A COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE EXTRACT OF CODIUM CONTRACTUM FOR PREVENTING HAIR LOSS OR IMPROVING HAIR GROWTH

摘要

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a Codium contractum extract as an active ingredient for preventing hair loss or improving hair growth. The composition comprising the Codium contractum extract as an active ingredient for preventing hair loss or improving hair growth, according to the present invention, has an effect of inhibiting activation of 5α-reductase. Therefore, the composition of the present invention can be usefully applied as a raw material for functional cosmetics, medicine, and food for hair loss prevention and hair growth improvement, and has an advantage that it is safe for the long-term use since the composition is a natural substance.