| abstract |
The present invention relates to a skin whitening agent composition, a melanogenesis inhibitor composition, an antioxidant composition and a food browning inhibiting composition containing a serotonin compound isolated from safflower seed. The serotonin-based compound according to the present invention has no side effects as a natural product, effectively inhibits tyrosinase activity, inhibits melanin production and shows an excellent antioxidant effect, and thus can be used as a cosmetic having anti-aging, skin protection and whitening functions. . In addition, it can be used as an additive for treating hyperpigmentation such as blemishes, freckles, spots or gestational hyperpigmentation and food additives that suppress browning of food. |