| abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or alleviating skin wrinkles containing honeybush ( Cyclopia intermedia ) extract, a fraction thereof, or a fermented honeybush as an active ingredient. More particularly, the honeybush extract or fermented honeybush of the present invention can reduce the length and depth of skin winkles caused by UV irradiation and reduce the thickness of the epidermal layer, in addition to suppress collagen tissue breakdown reactions, indicating it is excellent in alleviating skin wrinkles, so that it can be effectively used as an active ingredient of a composition for preventing or alleviating skin wrinkles. |