| abstract |
PURPOSE:To provide a cosmetic containing a crude drug extract having antioxidation activity, effective to suppress the conversion of the epidermic sebum to lipid peroxide, and capable of preventing the dermatitis of the scalp, itchiness of the skin, and dandruff, etc. CONSTITUTION:Crude drug such as allspice, rosemary, salvia, paprica, sesame, thyme, etc. is extracted with a solvent such as ethanol, acetone, water, liquid oil for food, etc., and the extract having antioxidation activity is added to a cosmetic in an amount of 0.001-20%, preferably 0.01-10% based on the whole cosmetic. The suppressing effect can be further improved by adding 0.001-10 pts., based on 1pt. of the crude drug extract, of an agent for suppressing the formation of lipid peroxide, (e.g. tocopherol, ascorbic acid, carotinoid, catalase, etc.) to the cosmetic. |