A cosmetic composition containing cold water extract or its ethyl acetate fraction from Sanguisorba officinalis having specific anti-microbial activity against acne-inducing bacterium

摘要

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition containing a cold water extract of Sanguisorba officinalis L. or an ethyl acetate fraction thereof, wherein the cold water extract of Sanguisorba officinalis L. is obtained by extracting, with cold water, roots (sanguisorba roots) of Sanguisorba officinalis L. having specific anti-microbial activity against Propionibacterium acnes. The cosmetic composition is capable of preventing or improving acne and can be manufactured into compositions for cosmetics, soap, or cleansing agents.