# Elastic Skin Creams Second Skin is a Synthetic Material Designed to Protect and Tighten Skin By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-10-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighten-skin References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/synthetic-cream-mimics-suppleness-youthful-skin/) & [news.mit.edu](http://news.mit.edu/2016/polymer-temporarily-tightens-skin-drug-delivery-0509) Although the beauty market is flooded with creams and treatments designed to address the signs of aging and to tighten skin, this new material developed by [Living Proof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybersecurity-recommendation) and [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinsight) scientists uses new technology to mimic the elasticity of youthful skin. Their new material is a synthetic polymer called 'Second Skin.' This invention can temporarily tighten skin, but can also protect dry skin and even deliver drugs for conditions like eczema. The invisible and water-resistant layer is applied like a cream. The non-irritating Second Skin layer can remain intact for up to 24 hours, which could also make skin appear younger for an event. This provides a number of applications in both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical spheres. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Synthetic Polymer Skincare:** The development of Second Skin opens up opportunities for the creation of innovative synthetic polymer skincare products that mimic youthful skin elasticity. - **Temporary Skin Tightening:** The temporary skin tightening capabilities of Second Skin present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beauty industry for anti-aging and special event skincare solutions. - **Drug Delivery Systems:** The Second Skin material's ability to deliver drugs opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the development of topical treatments for conditions like eczema. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Skincare:** The beauty and skincare industry can leverage Second Skin technology to create advanced anti-aging creams and skin-tightening treatments. - **Pharmaceutical:** The pharmaceutical industry can explore the use of Second Skin for the development of innovative drug delivery systems, specifically targeted at improving topical treatments for various skin conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cell-Stimulating Skin Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delavie-sciences-1.md) - [Firming Belly Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighten-smooth-belly-cream.md) - [Strengthening Skin Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resilience-cream.md) - [Non-Invasive Plumping Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peptide-plump-collagen-cushion-cream.md) - [Skin Plumping Elixirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neofiller-lift-fill.md) - [Anti-Aging Beauty Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-smoothing-patches.md) - [Regenerative Face Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exosomepowered.md) - [Anti-Aging Firming Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiaging-firming-cream.md) - [Plant-Based Firming Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-cream.md)