A method of stimulating elastin and/or collagen production in the tissues of the vagina, comprising the steps of providing a composition including at least one of a water soluble zinc salt such as zinc sulfate and a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor beta/delta (PPAR &bgr/&delta) agonist, and administering the composition to the tissue of the vagina. Compositions for stimulating 5 elastin and/or collagen production in the tissues of the vagina are also disclosed.