Scientists Develop Polymer That Can Be Applied To The Skin To Temporarily Erase Wrinkles

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The polymer forms a breathable, waterproof, flexible layer on the skin. Melanie Gonick/MIT

Researchers have developed what is in effect a “second skin” that is soft, flexible, and essentially invisible. Currently, the team are exploring the material's potential cosmetic applications as an effective way to remove wrinkles, treat under-eye bags, and give a general youthful appearance, though it’s not difficult to imagine other applications within the medical world. It could provide a new way to treat skin diseases, deliver drugs, or simply hydrate the skin.