Skincare products loaded with technology

With the rapid development of technology in recent years, 3D printing, artificial intelligence (AI) and cellular technology have gradually found application in skincare and cosmetics products.

3D printed masks are personalized designs

"Medical dressings are one of the areas where 3D printing technology is widely applied. Using 3D printing technology, beauticians can print the required hydrogel dressings according to different areas and conditions of patients' skin," explained Zheng Chunyang, an expert at China Fragrance Flavor and Cosmetic Industry Association.

"3D masks can fit the face better than regular ones," said Zheng. However, unlike the registration procedures for regular skincare products, customized products have to meet higher regulatory and pass stricter approvals. Zheng said 3D printing technology still needs further improvement.

However, with continuous progress, it is believed that more and more people will be willing to try such skincare products in the near future.

Skin is smoother with just a spray

This product is a specially designed diffuser that can spray microfiber threads with a diameter only one-millionth of a hair onto the skin, forming a thin film. This ultra-thin and flexible film can adhere to the skin for several hours, providing users with a highly moisturizing base makeup.

Analyzing devices to provide skincare solutions

"Skin analyzer devices are instruments used to analyze the skin," explained Guo Minjie, an engineer from Tianjin University School of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology. In the past, skin analyzers were simple magnifying glasses. With the development of electronic technology, optical instruments have been combined with electronic technology.

Nowadays, skin analyzers can collect, convert, store, analyze, and display optical signals. They can visually display the results of skin analysis, match the relevant information with dermatological diagnostic data, and formulate personalized skincare solutions based on the analysis results.

Zheng further explained that if the internal balance of the skin's microbial ecosystem is disrupted, skin problems such as acne, dermatitis and psoriasis, could appear. Literature has confirmed the connection between human skin's immune barrier and the accumulation of specific types of microorganisms.

Currently, international institutions have conducted clinical tests and rolled out products related to skin microbiome. For example, nitrosomonas has been added to a product to decompose sweat and convert it into antibacterial nitrite and vasodilating nitric oxide.

Source: Science and Technology Daily; trans-editing by Wang Yunya