Stretch marks result when the skin's collagen and elastin fibers are literally stretched to the breaking point, and are caused when the skin is called upon to stretch while the hormones are out of balance.

These hormonal imbalances (in men as well) cause the hair follicle to tighten allowing hardened sebum to build up closing the pore. This causes hair loss, acne and prevents the healing of scarring of all types, including stretch marks.

People going through overweight swings in a short period of time also get stretch marks, and the skin damage may be very extensive.

To understand the treatment to achieve stretch marks removal, and specifically the role of the natural enzymes and other complex proteins and glycoproteins in Bio Body Cream let's take a look at the structure of your skin.

The Structure of Your Skin

1.-The Epidermis

The outside layer is known as the stratum corneum. This is the tough, waterproof cover made up of dead cells, which are continuously shed as new cells come up from below. This is the layer that most skin care products affect, improving the look of the skin by temporarily plumping the dead skin cells.

This distributes light more evenly, creating the appearance of smoother, more radiant skin, but in order to actually improve the condition of the skin, you would need a substance that would be able to penetrate this outer layer of skin.

In fact, only two skin care substances are found to have molecules small enough to penetrate this tough layer: a) tretinoin (also trademarked as Retin-A and Renova), abundantly and naturally contained in Rose Hip Oil and b) enzymes, such as those contained naturally in the snail's secretions.

Enzymatic digestion or dissolution of damaged tissues vs. exfoliation by mechanical or chemical means

The build up of dead skin cells on the outer layer can lead to dull skin and clogged pores. Enzymes are biologically active proteins that dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells, allowing them to slough off and reveal fresher skin underneath.

Unlike mechanical particle scrubs or chemical acid peels, Bio Body Cream works bio-actively with live enzymes to loosen and dissolve dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. These enzymes 'know' the difference between living tissue and non-active cells, so they can exfoliate them completely without harming live skin.

• Breakthrough biotechnology targets only dead skin cells
• Eliminates damage to healthy cells
• Non-abrasive, acid-free formulation
• Safeguards skin's ecology with pH-correct cell renewal
• Prevents epidermal damage associated with acids, scrubs or at-home microdermabrasion products.

Dissolution of scar tissue is achieved by disciplined use of Bio Body Cream for two to three months or it can be accelerated through harsher exfoliation with chemical peels, glycolic acid, dermatological procedures such as dermabrasion or laser resurfacing, or with a home "sanding" material that uses micro-crystals embedded in the cream as in BIOSKINEXFOL, a home microdermabrasion for stretch marks.

2.- The Dermis

Beneath the epidermis lies the skin's second major layer, the dermis. This layer is responsible for the skin's elasticity, shape, and strength. Elastin in the dermis enables the skin to snap back easily, and Collagen gives skin its strength, in order to keep it from stretching or sagging too much. Both fibers are extremely vulnerable to the sun's ultra-violet rays, which destroy them.

Skin Care for Stretch Marks

Stretch mark skin care products that contain collagen and elastin cannot restore these protein fibers because their molecules are too large to pass through the skin's horny layer. So using collagen creams after a "sanding" massage to get rid of rough skin on the surface will not help your skin regenerate quickly.

Bio Body Cream triggers the production of collagen and elastin from inside the skin follicles, filling in stretch mark cavities. It will also shrink and replace the old fibrous collagen.

Soon new 'invisible' hair, known as lanugo, will come through the restored hair follicles in those areas.

Now, you must protect your skin from more damage for these repairs to be successful with a sunblock SPF of 15 or higher.