'Second skin' may eliminate wrinkles, eye bags


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 12 May 2016

Could eye bags be eliminated with a new polymer? ©MJTH /shutterstock.com

MIAMI, United States: US scientists have developed a new, transparent polymer material that temporarily tightens sagging skin and eliminates eye bags, according to research. 

While the product is a long way from being on store shelves, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said it could one day offer more than just cosmetic lifts, but also protect sensitive skin from the ravages of eczema and dermatitis. 

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