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PURPOSE:A cosmetic providing improving effects on beauty culture and health of the skin and the hair without damaging the skin, obtained by blending a cosmetic for the skin and the hair with an extract of leaves of Eriobotrya japonica Lindl. of Rosaceae. CONSTITUTION:A cosmetic obtained by blending a cosmetic for the skin or the hair with an extract from dried or fresh leaves of Eriobotrya Japonica Lindl. of a plant of Rosaceae which contains tannin, saponin, amygdalin, vitamin B1, etc., and is used as a drug for healthy stomach, binding medicine, bathing agent, anti-inflammatory drug, etc. When the cosmetic as an external preparation is directly applied to the skin, it widens blood capillaries, promotes blood circulation and metabolism of the skin, makes the skin smooth without damaging the skin and shows effects on dermatitis, heat rash and fine wrinkles. The extract is obtained by finely cut fresh or dried leaves of Eriobotrya japonica Lindl., immersing the fine cut leaves in water or an organic solvent such as 1,3-butylene glycol, etc., allowing the extracting system to stand and filtering. |