Scientists just found a fix for wrinkles and skin.

Scientists just announced they hey have
developed a “second skin” of sorts that can be
used for all sorts of medical and cosmetic
purposes — including reducing undereye circles
and smoothing wrinkles.

The scientists behind hit hair-care brand Living

Proof — much vaunted purveyors of dry shampoo

— have come up with another science-backed

beauty product: a silicone-based polymer

solution that tightens skin and smooths out

undereye wrinkles. A team of researchers from

Harvard and MIT spent 10 years developing the

solution, which forms what they’re calling a

“second skin.”

Think of it like an extra-powerful eye cream —

the gel is dabbed onto existing undereye bags,

dries into an invisible film, and lasts for around

24 hours. The solution fights wrinkles in a few

different ways. In the short term, it mimics

younger, more supple skin, providing an ultrathin

second layer that boosts elasticity by

compressing and tightening loose skin. That

extra layer then helps lock in moisture,

preventing wrinkle-causing water loss for longer-

lasting results. The barrier can prevent UV

exposure as well, helping to slow down signs of

aging.

Researchers at Harvard and MIT have come up

with a “second skin”-like substance that could

serve as a skincare product and, for example,

help reduce under-eye circles

Worried about covering up dark circles, too? The

solution isn’t pigmented, but it won’t interfere

with concealer.

The possibilities aren’t all superficial, either. One

MIT scientist says the “second skin” could be

used to protect against infections and deliver

drugs to a specific area of the body by forming a

seal.

“I think it has great potential for both cosmetic

and noncosmetic applications, especially if you

could incorporate antimicrobial agents or

medications,” Harvard Medical School professor

Dr. Thanh-Nga Tran said in a press release .

The solution could be used in cancer treatment,

first-aid care, and more, but the team is currently

focused on treating skin conditions including

eczema and psoriasis.

The research is still in its early phases, and the

formula hasn’t been approved by the FDA yet, so

don’t expect it in stores any time soon.

But if you’re starting to wrinkle (or running out of

wrinkle-fighting options), know that help is on the

way.