A South Korean study has tested magnesium microneedle patches on the delicate undereye area and found that it could significantly improve wrinkles in 12 weeks.
Microneedles are extremely small, micro-sized needles designed to penetrate the outer layer of the skin. It is a common cosmetic procedure used to help improve skin imperfections such as wrinkles and acne scarring or just to rejuvenate the skin.
Depending on the size of the needles, microneedles can be used as a non-invasive home skin care and has been gaining popularity in the form of roller devices and skin patches.
As such, a team of researchers from South Korea have suggested the need for proper assessment of the use of such microneedle products.
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