THE EXTRACT OF GERANIUM THUNBERGII SEIB. ET ZUCC. WITH ENHANCED ANTI-OXIDATIVE ACTIVITY AND ANTI-MELANOGENESIS EFFECT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF

摘要

PURPOSE: A method for preparing Geranium thunbergii Seib. et Zucc. extract is provided to improve antioxiddative or skin whitening abilities. CONSTITUTION: A composition for antioxidation contains Geranium thunbergii Seib. et Zucc. extract as an active ingredient. A composition for skin whitening contains the extract as an active ingredient. The composition is a cosmetic composition. A method for preparing the extract comprises a step of adding ethanol aqueous solution to Geranium thunbergii Seib. et Zucc. and a step of performing sonication.