A garment used to provide hydration and elasticity to the skin of the abdomen area is disclosed. The garment comprises a detachable front panel configured to encase and secure to the abdomen area. The front panel comprises an inner layer and an outer layer each having an interior side and an exterior side. The exterior side of the inner layer is contiguous to the interior side of the outer layer. The inner layer comprises a gelatinous material comprising proteins. In one embodiment, the interior side of the inner layer comprises a self-adhesive edge which secures the front panel to the abdomen area. In another embodiment, the garment comprises a back strap which secures the front panel to the abdomen area at a first and second region. In one embodiment, the front panel may comprise a single layer having an interior side and an exterior side, wherein the interior side may be lined with gelatinous material or may be pretreated with micro particles and/or micro capsules comprising vitamins and ingredients having skin nourishing and skin regenerative qualities. A method used to provide hydration and elasticity to the skin of the abdomen area is also disclosed.
