Whitening agent, anti-aging agent, and antioxidant agent

摘要

The present invention is directed to an extrace of Psilotum spp., as a skin whitening agent. Whitening agents according to the invention exhibit superior effects, for example, by lightening and whitening skin pigmentation, lightening and whitening aging spots, freckles, chloasma, or the like after sunburn. The Psilotum spp. extract of the invention has a superior free radical scavenging ability permitting the extract to control skin aging and skin diseases caused by active oxygen (free radicals), while having a high level of safety.

主权项

1. A method for whitening skin of a subject in need thereof, comprising applying a whitening agent comprising a solvent extract of Psilotum spp., the family Psilotaceae to the skin.