| abstract |
The present invention relates to a new use of the 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl compound represented by the following formula (1), 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl is tyrosinase which is an enzyme that plays a key role in the melanin biosynthesis process It effectively inhibits the activity of tyrosinase by acting as an inhibitor against the skin diseases caused by excessive synthesis of melanin such as blemishes, freckles, spots, hyperpigmentation during pregnancy, as well as whitening function, skin aging prevention and skin through inhibition of melanin production. In the cosmetic composition having a protective function can be usefully used as an active ingredient.n n n (Formula 1) |