Methods, apparatus and systems for
personal care, such as treatment of a
skin or
hair treatment surface, are disclosed. In some embodiments, a base device is configured to thermally modify (heat or cool) an applicator on a hand piece that can then be used to cleanse, treat and / or otherwise rejuvenate the treatment surface. The applicator can be formulated with a smooth or
abrasive material that can absorb, be coated with or otherwise take up a variety of materials, such as liquids, lotions, gels or creams, which are suitable for application to the treatment surface. The base device may thermally modify the material that is then coupled to the applicator and applied to the treatment surface during treatment. Application of the applicator at the desired temperature to the treatment surface may, for example, stimulate deeper
blood circulation, clear pores, diminishes or removes deep and fine wrinkles, accelerate
acne clearing, treat blemished
skin, decrease
edema and
erythema of the
skin, and / or reduce puritis of various etiologies. The hand piece may comprise one or more
secondary treatment elements, such as LEDs for photoactivation, electrodes for delivery of micro-currents or vibrating elements for
rubbing or abraiding, in order to achieve additional activation of the treatment surface and / or of the thermally modified material coupled to the applicator, which may enhance or improve treatment.