Process and system for iontophoretic wrinkle reduction

Abstract

A method and related systems and apparatuses for wrinkle reduction. The method includes the steps of positioning and applying a patch to skin of a consumer and adhesively securing the patch to the skin. A chemical composition on the patch includes both active ingredients and adhesive. A pair of electrodes are connected to a battery-driven, microprocessor-based controller. A current is applied through the electrodes in the patch for a selected time. The chemical composition in the patch is propelled into the consumer through use of the current in order to relax the skin or the consumer. The patch is removed and any residue of the chemical composition is massaged into the skin.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wrinkle-reducing apparatus, comprising:
 a patch comprising a hydrogel layer coupled with an adhesive layer; and   a power supply in communication with the hydrogel layer via an electrode,   wherein the power supply is configured to apply an iontophoretic current to the hydrogel layer through the electrode.