Scientists Develop 'Second Skin' To Smooth Wrinkles (cbsnews.com) 27
An anonymous reader writes a report from CBS News: MIT researchers have developed a "second skin" that could be used to smooth wrinkles, protect skin from damage, or administer medications to treat skin conditions, such as eczema. "It's an invisible layer that can provide a barrier, provide cosmetic improvement, and potentially deliver a drug locally to the area that's being treated," Daniel Anderson said in a university news release. "We started thinking about how we might be able to control the properties of skin by coating it with polymers that would impart beneficial effects," said Anderson. "We also wanted it to be invisible and comfortable." The scientists created a library of more than 100 potential polymers, and they tested each material in order to determine which one would most closely match the appearance and characteristics of healthy skin. The "second skin" is applied in two steps. Both layers are applied as creams or ointments. Once on the skin, XPL is nearly invisible. It can remain on the skin for up to 24 hours, the study authors said. Researchers found the polymer was able to reshape "eye bags" beneath the lower eyelids, and the effect lasted about 24 hours. It also treated dry skin and improved hydration.
SubjectIsSubject (Score:1)
prior art! (Score:3)
"And already she's twice as beautiful as she was before!"
https://youtu.be/Bnx95KyQEAA?t... [youtu.be]
great for Halloween! (Score:2)
Protection (Score:2)
tested in order (Score:2)
Interesting that its Silicon-based (Score:2)
Its no surprise then that there is more innovation occurring with silicon-based cosmetic compounds. Makeup products are among t
Chris Rock is about to be Wrong (Score:2)
If a girl says she 19 and she looks 19, she's 12.
If a girl says she's 26 and the looks 26, she damn near 40.
And it will be a big industry the way other cosmetics have been for decades.
One wierd trick (Score:4, Insightful)
Is one of the scientists, by any chance, a grandmother who dermatologists all HATE?
Re: (Score:2)
see, lizard people! (Score:1)
Ah, a staple of lizard person technology is finally available for humans.
Cynical (Score:2)
I love the little bit about "delivering a drug locally"... yeah right, I am sure that is the reason for the research... we don't already have anything like that...
Sounds to me as though MIT wants a piece of the multi-billion dollar cosmetic industry...
People will buy anything that remotely claims to get rid of wrinkles.. oh, it came out of MIT?... well... won't all my friends be so impressed!
Bathroom Vanity (Score:2)
So, at the end of the day, when the girl you love removes her coloured contact lenses, her hear extensions, her make-up, eye-shadow, concealer, cover-up, foundation, false lashes, and ear-rings, she'll then peel off her skin.
Ewww.