Second Skin is a Synthetic Material Designed to Protect and Tighten Skin
Alyson Wyers — October 30, 2016 — Tech
References: news.mit.edu & springwise
Although the beauty market is flooded with creams and treatments designed to address the signs of aging and to tighten skin, this new material developed by Living Proof and MIT scientists uses new technology to mimic the elasticity of youthful skin. Their new material is a synthetic polymer called 'Second Skin.'
This invention can temporarily tighten skin, but can also protect dry skin and even deliver drugs for conditions like eczema. The invisible and water-resistant layer is applied like a cream. The non-irritating Second Skin layer can remain intact for up to 24 hours, which could also make skin appear younger for an event. This provides a number of applications in both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical spheres.
This invention can temporarily tighten skin, but can also protect dry skin and even deliver drugs for conditions like eczema. The invisible and water-resistant layer is applied like a cream. The non-irritating Second Skin layer can remain intact for up to 24 hours, which could also make skin appear younger for an event. This provides a number of applications in both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical spheres.
Trend Themes
1. Synthetic Polymer Skincare - The development of Second Skin opens up opportunities for the creation of innovative synthetic polymer skincare products that mimic youthful skin elasticity.
2. Temporary Skin Tightening - The temporary skin tightening capabilities of Second Skin present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beauty industry for anti-aging and special event skincare solutions.
3. Drug Delivery Systems - The Second Skin material's ability to deliver drugs opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the development of topical treatments for conditions like eczema.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Skincare - The beauty and skincare industry can leverage Second Skin technology to create advanced anti-aging creams and skin-tightening treatments.
2. Pharmaceutical - The pharmaceutical industry can explore the use of Second Skin for the development of innovative drug delivery systems, specifically targeted at improving topical treatments for various skin conditions.
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