Once applied, the formula dries to form a film that "mimics the properties of youthful skin", Nature Materials reports after a series of small trials.
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard say that the material they've developed can seamlessly smooth the appearance of wrinkles and sagging under the eye.
And the same "second skin" could have a wide range of medical applications as it might eventually be used to deliver medicines and sun protection.
The polysiloxane polymer was made in the lab using molecules of silicone and oxygen as the building blocks.
Although it's synthetic, it's designed to mimic real skin and provide a breathable, protective layer.
According to the researchers, the temporary film locks in moisture and helps boost skin elasticity.
Source: bbc.com
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