abstract |
The present invention relates to a moisturizing cosmetic composition containing a menthol glycoside as an active ingredient, a quasi-drug composition, and a method for producing a menthol glycoside. (-) - menthyl- beta -D-glucose can be easily produced by a bioconversion method which is not a chemical method but safe to human body through the production method of the present invention, Can be usefully used in industry. In addition, (-) - menthyl- beta -D-glucose has higher water-solubility, cytotoxicity, and superior skin-temperature reduction than menthol, and has excellent effects as a moisturizing composition. |