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(57) [Problem] To improve the whitening effect of ascorbic acid and its derivatives, kojic acid, rucinol, arbutin, hydroquinone, etc., which have been used in conventional whitening cosmetics, and to increase the whitening effect. Provide cosmetics. SOLUTION: A combination of one or more of a ginseng extract and one or more of L-ascorbic acid and derivatives thereof as an active ingredient provides remarkable improvement in spots, darkness, and freckles. A synergistic increase in whitening effect and excellent stability over time were obtained. |