Collagen and elastin are the major structural proteins present in the skin that give our skin integrity and its mechanical properties.

Bundles of collagen molecules pack together throughout the dermis, accounting for three-fourths of the dry weight of skin. Collagen is also responsible for the skin's strength. Collagen is produced by cells called fibroblasts, which are found scattered throughout the dermis. It is said that 1 gram of collagen has the same rigidity as 1 gram of steel.

Collagen can be compared to the springs in a mattress - you sleep well on a new mattress because it is firm and new but the quality lowers with age as the springs wear out. As aging occurs, cellular proteins hook together or change shape. These changes keep the proteins from doing their jobs properly resulting in a loss of collagen and less firmness to body tissues. This process eventually leads to wrinkles. Thus, one important target of wrinkle prevention and elimination regimen is to reduce collagen breakdown and increase its supply. All of become's products help to boost collagen.

Elastin is responsible for skin elasticity. It helps skin to return to its original position when poked, stretched, or pinched. Its function can be compared to the 'stretch' in fabric. Fabric with stretch can extend, temporarily adjust to different shapes and then return to its original state.

Elastin is produced by the body from the embryonic stage but reaches its maximum at the end of adolescence decreasing from age 25 - 30 and stopping altogether by age 40 - 45 years.

The pure elastin peptides used in become allow your skin to rebuild its natural elastic tissue and regain a much more youthful appearance.