| abstract |
A cosmetic composition effective in skin lightening or skin rejuvenation is provided. The cosmetic composition is characterized by containing sodium ions, potassium ions, calcium ions, magnesium ions, chlorine ions and HCO 3 ions in a molar concentration proportion equal to that in the extracellular fluid of mammals and further containing glucose in a concentration of 0.05 to 0.15 mol/L and sodium glutamate in a concentration of 0.01 to 0.03 mol/L. |