| abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition for skin whitening comprising a rhododendron root extract as an active ingredient. In detail, the azalea root extract was not cytotoxic, and the tyrosinase inhibitory activity was more pronounced at the root site than at other sites (leaves, branches, and flowers), and the melanin synthesis inhibitory activity was significant. Therefore, the composition for skin whitening of the present invention may be usefully used as a functional material for skin whitening and lightening. |