abstract |
The present invention relates to Pistacia < RTI ID = 0.0 > The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising as an active ingredient an extract of Fischer-Tropsch wandmannifolia or fractions thereof, wherein the composition comprising the Fischer-Tropsch wain Manipolia extract of the present invention or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient is effective for inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase involved in melanin synthesis, Inhibition of melanin formation in melanocyte, protection of cells against ultraviolet rays, suppression of expression of MMP-1 and MMP-3, genes promoting expression of wrinkles, and promotion of expression of elastin gene, thereby exerting skin whitening effect and wrinkle reducing effect . |