# Anti-Wrinkle Skin Patches Innoture's 3D-Printed Radara Micro Needle Patches Address Anti-Aging By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-01-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-patches References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160121-welsh-company-innoture-reveals-new-wrinkle-cure-3d-printed-micro-needle-patches.html) & [innoture.co](http://www.innoture.co/) There are countless anti-aging skincare products on the market, but few of them are able to get under the surface of the skin like Innoture's 3D-Printed Radara skin patches. These 3D-printed polyester skin patches include more than 2,000 microscopic needles that [stimulate the production of collagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peptide-collagen-hydrogel-eye-patch). No matter how "micro" the needles are, it may seem unsettling to have to apply this patch to the skin. However, the product is designed to be completely painless. By penetrating the outermost layer of dead skin, these [micro-needling patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-vitae-beauty-microneedling-device) create new channels to rejuvenate the skin. The crescent-shaped Radara patches are specifically designed to tackle problem areas around the eyes, which often take the form of bags and crow's feet. As well as being non-invasive, these patches present a natural alternative to procedures that involve Botox. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3d-printed Skin Patches:** The trend of using 3D printing technology to create skin patches for anti-aging purposes presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the cosmetics industry. - **Micro-needling Skincare:** The trend of using micro-needling technology in skincare creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the cosmetic and dermatology industries. - **Non-invasive Skin Rejuvenation:** The trend of non-invasive procedures for skin rejuvenation presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the anti-aging and healthcare industries. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics:** The cosmetic industry can benefit from 3D-printed skin patches and micro-needling skincare to provide innovative anti-aging solutions. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can utilize non-invasive skin rejuvenation trends to provide solutions for patients without requiring extensive procedures. - **Dermatology:** The dermatology industry can integrate 3D-printed skin patches and micro-needling technology in skincare treatments for patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Aging Beauty Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-smoothing-patches.md) - [Non-Invasive Plumping Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-antiaging.md) - [Science-Backed Skincare Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sciencebacked-skincare-technology-rnascence-biotechnologys-patch-delivers-r.md) - [Wearable Skincare Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-glow-patches.md) - [Advanced Micro-Needle Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiseido-nextgen.md) - [Skin Support Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-support-patch.md) - [Microneedle Skincare products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldcoated-microneedlees.md) - [Micro-Channel Skincare Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dermal-micro-points.md) - [Smoothing Eye Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-firmx-collagen-infusion.md)