This question is at the heart of many current developments in biomedical materials. As healthcare moves toward less invasive, more patient-centered and more cost-efficient solutions, biodegradable polymers are playing an increasingly important role in the design of next-generation medical devices. In many clinical situations, resorbable materials can eliminate the need for a second surgical procedure to remove a temporary implant or device. This can reduce patient burden, limit post-operative complications, simplify care pathways and contribute to lower overall healthcare costs.

Aqueous gels have never been more popular. Driven by K-Beauty trends and evolving consumer expectations, gel textures are now synonymous with lighter, fresher skincare products that layer beautifully on the skin. Today's consumers are looking for formulations that are fresh, lightweight, non-greasy, easy to spread, elegant on the skin. Yet behind this apparent simplicity lies one of the biggest formulation challenges in modern cosmetics.

Why can two cosmetic gels with exactly the same viscosity feel completely different on the skin?This is one of the most common paradoxes in cosmetic formulation. Two gels may display exactly the same viscosity when measured with a viscometer, yet deliver completely different sensory experiences. One may feel fresh, light and silky, while the other appears thick, sticky or difficult to spread. How is this possible? The answer lies in one word: rheology.

OleoShine® Green, developed by PolymerExpert, has been honored with three prestigious international awards in 2025, recognizing its outstanding performance as a multifunctional, sustainable ingredient for cosmetic formulations: Gold Award – Make-Up Bar category, In-Cosmetics Global 2025 (April, Paris), Silver Award – Functional category, In-Cosmetics Korea 2025 (July, Seoul) Ringier Technology Innovation Award – Best Functional Ingredient (Thickeners), China 2025 (July, Shanghai).