, an opening 41 for the right eye and an opening 42 for the left eye . Furthermore , the mask comprises 4 openings 44 for attaching thereto of a respective carrying band for fastening of the mask to the face .

[0059] Two details of a preferred embodiment according to the present invention are shown in fig . 3 . Thereby, it is shown how a muscle stimulation contacts 13 is provided with energy from an electrode 21 ' from the electronics bearer 3 . A contact element 22 is arranged on a spring 21 that is in contact with the electrodes 21 ' . With this , the contact elements 22 is maintained upwardly under bias of the spring in the representation in the drawing, as well as maintained against a face during use of the facial mask against a face . With this , it is advantageously achieved that the contact element 22 is maintained firmly against the face or the skin thereof because of which a reliable electrical contact is achieved . With this , it is especially advantageous that a contact gel is not required .

[0060] In fig . 4 , the structure of the muscle stimulation contact 13 is shown in greater detail . The electronics bearer 3 comprises an electrical contact 21 ' for the muscle stimulation contact . Arranged thereon is a spring 21 that provides a bias uprightly relative to a contact element 22 . In the upper representations of Fig . 4 , it is shown how the face contact body 4 is arrangeable over the spring . Furthermore , it is shown in fig . 4 how the contact elements 22 is fastened to the face contact body for by means of a flexible wall 27 . With this , the contact element , that is substantially shaped as a cap , extends above a surface o f the face contact body with the combined height of the cap and the wall 27 . With this , in combination with the biasing force , when the mask is arranged against the face , a good electrical contact is achieved between the electronics bearer and the skin of the face . Furthermore , it is provided that the contact surface comprises a slight inward dent for arranging therein of a slight amount of resistance limiting fluid for , for instance , a case with a very dry skin .

[0061] A further schematic representation of the electronics bearer 3 is shown in fig . 5 . This representation shows electric contacts that extend between the several components of and on the electronics bearer 3 . Of relevance here with is that the LED elements are provided with a controlling for irradiating of a suitable irradiation . With this , it is preferably provided that this controlling provides pre-programmed sequences of irradiation intensities and waveforms .

[0062] Furthermore , it is herewith of relevance that the electrodes 11 - 14 ' are provided with electrical signals with the preferred parameters such as indicated in the speci fication . This is reali zed by means of the provided electrical channels of the electronics bearer . The electronics bearer as well as these electrical channels are flexibly and stretchably embodied .

[0063] Fig . 6 shows a further representation in piano of an electronic bearer 3 according to a preferred embodiment according to the present invention . This representation shows all LED elements and electrodes such as similarly present on further preferred embodiments as described in the above .

[0064] It is well shown in this representation that the electronic bearer 3 comprises an apparently substantially V-shaped recess from the top side of the face to the mouth. Furthermore, this piano comprises opening 51 for the eyes and an opening 52 for the mouth. Furthermore, this piano comprises flaps 34,35 that are intended for providing of irradiation at the location of the nose. Combined, this recess, openings and flaps provide as an advantage that when the electronic bearer is transferred towards a face shape (such as for example in a representation according to fig. 1 and 2) for being arranged at a face, the flaps form a bulge for the nose and 2 edges 32, 33 of the recess (substantially V-shaped) become arranged adjacently. With this, a substantially face shaped electronics bearer 3 is formed that provides an embodiment according to a preference of the present invention.

[0065] The operation of the remote control is for instance performed as follows. Several programs with several combinations of functions are provided for the purpose of obtaining several effects in the face, the skin or muscles thereof .

[0066] It is envisaged to provide a cosmetic effect by means of for instance a following cycle as examples:

[0067] An antiaging mode provides red light (at preferably 620 nm) combined with near infrared light (as preferably 8 and 1030 nm) , while showing an indicator light Ml. This is intended to stimulate collagen and elastin proliferation, and to promote blood circulation.

[0068] An acne mode provides bluelight (at preferably 460 nm) and near infrared light (at preferably 830 nm) , while showing an indicator light M2. This is intended to improve skin repair power, control oil, clean acne, resist acne and improve acne .

[0069] A skin rejuvenation mode provides red light (at preferably 620 nm) , as well as bluelight (at preferably 460 nm) as well as near infrared light ( at preferably 830 nm) while showing an indicator M3 . This is intended to improve and promote blood circulation, tighten skin and improve dullness .

[0070] An antiaging combined with EMS mode provides red light ( at preferably 620 nm) and near infrared light ( at preferably 830 nm) in combination with EMS signals , while showing an indicator Ml plus EMS . This is intended to stimulate collagen and elastin proli feration, and promote blood circulation

[0071] An acne combined with EMS mode provides bluelight ( at preferably 460 nm) and near infrared ( at preferably 830 nm) combined with EMS , while showing indicator M2 plus EMS . This is intended to improve skin repair power, control oil , clean acne , resist acne and improve acne while stimulating muscles in the face , and promote blood circulation .

