Neck Care Acupressure Method for Wrinkle Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing neck care methods lack a specialized approach that effectively enhances skin cosmetics while minimizing skin stress, particularly for the neck area which is more susceptible to damage and requires targeted stimulation to improve blood circulation and reduce wrinkles.

Innovation Solution

A method and kit for neck care that involves applying acupressure to specific points such as the Cheonchu and Yepung acupoints, along with the sternocleidomastoid muscle and collarbone region, combined with the use of a neck cream containing extracts like foxglove, licorice, and arrowroot to enhance skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual therapy is applied to the neck skin, then blood circulation is improved and wrinkles are reduced, but the neck skin may experience stress and barrier function damage due to its lower resistance to external stimulation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewrinkle reduction efficiencyVSAvoidskin stress and barrier damage
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The neck care method is divided into specific acupressure points (Cheonchu, Yepung, collarbone, decollete region) rather than applying general massage to the entire neck area. This segmentation allows targeted stimulation of blood circulation and lymphatic flow while avoiding excessive stress on vulnerable skin areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different acupressure techniques and intensities are applied to different regions of the neck based on their specific characteristics. For example, gentle circular motions are used around the Cheonchu acupoint, while downward strokes are applied along the sternocleidomastoid muscle, optimizing effectiveness while minimizing stress.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Speed

If excessive stimulation is applied to the neck skin, then blood circulation improves faster, but the skin barrier function deteriorates and damage increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveblood circulation improvement speedVSAvoidskin barrier function
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The acupressure treatment is applied in periodic cycles with specific durations for each acupoint (e.g., 3-5 minutes per point) followed by rest periods. This periodic stimulation promotes blood circulation effectively while allowing the skin barrier to recover between stimulations, preventing damage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The method applies moderate acupressure intensity rather than excessive force. The pressure is sufficient to stimulate blood flow and lymphatic drainage but remains within the skin's tolerance threshold, achieving partial effectiveness that accumulates over repeated treatments without causing barrier damage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Adaptability or versatility

If general skin care methods are used on the neck, then basic skin maintenance is achieved, but specialized needs of the neck skin (lower resistance, rapid barrier damage with aging) are not addressed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveskin care method adaptabilityVSAvoidneck skin care effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The care method is specifically adapted for neck skin characteristics by targeting acupoints and muscle groups unique to the neck region (sternocleidomastoid muscle, collarbone area, decollete region). This specialized approach addresses the neck's lower resistance and faster aging-related barrier damage compared to facial skin.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

A neck cream is used as an intermediary substance during the acupressure treatment. The cream provides lubrication to reduce friction and stress on the skin while delivering moisturizing and nourishing ingredients that support the skin barrier, enabling effective manipulation without direct skin stress.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9333145B2Method for neck care, and neck care kit comprising the method
Publication Date: 2016.05.10 AMOREPACIFIC CORP

AI summary

Provided are a method for neck care and a neck care kit comprising the method, the method comprising: the step of applying acupressure to a Cheonchu acupoint and then applying acupressure downward along a back neckline from the Cheonchu acupoint; the step of applying acupressure to a Yepung acupoint and then applying acupressure downward along the sternocleidomastoid muscle from the Yepung acupoint to the upper margin of the collarbone; the step of applying acupressure to the upper margin of the collarbone and the decollete region (the upper part of breast); and the step of applying acupressure to the region connecting the low margin of the lower jaw and the neck. The method for neck care is considered to have effects of relieving skin wrinkles, improving blood circulation, relieving tension and giving a pleasant stimulation, thereby enabling various applications in the fields of skin care, cosmetics and medicine.