abstract |
The present invention relates to a ginsenoside fatty acid ester compound, a process for producing the ginsenoside fatty acid ester compound, and a cosmetic composition containing the ginsenoside fatty acid ester compound. More particularly, the present invention relates to a ginsenoside fatty acid ester compound modified with a fatty acid ester compound so as to have hydrophobicity, The compound is excellent in penetration through skin keratin and is effectively applied as a cosmetic composition for skin whitening and wrinkle reduction by effectively inhibiting melanin pigment and MMP-1 expression. |