| abstract |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a melanin production inhibitor and a method for producing the same, and a cosmetic material, a cosmetic, an additive for food and drink, a food and drink, and a bath containing the melanin production inhibitor. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The melanin production inhibitor of the present invention contains eugeniin obtained by extraction from rose petals or the like as an active ingredient. The melanin production inhibitor of the present invention can impart a melanin production inhibitory action and a whitening action to cosmetics, foods and drinks, and bath additives as cosmetic materials, food and drink additives, and the like. [Selection figure] None |