| abstract |
The present invention provides a method for production of a functional polysaccharide, the method comprising: a step of preparing a cell mass containing a polysaccharide; a step of disrupting the cell mass to obtain an extract liquid containing the polysaccharide isolated out of cells; and a filtration step of removing at least one of crude proteins, crude lipids, and crude minerals from the extract liquid, and a cosmetic composition comprising the functional polysaccharide as an active ingredient for moisturizing skin or improving skin elasticity. |