[0072] A skin rej uvenation mode provides red light ( at preferably 620 nm) , as well as bluelight ( at preferably 460 nm) as well as near infrared light ( at preferably 830 nm) while showing an indicator M3 . This is intended to improve and promote blood circulation, tighten skin and improve dullness , and promote blood circulation .

[0073] Furthermore , a combination of red and dark red LED light and infrared is herewith provided for diminishing of fine wrinkles , stimulation of production of collagen and assisting in improving of micro-circulation . With this , a combination of dark red LED light and infrared is provided for adj usting of micro circulation and cell renewal , suppressing of forming of melanin, gradually raising of clarity of the skin and softness of the skin . A considered combination of red plus dark red LED light is intended for balancing of oil secretion and softening of sensitive muscles . Further preferably, instead of irradiating of a continuous light irradiation, the light is generated with 40 , 000 pulses per second for the purpose of stimulation of the production of collagen .

[0074] It is envisaged to provide a cosmetic ef fect by means of for instance a following cycle as examples :

[0075] A first intended EMS program part is directed at the masseter muscle by means of the electrodes 11 . During 2 parts of a cycle , the EMS is on at the location at the masseter muscle . A second intended EMS program part is directed at the corner of the mouth by means of the electrodes 12 . During 2 parts of a cycle , the EMS is on at the location of the corner of the mouth . A further intended EMS program part is directed at the muscle on the cheekbone by means of electrodes 13 . During 2 parts of a cycle , the EMS is on at the location of the muscle on the cheekbone . A further intended EMS program part is directed at the muscles at the eye area by means of electrodes 14 . During 2 parts of a cycle , the EMS is on at the location of the muscles of the eyes area .

[0076] Fig . 7 shows a grouping of LEDs of the irradiation aspect of the present invention . A group 51 of LEDs is directed at generally the skin of the forehead . A group 52 of LEDs is directed at generally the skin around the eyes . A pair of groups 53 of LEDs is directed at generally the skin of the cheeks . A further group 54 of LEDs is directed at generally the skin around the mouth . A further group 55 of LEDs is generally directed at the skin of the chin . By individually controlling these groups of LEDs , di f ferent parts of the face may be provided with di f ferent cosmetic treatment during irradiation by means of these LEDs . Groups of LEDs may be irradiating a combination of wavelength or groups of wavelength simultaneously or during distinct time periods that will not overlap . Also , these irradiation treatments may be combined or alternated with EMS treatments . Depending on cosmetic issues a person wishes to attend to , combinations of treatments during a speci fic time period of treatment may be configured or chosen from preconfigurations .

[0077] Alternatively, an additional directing of a speci fic blue irradiation against acne from the remote control that is provided with a suitable LED to this end, is provided .

[0078] In an advantageous manner, deeper layers of the skin are reached . In an advantageous manner, a secondary mask is considered that is speci fically adapted for stimulation of the front of the neck . It is advantageously provided that both masks are controlled from the same remote control and preferably both masks are provided with energy from the same remote control . Advantageously, a kit is provided comprising a facemask, a front of the neck mask and a remote control according to a preferred embodiment according to the present invention .

[0079] It is provided that the electronic bearer and the face contact body are provided from a single layer of material wherein the electronics for the purpose of the stimulation interface are embedded in or arranged at a side arranged away from the face .

[0080] The present invention is described in the foregoing on the basis of preferred embodiments . Di f ferent aspects of di f ferent embodiments are expressly considered disclosed in combination with each other and in all combinations that on the basis of this document , when read by a skilled person of the area of skill , fall within the scope of the invention or are deemed to be read with the disclosure of this document . These preferred embodiments are not limitative for the scope of protection of this document . The rights sought are defined in the appended claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1 . Facemask for arranging against a face for stimulating of the face , such as for obtaining of at least one of an antiaging ef fect and / or at least one cosmetic ef fect , such as for a cosmetic antiaging and / or cosmetic rej uvenation ef fect , and the facemask comprising :- a mask assembly for arranging at the face ,- a stimulation interface for providing to the face of at least one of :- a light irradiation as comprised in a visible light spectrum by means of a predetermined number of light emitters ,- an infrared irradiation as comprised in an infrared spectrum by means of a predetermined number of infrared emitters ,- a muscle stimulation by means of muscle stimulation electronics comprising a predetermined number of muscle stimulation contacts for providing of electrical signals ,- wherein the mask assembly comprises :- a face contact body for arranging against the face during use of the facemask,- an electronics bearer for supporting electronics for the purpose of the stimulation interface , wherein- the face contact body and / or the electronics carrier are deformable providing a deformable fit at the face .2 . Facemask according to claim one comprising the muscle stimulation electronics comprising the predetermined number of muscle stimulation contacts .3 . Facemask according to claim one or 2 wherein themuscle stimulation contacts , preferably each thereof , comprises a contact element , such as a contact cap , wherein the contact element further preferably is arranged at the face side of the face contact body .4 . Facemask according to claim 3 comprising biasing means , such as a spring, for providing of a bias to the contact element towards the face .5 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims wherein the face contact body and / or the electronics bearer comprises stretchable material .6 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims wherein the electronics bearer is made from a piano shape comprising at least one recess , wherein, when transferring to a face shape , side edges of the at least one recess move towards each other and / or are arranged substantially adj acent to one another after trans ferring to the face shape .7 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims wherein the face contact body and / or the electronics bearer comprises a silicone substance or latex .8 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims wherein the face contact body and / or the electronics bearer comprises liquid silicone substance or latex .9 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims wherein the electrical signals are provided with a voltage between 5 and 100 V, preferably between 10 and 70 V, further preferably between 20 and 40 V, further prefera-bly between 25 and 35 V, further preferably substantially at 30 V, further preferably between 15 and 25 V, further preferably between 35 and 45 V, such as for a cosmetic antiaging and / or cosmetic rejuvenation effect.

10. Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims wherein the electric signals are provided with a frequency between 10-100 Hz, further preferably in a range of 20-60 Hz, 30-50 Hz, 35-45 Hz, substantially 40 Hz, or, wherein the electrical signals are provided with a frequency between 10-100 kHz, further preferably being in a range of 20-60 kHz, 30-50 kHz, 35-45 kHz, substantially 40 kHz, such as for a cosmetic antiaging and / or cosmetic rejuvenation effect.

11. Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims wherein the electric signals are provided with a current between 0-60 pA, 60-120 pA, 120-180 pA, 180-1240 pA, wherein the 40-300 pA, wherein each prospective range preferably is arranged in segments of 10 pA and / or a preferred frequency in the proximity of the middle thereof is indicated, such as for a cosmetic antiaging and / or cosmetic rejuvenation effect.

12. Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims comprising respective muscle stimulation contacts at the location of at least one or more of the following muscles: chewing muscles, corner of the mouth, muscle around cheekbone, eye area, middle of forehead.

13. Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims comprising the light emitters wherein the light emitting is provided at a wavelength between 500-740 nm,further preferably between 580- 660 nm, further preferably between 600- 640 nm, further preferably between 610- 630 nm, further preferably substantially at 620 nm, further preferably between 600- 6 and 20 nm, further preferably between 620- 640 nm, such as for a cosmetic antiaging and / or cosmetic rej uvenation ef fect .14 . Facemask according to claim 13 wherein the light irradiation is provided by respective light emitters with a power of 15 - 35 mW per square centimeter, further preferably 20 - 30 mW per square centimeter, further preferably 23 - 26 mW per square centimeter, further preferably essentially 24 . 5 mW per square centimeter centimeters .15 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims comprising the infrared emitters wherein the infrared irradiation is provided with a wavelength between 760- 900 nm, preferably between 790- 860 nm, further preferably between 810- 850 nm, further preferably between 820- 840 nm, further preferably substantially at 830 nm, such as for a cosmetic antiaging ef fect , cosmetic restoring ef fect , cosmetic brightening ef fect and / or cosmetic rej uvenation ef fect .16 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims wherein the infrared irradiation is provided by a respective infrared a mattress with a power of 10-25 mW per square centimeter, preferably between 13-23 mW per square centimeter, further preferably between 16-20 mW per square centimeter, further preferably between 18 - 19 mW per square centimeter, further preferably substantially at 18 , 4 mW per square centimeter .17 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims comprising respective light emitters wherein the light irradiation is provided with a wavelength between 400-520 nm, further preferably between 430-490 nm, further preferably between 450-479 nm, further preferably substantially at 460 nm .18 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims comprising respective light emitters wherein the light irradiation is provided with a wavelength between 480-560 nm, further preferably between 500-550 nm, further preferably between 515-535 meters , further preferably substantially at 525 nm, such as for a cosmetic brightening ef fect .19 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims 13- 18 wherein the lighting with the wavelength according to claim 13 is mixed with light according to wavelength according to claim 17 or 18 .20 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims wherein the face contact body is permeable to light and infrared .21 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims comprising a control unit for the stimulation interface .22 . Facemask according to claim 21 wherein the control unit is arranged at a surface of the mask and / or wherein at least part o f control unit is arranged in a remote control or mask detachable unit .23 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims comprising an energy source , such as comprising a battery .24 . Facemask according to claim 23 wherein the energy source , such as comprising a battery is arranged as integral part of the mask, as a mask detachable unit and / or wherein at least part of the energy source is arranged in a remote control thereof .25 . Facemask according to any of the preceding claims wherein at least two , preferably including three , four , five , six , seven, groups of LEDs are arranged in a distinctly controllable group , each group arranged for stimulating a zone or region of the face , preferably each group providing a distinct treatment regimen relative to such zone or region .26 . Facemask according to claim 24 wherein each group is controllable to provide stimulation at least partly simultaneous to other groups .27 . Facemask according to claim 24 or 25 wherein each group is controllable with treatment parameters adj usted to a skin type of skin in a respective zone or region .28 . Facemask according to one or more of the preceding claims comprising a communication interface for communication with a computer device , such as a PC or a mobile device .

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