Kolmar Korea makes skincare needles that melt away

What happened: Kolmar Korea says it has developed South Korea's first dissolvable hyaluronic acid skincare powder and secured a patent for the technology, which forms the ingredient into microscopic needle-shaped crystals. Key numbers: Crystals measure about Why it matters: The particles dissolve when rubbed into the skin, which the company says may reduce the irritation and rinsing associated with water-insoluble spicules. Kolmar plans to use the technology in products with retinol, centella asiatica extract and allantoin, and to expand beyond powders to serums, creams and facial mists.

Kolmar Korea says it has developed South Korea's first dissolvable hyaluronic acid skincare powder and secured a patent for the technology, which forms the ingredient into microscopic needle-shaped crystals.

The particles dissolve when rubbed into the skin, which the company says may reduce the irritation and rinsing associated with water-insoluble spicules. Kolmar plans to use the technology in products with retinol, centella asiatica extract and allantoin, and to expand beyond powders to serums, creams and facial mists.