Stretchy 'second skin' could make wrinkles a thing of the past
by Ian Sample Science editor from on (#1D66D)
Wearable film improves skin's elasticity, reduces appearance of wrinkles and could be used to cover birthmarks or treat conditions such as eczema
For those concerned about wrinkly old skin, it might be an ingenious solution: a stretchy "second skin" that can be smoothed on to make aged tissue look more youthful.
The wearable film developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology has shown promise in a series of small trials where it was applied to wrinkles, under-eye bags and patches of dry skin.