Limits the irreversible degradation of elastic tissue by reducing the synthesis of an enzyme with high elasto-lytic activity: cathepsin L

Inhibits the expression of MMP-1 and MMP-2, proteases involved in the degradation of elastic and collagen tissues of the skin

62% increase in synthesis of collagen I by fibroblasts from striae

69% reduction in the activity of MMP-2

26% increase in skin tone at Day 84

11% increase in skin elasticity at Day 84