| abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition for improving skin condition including the Schisandra chinensis extract, and the composition comprising the Schisandra chinensis extract as an active ingredient has excellent DPPH free radical scavenging activity, has an antioxidant effect, and has a tyrosinase inhibitory effect. It not only has a whitening effect, but also has a wrinkle improvement effect by increasing collagen activity, and has an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the production of NO and inflammatory cytokines. In addition, the Schisandra chinensis extract of the present invention has no cytotoxicity and skin side effects, so it can be safely used in cosmetics or food compositions. |