| abstract |
The present invention relates to a calcium wood extract having an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect, and more particularly to a cosmetic composition containing the calcium wood extract as an active ingredient. According to the present invention, the extract obtained from the calcium tree has an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect, it is possible to prepare a cosmetic composition containing an extract having such an effect as an active ingredient. As seen through the examples, the calcium tree extract was confirmed that not only effectively inhibit the iNOS activity, but also inhibits the production of PGE 2 and IL-6, IL-8, the inflammatory mediators. Therefore, the use as a cosmetic composition containing the said extract which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect as an active ingredient is anticipated. |