Japanese Firm Creates Firs-Ever “Thin Skin” Spray-On Facemask
THIN SKIN – A cosmetic firm from Japan has unveiled what they said was the world’s first-ever spray-on skin moisturizing facemask.
It is made from fibers that are one-100th the thickness of the human hair. The product is almost invisible as it blends perfectly with your skin.
First, you need to apply the absorbent lotion. Next, users spray the fibers onto their faces. Afterward, a thin translucent sheet will quickly be formed.
The thin sheet acts as a “greenhouse” for your natural skin below to soak up moisture. Adding to this, your skin would still be able to breathe.
The second “thin-skin” layer can also be worn overnight. Afterward, users could just simply peel it off in about a minute.
Based on an article from Philstar, skincare researcher Masayayuki Uchiyama of Kao said that it’s the world’s first product utilizing the technology.
According to Uchiyama, the product was already 10-years in the making. He added that he and his team struggled to make the device as compact as it is.
The researchers at Kao said that they didn’t initially think of using fiber technology. However, he said that the materials used for the product was a secret.
He and his team conducted research that revealed the skin could still breath under the thin fibers. However, this technology does come with a hefty tag price.
Such innovations could cost around 50,000 yen or $460.00. But, Kao forecasted that sales in cosmetics could rocket up to 100 billion yen if their technology is applied in the medical field.
Kao added that their creation could be used to cover-up scars or create an invisible medical patch. Although, he does note that there are already similar tech that exists right now.
But, he emphasized that their focus at the moment is fibers. The reason for this was because the material is more flexible and hard to break even while moving.
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