Identified proteic fraction from pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo), ELASTONYL^® protects and repairs elastic and collagenic fibers. By controlling the proteoase activity and by stimulating the extracellular matrix constitutive fibers, ELASTONYL^® smoothes the microrelief and favors skin tone. ELASTONYL^® is particularly recommended for body care products to limit disgraceful stretchmarks.