| abstract |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a preparation that enables a consumer to realize a whitening function. According to the present invention, there is provided a whitening external preparation containing as an active ingredient an extract obtained by extracting loquat seeds (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl) with water or / and a lower alcohol, and further, ascorbic acid, liquiritin, It is useful as an external preparation that exhibits a synergistic whitening effect by combining with one or more selected from hydroquinone, kojic acid and derivatives thereof, lucinol, placenta extract and chamomile extract. [Selection figure] None |